There are five essential oils that you should keep in any home remedy or first aid kit.
The type of wound, whether it’s a cut or abrasion will determine what type of essential oil to use.
Here are the five healing essential oils and how to use them:
Lavender Essential Oil - Lavender is a good for a deep cut or wound. Lavender has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties that will help protect your wound against microbes that can cause infections. Lavender essential oil is also an anti-inflammatory and analgesic which can help reduce the pain from the cut. Lavender oil also helps promote cellular growth and can stimulate faster healing. Another great benefit of using lavender oil to heal deep wounds is that it reduces the appearances of scars. 
Rosemary Essential Oil - Rosemary shares a lot of the same healing properties of lavender and is also great for helping heal deep wounds. Rosemary oil is also great for injuries like road rash where there is also bruising with the abrasion and cuts because it helps reduce muscle pain and promotes healthy circulation. Both rosemary and lavender essential oils can be applied directly to the skin without a carrier oil.
Myrrh Essential Oil - Myrrh essential oil can help with cuts and abrasion in two ways. The first is it is an antiseptic so it can help clean the area and prevent infection. The second is that it seals the wound to promote healing and block out any microbes that can cause damage. Myrrh is a great essential oil when you have lots of smaller cuts or road rash. It is recommended to use myrrh with a carrier.
Helichrysum Essential Oil - Helichrysum is also a great essential oil for treating cuts. It is an anti-inflammatory and supports nervous system health which can reduce the pain of the wound. Helichrysum also helps stop bleeding and promotes cell regeneration. Helichrysum is a great essential oil to use in the beginning stages of treating a wound. It is recommended to use helichrysum with a carrier.
Geranium Essential Oil - Geranium essential oil has antibacterial properties and supports your immune system, so it can help ward off infections. It also is a powerful cicatrisant which can help support blood flow right below the skin speeding up the healing process. Like Helichrysum, Geranium can also help stop blood flow so it is also great to use at the onset of injury. It is recommended to use Geranium with a carrier.
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