1. ESSENTIAL OILS Dr. Zachary Stelmack

2. What Will You Learn Today? - An understanding of what essential oils are - What you can do with the oils - Information about some of the most commonly used essential oils - Different ways to prepare the oils - What to look for when getting your essential oils

3. WHAT are essential oils? A liquid that is generally distilled (most frequently by steam or water) from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant. Even though they are called “OILS” they are typically not oily feeling. They contain the true essence (properties) of the plant, are very highly aromatic, and very concentrated. (A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY!) The chemical composition and aroma provides valuable psychological and physical therapeutic benefits.

4. WHAT are essential oils? Because they are highly concentrated, they have to be diluted usually. Every plant has different properties which makes them important in certain, various ways. Typically, they are to be avoided for internal use as trace material may be left behind from the preparation process. The different essential oils of plants are used by the plant to: help with competition, as antibacterials/antifungals, to attract pollinators, and defense from predators.

5. WHAT can I do with essential oils? inhalation steam inhalation diffuser aromatherapy air freshener add refreshing scents to house, laundry aromatherapy massage homemade lotions, shampoos, perfumes, soaps

6. WHAT can I do with essential oils? sore muscle rubs cleaning products helpers for colds/flu/congestion insect/rodent repellent bath/shower aromatherapy help with sleep, concentration, stress disinfect the air during sicknesses headache relief

7. The MOST common oils!

8. ANISE black licorice smell helpful for coughing, colic, digestion, cramping, muscle soreness

9. BALSAM woody aroma, cinnamon aroma helpful for skin conditions: dry, cuts/wounds calming

10. BASIL stimulates thinking, focus anti-bacterial, anti-viral contains Linalool (acts as insect repellent) colds, flu, sinusitis, exhaustion

11. BERGAMOT uplifting oily skin/acne citrus smell colds, flu, sinusitis, exhaustion

12. BLACK PEPPER improve circulation muscle aches, arthritis, cramps enhance alertness colds, flu, sinusitis, exhaustion

13. CASSIA resembles cinnamon oils, smells fragrance indigestion, gas, colic, diarrhea, arthritis

14. CEDARWOOD rich, woody aroma great for fall/winter calming, uplifting great for meditation acne, arthritis, bronchitis, dermatitis, stress, dandruff

15. CHAMOMILE great for relaxation/sleep allergies, boils, cuts, dermatitis, gas headache, PMS, sprains, insect bites nausea, insomnia, wounds

16. CINNAMON great fragrance great for gas, arthritis, stress, exhaustion

17. CITRONELLA insect repellent fatigue, oily skin

18. CLOVE arthritis, asthma, bronchitis great for toothaches!

19. EUCALYPTUS great for colds/flu, CONGESTION, sinusitis coughing, fever, headaches aromatic

20. FRANKINCENSE / BOSWELLIA spiritual, perfume-like calming anxiety, joint pain, stress, scars, stretch marks

21. GERAMIUM fresh, floral, sweet acne, lice, menopause, oily skin used as a facial toner

22. GINGER great for nausea, motion sickness warming soreness in muscles, joints uplifting

23. GRAPEFRUIT energizing citrus, sweet smelling for dull skin, cellulitis, toxin build up

24. HYSSOP bruising, coughing, sore throat sweet, woody, earthy

25. JASMINE very fragrant, perfume-like uplifting depression, dry skin, exhaustion labor pains, sensitive skin

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