Friday, August 1, 2014

What Are 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 contain phytochemicals made up of volatile aromatic compounds. Although they are fat soluble, they do not include fatty lipids or acids found in vegetable and animal oils. They are the pure extract of the plant and are easily absorbed into the skin. High quality oils range from clear to dark blue.
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their health, cosmetic, and emotionally uplifting properties. They are extracted through careful steam distillation and cold pressing. The purest essential oils are far more powerful and effective than dry herbs, delivering quick and effective results. Using the pure essence of health-promoting botanicals that can be diffused, inhaled, applied topically, incorporated into massage, or taken internally can help you heal. Only pure therapeutic grade essential oils such as Young Living oils should be used for ingestion.  Essential oils have a very high vibration and can help you to raise your own vibration. For overcoming chronic illness or for first aid, essential oils are an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
Essential oils are essential for your family medicine chest and can be used for all of your first aid needs. Many oils can be used on children but caution is advised and dilution of many of the oils is important with children or people with skin sensitivities.
It’s important to find the highest quality therapeutic grade oils you can such as Young Living oils. Other oils are often mixed with chemicals or and are not as affective.
Some oils can be used with animals such as dogs and horses with great results. Extreme caution should be used when using oils around cats as many oils are toxic to cats. The advice and supervision of a trained veterinarian or certified pet aroma-therapist is advised before using oils on cats.

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