Essential oils are both mysterious and miraculous. They are so complex and contain hundreds – or even thousands of different chemical compounds/constituents, and to date no essential oil has had all of its compounds identified. They can contain an infinite combination of alcohols, esters, aldehydes, ethers, ketones, acids, phenols, and terpenes.
The chemical composition and aroma of essential oils may provide valuable psychological and physical therapeutic benefits. These benefits are usually achieved through methods including inhalation, internally, or application of essential oils either “neet”, on the skin, or the use of a carrier oil with the essential oil applied to the skin. (Read more on “How to Use”)
Essential oils are aromatic volatile liquids distilled and extracted from many parts of a plant including, but not limited to, the stems, roots, branches, fruits, flowers, seeds, roots, bark, needles, oleo-gum resins and leaves. The key to producing a therapeutic-grade essential oil is to preserve as many of the delicate aromatic compounds within the essential oil as possible.
Essential oils are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs. Essential oils are also different from vegetable oils such as corn oil, peanut oil, and olive oil. They are not greasy and do not clog the pores like many vegetable oils can.
Essential oils and human blood share several common properties: They fight infection, contain hormone-like compounds, and initiate regeneration. Essential oils have a chemical structure that is similar to that found in human cells and tissues. This makes essential oils compatible with human protein and enables them to be readily identified and accepted by the body. Read the rest of this entry »
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