Essential oils A - Z Introduction

This is my journey through the land of essential oils:  what their attributes are, the various ways they can be used, recipes that can be used with that particular oil or a mix of oils, and my own personal feedback if I have used the particular oil for any reason.

Since I sell essential oils  (http://mydoterra.com/jodyboucher) , I thought it would be good to become more familiar of some of the lesser known oils and learn more about the oils everyone knows about and share them with whoever might read this.  This information could contain but is not limited to: history of oil, uses of oil, extraction methods, advantages or disadvantages of oil, shelf life of oil, and recipes.

I work a full time job, a part time job, and I am studying to become a RN.  My time is limited so this blog will not be done daily but I will try to achieve the lofty goal on one oil per week.

If you have ever walked by a lavender field, peeled an orange, or been around freshly cut mint you have experienced essential oils in the form of aromatherapy.  That is just one way to use essential oils.  You can also use them topically (directly on the skin), or internally (some not all oils) as well. Essentials can be added to lotions, candles, soaps, etc. to give them different fragrances.

Essential oils are not something new.  They have been used for many hundreds of years.  Egyptians used essential oils (Myrrh, Sandalwood, Frankincense, and Cinnamon) to name a few for medicinal purposes, religious ceremonies, and beauty treatments.  The Greeks added essential oils to massage therapy. Essential oils are even mentioned in the bible. Frankincense and Myrrh were given to Jesus after his birth.

I am no doctor, I'm not even a nurse yet.  My knowledge of essential is so small compared to all the knowledge out there.  I am not here to tell anyone to use essential oils instead of modern medicine.  I am only here trying to share the information I learn from my journey.  Take from it what you will or nothing at all, it's up to you.  Try using some of the knowledge and see if it helps in your life.

For me, essential oils have become a huge part of my life.  Depending on which essential oil I use, they pick me up, they clear my mind, they help me sleep, they open my airways so I breathe better, they have helped me get rid of some of my scars from past surgeries, they help with relax muscles after hard workouts.  The uses seem to infinite.  I hope you find this journey as interesting as I hope to make it.

Jody