Introduction to Essential Oils

By:Jenna Honneffer

Essential Oils?Natural compoundsNot the same as animal or plant fatty

acids/lipidsNon-water based phytochemicalsClean and absorbs in the skin quickly

UsesMedicinal

TopicalInternal

AromatherapyStimulates

hormonesStimulates

metabolic processes

Safety GuidelinesDo’s Don’ts

Read all labels and warnings

When using for the first time or on small children do patch test

Consult M.D. before using

Only use 100% therapeutic grade

Put in or near eyes and ears

Dilute with waterIngest unless nutrition

facts are labeledPut on child’s hands

Most PopularCalming/Soothing Energizing/ Healing

LavenderChamomileSandalwoodBergamotYlang-ylang

RosemaryTea Tree OilPeppermentCitrus Scents

ExercisePick one of the essential oils I have provided

LavenderTea Tree oilOreganoRosemaryOrange

ExperimentEveryone take an orange peelTwist and squeeze as hard as you canIs anything coming out?Can you smell it?

Trustworthy Sources for Essential OilsYoung Living @

http://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/home

doTerra @ http://www.doterra.com/us/index.php

Mountain Rose Herbs @ https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/aromatherapy

Eden’s Garden @ http://edensgarden.com/pages/health

Questions???Questions?Comments?Thoughts on the workshop?

Useful ResourcesD’Alba, A. (2013). 8 Popular essential oils and their powerful health benefits. Retrieved from http://www.wellnesstoday.com/nutrition/8-popular-essential-oils-and-their-powerful-health-benefits doTerra. (2014). An intro to essential oils. Retrieved from http://www.doterra.com/us/essentialDefinition.php