essential oils POCKET GUIDE

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1 essential oils POCKET GUIDE

2 Diffusing When you diffuse Young Living Essential oils, you are inhaling and processing them directly through the olfactory system, which then sends therapeutic benefits of the oil to the brain. A diffuser will take an essential oil and break it down into micro molecules and project them into the air. HOW TO USE: fill with water to fill line and add 5-6 drops of your oil of choice. Plug in and push button once for continuous mist or twice for alternating mist every 30-seconds. Studies have shown that when diffusing certain oils you may experience relaxation, alertness, motivation the list goes on. I love diffusing Lavender in our bedroom at night to help us sleep better. And lately during the day I have been diffusing spearmint or grapefruit such a fresh scent that makes me feel refreshed, and makes my home smell so good! And if there is a strange smell in my house I diffuse YL Purification oil and it completely takes any funky smell away! Carrier oils A carrier oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fatty portion of a plant, usually from the seeds, kernels or the nuts. Choose one that s pure, with nothing added. EXAMPLES Coconut oil, Olive oil, Grapeseed oil, Avocado oil, Jajoba oil WHY DO WE DILUTE? Some oils require dilutions because they are considered hot oils and can cause skin irritation. Other times, diluting the essential oils helps prolong the life of your bottle. Diluting 1:1 (1 drop essential oil to 1 drop carrier oil) will help keep the oil from evaporating before it absorbs into your skin. ROLLERS Roller blends make your life easier when it comes to quick application, because they are already pre-diluted! Dilution ratios for adults are right on the label, for children I d recommend the Gentle Babies book by Debra Raybern. SAFETY TIP ** If you get an essential oil in your eye- never wash with water, instead wash with carrier oil. Water will only spread the oil! This is the same if you accidentally put a hot oil on your skin and have a reaction, simply dilute area with carrier oil.

3 Applying oils Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Crazy, huh? So applying to your skin is a great way to use essential oils. I personally apply essential oils on my temples, forehead, wrists, behind ears, back of my neck, my stomach for digestive issues, and on my feet. When I have back pain, I apply there. When I feel a cough coming on, I apply on my chest. And when I don t know where to apply an oil, I always apply it on the bottoms of my feet. Obviously I don t apply to all of those places at one time, usually 1-4 drops on one area will do the trick. Some oils can be applied neat which means you can apply it straight to the skin without diluting with a carrier oil. You drip some drops in your hand and apply straight to your skin. However, most essential oils are suggested to mix with a carrier oil. It will tell you on the essential oil bottle the ratio you will need to use, for example 1:1 = one drop of oil to one drop of carrier oil. Or like on peppermint it will say 1 drop of peppermint to 4 drops of carrier oil. It s always good also to test a small spot of your skin to make sure you handle it okay. I purchased a little glass bottle dropper to keep my carrier oil in. It is perfect because it allows me to get precise drops. Ingesting oils You can put essential oils in your water. The lemon and grapefruit are my favorite oils to add to water. You need to ALWAYS use a GLASS when doing this. Remember, oils will attack the toxins plastic and such have toxins so you MUST use glass. I also put lemon or orange in my tea. Peppermint is also a great addition to hot tea or water but trust me, you will only want to use one drop. It s strong. You can add lemon and lime with some stevia to carbonated water and have a yummy drink. You can put a drop in a spoonful of honey or agave. We even at times will place a drop on our finger and hold on the inside of our cheek if we are feeling sick. NOT all oils are good for ingesting, EVEN if you are using Young Living, so make sure to read your bottle and Reference Guide to see IF you can ingest and HOW much to ingest. Keep in mind oils are VERY strong, so when putting them in your water you really only need about a drop of oil.

4 Lavender is the most versatile of all essential oils, and no home should be without it. Lavender is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress or imbalances. It is a great aid for relaxing and winding down before bedtime, yet has balancing properties that can also boost stamina and energy. Therapeutic-grade lavender is highly regarded for skin and beauty. It may be used to soothe and cleanse common cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. BURNS Soothe minor burns by applying 2 3 drops of oil to the affected area. BITES Place a few drops onto insect bites to relieve itching, redness and any swelling. DRY SKIN Rub on dry or chapped skin to moisturize the affected area. SCARS You may be able to minimize the appearance of scar tissue by massaging oil on or around affected areas. CLOSETS Add a few drops of oil to a cotton ball and place it in closets and drawers to scent linens and repel moths and insects. LAUNDRY Place a few drops of lavender essential oil on a wet cloth or dryer sheet to deodorize and freshen your laundry. ALLERGIES Diffuse to minimize seasonal discomforts. SLEEP Rub a few drops of oil onto your hand and spread over your child s pillow to help them sleep. MOOD Diffuse to set the mood for a social gathering. Diffuse or inhale to calm your mind, body, and spirit after a hard day s work.

