Essential Oils
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
Essential oils are the lifeblood of the plant from which they are taken. Depending on the chemical make-up of the plant, different oils have different properties. The oils can be distilled from different parts of plants – seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruit. The oils can be applied topically or diffused, and some oils can be taken internally in capsules, or in water. Essential oils have been used for healing for centuries and are mentioned throughout the Bible.
THERAPEUTIC GRADE VERSUS CHEAPER GRADE OILS
Many things affect the quality, and therefore the chemical make-up, of the oils. Soil condition, fertilizer, location, climate, altitude, and the methods of harvesting and distilling all play a part in the quality of the oil. Therapeutic grade oils are processed at lower temperatures for longer times to capture the pure essence of the plant and preserve the quality. Makers of therapeutic oils reject any raw ingredients that contain pesticides and chemicals. Therapeutic grade oils also do not contain any of the common fillers in the cheaper oils – alcohol and chemical solvents. Pure mountain water is used for the distillation process versus using chemicals such as chlorine and fluorine.
QUALITIES OF THE OILS
There are many books that can be used as references in determining which oils might be useful to you. Though no one oil has all the following properties, many oils contain multiple properties. The following list is of the most common properties, and is not complete.
- Anti-viral
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-parasitic
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-depressant
- Anti-microbial
- Stimulant
- Insect Repellent
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-spasmodic
- Anti-catarrhal
- Antiseptic
- Anti-infectiousAnalgesic
- Tonic
- Sedative
- Expectorant
YOUNGLIVING ESSENTIAL OILS
In researching essential oils, I have found that Youngliving is the cream of the crop. They are committed to producing top quality oils and to helping people live a vibrantly healthy life. The raw ingredients are tested to make sure they are chemical free and of the highest standards. The integrity of the company is solid. To learn more about the oils go to www.youngliving.com. If you are interested in ordering the oils, use #606424 for the sponsoring and enrolling distributor ID number.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS CONSULTS
Certified Aromatherapist.
TESTIMONIALS
“I’m pleased with essential oils. I have used a number of oils for various complaints, including headaches, skin problems, and insomnia, and have found them to be most effective. Using natural products for health issues is important to me and I’m excited with the results I get from their use.” Nadine Miller
UPCOMING CLASSES
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OILS
Phone 920-918-2995 or email to discuss the oils.