1. Essential Oils By: Hilary Long HW499 Professor Eaves

2. What are essential oils?

3. History of Essential Oils  Mankind’s first medicine  Talked about in religious text  Egyptian hieroglyphics  Used in the middle ages

4. How are Oils Extracted?  Certified pure therapeutic-grade essential oils  Steam distillation  Expression

5. Ways to Use Oils  Aromatic  Topical  Internal

6. Lemon  Soothe a sore throat  Neutralize Odor  Elevates mood  Cleaner  Antioxidant and detoxifier

7. Peppermint  Mouth rinse  Increases alertness  Helps you to cool off when overheated  Calms a headache  Calms an upset stomach

8. Lavender  Anxiety  Soothes irritated skin  Helps you to sleep  Soothes bug bites and stings

9. Conclusion  Penetrates cell membrane  Natural approach to health  Little to no side effects

10. References  Doterra.com, (2014). What Is an Essential Oil? Retrieved March 20, 2014, from http://www.doterra.com/us/essentialDefinition.php http://www.doterra.com/us/essentialDefinition.php  Essential Oil Books, (2013). A Brief History of Essential Oils. Retrieved March 23, 2014 from http://www.everythingessential.me/AboutOils/History.html http://www.everythingessential.me/AboutOils/History.html  Modern Essentials A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils (4th ed.). (2012). Orem, UT: Aroma Tools.