Ten Essential Oils For BeginnersThis post may contain affiliate links, which means we may make a small commission if you choose to make a purchase.

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As with any new regimen or product, check with your health care provider before adding to your daily routine.

Although all essential oils are not created equal, keep in mind that there is no agency that regulates these products.  If you read “therapeutic grade” or “certified pure therapeutic grade” you should know that these are marketing terms created by the manufacturer.  Shop for oils from companies that are open about where and how their plants are grown, harvested, and tested. 

Clove—good for pain relief, reduces inflammation, helps with nausea, freshens breath, clears acne.

Eucalyptus—helps with decongestion, used topically for pain, helps with mental clarity; also an excellent insect repellent.

Frankincense—mood enhancer, stress remover, anti-inflammatory, helps fade scars and heal wounds, reduces itching and swelling from insect bites.

Bergamot—mood balancer, heals skin, helps break up chest congestion, reduces fever.

Lavender—calming, sleep-inducing, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial.

Tea Tree Oil—helps keep skin, hair, and nails healthy.

Cypress—Astringent, antispasmodic, treats respiratory complaints, helps with menstrual pain, helps with muscle pain.

Ginger—digestive aid, helps with gas and constipation, relieves nausea, relieves pain, anti-inflammatory.

Peppermint—relieves nausea, helps with muscular pain, relieves migraines, energizing.

Rose—Long considered the Queen of Essential Oils, helps with cell regeneration, nourishes the emotions, aphrodisiac qualities, relieves and reduces stress and anxiety, helps with PMS.