Pure essential oils are obtained from plants by extracting their oil. Essential oils are therefore, highly concentrated liquids, and most importantly, they contain the essential fragrance or what is known as the aroma compound of a particular plant. The essential oil of jasmine, for example, would smell like the flower itself. Essential oils  are more commonly used in other products such as soaps, perfumes, air fresheners, etc. but they can be used independently as well, by diffusers  or otherwise. Essential oils of different plants also have the properties that particular plant has and can be used accordingly.

1. Tea Tree Pure Essential Oil

Tea Tree oil is obtained by the method of steam distillation from the leaves and twigs of tea tree. The almost cure-all reputation it has is closer to truth than exaggeration. Tea tree oil has antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial properties; it is also used as a balsamic agent, meaning using it generally improves health and shields the body from diseases, strengthening the immune system. Its cicatrising property heals wounds and scars faster.  Being an expectorant, the tea tree oil works wonders for cold, cough, congestion, and the like. It can also be used for hair care, as an antiseptic, and even as insecticide and fungicide!

2. Rosemary Pure Essential Oil

The essential oil  of rosemary is extracted from the plant. The rosemary essential oil works wonders for the digestive system and aids treatment of respiratory illnesses. It is highly effective as hair care, skin care and oral hygiene product. It stimulates the brain and also helps it focus. It is used as a stress relieving and a pain relieving agent. Rosemary essential oil helps in strengthening the immune system.

3. Citronella Pure Essential Oil

This essential oil can be obtained from two kinds of Citronella grass. Citronella essential oil has many properties that make home living better. One of the most important uses of citronella oil is as an antibacterial agent; it is also anti-inflammatory, and is widely used as an antiseptic. It relieves stiffness and spasms of muscles and also relaxes and improves the respiratory and the nervous systems. Use of this oil also increases sweating and urination which help in expelling the toxins and excess materials from the body. It also clears the stomach and helps in smooth functioning of the digestive system. Citronella essential oil also finds use as insect repellent  and fungicide.

4. Lavender Pure Essential Oil

Extracted from lavender flowers, lavender essential oil  is something that makes life easier and better if kept at home. It is a calming agent that soothes the nervous system, and also helps in treating insomnia. It can be generally used for hair care and skin care purposes, and is especially effective for treating acne and the like. It can also be used to get relieve from pain such as sore muscles, sprains, stomach ache, etc. It aids in removing toxins and waste from the body by improving the function of the urinary bladder. In general it enriches the immunity system, improves digestion and blood circulation in the body, and remedies respiratory problems. Lavender essential oil is also used as a bug repellent.

5. Jasmine Pure Essential Oil

The essential oil of jasmine is extracted from the flowers. Its health benefits range from being an antidepressant to an antiseptic. Its cicatrising properties help heal wounds and scars. It helps you get a good night’s sleep, and also acts as a remedy from all cold, cough and congestion related problems. Jasmine essential oil can be used for general skin care. It is also has aphrodisiac properties and increases the libido. Jasmine essential oil are especially useful for women. Not only does it regularise the menstrual cycle and deal with untimely menopause, but also helps ease labour pain, delivery, post-partum depression, and in production of breast milk.

6. Sandalwood Pure Essential Oil

Sandalwood essential oil abounds in medicinal properties. Not only does it have antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, cicatrising properties, but also helps in relief from hypertension, relaxing of abdominal and stomach muscles for smooth functioning of the digestive system. It helps the urinary bladder function properly, aids in treatment of cold related diseases and inflammation from viral infections or fever. Sandalwood essential oil boosts the memory as well; it relaxes the nerve and is highly effective as a sedative. It is a popular product for skin care. It is used as a disinfectant too.