5 Lemon has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. Lemon consists of 68 percent dlimonene, a powerful antioxidant. It is delightfully refreshing in water and may be beneficial for the skin. Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods. Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons. In his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system. ** Remember, citrus oils are photosensitive. So if you use this oil keep that area out of the sun for 24 hours. CLEANING Combine 2 3 drops with water in a spray bottle to cleanse + sanitize surfaces. CARPETS Add drops oil to a gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and rugs, and leave a fresh smell in the room. ODORS Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil on a cotton ball and put in the refrigerator to help eliminate odors. STICKY OUT Use 1 2 drops to remove gum, oil, grease spots, glue or adhesive, and crayon from most surfaces. CELLULITE Massage oil into cellulite to help improve circulation and eliminate waste from cells. SKINCARE Place a drop of oil on oily skin or blemishes to help balance oil glands and minimize oil production. FOOT PAIN Soothe corns, calluses, or bunions by rubbing oil on the affected area morning and evening. BEVERAGES Add oil to your morning tea or breakfast shake for a refreshing pick-me-up. MOOD Inhale or place a few drops on a cotton ball to replenish your mind, body, and spirit. EARACHES Dilute 1:1 and rub gently around the outside of the ear and over the lymph nodes on the side of the neck to help with earache/infections.

6 Digize If you are one of those that have a funny gut, sensitive stomach or rumbly tummy then DiGize is a great way to support your overall digestion. DiGize consists of 8 essential oils designed to aid proper digestive function. Ginger and peppermint, for example, are well known for easing digestive discomfort. Anise, fennel, and tarragon also support digestive function. Patchouli and juniper help to balance emotions and mitigates the negative toll that stress plays on our digestive function. Lemongrass, I think, was thrown in to help it smell a little better! It didn t work, it still stinks. But boy, does it work! All together, these ingredients provide soothing comfort for a wide variety of digestive ailments. GAS Dilute with a carrier oil and rub in a clockwise motion on your stomach to relieve gas and bloating BLOATING Add 1 drop to water and ingest after a meal to relieve that stuffed feeling CONSTIPATION Ingest or apply topically to your stomach to help relieve constipation HEARTBURN Add 1 drop to a glass of water and ingest or rub topically on your neck and chest to relieve of occasional heartburn MOTION SICKNESS Ease motion distress by smelling directly from the bottle (it stinks, but it works!) STOMACH ACHE Apply topically to your stomach to relieve a stomach ache QUEASINESS Diffuse, put a drop under your tongue or apply topically to your feet and chest to relieve a mild and occasional queasy feeling. DIGESTIVE SUPPORT Fill empty vegetable capsule with 1-2 drops of oil (optional: add 1-2 drops carrier oil) and take as a daily supplement.

7 Peppermint has a strong, clean, fresh, minty aroma. One of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs, and has been an integral part of herbal medicine for thousands of years. It has a very wide range of uses, from soothing digestion to improving concentration and mental accuracy. This powerful essential oil is often diluted before topical application as it is considered a hot oil. Peppermint oil has another interesting characteristic: If you mix a drop of it with another blend of essential oils, or layer it over other EO applications, it helps the body to absorb the oils constituents more quickly. This has the effect of driving the oils more deeply into the tissues, enhancing their overall effect. DIGESTION Add a drop to herbal tea to help aid normal digestion. STOMACH Massage several drops of oil on the abdomen, place a drop on wrists, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel. Inhale or rub a drop on to your abdomen to soothe minor stomach discomfort. HEADACHES Rub one drop of oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure. CONCENTRATION Place 2 drops of oil on the tongue and rub another drop of oil under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness. ENERGY Apply oil to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up.inhale, apply topically to your temples or neck, or put a drop on your tongue or in water to jump-start your morning routine. APPETITE Diffuse or inhale peppermint essential oil mid-morning to curb the desire to snack. PESTS Place a few drops on a cotton ball and wipe on baseboards and other entry points to erase scent trails of ants. Repeat as necessary until ants are gone. To kill aphids, add 4-5 drops of oil to 4 ounces of water in a spray bottle, shake well and spray the plants. POISON IVY Place neat on poison ivy to dry it up very quickly and prevent it from getting into the blood stream. HICCUPS To stop hiccups, apply a drop of oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck). FEVERS Dilute and place on the bottom of the feet and back of the neck to lower fevers.

