{"id":12619,"date":"2025-09-12T07:40:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=12619"},"modified":"2025-09-12T07:40:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:40:14","slug":"essential-oils-for-christmas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/essential-oils-for-christmas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Oils for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If the aroma of\u00a0pine<\/a>\u00a0is what brings back memories like going out and cutting your own tree, we have a top list of memory-joggers that you are going to love! With nature\u2019s\u00a0essential oils<\/a>, the aroma of Christmas need not be forgotten.<\/p>

Simply spray the tree with a mixture of 1 cup of water and 6 drops of\u00a0essential oil<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0pine<\/a>, or put a few drops of\u00a0pine<\/a>\u00a0oil on an absorbent material and tuck around the base of the tree. Here are several\u00a0essential oils<\/a>\u00a0that you may use to help re-create your Christmas memories.<\/p>

Cinnamon<\/a>\u00a0(Cinnamoma\u00a0cassia<\/a>):\u00a0Cinnamon<\/a>\u00a0comes from the dried bark of trees in the\u00a0laurel<\/a>\u00a0family.\u00a0Cinnamon<\/a>\u00a0has a rich history in Chinese medicine as well as Western herbal medicine. A holiday favorite, this dark scent is often used to accent cookies, cakes and cocoa.\u00a0Cinnaon<\/a>\u00a0tea is not only delightful but helpful for relieving nausea and\u00a0indigestion<\/a>. Cinnamon oil is great for\u00a0colds<\/a>. Add a few drops of cinnamon oil to boiling water and inhale the steam. Cinnamon oil is also used as a massage oil and has a warming effect on skin.<\/p>

Clove<\/a>\u00a0(Caryophyllum aromaticus):\u00a0Clove<\/a>\u00a0is a hot oil. A holiday favorite, this delicious scent is often used in warming recipes. It can be used in a\u00a0carrier oil<\/a>\u00a0for any infection. It has been used in the dental industry for years to deaden pain.<\/p>

Clove oil<\/a>\u00a0can be applied topically with a carrier. It has been used for arousing and fortifying. According to a study at the University of Iowa, compounds in\u00a0clove oil<\/a>\u00a0have shown \u201cstrong activity\u201d against bacteria associated with plaque and\u00a0gum disease<\/a>.<\/p>

Pine<\/a>\u00a0(Pinus sylvestris) : Pine Needle was used by the ancient Romans and Greeks to treat respiratory problems and muscular aches. A holiday staple, this fantastic scent is often used to accent potpourri and diffused into the air. It promotes a healthy immune and musculoskeletal system. Distilled in Austria from the finest pines, Pine Needle can be diffused to help strengthen the respiratory tract and maintain sinus passages.<\/p>

When massaged into the skin, Pine Needle supports healthy circulation and soothes the discomfort of sore joints and muscles. A true disinfectant, a strong germ killer, excellent for\u00a0viral infections<\/a>\u00a0and for muscular aches,\u00a0rheumatism<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0arthritis<\/a>.<\/p>

Cedarwood<\/a>\u00a0(Cedrus atlantica), (Juniperus virginiana) : A holiday favorite, this fragrant scent is often used in accenting closets and cupboards. Cedar is a versatile oil that acts as an astringent and a cleansing agent. Believed to have originated from the famous Lebanon cedars, this\u00a0essential oil<\/a>\u00a0provides an exhilarating tonic for the scalp and face to help the body deal with\u00a0dandruff<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0acne<\/a>. It can also be massaged into the skin for soothing, relaxing muscle rubs. Cedars are thought to offer longevity, and the oil it yields was used for embalming in ancient Egypt, and as an incense by Tibetan monks to aid in\u00a0meditation<\/a>.<\/p>

