HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS?
You can use essential oils;
Aromatic
Topical
Internal
For each essential oil, information is given on good and safe use for that particular oil. Some essential oils are OK to use internally, some aren’t. Some can be used without a so-called carrier oil, i.e. neat, when applying topically on the body, some can’t e t c. Important - Please note! Only use information provided from the supplier of the brand at hand. In my case I only provide information that pertain to the brand I use and work with; namely essential oils from dôTERRA.
Aromatic Use
Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of using essential oils. When used aromatically they have a direct link to the brain’s limbic system by the olfactory nerve and the smell receptors. The limbic system supports functions like smell, emotions, memory and behaviour. Using essential oils is a quick and powerful way to affect our brain through aromatic use. It ignites physiologic, mental, and emotional responses.
One easy way is to simply add 1 - 2 drops to the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and then scope the hands over your nose and breath in the aroma and energy vibration of the essential oils for 30 - 60 seconds. Or to smell the essential oil directly from the bottle.
Another effective way to use essential oils aromatically, is to diffuse an essential oil mix in a so-called diffuser and allow it to fill the room with the aroma and energy of the chosen oil mix
More ways to use essential oils aromatically include adding essential oils when rinsing laundry, to add a drop or two of a sleep friendly essential oil like for instance lavender on your pillow or to take a bath with essential oils.
Topical Use
Essential oils easily penetrate the skin due to low molecular weights and being a lipid soluble. Topically applied essential oil has got a localized benefit to the applied area. By using a light message when applying the essential oils topically the blood flow increases and this activates the distribution of the essential oil in the body.
Essential oils are pure and of high potency; only use 1 - 2 drops when applying them no matter if topically, internally or for aromatic reasons. Less IS more also when it comes to essential oils! A little and often, rather than a lot and seldom is the overall devise to follow when it comes to using essential oils. dôTERRA advice that a topical dose can be repeated up to every 4–6 hours as needed and to a maximum. The dosage to use varies due to size, age, and overall health status. Another good rule of thumb that I like to follow, is to use the essential oils morning and evening and as an addition use the oils in the afternoon or when coming home after a workday. Also anytime in between when you desire to address some physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or energetic issue at hand in the now.
I recommend to always use a base oil, a so-called carrier oil, when applying essential oils topically. For instance a Fractionated Coconut Oil, FCO, which is easy to use and absorbs quickly by the skin.
The use of a carrier oil serves several purposes; one being to bind the esoteric oils to the skin for a longer period of time and thus slow down evaporation of the oil. Another being to decrease the likelihood of developing skin sensitivity (use the ratio of one drop of essential oil to three drops - or more - of carrier oil). A third reason being that adding a carrier oil when applying essential oils topically gives a more economic use of the essential oils. Simply put, the oil mix can be spread over a larger area of the skin with the same amount of essential oils used. Remember the device; less is more when it comes to concentrated form of essential oils.
How to apply Essential Oils topically?
A guideline when applying essential oils topically, is to think about where you have access to the nervous system and acupuncture and acupressure points. Another, is to think of applying essential oils in a similar was as to applying perfume. Namely on the so-called pulse points. They are locations on the body where the blood vessels are closest to the skin. A third way to apply essential oils are by the location of your energy centers; i.e. the chakra system.
Some generally good spots to apply essential oils on are; under your feet, behind your neck and along your spine. As well as on your heart, your temples and behind your ears. Further on your chest, your stomach, your wrists and on your ankles. This can be mixed with applying essential oils on acupuncture points on your feet, hands or ears. Or on the locations associated with your chakras (energy centers).
Other ways to use essential oils topically is for instance by adding them to your facial oil, body lotion or massage oil. To add a drop or two to your bath and on a warm or cold compress. Areas to avoid are: around your eyes and your inner ears. Also stay away from broken, damaged, or otherwise injured skin.
Internal Use
Research shows that some essential oils are safe and beneficial to also use internally. Internal use of essential oil can for instance support healthy cell function, gastrointestinal health and a healthy immune function. Other oils have internal cleansing properties.
Please note there are instructions for each one of the dôTERRA essential oils on how to safely use them; aromatically, topically and/or internally. Not all essential oils are to be used internally.
How to use essential oils internally? For instance:
Add 1 - 2 drops in a glass of water or other beverage
Take 1 - 2 drops in an empty veggie capsule
Put a drop under your tongue
Take essential oil infused supplements
Use when cooking and baking
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Resources on how to use essential oils
✦ Learn more on how to use essential oils aromatically here >
✦ Learn more on how to use essential oils topically here >
✦ Learn more on how to use essential oils internally here >
✦ Learn how to use essential oils for cleaning here >
✦ Learn “100 uses for essential oils” here >
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