8 Thieves was created based on research about four thieves in France who covered themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims. When captured, they were offered a lighter sentence in exchange for their secret recipe. This proprietary essential oil blend was university tested for its cleansing abilities and found to be highly effective against airborne bacteria. It is highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health. CLEANING Put in a few drops in your dishwater or dishwasher to thoroughly clean dishes and eliminate odor. Add to your laundry cycle for cleaner clothes. GERMS Put a couple drops directly on the soles of your feet to protect you from colds and flu. Diffuse in your home to keep the germ count down. Rub 2 drops (diluted) on the bottoms of children s feet for protection before school every day. HEALING Apply 1-3 drops to cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing. Apply to broken bones or joints with carrier oil for pain relief and to hasten healing. SORE THROAT Mix with a tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow for a sore throat, or make your own throat spray with Thieves to combat strep throat. CONGESTION Breathe in the vapors when you have lung congestion. Apply to upper chest and throat with carrier oil for bronchitis. HEADACHE Put a drop on your thumb and apply to the roof of your mouth for a headache. TOOTHACHES Apply a drop or two to gums and teeth for pain relief from toothaches. ARTHRITIS Rub on sore joints with carrier oil to relieve arthritis pain. MOLD Diffuse to minimize mold spores in the air and on surfaces (Thieves does not kill mold, but ingests mold spores)

9 RC Essential Oil Blend is a unique combination of Cypress, Spruce, and three types of Eucalyptus (E. globulus, E. radiata, and E. citriodora) oils, and includes the naturally occurring constituents eucalyptol and limonene. This is my go-to for an immune system supporter, and I can t say enough good things about it. This oil is so popular they only allow you to order 2 bottles per account per month. A must have in your home, especially for the winter months!! This blend is great for allergies, colds/ flu, cold sores, sinus problems, sore throats, mucus, and bone spurs. LUNGS Diffuse to help decongest your lungs and sinus. Apply on neck, wrists and bottom of feet to help with respiratory problems. ALLERGIES Apply topically to your chest, throat and feet to relieve allergy symptoms COUGH Ingest 1 drop to relieve cough, or diffuse to relieve cough. You can add 1 drop to a spoonful of honey and swallow or apply one drop under your tongue. SORES Dip a Q-Tip in RC oil to apply to a cold sore or sore inside of your nose VARICOSE VEINS Apply topically on varicose veins to ease discomforts and swelling MOOD Diffuse to bring a sense of balance and well-being. Massage three drops on your feet before bedtime to encourage an atmosphere of comfort. EXERCISE Rub R.C. on your feet or chest before exercise to uplift and inspire

10 PanAway {often referred to as pain away } has a stimulating aroma and is a popular and original combination of Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint essential oils, created by Gary Young following a severe injury to the ligaments in his leg. This blend is ideal to apply topically after exercise (soothing to the skin while providing comforting warmth to muscles after exercise), and supports the appearance of healthy skin coloration. BACK PAIN Rub PanAway essential oil blend across your lower back if you feel discomfort from sitting in front of a computer. MUSCLLES Rub PanAway essential oil blend on muscles to help alleviate stressed muscles or other physical discomforts. TENSION Rub PanAway essential oil blend on your temples to ease minor head tension. FIRST AID Keep in your first aid kit alongside bandages to soothe swelling, pain, and inflammation. GROWING PAINS Dilute heavily and massage into children s legs to help alleviate these mysterious growing pains. CRAMPS Place a few drops on your lower abdomen and cover with a warm compress to ease discomfort associated with cramping during the monthly female cycle. WRISTS Massage into underside of wrist and forearm to help alleviate wrist irritation associated with daily living such as sitting in front of a computer all day! JOINTS Use to support healthy joint and cartilage function.

11 Copaiba (pronounced Ko-pah-ee-bah ) is a powerful essential oil from South America that has traditionally been used to aid digestion and support the body s natural response to injury or irritation. It comes from trees in the genus Copaifera which are leguminous trees, commonly found in the Amazon rainforest. When tapped, these trees secrete a sticky, viscous liquid called oleoresin. This transparent resin is then used to extract Copaiba essential oil, a powerhouse of an essential oil with many valuable properties. Copaiba oil is exceptionally rich in a special nutrient called beta caryophyllene which has been extensively studied for its ability to modulate the the body s response to irritation. It is so high that with a value of 50% beta caryophyllene it is the highest of any known essential oil! To put it in perspective, Clove oil has the next highest level of Beta caryophyllene at %. ACNE Place a few drops neat on active non-cystic acne to reduce redness and irritation making it much less noticeable. STRETCH MARKS Mix with a carrier oil and use on stretch marks to help fade prominence. SAGGING SKIN Promotes healthy and firm skin when applied directly to areas of concern. SPIDER VEINS Excellent for treating spider veins associated with aging as it supports blood circulation. MUSCLES Applied directly to the skin helps to soothe stressed muscles after exercise. URINARY Massage on lower abdomen for urinary system support and to support proper bladder control. CIRCULATION A sitz bath is a bath for the lower portion of your body only. Using copaiba oil in a sitz bath will support blood circulation in the legs and soothe irritations in the genital and anal area. SKIN IRRITATION Use on skin irritations to soothe and ease mild swelling MAGNIFIER Layering copaiba on another oil will have the effect of magnifying the properties of that oil. This can enable you to use less of another more expensive oil or get larger benefits from an oil. DIGESTIVE AID Rub on abdomen to support the body s digestive system during occasional irregularity by bringing the body back into homeostasis

