For generations and generations, civilizations survived and even thrived using only what Mother Nature provided them, including what we now call essential oils. Essential oils are basically essences that are extracted from plants to be used for various medicinal, personal, beauty, and household purposes. Though essential oils have almost always been popular to some extent, the use of them has once again become more commonplace over the past several years.
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As more people have started to question the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals, some have turned to more natural remedies to cure what ails them, leading many to discover or even rediscover the benefits of essential oils.
Though there's not a ton of modern scientific data regarding the effects of essential oils for every ailment, anecdotally many are singing their praises. These days people use essential oils for everything from depression and anxiety to allergies and colds, and mostly extolling their effectiveness to anyone who will listen. Always check with a medical professional before using essential oils to treat problems. Click through our gallery to find out more about 10 essential oils that could have you feeling better in no time.