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What Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are the subtle, aromatic and volatile liquids extracted from the flowers, seeds, leaves, stems, bark and roots of herbs, bushes, shrubs and trees through distillation. According to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts, priests and physicians were using essential oils thousands of years ago to heal the sick. They are the oldest form of medicine and cosmetic known to man and were considered more valuable than gold. Clinical research shows, for instance, that Frankincense oil contains very high immune stimulating properties. Science is only now beginning to investigate the incredible healing substances found in essential oils.
The Properties Of Essential Oils
The effectiveness of essential oils cannot be fully understood without some discussion of frequency. Frequency is the measurable rate of electrical energy flow that is constant between any two points. Everything has a frequency. Dr. Robert O. Becker in his book The Body Electric establishes that the human body has an electrical frequency and that much about a person’s health can be determined by it’s frequency.
In 1992, Bruce Tainio of Tainio Technology, an independent division of Eastern State University in Cheny, Washington, built the first frequency monitor in the world. Tainio has determined that the average frequency of the human body during the daytime is 62-68 Hz. (A healthy body frequency is 62-72 Hz.) When the frequency drops, the immune system is compromised. If the frequency drops to 58 Hz, cold and flu symptoms appear, at 55 Hz, diseases like Candida take hold, at 52 Hz, Epstein Bar and at 42 Hz, Cancer.
According to Dr. Royal R. Rife, every disease has a frequency. He found that certain frequencies can prevent development of disease and that others would destroy disease. Substances with higher frequency will destroy diseases of a lower frequency. The study of frequencies raises important questions concerning the frequencies of substances we eat, breath and absorb. Many pollutants lower healthy frequency. Processed/canned foods have a frequency of zero. Fresh produce has up to 15 Hz, dry herbs from 12 to 22 Hz, and fresh herbs from 20 to 27 Hz. Essential oils start at 52 Hz and go as high as 320 Hz, which is the frequency of Rose oil. Clinical research shows that essential oils have the highest frequency of any natural substance known to man, creating an environment in which disease, bacteria, virus, fungus, etc., cannot live.
Essential Oils Penetrate
The penetrating characteristic of essential oils greatly enhances their ability to be effective. Essential oils will penetrate into the body when applied to the skin. Essential oil placed on the foot will be distributed to every cell in the body in 21 minutes. They will even penetrate a finger or toe nail to treat fungus underneath.
Essential Oils Are Aromatic
Essential oils are highly aromatic and therefore many of the benefits can be obtained by simply inhaling them. This can be done by breathing in the fragrance from the bottle, or they can be diffused into the room.
Essential oils, when diffused, can be the best air filtration system in the world. They will:
- Purify, by removing metallic particles and toxins from the air
- Increase atmospheric oxygen
- Increase ozone and negative ions in the house, which inhibits bacterial growth
- Destroy odors from mold, cigarettes, and animals
- Fill the air with a fresh, herbal aromatic scent
But Why “Young Living” Essential Oils?
In order to have therapeutic effects, essential oils must be of the highest quality. They must be properly processed at low pressure and low temperature, they must be processed slowly and be free from added chemicals and solvents.
Most of the oils on the market here in the United States are 4th and 5th quality oils. Many were originally produced for the perfume industry where they are distilled quickly at high pressure and high temperatures, fracturing the oil molecule and destroying the therapeutic qualities. Once brought to the United States, they are often cut with propylene glycol and synthetic constituents like lynelol acetate.
The ancient process of oil distillation is a delicate and precise art which has been almost forgotten. Science is just now rediscovering these healing substances that were used in ancient times and beginning to acknowledge their value. Gary Young the founder of Young Living, is helping to bring history to life as his research and formulas restore this ancient knowledge to our modern world.
Young Living is committed to producing and selling the finest quality and the purest oils in the world. Try them for yourself and see.
If you would like to learn more about essential oils, go to Missing Link. This is a transcript of Young Living’s most popular audio tape. In it, Dr. Gary Young goes into great detail about essential oils. He talks about their history, effects on viruses and diseases, clinical studies, the importance of proper oil processing, and much more. It contains breakthrough information that very few people know about.
The preceding statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
How To Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are the life-giving resin found in all plant life that delivers the nutrients that produce strong and healthy plants very similar to the function of our blood. Essential oils may enhance oxygen uptake, absorption and utilization. The ancient Egyptian discovered that essential oils possessed valuable substances which produced many benefits for the body, mind and spirit. As you begin to use them, you are certain to discover why these oils were important to this ancient people. Pure oils are very concentrated, and a few drops can product significant effects; so please begin slowly to properly determine your body’s response.