12 Frankincense has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating to the mind. Useful for visualizing, improving one s spiritual connection, and centering, it has comforting properties that help focus the mind and overcome stress and despair. The woody, earthy, spicy, and slightly fruity aroma, is calming and relaxing which makes it the perfect oil for meditation. Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. More recently, it has been used in European and American hospitals and is the subject of substantial research. Frankincense is also a valuable ingredient in skin care products for aging and dry skin. The ancient Egyptians used it in rejuvenation face masks. Frankincense is mentioned in the Bible as one of the three types of gifts the wise men gave to the young baby Jesus of Nazareth and is referred to in the Bible over 52 times. NERVES Rub oil on the bottom of your feet to help alleviate nervous energy. MOOD Diffuse to induce feelings of mental peace, relaxation, and satisfaction. Drop into your hands and inhale to help relieve anxiety, anger, and stress. Inhale directly from the bottle to help feel centered and grounded. HEALING Apply to the skin to poromote quick healing of cuts, acne, insect bites, and boils SKIN CARE Add drops into your face cream to promote healthy cell regeneration and keep existing cells and tissues healthy MEDITATION Diffuse during meditation to release parts of your ego which hold us back from connecting with our soul, as well as feelings of unworthiness and insecurity. IMMUNE SYSTEM Rub Frankincense oil on the bottom of your feet to boost your immune system and help fight sickness.

13 Stress Away essential oil blend is a natural solution created to combat normal stresses that creep into everyday life. Stress Away is the first product to contain the unique stressrelieving combination of lime and vanilla pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils. Stress Away also includes copaiba and lavender to reduce mental rigidity and restore equilibrium. Featuring powerful plant constituents, such as the cedrol found in cedarwood and the eugenol that occurs naturally in vanilla, Stress Away can help induce relaxation and reduce occasional nervous tension. ANXIETY Apply to your wrists or the back of your neck to help calm anxiousness/nerves and reduce tensions and feelings of stress. Add a drop or two into water or a clear vegetable capsule and drink it to calm your anxiety. STRESS Dilute 1-2 drops and apply to the back of your neck and temples to minimize stress keep on hand in a roller for easy application. MOOD Diffuse 6-8 drops with 2-4 drops of peppermint to uplift and unwind. CALMING Diffuse during a family gathering or during emotionally charging times to soothe and calm. INHALE Put one drop in your non-dominant hand and rub together for 5 seconds before cupping hands over nose to inhale until scent dissipates. DRINK Add a drop or 2 to your water to lighten your mood at work. SLEEP Diffuse with lavender to promote healthy sleep. PERFUME The vanilla and lime in this oil make it a uniquely wonderfully smelling oil to use as a perfume.

14 Purification is a blend of Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavandin, Rosemary, Tea Tree, and Myrtle essential oils. It s famous for being gentle on skin and can be used directly on the skin to cleanse and soothe. When diffused, it helps to purify and cleanse the air from environmental impurities including cigarette smoke and other disagreeable odors. LAUNDRY Add to your washing machine to freshen laundry. CARPETS Make your own homemade carpet deodorizer with oils and baking soda. SHOES Add a couple drops to shoes to help neutralize odors. FRESHEN Add a few drops to a cotton ball to help eliminate stale air in the office, your vehicle or your child s room. HUMIDIFIER Put two drops of Purification Oil on a cotton swab and stick it on top of a humidifier. The resulting mist will help clean the air in the room. ODORS Diffuse to dispel unpleasant odors and clear the air of impurities. ANIMALS Diffuse to eliminate odors after the dog returns from playing outdoors in the rain. BUG BITES Dab a drop of oil directly onto the site of the bite, and the oil will calm down the inflamed blood vessels under the skin that cause the itching. BUG REPELLANT Apply topically to enjoy the outdoors annoyance free. Make your own natural bug spray: take a pinch of salt, 5 drops Purification and fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with distilled water. BLISTERS Swab a blister with oil and it will be clean it naturally and help it heal quickly. BLEMISHES Add a dab to clear up minor skin blemishes