Aromatherapy Guide to Essential Oils - Simplers Botanicals

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Aromatherapy is the art and science of using essential oils to enhance health and well-being.
To be truly effective, essential oils must be absolutely pure, genuine, and authentic. These
terms mean the following: 1) the oil does not contain synthetic fragrances to enhance the
scent, or adulterants to extend the volume. 2) the oil does not contain less expensive
or similar oils as substitutes (such as using rose geranium instead of real rose oil). 3) the
oil has not been reconstructed or altered in a laboratory – a process not uncommon in
the industry. For example, a reconstructed “rosemary” essential oil might actually be
made of constituents sourced from less expensive eucalyptus and orange oils. Synthetic,
adulterated and reconstructed oils, although less expensive, will not give you the effects
you desire and may even have adverse effects. To ensure oil quality and purity, choose
only oils that are certified organic or ethically wildcrafted, properly distilled or extracted,
originating from a reliable source, and priced according to the Aromatherapy market. It is
also essential that the oils are species specific, listing the botanical name after the common
name, and indicate the variety and chemotype when applicable.
Pure essential oils are highly concentrated, representing precious plant resources, and
should not be used indiscriminately or, in many cases, undiluted on the skin. We recommend
making a 2-5% dilution, which is appropriate for skin care or specific effects. Simplers
Botanicals cannot recommend internal use of essential oils. While our essential oils are
of the highest therapeutic grade, we ask that you never use essential oils internally unless a
qualified healthcare practitioner has advised you to do so and has recommended a specific plant
genus, species, and specific dosage amount. Please note that some essential oils are toxic if
taken internally.
You may notice that pure, genuine, and authentic essential oils, like Simplers, will vary
slightly in their scent, viscosity, and color from batch to batch. This is a sign of true quality
and should be considered naturally comparable to the way your favorite fruit changes from
season to season.
how do EssEntial oils affEct thE Body?
The molecules in essential oils are very small and volatile, meaning they can quickly change
into a vapor. This makes them easily and readily absorbed through the mucous membranes
of our respiratory system when we inhale (smell) them. When inhaled, or when diluted
properly and applied to the skin, they travel quickly through our capillaries and into the
circulatory system which carries them around the body. Inhalation also causes the nervous
system to transmit signals to the limbic system of the brain—the same area of the brain
that houses emotion and memory. The brain responds by initiating various physiological
functions, such as a release of hormones, relief from pain, or a positive boost in mood.
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