| There are scents all around us from bouquets of | | | | Production: Essential oils are produced in special scent |
| flowers and pine forest to those we try to blame on | | | | glands within the plant. These glands are |
| the dog. However, those aromas we blame on the | | | | predominantly in the leaves and flowers. However, |
| dog have absolutely no therapeutic benefit so we will | | | | They can be found most anywhere in the plant. |
| concentrate on those scents we obtain from plant | | | | Botanist did not know why plants contained essential |
| life called essential oils. | | | | oils for a long time. They now understand these oils |
| There are many fragrances that affect our lives on a | | | | have an important role in the plants development. |
| daily basis whether we are aware of it or not. The | | | | These essential oils attract bees and other pollinators, |
| smell of flowers on a warm spring day will make us | | | | seal a plants wounds, repel harmful insects, kill |
| feel great. Especially after a long cold winter. The | | | | bacterial, viral and fungal infections, make a plant |
| smell of pumpkin pie baking in the oven for desert on | | | | waterproof, repel other plants to avoid overcrowding |
| Thanksgiving day. This causes us to anticipate desert | | | | of space, increase immunity to disease and possibly |
| over the main meal. | | | | influence reproduction as plant hormones. |
| We smell so many different things through out the | | | | Uses: People and plants alike can utilize the value of |
| day that we take many of them for granted | | | | essential oils for more than just scent. We have the |
| We could just memorize a list of scents for treating | | | | ability to treat all manner of physical and emotional |
| certain ailments. However, aren't you the least bit | | | | issues with essential oils. Some of the most important |
| curious as to why they work. I know I am! | | | | medicinal benefits we obtain using these oils are. Kill |
| Discovery: Discovering what creates a plants aroma is | | | | bacterial, viral and fungal infections, heal wounds, |
| the best place to start when learning about | | | | reduce inflammation, aid in blood circulation and |
| aromatherapy. When we learn more about scents | | | | digestion, decrease sinus and lung congestion, repel |
| we can begin to understand why they are so useful | | | | insects, tone and moisturize skin, regulate hormones, |
| in therapy. | | | | stimulate immune system, attract a mate and |
| Essential oils are what create a plants scent. These | | | | possibly influence reproduction. |
| special oils are produced naturally in the plant and are | | | | End Result: Ironically enough essential oils function |
| held in special glands. Any plant that has a scent | | | | about the same in people as they do in plants. Many |
| contains essential oils. These plants all have their own | | | | essential oils are highly antiseptic and have the ability |
| distinctive aromas due to their essential oils. | | | | to kill harmful micro organisms such as bacterial and |
| Consistency: The molecules in an essential oil are | | | | viral infections. Essential oils also have the ability to |
| extremely tiny. Essential oils are much thinner than | | | | reduce inflammation, which in turn can reduce or |
| vegetable oil or motor oil. This is why they are so | | | | eliminate pain. Some essential oils stimulate cell |
| useful in therapy. The thin molecular structure of | | | | regeneration, which encourages wounds to heal at a |
| essential oil is why they can penetrate the skin. They | | | | much faster rate. |
| then go right to work on the area being treated. | | | | With all the benefits essential oils have it makes them |
| We often refer to them as volatile oils. This means | | | | an excellent choice for treating minor injuries such as |
| they are vaporous or like gas. A 15ml. bottle of | | | | cuts, bruises, sprains, tight or cramped muscles, |
| essential oil will evaporate in a short amount of time | | | | arthritis, headaches, inflammation and infections. |
| if left open setting on your kitchen counter. A pure | | | | Remember, always use pure therapeutic grade |
| essential oil will not leave an oily stain on cloth | | | | essential oils for optimum results! |
| because it dissipates quickly. | | | | |