1. Affect the psyche
The aroma of essential oils triggers physiological and psychological
responses. They lift our moods, aid in fighting mild to moderate
depression, increase alertness, calm aggressive behavior, and help to
deal with trauma. Essential oils also lower anxiety, increase memory,
and even affect our dreams.
Young Living single oils: lemon, lavender, orange, bergamot, rose, jasmine
Young Living blends: Awaken, Joy, Believe, Harmony, Citrus Fresh,
Trauma Life, SARA, Release, Magnify Your Purpose, Peace & Calming,
Into the Future, Highest Potential
2. Immune protection
Researchers suggest that certain essential oil constituents mimic
human immunoglobulin. Essential oil constituents may also elevate levels
of lymphocytes and stimulate the immune system.
Young Living single oils: chamomile, clove, mountain savory, lemon, Ravensara
Young Living blends: Thieves, R.C., Melrose, Di-Gize, Raven, EndoFlex
3. Antimicrobial
In an age where antibiotics are failing due to excessive use, we turn
to the plant kingdom for help. Research indicates that essential oils
are highly effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Studies find that essential oils are even effective against the superbug
MRSA (lemongrass, R.C. the best), a bacteria that is resistant to most
antibiotics, including penicillin.
Young Living single oils: lemongrass, geranium, clove, melissa, thyme, eucalyptus, rosemary
Young Living blends: Breathe Again Roll-On (congestion), Thieves, Purification, R.C.
4. Assist in natural pain relief
Essential oils may be gently massaged into sore and tired muscles or
made into a compress and applied with heat. They may also enhance the
production of endorphins and activate neurotransmitters in the brain
that alleviate pain.
Young Living single oils: Idaho balsam fir, black pepper, peppermint, ginger, lavender, Palo Santo, wintergreen
Young Living blends: Deep Relief Roll-On, PanAway, Motivation, Sacred Mountain, Aroma Siez, EndoFlex
5. Anti-inflammatory
Inflammation is the root of most chronic diseases. Inflammation is
caused by several conditions, including bacteria, poor diet, injuries,
reaction to chemicals, and hormonal imbalances. Essential oils possess
potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Young Living single oils: chamomile, fennel, Idaho balsam fir,
peppermint, helichrysum, wintergreen, juniper, thyme, mountain savory,
spearmint, clove
Young Living blends: Purification, Aroma Siez, Melrose, Relieve It, Exodus II
6. Reduce stress and anxiety
Excessive tension, stress, and anxiety are all emotions often
associated with chronic illnesses, including cancer. Essential oils are
known to soothe the soul, bringing calmness, peace, and balance without
negative side effects – studies done on the stress and anxiety effects of lemon essential oil in dental patients.
Young Living single oils: lemon, lavender, frankincense, clary sage, Roman chamomile
Young Living blends: Peace & Calming, Dragon Time, Gentle Baby
7. Insomnia
In 1988, the International Journal of Aromatherapy stated, “Lavender
Beats Benzodiazepines”. Lavender is reported to promote sleep, enhance
relaxation, and decrease anxiety. Pure lavender can be sprinkled on a
pillowcase to promote peaceful sleep. Other essential oils may also be
beneficial.
Young Living single oils: lavender, valerian, Roman chamomile, frankincense, marjoram, clary sage, cistus
Young Living blends: Peace & Calming, Tranquil Roll-On, Dream Catcher, Gentle Baby, Harmony
8. Rejuvenate skin
For thousands of years essential oils have restored, rejuvenated, and
improved the appearance of aging, wrinkled skin. Modern use improves a
number of skin conditions including acne, clogged pores, dry skin,
eczema, freckles.
Young Living single oils: valerian, lavender, Roman chamomile, geranium, sandalwood, frankincense, cypress
9. Protect against colds and influenza
Because of their antimicrobial actions, essential oils help protect
against colds and flu, and are highly effective for respiratory support.
Essential oils inhaled, taken in cough syrups, and taken internally
strongly affect lung, ear, nose, and throat problems.
Young Living single oils: lemon, eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, frankincense, ravensara
Young Living blends: Thieves, Purification
10. Soothe digestive disorders
Essential oils are soothing and effective for digestion when rubbed
onto the abdominal area. Small amounts, taken internally provide relief
for nausea, indigestion, heartburn, gas, diarrhea, and irritable bowel
disease.
Young Living single oils: lemon, mountain savory, oregano, peppermint, ginger, fennel, chamomile
Young Living blend: Di-Gize, Exodus II, Thieves
11. Support the circulatory system
Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to every body cell. A healthy
vascular system is free of clots, arteriosclerosis, and broken veins.
Essential oils promote a healthy circulatory system.
