Research in homeopathic medicine has been on the mind of many mainstream consumers in recent years, and people doing more research into homeopathic remedies for sickness and relaxation have found that essential oils appeal to both needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The essential oils can help with many common physical discomforts, like headaches and stomach aches. They can also induce calmness or focus in the user. For many students, the use of aromatherapy is beneficial during times when they need to be focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy favorite is peppermint if I\u2019m studying,\u201d senior Lizzy McHan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McHan has been using essential oils for almost eight years. She said she started using them her freshman year of high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy mom first read about them in a magazine and introduced me to them to help with my headaches,\u201d McHan said. \u201cI used them when I had dry sockets when I got my wisdom teeth out and they worked amazingly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The use of essential oils for daily discomforts can also give users many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI use them some medicinally,\u201d senior Berkley McDonald said. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t say I use them to cure any illnesses, but I use peppermint for headaches, lavender for stomach aches or cramps, and eucalyptus for allergies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Essential oils can be diluted for air purification. Many people will use the oils for perfume or put drops on their facial products for acne and inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The combination of different oils is used primarily for aromatherapy purposes, and the unique mix of essential oils can be tailored to each individual. For instance, McHan said she uses peppermint oil for focus, while McDonald would use the same oil to help ease headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI will take a blend that other people have researched, and I will use their mix to make another blend,\u201d Dr. Amy Qualls, associate professor of English, said. \u201cI want to make blends that smell pleasing but also have the homeopathic benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Qualls distills and blends her own essential oils from herbs and plants from her garden. She started researching methods to make oils after spending time looking into the process of making quality oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have always enjoyed growing plants and taking things from the garden and using them,\u201d Qualls said. \u201cEssential oils have always been something that I’m drawn to because I don’t like synthetic smell.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Qualls began using oils in lotions and cleaning products to add a smell that she enjoyed, before beginning to grow and make her own oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI use essential oils for personal use and cleaning,\u201d Qualls said. \u201cI match blends on my mood or what I think people are most needing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The research on medicinal uses for essential oils is continuing to increase, as well as the daily uses for personal comfort. Junior Bonnie Ritchie said she uses essential oils both to relax and wind down, as well as to ease headaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve kind of trained my brain to react to the different scents,\u201d Ritchie said. \u201cIf I use scents like lavender, I will calm down and fall asleep. If I use peppermint, my headaches will go away. I think using essential oils is a matter of whether or not you want them to work.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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