Benefits of Essential Oils

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years as natural remedies for ailments of mind and body. Many are antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial, and/or antiseptic. Used together with ingredients like baking soda, vinegar and castile soap you have a sure defense against germs in your home.

Sound Earth cleaning products certainly are not meant for internal use or medical treatment. However, essential oils such as Lavender and Orange used to scent our products are respected for the emotional benefits found in their soothing, vitalizing, refreshing, uplifting, and balancing properties.

Have fun mixing and matching different signature scents to welcome you and your family home.

Presented here is a complete list of essential oils used by Sound Earth along with their beneficial properties and a brief description. We have compiled this data, for your information, through several media: books, journals, the internet, and hands-on experience.

CEDARWOOD (cedrus deodora)
Scent: a woody balsamic aroma, adds body and warmth.
Beneficial properties: antiseptic, fungicidal, aphrodisiac, harmonizing, relieves anxiety, worry and nervous tension, grounding, strengthening, improves concentration, deters bugs.

CINNAMON, LEAF (cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Scent: spicy, clove-like.
Beneficial properties: antiviral, refreshing, vitalizing, euphoric, energizing, warming.

CYPRESS (cupressus sempervirens)
Scent: a refreshing, earthy aroma.
Beneficial properties: antibacterial, purifying, balancing, insect repellent, balances female hormone system.

EUCALYPTUS (eucalyptus globulus)
Scent: clean and crisp.
Beneficial properties: antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, purifying, invigorating, cooling, centering, balancing.

GRAPEFRUIT (citrus paradisi)
Scent: sharp, citrus aroma.
Beneficial properties: antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitoxic, astringent, balancing, refreshing, cheering.

JUNIPER BERRY (Juniperus communis)*
Scent: fresh, earthly, evergreen.
Beneficial properties: antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac, strengthening, refreshing, restoring.

LAVENDER (lavandula angustifolia)
Scent: soft, sweet, floral.
Beneficial properties: antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic, balancing, soothing, gently clarifying, calming, refreshing.

LEMON (citrus limon)
Scent: crisp, tart, and fresh.
Beneficial properties: antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, energizing, uplifting, refreshing, cheering, cooling, clears the head.

ORANGE, SWEET (citrus sinensis)
Scent: sweet, airy, citrus.
Beneficial properties: antibacterial, cheering, refreshing, uplifting, balancing, vitalizing, dispels gloom, fights depression and banishes apathy.

PATCHOULI (pogostemon cablin)
Scent: strong, earthy, rich, sweet, balsamic, and spicy.
Beneficial properties: antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, antibiotic, antifungal, aphrodisiac, romantic, soothing, exotic, sensual.

SPEARMINT (mentha spicata) *
Scent: crisp, fresh minty scent.
Beneficial properties: antiseptic, antibacterial, refreshing, cooling, gently vitalizing

* I have read from several sources to avoid these essential oils when pregnant.