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<strong>What</strong> <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Oils</strong> <strong>Can</strong> <strong>Do</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong>you</strong> personally<br />

Lavender <strong>Essential</strong> Oil<br />

<strong>Essential</strong> oils are chemical compounds with aromatic properties based in the seeds, roots, stems, bark,<br />

flowers, and other areas of plants. <strong>For</strong> hundreds of years, there are lots of stories of healing properties<br />

of those precious oils. There have been also many different ways essential oils were extracted from<br />

different plants. <strong>For</strong> example, rose oil was extracted by massaging leaves with animal fat. A lot of<br />

essential oils, like Lemon and Orange, are cold pressed. Most oils from plants are steam distilled in a<br />

certain temperature along with a specific pressure. Probably the most therapeutic oils with optimum<br />

benefits are taken after the first distillation. I don't recommend purchasing any oils from any other<br />

distillation. Some companies will do further distillation to improve the oil's fragrance, but the chemical<br />

substances from the plant happen to be altered. YIKES! Many organisations also produce independent<br />

testing reports around the oils as well as safety reports. Understand there isn't any regulation in purity<br />

or potency of essential oils, so these resources are really valuable.<br />

How will <strong>you</strong> use essential oils once <strong>you</strong> find an excellent company?<br />

Peppermint <strong>Essential</strong> Oil<br />

<strong>Essential</strong> oils can be used aromatically (with a diffuser or by simply smelling the oil) and topically (on the<br />

skin).<br />

Aromatic me is very safe. Always make sure the diffuser <strong>you</strong> purchase works with the oils <strong>you</strong> purchase.<br />

Cleaning the diffuser with every kind of oil <strong>you</strong> use might also be in order, however, many companies<br />

have improved on the diffusers used and cleaning isn't necessary every time <strong>you</strong> switch oils. Aromatic<br />

me is a terrific way to freshen hallways, bathrooms, along with other areas. I love diffusing oils when<br />

company is over or perhaps in my bedroom to assistance with relaxation.<br />

Topical me is extremely common and safe. The only controversial topic of topical me is neat application.<br />

Neat application occurs when the essential oils they fit on the skin without dilution. Many companies<br />

declare that most of their oils are safe for neat application. Begin using these recommendations with a<br />

touch of suspicion. <strong>Essential</strong> oils are VERY potent. Just one drop of oil is equal to seventy-five cups of tea<br />

with that particular plants. Such potency is definitely an problem with skin irritation. The most crucial<br />

rule with essential oils would be to dilute in carrier oils. Carrier oils are plant based fatty oils used to<br />

dilute essential oils. A good guideline is to always execute a skin patch test using 1 drop essential oil and<br />

1ml carrier oil. This results in a 5% solution. So, if <strong>you</strong> have 5ml carrier oil (or 1 teaspoon), 5 drops of<br />

essential oil may be the maximum to keep the 5% solution. There are many safe carrier oils like<br />

vegetable oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, along with other oils. If<br />

<strong>you</strong> have a e vitamin allergy, Jojoba oil is a superb option. Should <strong>you</strong> or a family member comes with an


allergy to nuts, please check for nut based oils in blends and steer clear of almond and coconut carrier<br />

oils. Ingredients should be for auction on labels, however, it certainly is a safe idea to the companies<br />

directly. Use extra caution with <strong>you</strong>ng skin, elderly skin, sensitive skin, damaged skin, inflamed skin, and<br />

particularly diseased skin. These skin types absorb more oil and are usually responsive to the potency.<br />

Topical use of Wintergreen, peppermint, and birch ought to be avoided by individuals with sensitive<br />

skin. Aromatic use are secure for pregnant women, but caution ought to be shown with topical<br />

application, mainly in the first three months. Women that are pregnant should steer clear of the<br />

following oils: Aniseed, Basil, Birth, Camphor, Hyssop, Mugwort, Parsley seed or leaf, Pennroyal, Sage,<br />

Tansy, Tarragon, Wintergreen, Wormwood, Thuja, Clary Sage, and any other oil with phytoestrogen<br />

qualities. Internal me is also not advised for women that are pregnant. If reaction occurs, dilute with<br />

carrier oils, not water. No essential oils on children <strong>you</strong>nger than 18 months. Keep oils away from<br />

children.<br />

Some books suggest topical application on pets. <strong>Do</strong> not use essential oils on pets. They can't handle the<br />

potency. Some oils that are perfectly safe for all of us have been shown to be highly toxic for animals.<br />

<strong>Oils</strong> containing terpenes, such as lavender an thyme, can in fact cause liver and/or kidney failure in cats.<br />

Lavender and Thyme have been lauded in some books as fantastic flea and tick control. Tansy continues<br />

to be toxic to both cows and horses. Be careful around pets. Accidental exposure may occur, be careful<br />

about <strong>you</strong>r pet for any signs of distress. A number of my animals have licked where I've put oils on my<br />

feet, and they didn't have issues at all.

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