Essential oils for beginners slide .pptx

The presentation of the essential oils for the beginning level to understand the basic about the essential oil. An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile (easily evaporated at normal temperatures) chemical compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils, aetheroleum, or simply as the oil of the plant from which they were extracted, such as oil of clove. Essential oils can lift your mood and make you feel good with just a whiff of their fragrance. For some people they may even help alleviate the symptoms of various conditions. For more information on how to incorporate them into a healthy lifestyle, consult an integrative medicine expert.

1. Essential Oils for Beginners

2. What are Essential Oils?

3. Essential Oil Definition Natural, highly concentrated compounds found in the roots, bark, seeds, flowers, or other areas of a plant.

4. Essential Oils Give a plant its aroma Protect the plant from harsh environmental conditions and insects Play a role in plant pollination

5. Volatile Aromatic Compounds Tiny, organic molecules that are known to quickly transform from their liquid or solid state into a gas when they reach room temperature.

6. Historical Use of Essential Oils Egypt Greece Rome India China France

7. Why Use Essential Oils to Manage Mood? Natural, safe Generates quick responses A simple way to manage emotions

8. Everyday Use of Essential Oils Cooking Digestion Hair & Skincare Immune Support Household Cleaning Neck & Head Tension Seasonal & Environmental Discomfort

9. Health Benefits of Essential Oils Soothe occasional skin irritations Promote healthy digestion Support healthy immune function Promote restful sleep Alleviate occasional stomach upset And More

10. Emotional Benefits of Essential Oils Calming Energizing Soothing Renewing Invigorating Uplifting

11. How do I Use Essential Oil Manage My Emotions? A T I

12. Aromatic Use of Essential Oils Mix oil with water in a spray bottle and mist over carpet, furniture, or other linens in the home Add a drop or two of essential oils to a homemade surface cleanser Place a drop of oil in your hand, rub the palms together, cup the hands over your nose, and inhale

13. Topical Use of Essential Oils Beneficial areas: Neck Forehead and temples Chest and abdomen Arms, legs, bottom of feet Sensitive areas: Certain facial areas, like the skin around the eyes Inner ears and eyes Broken or injured skin

14. Topical Use of Essential Oils Other effective methods of topical application: Place a few drops of oil in a warm bath Make a hot or cold compress by soaking a cloth in water, add 2 drops of oil, and apply to desired area Mix a few drops of essential oil with lotion or a daily moisturizer and apply to the skin

15. Internal Use of Essential Oils Place essential oil drops into a veggie capsule and swallow with water Add an essential oil to a glass of water, your morning smoothie, milk, tea, or your other beverages Place a few drops of an essential oil into a small amount of yogurt or applesauce

16. What Oils Should I Start With?

17. Lemon Add Lemon oil to a spray bottle of water and use it to clean countertops and other surfaces Place a few drops of Lemon oil in your diffuser to help create an uplifting environment Add a few drops of Lemon oil to a glass of water for a more refreshing beverage

18. Lavender Reduce the appearance of skin imperfections or soothe occasional skin irritations by applying Lavender oil Place a few drops of Lavender oil in your essential oil diffuser to help ease feelings of tension Promote an environment for restful sleep by adding a few drops of Lavender oil to bedding, pillows, or the bottoms of your feet before bedtime

19. Peppermint Diffuse Peppermint oil to help promote feelings of easy breathing and clear airways Freshen your breath by placing one drop of Peppermint oil in your mouth Add Peppermint oil to your shampoo or conditioner to give yourself a stimulating hair massage

20. Questions?