Oils Applications

There are three basic ways to use therapeutic-grade essential oils:

1. Inhalation.

2. Topical application

3. Taken as an oral supplement or remedy

• Essential oils can be inhaled directly from the bottle, or using a few drops on the palms of the hands cup your hands close to your nose and mouth inhaling deeply. Be careful with the Peppermint. It is strong, and can make your eyes water! They can be diffused or vaporized to purify air or to set a mood and added to cleaning products (only use cold diffuser to not destroy therapeutic qualities) In my other post, I mentioned I put the Thieves in the rinse water of my wash. What a difference!
  
• Used as a natural medicine taken internally in capsules (always along with vegetable oil to dilute), or in enhanced dietary supplements. If making your own, please read the lable on the bottle. If for any reason you feel that you are not comfortable taking these, use your good old common sense about the decesion to continue or not. I do know that some people (as with other remedies) will have an increase in symptoms before having the remedy work. Just a thought...
  
• They can be applied directly to the skin, either neat (without dilution) or mixed with other vegetable oils and worn as perfume, added to baths (make sure to always mix essential oil with a carrier such as honey or bath soap) and or in a compress.

As you become familiar with the oils, you will find your own happy medium. What works for others may not work for you, and vise versa. I do know that the Lavender is not only a universal oil, but is one of the most versatile. The more familiar I have become, the more bold I get in creating my own blends and applications.

I am happy that I have incorporated these remarkable substances into our lives. I am truly blessed. I would be surprised if you don't feel the same.