| An essential oil is an aromatic liquid that is distilled from | | | | cinnamon bark oil in warm water and drink as a tea. |
| various parts of the plant. Containing the true essence | | | | Stop headaches: Rub lavender oil on the temples, top |
| of the plant, they are very concentrated and 75 to 100 | | | | of the head, and forehead; lie down 10 minutes and |
| times more powerful than herbs. | | | | inhale deeply from the oil left on your hands. |
| The purpose of the essential oil is to keep the plant | | | | Prevent motion sickness: Sprinkle a few drops of |
| healthy. They do this by protecting the plant from | | | | ginger or peppermint oil on a tissue and let your sick |
| insects and other herbivores, from bacteria, molds, | | | | prone child inhale it during the car ride. |
| fungi, and microorganisms. They also help the plant | | | | Study aid: To increase concentration and focus, |
| heal inflicted wounds. These unique characteristics | | | | experiment with diffusing one of these essential oils |
| make them highly beneficial to mankind. | | | | near the study area: lemon, grapefruit, peppermint, |
| Essential oils are able to affect both the mind and | | | | bergamot, or pine. |
| body. Their ability to affect people on so many | | | | Insomnia: Place two drops of lavender oil on a tissue |
| different levels is an element unmatched by other | | | | and tuck it underneath your pillow. |
| healing arts. | | | | Cure canker sores: Place myrrh on the canker sore |
| The healing benefits of essential oils can be received in | | | | for quick healing. |
| three ways. They may be used topically by applying | | | | Colds and cough: Rub an immune system blend on the |
| them directly to the skin. Some oils have a caustic | | | | chest, back and apply to the bottom of the feet. |
| effect and dilution may be necessary. They may be | | | | Essential oils are non-greasy, yet, soft and soothing. |
| used internally or diffused. Essential oils should never | | | | They are nature's perfect solution for the problems |
| be used in the eyes or ears as these membranes are | | | | that chemicals, poor nutrition, and stress have added to |
| very delicate. Whether the oil is absorbed through the | | | | our lives. |
| skin, inhaled, or ingested, once it is in the bloodstream, it | | | | The safety and life changing effects of essential oils |
| works therapeutically, regardless of how low the dose. | | | | are dependent entirely on their purity and their quality. |
| Here are ways to put essential oils to work for you | | | | Generally speaking, essential oils that you find in |
| and your family for everyday health benefits: | | | | department stores, and even health food stores, are |
| Increase memory and stamina: Drink a glass of water | | | | of uncertain quality and are not appropriate for |
| with 2-3 drops of lemon, orange, or peppermint | | | | ingestion or healing. For best results, only pure and |
| essential oil. | | | | natural essential oils should be used. |
| Boost immune system: Apply frankincense, oregano, or | | | | Experiment and find your essential oils, the ones that |
| thyme to the bottom of the feet (3 to 4 drops) after a | | | | make a real difference in your life. The whole idea |
| shower. | | | | behind aromatherapy is that it should be a pleasurable |
| Protect against fungus, bacteria, and microbes: Turn on | | | | experience. There should be more than one oil that |
| a diffuser in your home or office, using a blend that is | | | | you can use for a particular condition, so you should be |
| protective against microbes. | | | | able to find one that you like. |
| Eliminate stomach upset: Take a drop or two of | | | | |