Neroli<\/a>\u00a0(Citrus aurantium) : A holiday favorite, this rich citrus scent is often used in the scenting of perfumes.\u00a0Neroli<\/a>\u00a0oil has a sweet, floral and slightly haunting aroma, the color is pale yellow and the viscosity is watery. This\u00a0essential oil<\/a>\u00a0is also known as \u2018orange blossom<\/a>\u2018 and it takes about 1000 lbs. of orange blossoms to make 1 lb. of\u00a0Neroli<\/a>\u00a0oil.The name\u00a0Neroli<\/a>\u00a0is said to originate from the Italian princess, Anne-Marie de la Tremoille, Countess of Nerola, who used the oil as a perfume and to scent her bathwater and gloves.<\/p>

The orange petals were used in China in the making of\u00a0cosmetics<\/a>\u00a0and are still an ingredient for making traditional smelling Eau-de-cologne. Orange petals are often associated with marriage, purity and brides who traditionally wore it in their hair.<\/p>

Sweet Orange<\/a>\u00a0(Citrus vulgaris) : The orange in itself is a highlight nutrias fruit containing many\u00a0vitamins<\/a>\u00a0including A, B, and C. Being that\u00a0essential oils<\/a>\u00a0are extracted directly from the peel of the orange, it contains all of these natural nutrients as well. This yellow-orange oil<\/a>\u00a0is quite sweet in fragrance and is used in \u201cfruity\u201d fragrance blends. Orange may also be used by itself for a light personal scent. Orange has been used as a beauty oil especially for the neck to help prevent and reduce the appearance of lines. Being that it is a citrus\u00a0essential oil<\/a>, it may cause irritation in people with sensitive skin.<\/p>

Frankincense<\/a>\u00a0(Boswellia<\/a>\u00a0carterii) :\u00a0Frankincense<\/a>\u00a0rejuvenates skin, so it\u2019s used on mature and aging complexions and to fade old\u00a0scars<\/a>, reduce inflammation, moisturize dry hair, and cure\u00a0acne<\/a>. A holiday favorite, this pungent scent is often associated with Christmas and is said to be one of the gifts of the Magi. Its antiseptic properties fight bacterial and fungal skin infections in a salve, lotion, or as a compress. It also treats infection of the lungs, the reproductive organs, and the urinary tract, and it increases the menstrual flow. the oil works in two ways to help the body fight infection and pain. It first numbs nerve endings to reduce the amount of pain sensations that reach the brain. And then it boosts the body\u2019s\u00a0immune system<\/a>\u00a0to accelerate the healing process. As an added bonus, the oil\u2019s aroma relaxes the brain, which helps bring on sleep.Myrrh<\/a>\u00a0(Commiphora myrrha) :\u00a0Myrrh<\/a>\u00a0has been used since Biblical times to treat many ailments. A holiday favorite, this pungent scent is often associated with Christmas and is said to be one of the gifts of the Magi. It is a sap that dries into hard crystals. The sap is used by some for making tinctures.\u00a0Myrrh<\/a>\u00a0is both antiseptic and astringent. It is used today as a mouth wash and used for treatment of mouth ulcers,\u00a0sore throats<\/a>\u00a0and even for the relief of sore gums. To use it as a mouthwash, drop a few drops of the sap into a glass of water.<\/p>

Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0(Mentha piperata) :\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0recalls the images of candy canes and sweet treats made from this wonderful oil.\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0has the powerful therapeutic ingredient\u00a0menthol<\/a>, as well as menthone, menthyl acetate and some 40 other compounds.\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0is a naturally occurring hybrid of\u00a0spearmint<\/a>\u00a0(M. spicata) and water\u00a0mint<\/a>\u00a0(M. aquatica). The oil is made by steam-distilling the plant\u2019s aromatic leaves and stems.<\/p>

Peppermint oil acts as a muscle relaxant, particularly in the digestive tract, reduces the inflammation of nasal passages and relieve muscle pains. A mixture of peppermint oil,\u00a0eucalyptus<\/a>\u00a0oil and ethanol (ethyl alcohol) on the forehead and temples can reduce\u00a0headahe<\/a>\u00a0pain. Peppermint can be take as a tea, capsules or tinctures.<\/p>

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