THERE’S AN OIL FOR THAT

An essential oil, that is

Essential oils have been used throughout recorded history for a wide variety of wellness  applications. The Egyptians were some of the first people to use aromatic essential oils extensively in medical practice, beauty treatment, food preparation, and in religious ceremony. Frankincense, sandalwood, myrrh and cinnamon were considered very valuable cargo along caravan trade routes and were  sometimes exchanged for gold.

Borrowing from the  Egyptians, the Greeks used essential oils in their practices of therapeutic massage and aromatherapy.  The Romans also used aromatic oils to promote health and personal hygiene.   Influenced by the Greeks and Romans, as well as Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic use of aromatic herbs, the Persians began to refine distillation methods for extracting essential oils from aromatic plants.   Essential oil extracts were used throughout the dark ages in Europe for their anti-bacterial and fragrant properties.

In modern times, the powerful healing properties of essential oils were rediscovered in 1937 by a French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, who healed a badly burnt hand with pure lavender oil.  A French contemporary, Dr. Jean Valnet, used therapeutic-grade essential oils to successfully treat injured soldiers during World War II. Dr. Valnet went on to become a world leader in the development of aromatherapy practices. The modern use of essential oils has continued to grow rapidly as health scientists and medical practitioners continue to research and validate the numerous health and wellness benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils.

Essential oils are used for a  wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications. They can be used a single oil at a time or in complex blends depending on user experience and desired benefit.   Essential oils are usually administered by one of three methods: diffused aromatically, applied topically, or taken internally as dietary supplements.

Here are some simple suggestions:

Leave your laundry in the washer too long, run the rinse cycle with a couple drops of lemon essential oil;

Kids went wild with stickers everywhere, or gum in their hair, lemon oil again, it is a natural degreaser;

Upset stomach, one drop of peppermint oil rubbed on the tummy or taken internally will help calm indigestion;

Have a headache, a few drops of peppermint oil rubbed in your temples, sinus areas and the back of your neck, will help that headache disappear;

A little sun-burnt, a few drops of lavender oil applied to the burnt areas will help prevent the skin from peeling.  It also helps the burns to heal without scarring;

Are your muscles tight, a few drops of lavender oil in a nice warm bath, will soothe and release all of that tension.

There are truly countless uses for all the essentials oils, these are just a few.

Be sure to use only 100% pure therapeutic-grade essential oils and follow all label warnings and instructions.  Essential oils should not be used in the eyes, inside the ear canal, or in open wounds. If redness or irritation occurs when using essential oils topically, simply apply any vegetable oils such as fractionated coconut oil or olive oil to the affected area. Consult your physician before using essential oils if you are pregnant or under a doctor’s care.)

Wishing you Peace, Harmony and Balance.