How To Choose an Essential Oil

How To Choose an Essential Oil

The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame in diet and in cause and prevention of disease. Thomas A Edison


HOW TO KNOW WHICH ESSENTIAL OIL TO CHOOSE

There are so many essential oils it’s easy to get overwhelmed but an easy way to sort them out is by clumping them into groups. As a rule of thumb they fit nicely into the following categories, and knowing this makes it easier to remember what they do. But, keep in mind that even though certain oils work better for certain conditions, all essential oils have anti-pathogenic, anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties and can positively affect many different conditions – so they’re all beneficial. (By the way, they say if you're in doubt, use Lavender. Because it's good for everything!)

TREEOILS
Trees are the lungs of the universe and oils with tree or shrub names are good for healing anything to do with the respiratory system. Tree oils are great opening up the lungs and airways. Tree oils include: Birch, Camphor (Deep Blue), Cypress, Elemi (Elevation), Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Melaleuca, Myrrh, Pine (Purify), Ravensara (Breathe). Rosewood (Balance), Sandalwood, Spruce (Balance), White Fir

CULINARYOILS
“Cooking” oils are Mother Nature’s digestive aids. They have disinfectant, antiseptic and antibiotic properties and are good for healing and soothing digestive problems as well as infections, aches and pains. Culinary oils include Basil, Caraway (DigestZen), Cassia, Cilantro (Purify), Cinnamon, Citronella (Purify), Clove, Coriander (DigestZen), Fennel (DigestZen), Ginger, Lemongrass, Marjoram, On Guard, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Wintergreen

CITRUSOILS
Citrus oils are natural anti-depressants. Their clean, bright and happy scents are good for dispersing gloom and bringing a sense of joy to the heart. Citrus oils also have strong disinfectant properties that make them great cleaners, both internally and externally. Citrus oils include Anise (DigestZen), Bergamot (Citrus Bliss), Clementine (Citrus Bliss), Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime (Purify), Mandarin (Citrus Bliss), Tangerine (Citrus Bliss & *Elevation),WildOrange

FLOWEROILS
Flower oils are soft, soothing, pleasant and relaxing are good for soothing and healing irritated skin conditions. They are grounding and restorative and bring balance and peace to the body and soul. Flower oils include: Cocoa absolute (Whisper), Blue Chamomile (Deep Blue) Blue Tansy, AKA Moroccan Chamomile (Balance & Deep Blue), Cistus (Whisper), Clary Sage, Geranium, Helichrysm, Jasmine (Whisper), Lavendin (Elevation), Lavender, Lemon Myrtle (Elevation), Laurel Leaf (Breathe), Osmanthus (Elevation), Melissa (Elevation), Patchouli (Whisper), Roman Chamomile (Serenity), Rose (Whisper), Vanilla (Citrus Bliss, Serenity & Whisper), Vetiver, Ylang Ylang