Health Benefits of Essential Oils
Essential oils have demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties in test-tube studies. They have also shown promise as natural food preservatives.In order to use them topically, pure essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil or other vegetable or nut oil. A typical dilution is one drop to an ounce of carrier oil.AntioxidantsMost essential oils contain antioxidants, which help prevent damage caused by free radicals. They can also reduce oxidation of fats in foods, which helps preserve their flavor and nutritional value.Phenolic rich essential oil (cinnamon, thyme and clove) exhibited high antioxidant activity on scavenging DPPH free radical and