Young Living single oils: cypress, German chamomile, myrtle,
helichrysum, grapefruit, basil, ylang ylang, spikenard, geranium,
marjoram, nutmeg
Young Living blends: Aroma Life, JuvaFlex, SclarEssence, Mister
12. Assist the endocrine system
The endocrine system is an interconnected dance of glands and
hormones. If one member of this delicate system loses pace with the
rest, all become stressed. Essential oils bring balance to glands such
as the thyroid, pituitary, pineal, ovaries, testes, and adrenals.
Young Living single oils: helichrysum, lemon, clove, rosemary, spearmint
Young Living blends: EndoFlex, En-R-Gee, Humility
13. Support urinary system
The eighth edition of Useful Drugs, published by the American Medical
Association in 1930, listed a number of essential oils that were rubbed
into the kidney area or taken internally (1-2 drops) to help with
common urinary, kidney, and bladder infections.
Young Living single oils: tarragon, lemon, oregano, mountain savory, thyme, rosemary, clove
Young Living blends: Di-Gize, EndoFlex, R.C., Melrose, Thieves
Young Living essential oil tincture: K&B (item #3262)
14. Soothe burns, sunburns, minor cuts, and scrapes
Rene-Maurice Gattefosse (1881-1950) the father of aromatherapy, tells
of an explosion in his laboratory that covered his arms in severe
burns. He rinsed the burns with lavender essential oils, and they began
healing the very next day. Only therapeutic-grade essential oils are
antiseptic and cleansing to minor cuts and scrapes.
Caution: do NOT use cheap lavender for burns as it will cause the opposite results!
For burns: Young Living lavender
Young Living single oils: lavender, geranium, helichrysum, mountain savory
Young Living blends such as: Melrose, Purification, Thieves
15. Excellent choice for oral and dental care
More bacteria live on the back of the tongue than any other part of
the body. Proper cleaning and flossing do more than protect the teeth,
which is precisely why Young Living developed the “edible” and highly
effective Thieves Dental Care Line!
Research indicates that oral bacteria can cause heart disease.
Essential oils are often major ingredients in mouthwash and dental care
products that kill the microbes that cause tooth decay.
Oils such as: clove, myrrh, thyme, peppermint
A word on Clove essential oil: many essential oil companies use the
essential oil of clove leaves and/or bark for their essential oil
because it is cheaper. While these essential oils ‘may’ smell good to
the untrained nose.
The truth is… ONLY the essential oil from the Clove ‘bud’ contains the beneficial constituents.
If you’re not using Clove essential oil that is distilled properly
and from the ‘bud’ you are wasting your money and you’re NOT getting the
therapeutic benefits you could be getting. This is one reason why Young Living Essential Oils are the best aromatherapy essential oils your money can buy.
16. Hair health
Many shampoos and personal care items contain harmful ingredients, such as propylene glycol (antifreeze) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS),
the main chemical in degreasers. SLS may corrode hair follicles and
impair hair growth. SLS is stored in fatty tissue of the heart, liver,
lungs, and brain. Essential oils are effective for hair rejuvenation
and may help get rid of dandruff, itchy, flaky scalp issues.
Young Living single oils: sandalwood, rosewood, rosemary, ylang ylang, lemon, lavender, sage, cedarwood
17. More alert and focused
Many scientific studies have been performed on the value of
therapeutic essential oils and their positive effect on the brain. Learn more about why smelling more about why smelling essential oils, i.e., aroma-therapy, has such beneficial effects.
Young Living single oils: frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, lavender, orange, lemon, peppermint, rosemary
Young Living blends: Brain Power, En-R-Gee, Clarity
18. Protect against cancer
A vast amount of research indicates that constituents of essential
oils may play a major role in cancer prevention and act as an adjunct to
cancer therapies. Numerous studies on essential oils seem promising for
specific types of cancer.
Another way Young Living Essential Oils can protect against cancer is
that by using them, you’re more than likely NOT using something else
that causes cancer! So rather than use questionable products that are
known cancer causing agents, you can simply use an essential oil in
place of a toxic product.
Young Living single oils: frankincense, lemon, orange, lemongrass, clary sage, bergamot, helichrysum, clove, tsuga, lavender.
19. Alternative to toxic household cleaners
There is plenty of research on common household cleaners as possible
reasons for the 55% increase in cancer for women who work as homemakers.
Very powerful antimicrobial activities of therapeutic-grade essential
oils make them a natural alternative to chemical household cleaners and
disinfectants.
Young Living single oils: clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, rosemary, thyme.
Young Living blends: Thieves, Purification, Citrus Fresh, Thieves Household Cleaner.
20. First Aid
Essential oils were humankind’s first medicine so it only makes sense
that many have rediscovered what our ancestors knew so well, how the
plant kingdom can help our bodies heal. The ways therapeutic-grade
essential oils can be used in the First Aid kit are many and varied, the
above is just a small sampling.
Young Living has a few kits that are a good start for those looking
to get into holistic and complimentary healing and health. The kits are:
Essential 7, Everyday Oils, and Golden Touch I.
