What You Need To Know About Essential Oils

Aromatherapy essential oils are natural oils from plants which are greatly condensed. They are excerpted plants through distillation. Distillation is carried out by use of water from the leaves, flowers, roots and bark of the plants.
In the past, these oils have been used for human’s medical gains and therapeutic.

They are mostly applied in Aromatherapy where recovery effects are conveyed via distinctive smells of the oils. When topically used, they lessen the cases of infections because of their antiseptic property.

They also help in boosting human spirit and energy. For more information about aromatherapy essential oils, see this link bemoxe.com

Facts about Aromatherapy essential oils

They are naturally produced

What this means is that; the oils cannot be patented. For this reason, they are not widely used. Pharmaceutical companies make great profit from drugs which the government has had exclusively given the right to be invented and manufactured. Hence, pharmaceutical companies do not take their time or use their resources on these products.

They help improve your spirit

Some of these products help you to calm your nerves. They can also be used as antidepressants as they have a raising spirit property which gives you a great feeling of enthusiasm and certainty.

These oils have a provocative property which helps in fighting physical fatigue and mental tiredness. There you will be able to improve on your memory retention.

They have not been gazetted by the USFDA

If you are a seller, you have the freedom to lie or exaggerate the product you are selling. It is possible because it will not be against the law as these oils are not certified or regulated by the USFDA.

It is all up to the smartness and knowledge  of the consumer to know what they are purchasing. Some of the sellers only concern is about making money, they are not concerned whether the product will benefit or harm the consumer so buyers ha’ve to be extra vigilant and aware.

They are quite affordable

Essential  oils can last for over five years when they are properly stored in a cool dark glass and a dry place. You should also consider the fact that they are highly concentrated. During usage, you only apply small amounts therefore making them last longer.

Therapeutic Grade as a marketing term

It is not a certified marketing title which was derived by marketing department. It was derived in order to allow companies to produce their own product which is of a lower standard than the expected one.

The term was used to make you feel better if you happen to purchase oil baring that label as it would make you think the essential oil is of high quality.

They are not fragrance oils

These oils shouldn’t be confused with natural fragrance oils. Maybe a few fragrance oils might also be used for aromatherapy. But, this doesn’t mean they are the same as essential oil.

You can get high quality products at a cheaper price

In other words, expensive does not guarantee you to have purchased oil of high quality. For you to be able to tell the quality of the product you should check whether the product has common details like;

• • then origin of the oil
  • the processed pats of the plant
  • the Latin name of the oil
  • the name of the oil
  • the method of distillation.

All this information will be included if the manufacturer is reputable.

You need a large amount of plants for extraction

To achieve a good quality product, you will need to use several plants. Using fewer plants might not be enough and the quality won’t be as good. The process might seem to be quite expensive but it is not. This is because you only need to find naturally growing plants to use.

There is need for dilution

As mentioned before, essential oils are natural oils from plants which are greatly condensed. For this reason, you use one or at most two drops of the product. Even when you use just a few drops, you will still need to dilute the solution.

This will help you to avoid any dangerous reactions to your body as a result of the high concentration.

Conclusion

No matter the type of oil you choose to use, it is advisable that you seek advice from a qualified medical practitioner before deciding to use essential oils. You should also have in mind that these products can also be dangerous and can cause serious damages when use inappropriately.

Due to this, it is not a good idea to mix the products without your doctor’s instructions. Also, make sure to only use products from a trusted medical store. Always remember to ask questions for more clarification in case you are not sure about how to use them.

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