Topical Application
When using natural products, only your body knows how it is going to respond. Essential oils are soluble with the lipids in the skin and in most cases easily penetrate it and are absorbed into the bloodstream. They may be worn like perfume or cologne and can be applied need (full-strength) or diluted using the V-6 Mixing Oil. As a rule, since essential oils are one of nature’s most concentrated potent extracts, dilution is strongly recommended for those who:
- are FIRST TIME USERS
- have SENSITIVE or FAIR SKIN
- are applying them to SENSITIVE AREAS of the body (i.e., face, neck, etc)
- are trying a NEW OIL or BLEND OF OILS
- are INFANTS or CHILDREN
If one oil is layered over another, allow enough time between applications to gauge the body’s reaction before applying another oil.
Recommended Dilution
Use 1-3 drops of an essential oil blended with 1/2 teaspoon V-6 Mixing Oil, which is formulated with vitamin E and cold-pressed oil from sesame seeds, grape seeds, almonds, wheat germ, and sunflower seeds. Any other pure vegetable oil may also be used.
More or less dilution might be desirable, depending on skin sensitivity, type of oil used, and the degree of effect desired. Take a careful, measured approach when using any essential oil and adjust both the quantity of oil used and the amount of dilution in accordance with the body’s response.
CAUTION: If the skin becomes irritated of if oil gets into the eyes, immediately flush with V-6 Mixing Oil or any vegetable oil and call your health practitioner. MSDS regulations recommend flushing with water. However, through our experience, we have found that it is better to use vegetable oil to dilute an essential oil. You may use water, but this may cause considerable discomfort.
Detoxification Problems
Many people have reported that when applying too many different oils or too much of one oil, the body may be subjected to a cleansing response which can cause headaches, rashes, nausea, burning, diarrhea, etc. Should this occur, simply reduce the amount of oil used and the number of times applied and drink plenty of purified water. Ask your health practitioner to monitor any detoxification. You may even want to consider an internal cleansing program before continuing to use the oils.
Caution: If you have used liberal amounts of cosmetics, shampoos, perms, hair coloring, hair sprays, deodorants; or products containing chemicals, petrochemicals and many synthetic ingredients (watch out for sodium lauryl sulfate), you may have an unpleasant cleansing experience. When using pure essential oils, some people experience the release of stored toxins through the skin, especially on the face and neck area. For this reason, you should always start with 1-2 drops of oil diluted with 1/2 teaspoon V-6 Mixing Oil. Rarely is there a problem, but it is best to be cautious until you see how your body responds.
Feet: Applying 4-6 drops of oil to the bottom of each foot is a popular way to begin. Oils may be rubbed on the VitaFlex points of the foot – a technique explained in the book “Aromatherapy, the Essential Beginning” by D. Gary Young which can be purchased from Essential Science Publishing. All oils can be applied neet to the feet. However, because so many people have chemical sensitivity, it is always best to dilute the first time.
On Location: After applying the oils to the bottoms of the feet, you may want to go to a specific location. Just add a few drops (1-5) of oil diluted with 1/2 – 1 tsp. V-6 Mixing Oil and rub over the area. If you are using the oils for the first time, wait at least 15-30 minutes before using a second oil, allowing the body time to respond. If you are accustomed to the oils, use them neet (undiluted) at your own discretion.
Layering: If using more than one oil, simply apply each oil separately, allowing enough time between each application to gauge the body’s response. This was the method traditionally used by the ancient Egyptians.
Compress: Rub 1-3 drops over location (diluted or undiluted depending on the oil) and cover with a hot, wet towel. Place a dry towel over the wet towel and leave for 10-60 minutes. As the oil penetrates, you may have a warm or slightly burning sensation,. If any skin irritation becomes evident, rub V-6 Mixing Oil over the area. The burning should subside in several minutes. Discoloration of the cloth might appear due to the body’s excretion of toxins.
Massage: A few drops (5-10) of an essential oil may also be added to any massage oil base as well as to the Young Living massage oils.
Bathing: Essential oils in a warm bath are a delightful treat. When adding essential oils to bath water, use the Bath Gel Base as a dispersing agent.
Diffusing and Inhalation
An aromatic diffuser is one of the simplest and most effective methods of dispersing essential oils into the air for inhalation. The Young Living Diffuser consists of an oil well, nebulizer (glass tube) and air pump, designed to disperse the oils in a micro-fine mist into the air. Research shows that diffusing may help reduce bacteria, fungus, mold, and unpleasant odors. It not only freshens the air with natural fragrance but also helps you relax and relieve tension creating an atmosphere of peace and harmony. Put enough drops (30-40) into the diffuser well to send the mist up the nebulizer and into the air.
