All About Essential Oils What Are Essential Oils?

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2 All About Essential Oils What Are Essential Oils? Certain plants contain complex and powerful substances known as essential oils. These have been called the lifeblood of the plant. They are a super concentrated liquid that comes from roots, leaves and flowers of very fragrant plants. For example it can take thousands of flower petals to create the drops that are in a single bottle of our essential oil blends. And adding a single drop of peppermint oil to a glass of water has approximately the same concentration as 20 bags of peppermint tea. Because each essential oil has a different fragrance and nutritional profile, they offer a wide range of emotional and physical remedies. How Do Essential Oils Work? Essential oils are unlike any other natural remedy. Because they can have a pleasant aroma they can be gentle and enjoyable to use. They have a light vapor constitution which help them absorb into the cells quickly, allowing them to penetrate the brain within seconds. Their aromas can instantly uplift an emotion or mood! And nutritionally they contain virtually all of the plants healing nutrients, oxygenating molecules, amino acid precursors, trace minerals, enzymes, vitamins, and hormones in a powerfully concentrated form - up to 50 to 70 times more potent than the original herb or plant. Each Oil Is Unique The healthy benefits of oils can be absorbed into the body by applying them to the skin, breathing in the vapors and even ingesting oils in certain cases. Additionally, each aroma of a specific oil can have a powerful effect on one s mood and emotions just as listening to a certain song or type of music can instantly change one s outlook. But unlike synthetic perfumes, essential oils are natural and safe and have become renowned for their ability to heal both emotionally and physically.

3 The History of Essential Oils The use of extracted oils were recorded in both ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts for their healing benefits. The Romans indulged in aromatherapy from oils in the temples as well as bathing and massage. The Bible speaks of essential oils in both the Old and New Testaments. In Athens, in 200 B.C. Hippocrates fumigated an entire Greek city with aromatic essence to prevent disease. Italy is renowned for their development of essential oils and aromatherapy. And the ancient Mediterranean peoples value Frankincense as high as gold. Carrier Oils Some essential oils can create irritations if applied in full strength directly to the skin. For this purpose, often a carrier oil is used to dilute the essential oil when massaging into the body. Simply add several drops of your favorite oil blend into a small jar of carrier oil such as almond, grape seed, avocado or olive oil. Add drops to your personal preference of strength. Use With Care While most essential oils are safe and easy to use, one must also take care. Essential oils can be strong and some oils can cause irritation when applied directly to the skin or applied near or on sensitive areas such as eyes, ears and nose. Consult each oil and use carrier oils when needed. It is advised to try one drop when using internally first - or apply on small area of skin to test. Use common sense, go slow and test in the beginning.

4 Proven Antibacterial Many essential oils have been shown to be exceptionally powerful in fighting harmful bacteria, fungus, parasites and anything else that can be dangerous to the cell! Studies have shown that some of the best essential oils for fighting pathogens are Clove, Oregano, Thyme and Lavender (included in our IMUNNE blend -which is a powerhouse!). Diffusing IMUNNE into the air can be very effective in cleansing airborne pathogens. One can also use internally or massage into skin if used properly. Don t underestimate the immune boosting power of essential oils. Antioxidant Superhero A few drops of essential oils skyrockets off the charts when it comes to measuring antioxidant strength. Antioxidants are what fight off dangerous radicals from our bodies which cause disease, aging and even cancer. On the ORAC scale (how they rate antioxidants) blueberries are one of the all time highest foods and score 2,400. That is VERY high. However, compare blueberries to these essential oils: Blueberries 2,400 Rosemary Oil 3,309 Cinnamon Oil 103,448 Thyme Oil 159,590 Clove Oil 10,786,875 Clove oil has more than a million times the antioxidant effect than the esteemed blueberry! One cannot emphasize enough the health boost of a single drop of these powerful essential oils! (Our IMUNNE blend is off the charts on the ORAC scale!)

