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Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oil User's Guide
Welcome to the exciting world of
essential oils! Nature's purest plant products--essential
oils--have properties that will soothe the senses, invigorate the
body, and promote physical well-being. The following guide has
been prepared to help you get the most benefit from the oils that
suit your lifestyle needs.
Experience the unique
benefits of essential oils in the following ways:
Direct Application - Essential
oils may be applied topically to promote soothing and wellness of
body and spirit. Because they are soluble with the lipid
membranes of cells, they have an unmatched ability to penetrate and
disperse within minutes throughout the body.
Massage - Allowing the body to
experience relaxation and soothing through a message brings one to a
condition of rest and transformation. Our therapeutic-grade
essential oils are designed to work aromatically and functionally,
and provide a well-needed delight to the senses. To create
your own custom massage oil, mix 3-4 drops of essential oil with 1/2
tsp. of a massage oil base, such as V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil
Complex. You can also use Young Living's premixed-massage oils
for a relaxing, stress-relieving massage. Pamper
yourself and get in touch with the senses.
Dietary Supplements - All
essential oils that are identified as Safe for Consumption can be
taken as a dietary supplement to promote physical well-being.
Some oils (e.g. valerian, lemon, grapefruit, orange, nutmeg,
tangerine, etc.) are most effective when taken orally.
Essential oils should be diluted in oil-soluble liquids such as
vegetable oil, olive oil, Agave, or goat/rice milk prior to
ingestion. More or less dilution may be required, depending
upon how strong the oil is. Usually no more than 2 or 3 drops
should be ingested at one time during any 4-8 hour period.
Essential oils should not be given as dietary supplements to
children under 6 years of age. Parents should exercise caution
before administering essential oils orally to a child, and oils
should always be diluted prior to ingestion for children.
Diffusion
To enhance the mood and perspective of
your home environment or workplace, essential oils can be diffused.
The
Young Living diffuser is specially designed to disperse a fine
mist of oils that will generally fill a room in a few minutes.
Essential oils are renowned for improving meditation and mood,
purifying the air, and refreshing a room.
Research has shown that diffusing
certain oils may also:
- Improve concentration,
alertness and mental clarity;
- Help you relax, relieve
tension and clear the mind;
- Help with weight management;
- Reduce airborne bacteria,
fungus, mold and unpleasant odors.
Start by diffusing oils for
only 15-30 minutes per day. As you become accustomed to
the oils and recognize their effects, you can increase the time
diffused up to 2 hours per day. Read more about diffusing
here.
Guidelines
for Safe Use:
- Young Living
therapeutic-grade essential oils are in their purest state.
Because of the potency of our oils and because skin
sensitivity is highly individualized, always skin test an
essential oil before applying it topically. Certain
oils that may cause a burning sensation on certain
individuals (e.g. cinnamon, clove, lemongrass, Sacred
Mountain, etc.) are better diluted.
- If you have concerns about
skin sensitivity, apply one oil or blend at a time when
using them for the first time. When layer oils that
are new to you, allow enough time (15 to 30 minutes) for the
body to respond before applying a second oil.
- Always keep a bottle of
any pure vegetable oil (e.g. olive oil, etc.) handy when
using essential oils. Vegetable oils can dilute
essential oils if the essential oils cause discomfort or
skin irritation.
- Keep essential oils out of
reach of children. Treat them as you would any product
that is used therapeutically.
- Lemon, bergamot, orange,
grapefruit, tangerine, White Angelica, and other
citrus-based essential oils may cause a rash or dark
pigmentation if applied to skin that is then exposed to
direct sunlight or UV rays within 3 to 4 days.
- Pregnant women should
consult their health care professional before using
essential oils and should avoid wild tansy and oils
containing constituents with hormone-like activity such as
clary sage, sage, fennel and rosemary.
- Those with allergies
should test a small amount of oil on a small area of
sensitive skin (such as the inside of the arm) before
applying the oil to other areas of the body. The
bottom of the feet is one of the safest, most effective
places to use essential oils.
- Keep bottles of essential
oils closed tightly and store in a cool location away from
light. If stored properly, essential oils maintain
their potency and properties.
- Essential oils rich in
menthol (such as peppermint) should not be used on the
throat or neck area of children under 3 years of age.
- Keep essential oils away
from eye area and do not put them into ears. Avoid
handling contact lenses or rubbing eyes with essential oils
on your fingers. Oils with high phenol content (e.g.
oregano, cinnamon, thyme, clove, lemongrass, bergamot,
Thieves, and ImmuPower) may damage contacts and irritate
eyes.
- People with epilepsy or
high blood pressure should consult their health care
professional before using essential oils. Avoid
hyssop, fennel, wild tansy, rosemary and peppermint oils.
- Before taking essential
oils that are Safe For Consumption internally, it is
recommended that you dilute them with an oil-soluble liquid
such as almond oil, olive oil or rice milk.
- Adding undiluted essential
oils directly to bathwater is not recommended. Aqua
Essence packets are the perfect addition to a warm bath.
Aqua Essence bath packets are designed so you can diffuse a
restorative blend of essential oils in water, creating a
comforting, rejuvenating, and soothing bath experience.
Oils may also be mixed with Epsom salts or a bath gel base
as an alternative.
If You
Have an Emergency:
Immediate dilution is
strongly recommended if skin becomes painfully irritated or
if an oil accidentally gets into eyes.
- Dilute with V-6
Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex or any vegetable oil.
Avoid using water -- essential oils are not water
soluble, and water may cause them to penetrate more
quickly into the skin, which will increase the
irritation.
- If dilution does not
provide relief, discontinue use and contact your health
care professional.
- If a child or infant
swallows an essential oil:
* Administer milk, Agave or other safe, oil-soluble
liquid.
* Call your poison control center or seek immediate
emergency medical attention.
- Consult your health
care professional about any serious disease or injury.
Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe any natural
substances for serious health conditions that require
professional attention.
- Exercise caution when
applying essential oils to skin that has been exposed to
cosmetics, personal care products, soaps, and cleaners
containing synthetic chemicals. Some of them,
especially petroleum-based chemicals, can penetrate and
remain in the skin and fatty tissues for days or even
weeks. Essential oils may react with such
chemicals and cause skin irritations, nausea, headaches
or other uncomfortable effects.
- Essential oils can
also react with toxins built up in the body from
chemicals in foods, water and the work environment.
If you experience a reaction to essential oils, it may
be wise to temporarily discontinue their use and start
an internal cleansing program (30 days using the
Cleansing Trio, Code #3115) before resuming regular use
of essential oils.
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