Essential oils have been shown to promote healing of our physical, emotional and spiritual levels.  Order Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential oils by calling 301.537.7956 or email:  sgsweet@comcast.net

What are essential oils?  Essential oils are aromatic, volatile fluids that are obtained from various plant parts, including leaves, flowers, wood, bark, branches, resin, seeds, fruit, rind, roots or whole plant.  They have a very comlex chemical structure and composition. 

Importance of using essential oils that are THERAPEUTIC GRADE:  To receive full benefit from essential oils, it is best to use oils that are therapeutic grade.  This means that they meet the strict standards and are certified by the International Standards Organization (ISO) or the Association French Normalization Organization Regulation (AFNOR).  Therapeutic grade means they can be safely used on the skin, inhaled or taken internally.  Criteria for certification includes the conditions of cultivation, harvesting, estracting and quality testing assurances.

What can essential oils help?

PHYSICAL:  Each oil may have a variety of positive effects on the physical body including reduction or elimination of headaches, insomnia, indigestion, stress, acne, sinus problems, allergies, arthritis, asthma, circulation problems, back pain, motion sickness, colds, congestion, cramps, coughs, diarrhea, lack of energy, fatigue, gout, hangover, jet lage, inflamation, joint pain, infection, menopause, migraines, muscle aches, PMS, toothache and almost any other physical ailment.

What are the ten most beneficial physical healing oils and how can I order them?  (click here)

Lemon, peppermint, lavender, eucalpytus, geranium, cypress, tea tree, chamomile, marjoram and thyme

EMOTIONAL:  Essential oils may have a variety of positive effects on the emotions. It has been reported that certain essential oils may reduce or eliminate anxiety, stress, depression, grief, fear, sadness, anger and other emotions.  They may also help with grounding, concentration, inner balance, and release of past emotional trauma.

What are the ten most beneficial emotional healing oils and how can I order them?  (click here)

Basil, cedarwood, chamomile, frankincense, geranium, lavender, lemon, marjoram, rose and sandalwood

SPIRITUAL:  Essential oils may have a variety of positive effects on spiritual healing.  It has been reported that certain essential oils may increase your energy vibration, protect and ground your energy field, assist in the development of your inner vision, clear negative and/or blocked energies.

What are the ten most beneficial spiritual healing oils and how can I order them? (click here)

Cedarwood, marjoram, frankincense, sandalwood, rosemary, rose, ylang ylang, jasmine, grapefruit and lavender

How do essential oils work?  (under construction)

Application techniques:  (be sure to test skin sensitivity in all cases)

• Neat (direct application to area of concern)
• Direct inhalation (place 2 drops in your left palm and rub clockwise with right fingers; bring hands to face and take in 3-4 nice deep breaths
• Diffuse (use a cold air diffuser (order here); avoid burning lamps or hot air humidifiers
• Diluted (dilute 2-6 drops of essential oil in one tablespoon of carrier oil, such as olive, jojoba or vegetable
• Compress (apply the essential oil to area of concern and cover with a warm, damp town for 15-60 minutes)
• Bath (add 2-3 drops of essential oil to an unscented bath gel base to running water  

Suzanne Sweet is an independent distributor of Young Living Essential Oils.