WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

 

Essential oils are highly concentrated natural oils, extracted from plants, flowers, roots, wood, bark, or seeds, and are widely known for their healing and purifying benefits. Because of their powerful antioxidant properties, essential oils have been used for thousands of years in a variety of different applications including soaps, perfumes, aromatherapy, skincare products, as well as medicinal purposes.

 

Research shows that the healing value within these oils is remarkable and can be used to treat a number of different health concerns such as arthritis, sore throat and congestion, digestive issues, joint pain, muscle fatigue, stress, and skin conditions—just to name a few!

 

Since there are hundreds of essential oils, each with their own unique therapeutic powers and health benefits, it’s important to know which ones are the most effective in treating the condition you’re looking to improve. It’s also important to remember to follow the directions carefully before using.

HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS

 

Learning how to use essential oils does NOT have to be overwhelming.  Here are a few tips to get you started. It's important to understand that each oil can NOT be used in the same way! Do your research carefully on each oil, use your judgment, and start small.

 

Essential oils are generally used in four ways:

1.Aromatically

2.Topically

3.Internally

4.Externally (i.e. around the home)

 

Some oils, such as lemon or peppermint, have many more application methods. But then there are oils like wintergreen (including blends containing wintergreen), which is mostly a topical oil. Taking this one internally has the potential to make you very sick. It's important to research each oil to know which application is indicated for it.