How to use your essentials oils
You can use essential oils three ways Aromatically, Topically & Internally.
AROMATIC
Aromatic use is inhaling the oils through the nose and respiratory system. It’s the safest form with no specific dosing required. It can be very calming & stimulating to the body while cleansing and purifying the air:
- You can use an electronic ultrasonic diffuser
- Place a drop in your hands & inhale
- Inhale the scent straight from the bottle
- Add some drops to your shirt, your pillow and linen at night
- Spray into the air with a spritzer or spray bottle
- Wear diffusing jewelry
TOPICALLY
Topically is applying the oils to the skin either diluted or neat (Refer to dilution here). When applying essential oils to the body they enter the bloodstream within 30 secs and go through the whole body within 30 minutes. To dilute the oils use a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil or a body lotion with your essential oils. But you can use any oil or lotion of your choice.
- To apply to the body you can either mix the oils in a bowl or container etc… You can make blends up in roller balls, spray bottle or spritzers…
- Apply the oils to the reflexology pressure points.
- Apply the oils to the feet. This is the perfect location as by applying the oils to the feet it influences the body systems & organs through the reflexology points & we are less likely to have a sensitivity or irritation as the skin is nice and thick. Making it the ideal spot for babies and kids.
- Apply the oils behind the ears, wrists, down the spine and chest.
- Massage the body with the oils.
- Aromatic dressing – this is when you apply a few essential oils to the whole body each day with a carrier oil (A beautiful way to start & end a day).
INTERNAL
dōTERRA’s Essential Oils are safe for internal use but only some oils & blends can be used internally, check the side of your essential oil bottle or one of many resources available. For example all your citrus fruit oils are fine but you wouldn’t take Ice Blue Blend internally. Internally is not to be used with babies or children under 6.
- Add the oils to your drinking water or drink in a shot glass.
- Drink a few drops in a shot glass of water or milk.
- A drop under the tongue or on the roof of your mouth.
- Add oils to a capsule (this is ideal when using a hot oil like oregano.
For further reading check out dōTERRA’s E-Books for Internal Use and Aromatic Use Here.
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