What are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant oils which have very pleasing and powerful aromas. Essential oils are derived from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant, representing the pure essence of the plant. Essential oils are highly concentrated and can go a long way using only a small amount.

Essential oils are used for aromatherapy and often used in massage therapy, practices that goes as far back as ancient Egyptian and Greek cultures. When used as aromatherapy, essential oils are diffused into the air, then breathed in to create relaxation and give other health benefits. Essential oils are also mixed with lotions and other dilution oils for massage therapy. Throughout history, in many cultures, essential oils have also been considered to have medicinal and therapeutic benefits, and today, offer a more holistic approach to better overall health. Essential oils are also widely used in the healthcare profession because of their efficacy.

Aromatic Use

Essential oils can be used aromatically in many ways. Inhalation of essential oils can have calming, soothing, and/or stimulating affects, whereby improving moods and overall better health. Through the sense of smell, aromatherapy of essential oils has physiologically benefits such as relieving stress and creating a harmonious environment.

Topical Use

Essential oils can be used topically and are easily absorbed into the skin. By applying essential oils topically, they enter into the bloodstream, therefore, giving powerful, systemic benefits throughout the body. Essential oils can be rubbed into the bottom of feet, on back of neck, behind ears, on wrists, and directly on targeted areas for immediate relief.

Internal Use

Some essential oils can be used in dietary supplements and act as powerful antioxidants providing great health benefits. Essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties and support healthy cellular growth. However, not all essential oils are safe for internal use, so it is best to read all labels and information before taking any essential oils internally.

dōTERRA CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils represent the safest, purest, and most beneficial essential oils available today. They are gently and skillfully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy. Experienced essential oil users will immediately recognize the superior quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective therapeutic-grade dōTERRA essential oils. You can learn how to best use dōTERRA CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils to receive the biggest benefit for a healthier lifestyle.

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