Direct Inhalation
Put several drops of an essential oil into the palms of the hands and with hands cupped, breathe deeply for greater inhalation. Aromatherapy is a broad and expanding field that scientist are just beginning to explore. Aroma reaches and influences the deepest human instincts. Aromatherapy means to treat with aroma through inhalation. Research has shown that we respond to aroma within one to three seconds. Aromatherapy also encompasses the topical application of essential oils. Because essential oils have a unique lipid-solution structure, they are able to easily pass through cell membranes, particularly of the skin, and diffuse into the bloodstream. They penetrate the skin the same way that the active ingredients in transdermal hormone or nicotine patches do.
Additional Benefits
Cooking: Many of the oils are excellent as food flavoring and as a dietary supplement. Because they are so concentrated, usually 1-2 drops of oil will be sufficient. Oils should be added after cooking to conserve all their benefits. Oils that are certified as safe and edible in the 1996 edition of the Foods Chemical Codes (FCC) (National Academy of Sciences) should be used.
Cleaning: A few drops of oil may be added to the dishwater or washing machine to help promote greater hygiene. Some favorite oils are Melrose, lemon, peppermint, Purification, etc.
Important Tips
Never Mix Essential Oils With Water. Essential oils are not water soluble. If they burn a little or you get them in your eyes by accident, always dilute with V-6 Mixing Oil or any pure vegetable oil. Do not add water as water drives the oils in deeper, creating more skin irritation. Call your health care practitioner immediately. Those who wear contacts should take extra precaution as oils with high phenol content, such as cinnamon, oregano, thyme, Thieves, clove, ImmuPower, lemongrass, bergamot, etc., may cause sticking problems with contacts against the eye tissue or damage the surface of the contacts, rendering them useless.
Do Not Take Oils Internally. The FDA has not approved essential oils for internal use. Topical application has equal or greater benefit as the oils are soluble with the lipids in the skin and are easily absorbed.
Do Not Use Citrus Oils When Exposed To Direct Sunlight. Citrus oils such as lemon, orange, grapefruit, tangerine, mandarin, bergamot, angelica, etc., are photosensitive and may cause a rash or pigmentation. Apply 1-2 drops of diluted oil to see how your skin responds.
Never Put Directly In Eyes Or Ears. Apply only around the opening and always dilute.
When Pregnant, consult your qualified health practitioner. Based on an experiment in England, a few drops of clary sage caused a contraction when put on the exposed uterus of a rat, it was decided that clary sage might cause an abortion-even though not one case in humans has been recorded. Nevertheless, we suggest that you be cautious with the oils, such as clary sage, sage and fennel, which have active constituents with hormone-like activity. Apply around ankles, lower back and stomach. Gentle Baby is a soothing Blend to use during and after pregnancy.
For Babies And Children, always dilute 1-2 drops with 1/2 – 1 tsp. V-6 Mixing Oil or any vegetable oil. Children love the oils and derive the same benefit as adults. Should a child ever swallow an oil, give the child milk, cream, half-&-half or any other oil soluble liquid to dilute the oil and call your local poison control center or seek immediate emergency medical attention. A few drops of a pure essential oil are not likely to be life-threatening; but for your protection, it is best to follow this procedure.
Do Not Mix Blends as they are specific in their formulation; and by mixing them, you may change the aroma as well as the benefit desired. You may add a Single oil to a Blend or combine various single oils.
If You Are Pregnant, Taking Birth Control Pills, or Taking Synthetic Hormones, do not use EssPro 7. During pregnancy the body produces more of its own progesterone. Birth control pills may cause hormonal confusion in the body when used with natural progesterone. However, if you still desire to use EssPro 7, consult with your health practitioner.
Spice, Conifer, and Citrus Oils Can Be Caustic To The Skin. Spice oils include nutmeg, ginger, pepper, basil, cinnamon, marjoram and thyme. Conifer oils include juniper, spruce, pine and birch. It is always best to dilute these oils. Particular care should be exercised with cinnamon, lemongrass, oregano, and thyme, as they are some of the strongest and most caustic.
Essential Oils Should Be Kept Away From Light And Heat. If stored properly, they will maintain their maximum potency for many years. The brown bottles are specifically selected for this reason.
The preceding statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.