Essential Oils
How you can use them for your health & wellbeing...
Essential Oils - How you can use them for your health & wellbeing
What are Essential Oils?
If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils! These naturally occurring volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers & other parts of the plants. They are nature’s defence mechanism for plants & cells. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants & beautiful fragrance they have long been used for health care practices, food preparation & beauty treatments. Essential oils work at a cellular level & protect cells, they are nutrients that penetrate the cell membranes & their unique chemical structure allows the oils to pass directly through the skin for immediate systemic response to topical application.
How do I use Essential Oils?
Aromatically - Certain essential oils, when diffused or inhaled can be very stimulating, whilst others can be calming & soothing. Diffusing can also purify the air of unwanted odours & some airborne pathogens & support breathing.
Topically - Easily absorbed by the skin, 1 drop can service every cell in your body. From the bottoms of your feet it can nourish your bloodstream within 30 seconds, reaching every cell in your body in approximately 20 mins!
They can be applied to the feet, ears, temples, chest, back of the neck & the problem areas. For sensitivity and use on children, dilute with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil (remains as a liquid).
Internally - Essential oils can be used as a dietary, natural health remedy or supplement, just add to water, drop under the tongue or put in a capsule. Perfect when used in cooking!
Top 10 Oils & some of their uses for you and your family
LAVENDER - ‘All things calming’
Use for - Sleep issues / Stress & anxiety / Skin irritations & burns / Support healthy immune function / Head tension and tension /healthy scalp and hair
LEMON - ‘All things cleansing”
Use for cleansing / purifying air and surfaces / support a healthy respiritory function/naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion/promotes healthy functioning of the GI tract/seasonal issues/uplifting.
PEPPERMINT - ’Invigorating’
Use for- Head tension / promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing/helps reduce gas, bloating and digestive discomfort/alertness and energy/cooling body temperature/tension/seasonal issues.
OREGANO - ‘Nature’s antibiotic’
Use for- healthy immune system/powerful antioxidant support/cardiovascular health/digestive health/respiratory health/calm the nervous system/liver support.
FRANKINCENSE - ‘King of Oils’, enhances other oils
Use for- promote cellular health/skin rejuvenation/healthy joint function/immune system/healthy bladder/wrinkles, wounds, scars and stretch marks/head tension/calming, soothing and relaxing to the nervous system/balance mood.
MELALEUCA/TEA TREE -
Use for- skin support/immune system/cellular support/long and respiratory support/scalp and hair/gastrointestinal health/seasonal issues/healthy nails.
ONGUARD - ’Protective blend’
Use for- Immune boost/support /cleanse the air/antioxidant/seasonal and environmental threats/oral health/antiseptic/fatigue.
BREATHE- ’Respiration blend’
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Use for- opening airways/respiratory conditions/seasonal threats/constricted breathing/allergies/snoring/sleep issues.
DIGESZEN (Zengest) - ’Digestion blend’
Use for-Bloating, gas & indigestion / healthy gastrointestinal tract/queasiness/motion and sickness.
DEEP BLUE - ’Soothing blend’
Use for- Muscle, back & joint pain / growing pains/discomfort/head and neck tension.