By: Jenna Honneffer
Essential Oils? Natural compounds Not the same as animal or plant fatty acids/lipids Non-water based phytochemicals Clean and absorbs in the skin quickly
Uses Medicinal Topical Internal Aromatherapy Stimulates hormones Stimulates metabolic processes
Safety Guidelines Do’s Don’ts Read all labels and warnings When using for the first time or on small children do patch test Consult M.D. before using Only use 100% therapeutic grade Put in or near eyes and ears Dilute with water Ingest unless nutrition facts are labeled Put on child’s hands
Most Popular Calming/Soothing Energizing/ Healing Lavender Chamomile Sandalwood Bergamot Ylang-ylang Rosemary Tea Tree Oil Pepperment Citrus Scents
Exercise Pick one of the essential oils I have provided Lavender Tea Tree oil Oregano Rosemary Orange
Experiment Everyone take an orange peel Twist and squeeze as hard as you can Is anything coming out? Can you smell it?
Trustworthy Sources for Essential Oils Young Mountain Rose herapy herapy Eden’s
Questions??? Questions? Comments? Thoughts on the workshop?
Useful Resources D’Alba, A. (2013). 8 Popular essential oils and their powerful health benefits. Retrieved from essential-oils-and-their-powerful-health-benefits essential-oils-and-their-powerful-health-benefits doTerra. (2014). An intro to essential oils. Retrieved from