5 Great Ways to Use Essential Oils

There are many myths out there about what aromatherapy is and isn't. Medicinal aromatherapy goes worlds beyond scent. In my experience essential oils can be used in many profound ways for healing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. For those of you who are new to working with Medicinal Essences, here are a few tips!

1. Take a bath! 3-5 drops of an essential oil (EO) in your bath creates a wonderful aromatic atmosphere. In this way, the EO will penetrate through the skin and through the breath! Try Eucalyptus, Lavender, Geranium or a conifer essence to deepen the amazing gift that water gives us when we bathe. This is a great thing to do to boost the immune system if you feel like you're coming down with something. CAUTION: Avoid hot essences such as cinnamon or thyme and avoid citruses in more that 1 drop.

2. Wear them! 1 drop of an essence over your heart in the morning will keep you supported in a heart-centered walk throughout your day. For various ailments, an EO does it's work best applied directly to the place of dis-ease. Try Birch or Sweet Marjoram for body aches, Peppermint for headaches and hot flashes.

3. Smell them! In trying times, it is nice to have an essence in your pocket at all times that you can take out and breathe in. This brings you back to your breath, back to the moment, and back to nature.

4. Meditate with them! Does your mind wander? Do you have trouble focusing? Applying an essence for meditation will enhance your practice by bringing a focal point, breath awareness, and body awareness. Try Spikenard, Frankincense, White Spruce, or Eucalyptus. (just to name a few)

5. Steam them! No need for a fancy diffuser. Simply add a few drops to a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Then let it simmer. As it steams, the essential oil will be carried through out your body and house, cleaning and refreshing the air. This is a great thing today if someone is not well or if you've been host to sick people. (anyone get a cold after a kids birthday party?)

Well that's a nice way to get started if I do say so myself :) All essences should be 100% pure, unadulterated, pure plant essences. I use only the highest quality Medicinal Grade essential oils and wouldn't recommend anything else! If you have questions or would like to know what EO's would do for you, please call or send me an e-mail.

Be Well!!

Amy