Any number of essential oils have been used medicinally for centuries. However, not all of them are suitable for internal use, nor should they be used undiluted on the skin.
Lavender oil is a great all around medicinal oil, it is gentle enough to be used with babies, children and the infirm. It is antiseptic, has a soothing scent, and promotes relaxation. Lavender can cause allergic reactions in some people so do be careful with it.
Tea tree oil is a current favourite and is again something that can be used by a wide variety of people. It is antiseptic, and used in the treatment of acne. This one has a strong scent and some people do not like it, also, like most oils, there are those who may be allergic to it, so use this carefully.
Clary Sage is an oil that should be diluted, but is in use for the treatment of depression and to relieve some of the symptoms of menopause. Like all oils, some people are allergic to this one so be careful in its use.
codliver oil, lavender oil, fish oil, apricot kernel oil
used the oil to make medicine and water proof canoes
antibiotic
They used herbs and called midwifes
Cod refers to the fish oil, which is usually used as medicine for the heart.
There are many conditions that the medicine known as Aleve is used for. The medicine called Aleve is used for conditions such as arthritis, migraines, and backaches.
No, because fish oil is medicine for health but only adults use it to make them be alive... im not sure if this is right:)
The medicine used in the times of Homer by the Greeks, according to the Iliad, were wine and olive oil.
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Although called an oil, it's actually a liquid plant waxand has been used in folk medicine for a number of ailments. Native Americans use jojoba oil for treating sores and bruises. Today, it's commonly used to treat acne, psoriasis, sunburn and chapped skin.Jul 12, 2015
One is called an oil drill.
Oil was first found by Indian's, they found it on the tops of pond's, they called it "rock oi". They used it for medicine, which could cure common sicknesses. Soon people were drilling in to the ground to find this a amazing oil witch could be used for steam engines ,oil lamps, and much much more, this went on for two hundred years. And as we know now it is used to make gasoline for your car.
Clove bud essential oil is extracted by water distillation. This oil is a pale yellow color with a sweet spicy scent. Clove leaf essential oil is extracted by water distillation. This oil is a dark brown color with a crude burnt woody fragrance. Essential oil from the stalks or stems is extracted by steam distillation. This oil is a pale yellow with a strong spicy woody odor. When buying clove oil be sure you are getting "essential" oil not infused oil.