Essential Oils

What are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. If you have ever enjoyed the gift of a rose, a walk by a field of lavender, or the smell of freshly cut mint, you have experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. Essential oils can lift the mood, calm the senses, and elicit powerful emotional responses. Yet the use of essential oils goes well beyond their fragrant appeal.

How do I use Essential Oils?

1 drop of peppermint oil is equal to 28 cups of peppermint tea. Essential oils are used for a very wide range of emotional and physical wellness applications. They can be used singly 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 to the skin, or taken internally as dietary supplements.

Why Use Essential Oils?

Essential oils have been around for centuries.  The earliest record use of essential oil precursors began in Egypt. One of the most enduring records of essential oils used during the Roman Empire is the New Testament. Israelite’s used essential oils such as Frankincense, Cedarwood, Hyssop, Fir, and Spikenard to heal wounds and elevate spiritual communion.  I believe essential oils were used as holistic wellness before modern medicine/pharmaceutical drugs existed.  The most example of the value that essential oil had in Israelite culture is in the telling of the birth of Jesus, to whom gifts were given, gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.  The Egyptian and Roman Empires may have declined, but the ancient healer’s wisdom continued to spread.  There is a ton of information on the web describing how using essential oils daily can contribute to our overall health.

When purchase oils you want to make sure that are pure, natural, aromatic compounds carefully extracted from plants. That do not contain fillers or artificial ingredients that would dilute their active qualities and are free of contaminants such as pesticides or other chemical residues. There are two types of essential oils; aromatherapy and therapeutic grade essential oils. DoTERRA is therapeutic grades essential oils.

What Can Essentials Oils Do For My Family?

Essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Modern trends toward more holistic approaches to self-care and growing scientific validation of alternative health practices are driving a rediscovery of the

profound health benefits of essential oils. Many have powerful cleansing properties. Their unique chemical structure allows them to pass directly through the skin for an immediate systemic response to a topical application.

Where Can I Purchase Essential Oils?

There are a few places where you can purchase Essential Oils.  You may purchase them at your local health food store.  You may also purchase them online at DoTerra Wholesale Essential Oils.

The above are some suggestions, please do your research before purchasing.