Essential Oils By: Hilary Long HW499 Professor Eaves
What are essential oils?
History of Essential Oils Mankind’s first medicine Talked about in religious text Egyptian hieroglyphics Used in the middle ages
How are Oils Extracted? Certified pure therapeutic-grade essential oils Steam distillation Expression
Ways to Use Oils Aromatic Topical Internal
Lemon Soothe a sore throat Neutralize Odor Elevates mood Cleaner Antioxidant and detoxifier
Peppermint Mouth rinse Increases alertness Helps you to cool off when overheated Calms a headache Calms an upset stomach
Lavender Anxiety Soothes irritated skin Helps you to sleep Soothes bug bites and stings
Conclusion Penetrates cell membrane Natural approach to health Little to no side effects
References Doterra.com, (2014). What Is an Essential Oil? Retrieved March 20, 2014, from Essential Oil Books, (2013). A Brief History of Essential Oils. Retrieved March 23, 2014 from Modern Essentials A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils (4th ed.). (2012). Orem, UT: Aroma Tools.