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We've previously gone over the ways in which avocado is incredibly beneficial and helpful for the body. But what many don't know is that there is an essential oil, derived from the avocado fruit, that is just on the brink of taking the nutritional and health world by storm. Avocado oil has a preponderance of uses and benefits that span many different categories.

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Many elements that exist in nature can be transferred into oil. As long as the element has healing or therapeutic properties, it can be transformed easily into oils for a myriad of different uses. Birch oil comes directly from the birch on specific trees and has surprising health-related qualities.

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For those who need a bit of extra help with their digestive systems and experience tummy troubles, the original form of the plant is used primarily for this function. Do bear in mind that if you are going to digest the oil, to only use a bit of it at first to make sure you do not have an adverse reaction.

While many think that soy is actually healthy for you and a good alternative to some other elements you may have eliminated from your diet- we're here to tell you that simply isn't the case. There are several reasons why soy bean, and specifically soybean oil aren't great for the body. One of the reasons is because it's processed. Anytime an oil is processed, it can't be natural and if it's not natural, it has been altered in some way that your body may not properly recognize. Many people understand the danger of high fructose corn syrup. What makes it so dangerous is the process it goes through before it gets added into foods. Soybean oil is practically the same in that it is partially hydrogenated.

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Many people are aware of the positive effects that chamomile has on mood and ability to sleep. As such, it is often recommended for those who have trouble falling asleep. It helps to relax the mind and calm the body so that sleep becomes a very easy state to slip into.

Many herbal distillates are used the way that essential oils are. If you are using a specific oil for your depression or anxiety, you may add some drops to a humidifier or diffuser for relief. With the herbal distillates you would do the same thing except the consistency of the product is water as opposed to oil. This can sometimes work really well because oil and water don't mix. However, hydrosol water will easily mix with the water that is needed to run the device. It will potentially last longer as well because the water is able to be evenly distributed unlike oil which stays relatively solid as it moves around the water.

Clove oil is both an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic that can be a great benefit for the treatment of gums. Whether you are dealing with an impacted tooth, built up tarter or inflamed gums, clove oil may be just what your oral health regimen needs to get your mouth in tip top shape.

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From a tree located in Vietnam and Laos, the element styrax benzoin is found. It also grows in other Asian countries. Traditionally a very tall tree, it can reach to heights upwards of 60 or more feet. The essential oil benzoin resin has been used historically for many different healing aids and even in divine religious practices.

Not only is vitamin C one of the most effective when dealing with warding off colds and the flu, it is also incredibly helpful when targeting acne. This is why incorporating orange peel oil into your skin care regimen will undoubtedly have positive effects on your face. What's so interesting about this oil is that it is derived from the peel itself and not the fruit, this is because while an orange has an enormous amount of vitamin C within it, the peel actually has 10 times that amount.

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Our skin is a wondrous, multi faceted part of our body. As the outer layer that protects and guards the rest of our organs and insides from the outside elements and hazards, it has a pretty tough job because ultimately it is the first line of defense. The skin is easily affected by everything. It is affected from the inside out and the outside in so finding an item that helps your skin in many different ways is of paramount importance. Frankincense oil is just the thing to do that. The oil is extracted from resin found in the Olibanum or Frankincense trees that have been found in ancient parts of Egypt. Here are all the ways it helps improve the state of your skin.

One of the most versatile essential oils in the world is lavender oil. It's proper, scientific name is lavandula augustifolia. It has amazing qualities and effects on the body, one that is most readily known is that of relaxation. It has incredibly potent therapeutic qualities. Though this is what it is known for, there are so many other ways that this oil can be used.

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A very popular and effective essential oil is named melaleuca, which is better known as tea tree oil. This oil is a fantastic aid for a myriad of issues. It is a well-known antiseptic and can be a great line of defense for different types of wounds. It is an incredibly potent oil that has been known to be a powerful force against many fungi, bacteria and viruses.