5 3 Ways To Apply Essential Oils The Power Of Aromatherapy Each oil has a distinctive aroma that can act on our moods and emotions. The calming scent of lavender, the uplifting scent of Italian orange or the invigorating scent of rosemary are examples of the powerful effects that essential oils can have to instantly shift moods and thought processes. Breathing in the aroma is the most common way to get benefits of oils. It is easy and the essence of the oil in minute particles drift through air and into the blood stream nourishing the cells and reaching the mood centers of the brain. Aromatherapy from essential oils can be very effective in healing the spirit, mind and body. Quick Absorption Through The Skin The skin is one of the quickest and best ways to absorb nutrition into the cells of the body. Essential oils are powerful enough to immediately penetrate the skin and cell membranes. They can diffuse through the blood and tissues in a matter of seconds! They also have been shown to be able to cross the brain-blood barrier to reach the parts of the brain that control our mood and emotions. This is one of the reasons they seem to be so effective in helping with anxiety, stress, anger or any emotional issues. Oils can be absorbed through the skin by massage or also by adding into a hot bath with Epsom salts. Test a drop on a small area of skin before using. Adding a few drops of your favorite blend into a carrier oil (almond, grape seed, coconut) is recommended. Cooking With Oils Cooking with essential oils can add a burst of flavor as well as add nutritional value! Research has shown that the benefits of essential oils are substantial as they contain minerals, enzymes, vitamins, hormones and more. They are also very concentrated so a little goes a long way. There are many ways you can try using oils on a daily basis. Examples include adding a few drops of oil to cookies, cakes, salad dressings, sauces, stews, soups, desserts, puddings, teas, smoothies and even creating flavored honey!

6 10 Ways To Use Essential Oils 1 2 Sleep Aid Rub a couple drops of the Calma blend on your palms and brush on your pillow to help you sleep. You can also add the aroma from a diffuser into the room to enhance the effect. Diffuse - Add a few drops of your favorite oil into an essential oil diffuser to create an aromatherapy experience to any room. The lovely vapors will infuse the air with the gentle fragrances of oils. 3 Sweeten Laundry Add your favorite essential oil blend to a wet cloth and place it in your dryer to freshen and deodorize a batch of laundry. 4 Infuse Into Clothes - Add a couple drops of oil into your hands and gently brush over your clothes. 5 Air Freshener Add a few drops of oil into a spray bottle filled with water. Spray in any room to freshen the air.

7 Apply To Body Add a touch of essential oils to your wrists, ear lobes, side of neck or even under your nose. Use a carrier oil when needed if there is a skin sensitivity. Apply to small area first to test. Benefits from the oils can be transmitted both through the skin and through the aroma. Foot Rub In a glass jar add about 12 drops of your favorite essential oil blend into about 4 teaspoons of avocado, grape seed, olive or almond oil (a carrier oil). Gently rub into feet. The feet are full of reflex points that affect the entire body allowing the essential oils to have a more powerful effect. Bath Salts Add a few drops of your favorite oil into a cup of Epsom salts or bath salts and pour into a hot tub of water. Light some candles and soak in your own spa-like aromatherapy bath. Freshen Your Car Add a drop of your favorite oil on your finger and brush it on an air vent in your car. Turn on your air and turn a boring commute into an aromatherapy journey! 10 Recipes Add a few drops of your favorite oils to smoothies, teas, soups, stews, cookies, salad dressings and any other recipes for a flavor and nutritional boost! Use only with approved oils for internal consumption.

8 Quick Reference Guide ALLEVIAVE CALMA ALLEVIAVE This blend is composed of many of nature s natural pain relievers. These oils help relieve inflammation, relax muscles, improve circulation and soothe the nervous system. Many of the oils are also beneficial for the respiratory system, to relieve congestion. This oil can be applied topically or diffused through the air. Ingestion not recommended. Lavender: Promotes the body s regenerative abilities and calms the nervous system Peppermint: Improves circulation and provides analgesic effect Wintergreen: A combination of analgesic and relaxant. Eucalyptus: Analgesic and anti-inflammatory in nature. Helps alleviate nerve pain. Juniper Berry: Improves circulation, removes toxins and reduces swelling. Rosemary: Stimulates circulation, analgesic Basil: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory Cinnamon: Improves circulation, anti-inflammatory Black Pepper: Anti-spasmodic, increases circulation, sedative Clove: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory Camphor: Stimulates circulatory system, detoxifier, analgesic Arnica: Analgesic, promotes regeneration Menthol Crystals: Supports respiratory system, analgesic Galbanum: Antispasmodic and improves circulation CALMA The primary use of this blend is to calm the mind and body using several oils that are natural anti-depressants. These oils soothe the nervous system and regulate hormones to reduce stress and calm the mind. This blend can be used topically or with a diffuser. Ingestion not recommended. Blood Orange: Anti-depressant, tones digestive system, sedative Lavender: Calms the nervous system Bergamot: Sedative, uplifting, improves digestion, soothes nervous system Cedar Wood: Anti-spasmodic, sedative Topical Air Diffusion Ingestion

