How do therapeutic essential oils work?  First, we need to know exactly what essential oils are.

So, What Are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are extracted from the flowers, leaves, stems and/or roots of plants such as trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers and herbs. They’re extracted using steam distillation, and contain the beneficial compounds of the plant.  Essential oils have small molecules, which makes them able to be easily absorbed by our lungs and skin. This ease of absorption is part of what makes them so beneficial to us.

When essential oils oils are absorbed into our bodies through massage or inhalation, they travelto the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system then circulates them into the blood stream. Once the oils are circulating in the blood, they really get to work, reducing inflammation, fixing imbalances, fighting infection and so on.

How Do Essential Oils Heal Us?

Each essential oil has its own unique properties. However, ALL therapeutic essential oils contain something called terpenes. Terpenes do many different things, such as:

• Creating an antiseptic environment in our bodies
• Reducing inflammation.
• Help our cells function properly.
• Act as sedatives.
• Balance out our emotions.

How Can I Use Essential Oils to Heal?

Essential oils are especially well known for their stress-relieving powers. You can use them in a thousand different ways to calm your nerves, ease your anxiety and relax your muscles.  You can also use essential oils to clear up troubled skin, revitalize your hair or relieve muscle aches. Therapeutic essential oils can help you be the healthy, vibrant you that you were meant to be!