Suggested Uses:
Massage Blend:
Blending a total of 7 to 10 drops of essential oil into 1 oz of carrier oil makes a blend which is suitable for most healthy adults. The dilution of essential oil should be halved for children, the elderly and women who are pregnant or nursing.
Bath:
Dilute up to 8 drops of essential oil in a dispersant, this could be a carrier oil, bath dispersing oil, or a spoonful of honey and stir into the water. You may also use epsom salt as a dispersant. 1 cup of Epsom salts to 8 drops of essential oil in bath tub.
Diffusers:
There are various types of diffusers on the market, with different advantages and disadvantages:
Compress:
Place 7 to 10 drops of essential oils in a bowl of 4 oz of warm or cold water, soak a clean flannel or sterile gauze in the water and apply to the desired area. This is particularly good for easing inflammation. Good for bruises, wounds, muscular aches and pains, dysmenorrhea, skin problems.
Foot bath:
Soak feet in a bowl of warm water with 4 to 5 drops of essential oils stirred in, preferably diluted in a carrier before being added to the water. This is a great way to treat athlete's foot naturally.
Inhalation:
Inhaling certain essential oils heightens the senses and can have many positive effects on the body.
Try these ideas to use essential oils for inhalation:
Topical Application:
Many essential oils are safe to use directly on the skin (topically):
Internal Consumption:
Some essential oils make excellent food flavoring or dietary supplements. There are recipes that use the oils for cooking or baking.To take essential oils internally, try these tips:
IMPORTANT: Only use Pure Therapeutic-grade Essential Oils internally. Use only as directed.
Storage:
Store essential oils in dark glass bottles, upright, at room temperature and away from sunlight.
Storing carrier oils in the fridge may prolong their shelf life.
Store essential oils out of reach of children and pets.
Precautions:
Massage Blend:
Blending a total of 7 to 10 drops of essential oil into 1 oz of carrier oil makes a blend which is suitable for most healthy adults. The dilution of essential oil should be halved for children, the elderly and women who are pregnant or nursing.
Bath:
Dilute up to 8 drops of essential oil in a dispersant, this could be a carrier oil, bath dispersing oil, or a spoonful of honey and stir into the water. You may also use epsom salt as a dispersant. 1 cup of Epsom salts to 8 drops of essential oil in bath tub.
Diffusers:
There are various types of diffusers on the market, with different advantages and disadvantages:
- Candle diffusers
- Usually a heat resistant vessel for water and essential oils, and a heat resistant platform that holds the vessel over a small candle.
- Advantages: very simple to use; provides a light background fragrance
- Disadvantages: does not produce strong concentration for therapeutic benefits.
- Electric heat diffusers
- Small absorbent pads are placed inside of a heating chamber with ventilation that allows the aromatic compounds to evaporate into the surrounding air.
- Advantages: easy to use; minimal maintenance; can diffuse thicker oils.
- Disadvantages: heat damages some aromatic compounds.
Compress:
Place 7 to 10 drops of essential oils in a bowl of 4 oz of warm or cold water, soak a clean flannel or sterile gauze in the water and apply to the desired area. This is particularly good for easing inflammation. Good for bruises, wounds, muscular aches and pains, dysmenorrhea, skin problems.
Foot bath:
Soak feet in a bowl of warm water with 4 to 5 drops of essential oils stirred in, preferably diluted in a carrier before being added to the water. This is a great way to treat athlete's foot naturally.
Inhalation:
Inhaling certain essential oils heightens the senses and can have many positive effects on the body.
Try these ideas to use essential oils for inhalation:
- Inhale directly from the bottle
- Diffuse the oils using a diffuser, which disperses the oil in a micro-fine vapor into the air. The diffuser will not heat the oils, thus ensuring full benefits, as extreme heat can damage important constituents in the oil.
- Use with a humidifier. Sprinkle a few drops of oil on a tissue or small cloth and place in front of the escaping vapor. (Do not put essential oils in your humidifier. The oil will float on top and the water instead of rising with the water vapor, will not be effective, and may damage your humidifier.)
- Carefully pour hot water into the bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Cover your head and bowl in a tent-like fashion with a towel. Breathe deeply and slowly.
Topical Application:
Many essential oils are safe to use directly on the skin (topically):
- Carefully tip the oil bottle and place 2-3 drops in the palm of your hand or directly on the desired application area
- If dropping oil in your hand, rub palms together in a circular motion and then massage oil onto the desired point of application. If applying directly to the desired area, use your hand to massage the oil in a circular motion onto the skin.
- Use an essential oil roll-on to attain targeted application.
Internal Consumption:
Some essential oils make excellent food flavoring or dietary supplements. There are recipes that use the oils for cooking or baking.To take essential oils internally, try these tips:
- Place several drops into a gelatin capsule and swallow it with water.
- Add 1-2 drops to a glass of water or milk.
- Put 1-2 drops onto a piece of bread or add to your meals when cooking.
- Add 1-2 drops onto a teaspoon of Young Living Blue Agave and swallow.
IMPORTANT: Only use Pure Therapeutic-grade Essential Oils internally. Use only as directed.
Storage:
Store essential oils in dark glass bottles, upright, at room temperature and away from sunlight.
Storing carrier oils in the fridge may prolong their shelf life.
Store essential oils out of reach of children and pets.
Precautions:
- Do not take essential oils internally unless directed by aromatherapist.
- Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Seek professional/medical advise before use if you are pregnant or if you have a medical condition (such as epilepsy, high blood pressure etc).
- Do not use essential oils neat on the skin (unless advised that is it safe to do so by a professional, i.e. onto insect bites or burns etc).
- If you experience an adverse reaction to an essential oil, stop use immediately and seek professional/medical advise.
- Seek advise from a qualified Aromatherapist before using essential oils on babies and young children.
- Some essential oils have specific contraindications, always follow these instructions and use the recommended dilutions.