9 Quick Reference Guide Continued CITRO SLIM This blend has been crafted to help curb appetite and control cravings. The oils in this blend support digestion, detoxification, and strengthen metabolic functions. The citrus oils also stimulate the nervous system to help energize and invigorate the body. A few drops of this blend can be added to a glass of water to drink throughout the day, diffused through the air, or applied topically. Tangerine: Improves metabolic function, improves digestion Pink and White Grapefruit: Diuretic, improves digestion and stimulates metabolism Lemon: Invigorating, detoxifying, supports digestive system Bergamot: Tones digestive and excretory systems DIGESTIONE This blend has been crafted to improve the body s natural digestive functions. The oils in this blend help tone the digestive muscles, combat inflammation and maintain a healthy balance of bile and digestive acid. 1-3 drops can be added to a glass of water. This blend can also be used topically or diffused through the air. Blood Orange: Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, strengthens immune system Peppermint: Soothes digestive and nervous systems Anise: Supports digestive activity, carminative Fennel: Anti-spasmodic, carminative, laxative Cardamom: Stimulates the digestive and immune systems Ginger: Supports digestive system, laxative Parsley: Soothes the stomach. A mild laxative and helps remove toxins from the body. Allspice: Stimulates digestive system, helps maintain proper metabolism, strong anti-oxidant Black Pepper: Carminative, supports digestive system Oregano: Improves digestion, metabolism, and stimulates immune system Clove Bud: Improves circulation and detoxification, stimulates immune system, carminative CITRO SLIM DIGESTIONE Topical Air Diffusion Ingestion

10 Quick Reference Guide Continued ENERGIA ENERGIA This blend serves to stimulate the nervous system to combat mental and physical fatigue. The oils stimulate brain activity, circulation and metabolic function to allow the body to act efficiently. This blend can be used topically and diffused through the air. Ingestion not recommended. Key Lime: Invigorating, supports immune system Spearmint: Strengthens immune and circulatory system Rosewood: Anti-depressant, supports brain function Balsam Fir: Supports respiratory system, soothes nervous system Juniper Berry: Sedative, antidepressant, traditionally used to purify Cypress: Soothes nervous system, detoxification Bay: Increases metabolic function and tones the nervous system FEMMINA FEMMINA This blend has been crafted to help regulate hormones for women of all ages. Many of the oils help with inflammation and cramping as well as regulating stress levels to improve many of the physical and mental symptoms women experience due to hormonal fluctuation. This blend can be used topically or with a diffuser. Ingestion not recommended. Blood Orange: Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, strengthens immune system Bergamot: Antispasmodic, sedative Black Pepper: Increases circulation, sedative Labdanum: Calms the nervous system, regenerative Clary Sage: Supports the endocrine system, soothes the nervous system. Cedar Wood: Anti-spasmodic, sedative, supports the endocrine system Balsam Tolu: Soothes nervous system. Neroli: Anti-depressant, distress, anger depression, inflammation and depression. Topical Air Diffusion Ingestion

11 Quick Reference Guide Continued FRESCO This blend is a refreshing combination of oils that energize the mind and body. The oils in this blend stimulate mental activity. This blend works well as an air freshener and as a cleaner- can be used in a diffuser, mixed with water and sprayed around the house, or used topically. Also, a few drops can be ingested with a glass of water. Lemon: Invigorating, detoxifying, supports digestive system Lemon Verbena: Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic Rosemary: Improves circulation, stimulates immune system Peppermint: Stimulates mental activity and soothes digestive system. FRESCO HEALING MONTE This blend has been crafted to support the nervous and circulatory systems and strengthen internal organs. The oils of this blend also stimulate the metabolism, assist the body to detoxify and support the immune system. This blend can be used topically or diffused through the air. Ingestion not recommended. Pine: Stimulates nervous system, improves immune system, stimulates the mind and body Cedar Wood: Stimulates metabolism, antispasmodic, sedative Cyprus: Anti-spasmodic, supports digestive system Juniper Berry: Stimulant, improves circulation Bergamot: Supports the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, and nervous systems Blood Orange: Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, strengthens immune system Bay: Strengthens nervous system Vetiver: Strengthens immune and nervous systems Cinnamon: Improves circulation, detoxification, astringent HEALING MONTE Topical Air Diffusion Ingestion

