Essential Oils ORANGE LAVENDAR Main Chemical Components: Linalool and linalyl acetate Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops Primary Benefits: Calming, relaxing, and balancing both physically and emotionally. Uses: Aromatic: Use 3-4 drops in a diffuser or place 1 drop in the palm of the hand and inhale directly Internal: Dilute 1 drop in 4 ounces of liquid Topical: Apply 1-2 drops with fractionated coconut oil to skin or put in a roller ball with fractionated coconut oil Inhalation of Lavender reduced the severity of migraine headaches. Eur Neurol. 2012;67(5):288-91. doi: 10.1159/000335249. Epub 2012 Apr 17. Aromatic use of lavender alleviated premenstrual emotional symptoms. Matsumoto et al. BioPsychoSocial Medicine 2013,7:12http://www.bpsmedicine.com/content/7/1/1 Inhalation of Lavender reduced anxiety when used during insertion of an intrauterine device. Shahnazi M, Nikjoo R, Yavarikia P, Mohammad‑Alizadeh‑Charandabi S. Inhaled lavender effect on anxiety and pain caused from intrauterine device insertion. J Caring Sci 2012;1:255‑61. Main Chemical Components: Limonene and Myrcene Extraction: Cold pressed from rind Primary Benefits: Cleanser and purifying agent, supports a healthy immune system, uplifting Uses: Aromatic: 3-4 drops in a diffuser Internal: Dilute 1 drop in 4 ounces of liquid Topical: Apply 1-2 drops and dilute with carrier oil. NOTE: possible skin sensitivity! Avoid sunlight for up to 12 hours after application. Aromatic use of orange essential oil led to a reduction of salivary cortisol levels and pulse rate when used on children during dental procedures. Effect of aromatherapy with orange essential oil on salivary cortisol and pulse rate in children during dental treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Jafarzadeh M, Arman S, Pour FF. Adv Biomed Res. 2013 Mar 6;2:10. Experimental Biology 2017. "Orange essential oil may help alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder: Researchers find evidence that essential oil reduces fear, diminishes immune system markers of stress in mice." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 24 April 2017. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170424141354.htm>