Astral Health

 1. Many essential oils are so potent that they cause skin irritation. Don’t use them undiluted on the skin!  if used undiluted on the skin., Use carrier oils to dilute the essential oils to ensure safe results.
2. When applying essential oils to the skin, stay awy from the o face, eyes, lips, ears, vaginal lips and other sensitive areas.
 
3. Don’t use the same dropper to apply different oil! Sometimes this can create chemical reactions, oil degradation and unpleasant perfumes.
4. Do not leave rubber droppers in the bottles as the oil will disintegrate the rubber and the rubber will degrade the oil
5.  Start with less than a drop if you are applying the oil to pregnant women, the elderly or children. In aromatherapy recipes you will often see this referred to as a “smudge” of oil, rather than a drop of oil.
Peace Be Still, Sam

Here is a very brief but accurate rundown of which of the most common essential oils should be used for which disorders.
Anti-inflammatory: Rose, Blue Cypress, Frankincense, Yarrow, Rose, Lavender
Antibiotic:, Myrrh, Ravensara, Myrtle. Patchouli, Spikenard
Cuts and Sores: Rose, Carrot Seed, Frankincense Lavender, Myrrh,
Expectorant: Myrtle, Hyssop, Inula, Cedarwood, Benzoin, Ravensara, Fir Balsam, Elemni, Myrtle, Hyssop, Inula. Eucalyptus,
Headaches: Clary Sage, Hops, Rose, Valerian, Spearmint, Peppermint, Marjoram,
Sedatives:, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang, Palmarosa, Vetiver Nutmeg, Ginger
Analgesic: Nutmeg, Birch, Ginger, Valerian, Clove, Bay, Cajeput
Circulatory Stimulants: Basil, Fir Balsam, Peppermint, Rosemary, Niaouli,
Lymphatic Drainers: Birch,  Black Spruce, Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Fennel
 
Detoxification: Black Pepper, Birch, Chamomile, Coriander, Fennel, Juniper, Celery Seed, Parsley,
Insomnia: Marjoram, Basil, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Clary Sage,
Immunity: Chamomile, Spikenard, Helichrysum, Ravensara
Peace Be Still, Sam

With their slight molecular weight, essential oils possess the ability to enter your blood through the skin. As they are readily absorbed into the body’s tissues, essential oils respond quickly to a symptom. 

Few people realize this but depending on the ailment, you might want to apply an essential oil in different places 

~ For digestive upset, apply around or in the belly button
~ For respiratory problems, apply behind ears or on chest
~ For detoxification, apply to the liver area
~ For circulatory problems, add oils to salt scrub and body oil and massage vigorously into the skin
~ For wounds, add oils to a misting bottles and mist lightly 

Peace Be Still, Sam