The following how-to-use essential oils guide will show
you how to experience their health-enhancing benefits:
Inhalation
Inhaling essential oils heightens the senses and can trigger numerous desired responses in the body.
Follow these guidelines when using essential oils for inhalation:
Inhale directly—simply smell them.
Diffuse the oils using a
diffuser,
which disperses the oil in a micro-fine vapor into the air. The diffuser will not heat
the oils, thus ensuring full benefits, as extreme heat can damage important constituents in the oil.
Use with a humidifier. Put a tissue or small cloth, sprinkled with a few drops of oil,
in front of the escaping steam. (Do not put essential oil in your humidifier. It will float on top
of the water instead of rising with the water vapor and may cause damage to your humidifier.)
Carefully pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil.
Cover your head and bowl in a tent-like fashion with a towel. Breathe deeply and slowly.
Topical Application
Topical application of many essential oils is safe and can offer an enjoyable, relaxing experience.
For topical application, follow these simple steps:
Carefully tip the oil bottle and place 2-3 drops in the palm of your hand or directly on
the desired application area.
If dropping oil in your hand, rub palms together in a circular motion and then massage oil
onto the desired point of application. If applying directly to the desired area, use your hand
to massage the oil in a circular motion into the skin. Repeat if desired.
Caution: Essential oils are very potent and some may be irritating to the skin.
If irritation occurs, immediately apply pure vegetable oil such as
V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex
to the area to dilute. Please read label directions for each individual oil before using.
Internal Consumption
Many essential oils make excellent
food flavorings or dietary supplements. To use essential oils for internal consumption,
Young Living suggests these methods:
Place several drops of oil into an empty capsule and swallow the capsule with water.
Add 1–2 drops to a glass of water or rice milk.
Put 1–2 drops onto a piece of bread or add to your meals when cooking.
Drop directly onto the tongue and swallow. Exercise extreme caution when using this method.
Many essential oils are potent and should be tested by pouring a single drop onto a spoon and tasting a small
portion to determine the amount of oil to be used.
Diffuse or inhale lavender essential oil to
calm your mind, body, and spirit after a hard day’s work.
Lemon Essential Oil
Use 1–2 drops of lemon essential oil to remove gum, oil,
grease spots, glue or adhesive, and crayon from most surfaces.
Combine 2–3 drops
of lemon essential oil with water in a spray bottle to
help cleanse and sanitize surfaces.
Place a drop of
lemon essential oil on oily skin or blemishes to help
balance oil glands and minimize oil production.
Soothe corns, calluses, or
bunions by rubbing
lemon essential oil on the affected area morning and evening.
Massage lemon essential oil into cellulite
to help improve circulation and eliminate waste from cells.
Add lemon essential oil to your morning tea or
breakfast shake for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Inhale lemon essential oil or place a few drops on a cotton ball to replenish your mind, body, and spirit.
Add 10–15 drops of lemon essential oil
to a gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and rugs, and leave
a fresh smell in the room.
Add several drops of
lemon essential oil
to a chicken marinade for a delicious dinner.
Place a few drops of your favorite
citrus essential oil on a cotton
ball and put in the refrigerator to help eliminate odors.
PanAway® Essential Oil Blend
Rub PanAway essential oil blend across your
lower back if you feel discomfort from sitting in front of a computer.
Rub PanAway essential oil blend on
muscles to help alleviate stressed muscles or other physical discomforts.
Massage several drops of
peppermint essential oil on the abdomen, place a drop on wrists, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel.
Rub one drop of peppermint essential oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure.
Place 2 drops of peppermint essential oil on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness.
Apply peppermint essential oil to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up.
Inhale peppermint essential oil, apply topically to your temples or neck, or put a drop on your tongue or in water to jump-start your morning routine.
Apply RutaVaLa essential oil blend
on the back of neck, base of spine,
the feet, or just under the nose before
bed to overcome negative feelings and
lull the mind into a sense of comfort.
Valor® Essential Oil Blend
Massage 1–2 drops of Valor essential oil blend
on your temples or neck to ward off negative energy and increase inner strength when it’s time to have a serious talk with your boss, friend, or teenager.
Put a few drops of Thieves essential oil blend
in a capsule and swallow with water to support your immune system.
Put in a few drops of Thieves essential oil blend
in your dishwater or dishwasher to thoroughly clean dishes and eliminate odor.
Diffuse Thieves essential oil blend for 15–30 minutes
in your home or office to help eliminate airborne bacteria.
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Inhaling essential oils heightens the senses and can trigger numerous desired responses in the body.
Follow these guidelines when using essential oils for inhalation:
