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PW What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are life-enhancing gifts from the plant E PW ON kingdom, revered for centuries for their restorative properties to the body, mind, and spirit. Pure essential oils are a key solution to the challenges facing modern lifestyles. PW ONL Essential oils are freshly cultivated and distilled from plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. They contain oxygenating molecules that transport nutrients to the cells of the body. Without oxygen, nutrients can t be assimilated, leaving us nutritionally NL PW ONL depleted. According to the translation of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts, priests and physicians have been using essential oils for thousands of years. They were mankind s first medicine. These therapeutic-grade essential oils deliver the positive benefits to the body through small, direct absorption into the skin, and normal digestive process. Cleansing, calming, stimulating, soothing, essential oils bring balance to all systems of the body. ONL PR NL P 3
4 V PW The Therapeutic Difference There is a significant difference between essential E PW ON oils that simply smell good and those that are therapeutic-grade. In order to achieve therapeuticgrade classification, each essential oil must achieve the designation naturally, without excess manipulation PW ONL and refinement, and meet specific criteria in four key areas: Plants, preparation, purity, and potency. Plants: Therapeutic-grade essential oils are produced from the right plants grown in exceptional soil and NL PW ONL harvested at the right time. Preparation: Pure mountain water free of additives and a stainless steel distillation process ensures therapeutic-grade quality. Purity: achieved through the use of quality plants and meticulous preparation therapeutic-grade essential oils are 100% pure. Potency: Therapeutic-grade essential oils are analyzed to ensure they deliver optimal amounts of every key plant compound. ONL PR NL P
3 Ways to Use Aromatically PW Using a diffuser allows you to spread the essential oil particles into the air, or rub two drops on your palms and inhale. Affects mood Kills bacteria and destroys viruses Opens airways E PW ON Topically Simply apply to a few drops of essential PW ONL oil directly to the skin. Absorbed into the body through the skin Full body benefit Immediate comfort NL PW ONL Internally There are several ways to utilize essential oils internally. Place 1 to 2 drops under the tongue or mix in a glass of water and drink. Mouth and throat benefits Digestive support Immune support ONL PR NL P 5
6 V PW E PW ON PW ONL How Much Is Safe? NL PW ONL With essential oils, it is typically more effective to use small amounts frequently rather than large amounts once or twice. Adults: Most adults can safely use 2-4 drops of oil at a time. Children: It is typically safe to use 1-2 drops of oil. However, for very young children or those with unusually sensitive skin, dilute the oil in about 1 tsp of fractionated coconut oil. Use this dilution just as you would the oil by itself. ONL PR NL P
Guide to Oil Benefits V Muscles Blue Tansy Citronella Helichrysum Lavandin Lemongrass Myrtle Rosemary Wintergreen Bones & Joints Citronella Helichrysum Lavandin Lemongrass Myrtle Rosewood Wintergreen Skin & Hair Blue Tansy Citronella Eucalyptus Frankincense Ears Helichrysum Ylang Ylang PW Digestion Clove Lemon Myrtle Brain Frankincense Lemon Rosewood E PW ON Lungs Blue Tansy Clove Eucalyptus Lavandin Lemon Myrtle Spruce Tea Tree Orange Rosemary Eyes Citronella Frankincense Oral Hygiene Clove Cinnamon Eucalyptus Tea Tree PW ONL Heart Clove Helichrysum Lavandin Lavender Rosemary Ylang Ylang NL PW ONL ONL PR NL P 7
8 Using Essential Oils for Enhanced Wellness: Acne Potential oils: Clarity, Clove, Frankincense How to use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of vegetable oil and put into capsule. Addiction Potential oils: Basil, Roman Chamomile, Acceptance How to use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as soy or rice milk. Allergies Potential oils: German Chamomile, Forgiveness, How to use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat s or rice milk. An A-to-Z Guide PW Arteriosclerosis Potential oils: Ginger, Helichrysum, Cypress E PW ON How to use: Put one drop in a capsule or in 4 fl. oz. of rice or goat s milk. PW ONL Arthritis Potential oil: Basil, German Chamomile, Melrose How to use: Diffuse or NL PW ONL apply topically. Asthma Potential oils: Idaho Balsam Fir, Myrrh, Thieves How to use: Diffuse for short periods of time (1/2 hour or less) in the work or home environment. ONL PR NL P
ADD/ADHD Potential oils: Frankincense, Lavender, Harmony How to use: Put one drop in a capsule or in 4 fl. oz. of PW rice or goat s milk. Bleeding Potential oils: Rose, Hyssop, Rosemary How to use: Dilute 1 drop with 1 drop of V-6 or olive oil. Then apply to desired area as needed. Blisters Potential oils: Lemongrass, Oregano, Inspiration How to use: For topical use, always dilute before applying to the skin. Boils Potential oils: Lavender, Thyme, Gentle Baby How to use: Apply to affected area several times a day. Always dilute before applying to the skin. Bone (ache) Potential oils: Basil, Douglass Fir, Purification How to use: Diffuse, apply topically on location as needed. Brain Function Potential oils: Cedarwood, Helichrysum, Aroma Life E PW ON How to use: Apply over the heart, on the feet, on the hand under the ring finger, and above the elbow. PW ONL Bruising Potential oils: Angelica, Clove, Geranium How to use: Apply 2-4 drops NL PW ONL directly to desired area. Burns (minor) Potential oils:, Ravensara, Helichrysum How to use: Apply 2-4 drops directly to desired area. ONL PR NL P 9
10 Bursitis Potential oils: Basil, Idaho Balsam Fir, How to use: Apply 2-4 drops directly to desired area. PW Chicken Pox Potential oils: Roman Chamomile, Bergamot, Clove How to use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of vegetable oil and put into capsule. Circulation Potential oils: Fennel, Lemon,Thieves How to use: When using as a supplement, put one drop in a capsule or in 4 fl. oz. of soy or rice milk. Common Cold Potential oils: Thyme, Melaleuca, How to use: When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat s or rice milk. Cold Sores Potential oils: Lavender, Oregano, Mountain Savory How to use: For topical use, apply 2-4 drops directly to desired area. Constipation Potential oils: Fennel, Ginger, Orange E PW ON How to use: Put 2 drops in a capsule. Take three times daily or as needed. PW ONL Cramps Potential oils: Rosemary, Cypress, Marjoram How to use: Massage on cramped muscles several NL PW ONL times daily. Croup Potential oils: Marjoram, Thyme, Sandalwood How to use: Diffuse into the air and inhale or apply to chest and neck. ONL PR NL P