4 Ways to Use Young Living Essential Oils

June 5, 2008 by Evelyn Vincent

Direct Application

Because essential oils are soluble with the lipid membranes of cells, they have an unmatched ability to penetrate and disperse within minutes throughout the body.

Apply directly over area of concern, but, avoid getting oils in the eyes, flush with vegetable oil if an essential oil accidentally gets in the eyes (NEVER use water to flush your eye or to dilute an essential oil).

The spicy, or “hot” essential oils such as Cinnamon, Clove, Thyme, Oregano and Peppermint can be warming to sensitive skin. Dilute your Essential oils with the Young Living vegetable oil, a pure Olive, or Almond oil if skin sensitivity is a concern.

Diffusing or Inhalation

The Young Living Cold-Air Diffuser is specially designed to disperse a super fine mist of essential oils that will fill a room in a few minutes. It disperses your oils without heating or burning them, which can render oils less therapeutically beneficial.

Diffusing can help reduce bacteria, fungus and mold, help with weight management, help you to relax and relieve tension, improve concentration and mental clarity and much more! Learn more about diffusing...

Essential Oils Internally as Supplements

Only a ISO/AFNOR grade essential oil that is approved as GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe - see a list here), such as Young Living’s, are safe enough to ingest. By ingesting the oils properly, optimum benefits can be achieved.

Put a drop or two in goat or rice milk, or in “00″ empty capsules and take internally. Seriously, you only need a drop or two of a GRAS properly processed and approved essential oil. 

I cannot stress this point enough - DO NOT attempt to do this with any store bought essential oil, even the ones you find at a health food store are not pure enough!

Ingesting and Cooking with Young Living Essential Oils

It is indicated on each bottle, if there is a “Supplement Facts” box, the oil can be taken internally and/or used in cooking. Be sure to always look at the label!

If the Supplement Facts box is there, then yes - the essential oil is listed as GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe - see a list here) - you cannot and should not do this with a cheap and poorly crafted essential oil as it is harmful.

Act Responsibly

 

• begin slowly

• more is NOT better

• be certain that the essential oil you are using is a Young Living essential oil for best results

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Disclaimer: the information found here is for your better understanding of alternative health. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prescribe any ailment. Please take the time to learn what's right for you and see your health care provider if there is illness.