Would You Agree That Reading A Label Is Very Important?

Dear Friends,

I would like to take a moment to show you how oil labeled by a name can be completely different then what they should be.

For instance, therapeutic-grade essential oil may be labeled as "Basil" and have a botanical name (Ocimun basilicum), but it can have a widely different therapeutic actions, depending on its chemistry. For example, Basil high in linalool or fenchol is primarily used for its antiseptic properties. However, Basil high in methyl chavicol is more anti-inflammatory than antiseptic and is antispasmadic. A third type, Basil high in eugenol, has both anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect.

Of even greater concern is the fact that some oils are adulterated, engineered or "extended" with the use of synthetic chemical. They can be very detrimental, causing rashes, burning, skin irritations, allergic reactions, and etc., besides being devoid of any therapeutic effects. For example , pure Frankincense is often extended with colorless, odorless solvents, such as diethyplhthalate or dipropylend glycol.

The only way to distinguish the "authentic" from the "adulterated" is to subject the essential oil to rigorous analytical testing using state of-the-art gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, and NMRI carbon testing. In addition, oils that are steam distilled are far different from those that are solvent extracted.

When odorless solvents are used and to high of heat and temperature is done during distillation this is what other aromatic compounds are left out which makes true therapeutic -grade essential oil work and why other grades of oil will not work.

Phenols increase the volicity in the blood by increasing the oxygen and moving it along.
Phenols are antiseptic, and kills bacteria, an are anti-oxidant which increases the oxygen into the tissue to relieve muscles spasms fast.

Esters and aldehydes have a stimulating and sedating effect on the nerve endings. Our Basil has 72% methyl charvicol which works fast on spasmodic muscles. If the muscle doesn’t relax then the nerve may be affected, so you would want to look for an oil that has Esters which makes it calming and relaxing to the nerve. For instance by using 1 drop Basil, 3 Eucalyptus by applying it to the chest, it may help relax the lungs and increase the oxygen. Or you may use 3 Basil and 1 Black Pepper as a raindrop up the spine for the anti-viral effect. You use less drops of the one with the highest Phenols, because the less you use, it pushes the effect you want. For skin problems such as shingles and herpies simplex, you can relieve the pain and itching by using 7 drops Bergamot (for the calming and soothing feeling), 3 Melissa (for a soothing effect), 5 Lavender ( for balancing). When the problem is better reduce the Lavender and add Myrrh for the finishing effect.

People with high acid need to use oils that are high in Sesquiterpenes. Sesquiterpenes are antiseptic, anti-inflammatory. They work on the liver and are a gland stimulant. They increase oxygen around the pineal and pituitary glands and have the ability to cross the blood brain barrier. If you are attracted to phenols then you may have a bacteria in the body. If the body is building mucous then use Lavender to balance the parasympathetic system that produce mucous and get your body in an alkaline state. Also use equal parts of Lemon and Peppermint to cut mucous.

Most viruses, fungi, and bacteria cannot live in the presence of many essential oils, specially those high in phenols, carvacrol, thymol, and terpenes. This, perhaps, offers a modern explanation why in the Old Testament, prophet Moses used aromatic substances to protect the Israelites from the plagues that decimated the ancient Egyptians. A vast body of testimonials suggest that those who use therapeutic-grade essential oils are less likely to contract infectious disease. Moreover, oils users who do contract an infectious illness tend to recover faster than those using antibiotics.

Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils are aromatic, volatile liquids distilled from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. Vegetable oils can become oxidized and rancid over time and are not antibacterial. Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils on the other hand cannot go rancid and are powerful antimicrobial. They are chemically very complex, consisting of hundreds of different chemical compounds. Moreover, they are highly concentrated and far more potent then dried herbs. They are oxygenating and help transport nutrients to the cells of the body. Without oxygen, nutrients cannot be assimilated; therefore, the oxygenating essential oils can help us maintain our health.

Unlike synthetic chemicals, essential oil chemicals are diverse in there effects and actions. Various constituents in essential oils have been proven to increase oxygen intake of the cells as well as their ability to use oxygen from other source. No two oils are alike. Some constituents, such as aldehydes found in Lavender and Chamomile, are antimicrobial and calming. Eugenol, found in Cinnamon and Clove is antiseptic, and stimulating. Ketones, found in Lavender, Hyssop, and Patchouly, stimulate cell regeneration and liquefy mucous. Phenols, found in Oregano and Thyme oil, are highly soothing to inflamed tissue. They were found in 1994 to go beyond the blood brain barrier, increasing oxygen around the pineal and pituitary glands.

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P.S. Success To Your Wellness Plans,
Emma Sanford, RN
Founder & Wellness Consultant
Good Health - Good Scents
http://youngliving.org
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