12 Quick Reference Guide Continued IMUNNE IMUNNE IMUNNE This formula is composed of oils with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial properties to create a blend that supports the body s immune system. The oils in this blend improve circulation and detoxification to support the body s natural efforts to heal. This blend can be used topically, diffused through the air, or ingested with a glass of water. Rosemary: Stimulates activity of antioxidants, acts as a pain reliever and expectorant Marjoram: Calms the nervous system and stimulates the digestive system, including detoxification Lavender: Promotes the body s regenerative abilities and calms the nervous system Oregano: Stimulates immune system, improves digestion and metabolism Clove Bud: Improves circulation and detoxification, stimulates immune system Cinnamon: Stimulates metabolism and strengthens immune system Lemon Verbena: Assists with detoxification and soothes the nervous system. Tarragon: Increases circulation, digestion, stimulates metabolism Thyme: Improves respiratory and digestive functions Bay: Increases metabolic function and tones the nervous system PASSIONE PASSIONE This blend has been crafted to encourage passion for life. The oils in this blend serve as natural antidepressants, support relaxation and soothe the nervous system. Many of these oils have aphrodisiac properties which increase oxygen supply throughout the body and assist in hormone regulation. This oil can be diffused or applied topically with massage oil. Ingestion not recommended. Sandalwood: Soothes nervous system, traditionally used as an aphrodisiac Vanilla: Anti-depressant, supports endocrine system Rose: Sedative, aphrodisiac Cinnamon: Soothes nervous and endocrine systems Bergamot: Sedative, soothes nervous system Topical Air Diffusion Ingestion

13 Quick Reference Guide Continued RESPIRO This blend contains anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial, anti- viral, and anti-inflammatory oils that primarily aid the respiratory system. Most of the oils support decongestion and aid in relieving the pain that accompanies respiratory problems - colds, cough, runny nose, sore throat, asthma, nasal congestion, bronchitis and sinusitis. This oil can be used topically or diffused through the air. Ingestion not recommended. Eucalyptus: Expectorant, anti-inflammatory, supports respiratory system Rosemary: Strengthens respiratory system, expectorant Marjoram: Sedative, expectorant, antispasmodic Hyssop: Antispasmodic, expectorant Thyme: Supports respiratory and digestive systems RESPIRO RESPIRO SANTO This blend has been crafted to improve mental balance, primarily by soothing the nervous system and increasing oxygen supply to the brain by improving circulation. This blend can be used to improve mental clarity or to relax and promote meditation. This blend can be used topically or diffused through the air. Ingestion not recommended. Cedar Wood: Improves circulation, anti-spasmodic, sedative Frankincense: Supports immune system, helps focus, anti-depressant, traditionally used as incense Myrrh: Sedative, anti-depressant, and traditionally used as incense. Cinnamon: Improves circulation and soothes the nervous system. Spikenard: Helps maintain physical, mental and psychological balance SANTO Topical Air Diffusion Ingestion

14 12 Preformulated Oils to Simplify Your Life BellaVita s 12 Mediterranean Essential Oil Blends have been preformulated to make your life simple. Rather than sift through handfuls of oils to decide which combinations to make for your ailment, we decided to make your life a little easier and made what we believe are the 12 most powerful blends to get you through the day. Whether you ve got a cold and need to breathe easier, or want a relaxant to calm you down after a long day, we ve got you covered. These unique blends were specifically designed for BellaVita by our Master Aroma Therapist, Lara Wright. Lara is a second generation aromatherapy pioneer and developer of high end all natural skin and body care products. She is world renowned for developing her organic line of skin care products at her Green Valley Lab in the Southwest USA. She also develops product lines for Award Winning Green Valley Spa. Great care has been given to each blend in the collection using Mediterranean oils to create what we believe are the world s most effective and beautiful essential oil blends. BellaVita Essential Oils are hand blended in small batches to assure quality and individual care, not mass produced like other large companies. Our blends have a greater strength than an individual oil and since they are blended so meticulously, they are unique, well thought out and extremely effective. Rest assured, there is no higher quality than the BellaVita essential oils you hold in your hands.

15 BellaVita Mediterranean Essential Oils are of the purest, most natural quality. Bella Vita uses only 100% pure grade essential oils. Each oil is carefully chosen with generations of experience. All oils coming into the lab are certified pure and of the highest possible grade. We are proud to say our distillers use sustainable, organic farming practices and meticulously certify each oil after it has been freshly picked and distilled. Our oils are impeccable in their purity and quality. Why are the BellaVita Essential Oils in cobalt blue bottles? The suggested bottle for essential oils is dark glass because it keeps out the sun s ultra-violet rays. Light will deteriorate essential oils so having a dark bottle is very important. Cobalt blue does a superb job of keeping out unwanted light. That makes it a perfect fit for us: A beautiful colored bottle with all the protective qualities we need to preserve our amazing blends. A wonderful side note about cobalt blue is that it has an excellent energetic frequency, which is higher than amber or other colored glass. The blue color is very healing and calming- which causes one to think of the blue sky and beautiful turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.

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