Plant Medicine

Lavender has been used for centuries for both the body and mind. It is referenced as far back as ancient Roman, Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures - it is even referenced in the bible. Research has revealed that essential oil derived from lavender m…

Lavender has been used for centuries for both the body and mind. It is referenced as far back as ancient Roman, Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures - it is even referenced in the bible. Research has revealed that essential oil derived from lavender may be useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness.

It also has antiseptic and antioxidant qualities and is commonly used for treating burns, healing wounds, and for general skin issues (eczema, acne and psoriasis). It can be used for headaches and has even been shown in a recent study with diabetes to help balance out blood sugars.

Coming back to nature to heal ourselves - priceless.

Essential oils are as varied as the array of botanicals they are derived. Plants have so many natural healing properties. Botanicals are used to ease symptoms, heal, and shift consciousness. Essentially, they were the first form of medicine. We absolutely love natural solutions for our family wellness. Oils are used daily at our house from cleaning and cooking to boosting immunity, treating minor scrapes and altering mood.

I trust Young Living. They are family owned and has been around for over 20 years. Young Living has farms all over the world and are dedicated to cultivating the highest quality botanical medicine. They are the only company in the world that owns their own farms and distills many of their own oils, this translates into their Seed to Seal Guarantee. Their partner farms are exclusive and grown under the same conditions. The farms are even open to the public. You can see how they operate and even participate in harvest or distillation if you choose! A couple friends have actually visited and been truly amazed. 

Every other company buys their product from third party growers. Young Living only uses 1st distillation oils so they are much more potent and provide more therapeutic benefits. Young Living meets all industry AFNOR and ISO standards and are subjected to isotopic ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) analysis, which determines whether a particular oil is naturally sourced or synthetic. In fact, only 2% of essential oils sold in North America are suitable for medicinal/therapeutic purposes. Young living makes 98% of them! More info at Seed to Seal.

Oils from typical health food stores are aroma-grade oils (not therapeutic grade) and may smell good, but they do not offer the same health benefits because most of them contain less than 5% pure essential oil. YL oils are 100% pure with nothing ever added, or taken away.

Each Young Living Premium Starter Kit comes with a set of 11 oils and a diffuser of your choice. The price of your kit depends on the diffuser you choose. This is an AMAZING collection of oils for family wellness. Purchasing a kit comes with a wholesale membership for you to use anytime you like, for 24% off retail pricing. Learn more about these 11 power house oils and the diffuser choices.

 

Get to know the oils - A perfect place to start

How will you diffuse?

SO MUCH MORE...Did you know Young Living has more than 200 oils? Each of those oils has so many uses - imagine the possibilities! Young Living carries other products that feature all natural ingredients with a multitude of different essential oils for varying purposes. My favorites, to name a few are: Thieves Aromabright Toothpaste (my teeth are seriously far whiter than before), Thieves Household Cleaner (for chemical-free cleaning), Thieves Foaming Hand Soap, and my Stress Away roller (vanilla and lime with carrier oil - a sanity saver).

STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN ENOUGH? Click here to be navigated to Essentially Be Well. It has anything and EVERYTHING you want to know (and more) about oils! 

HELP - Unsure how to use oils? No problem! Education and support for safe, effective and creative use is right at your fingertips! Once you order, there are limitless resources for help available to you. Join our private education group, The Wellness Academy, and learn from A-Z how to heal naturally. It is an incredible "oil village" that has recipes, tips, and DIY fun. I am also here for additional support and consultation - I love to help detox a home, offer natural remedies and DIY recipes.

SAFETY - In general, oils should be diluted. There are some exceptions. For the most part, oils should not be used for babies less than 6 months of age, with the exception of a diffuser in the general area of an infant, which is considered acceptable.  

Many essential oils have expiration dates, YL oils do not. Properly stored 100% pure essential oils (excluding citrus) won't ever go bad and will last indefinitely. If an essential oil has an expiration date, it isn't pure or has been cut with a carrier oil which will eventually go rancid.

Certain oils should be avoided for people with seizure disorders: Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), Pennyroyal (Mentha puleguim), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), Thuja (Thuya occidentalis), Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium)

The following should be avoided, or used with expert consultation during pregnancy or breastfeeding: aniseed, basil, birch, calamus, camphor, cassia, cinnamon bark, hyssop, Idaho tansy, jasmine, lavandin, mugwort, parsley, pennyroyal, rosemary, sage, tansy, tarragon, thuja, thyme, wintergreen, wormwood. *Peppermint on the abdomen should be avoided during pregnancy. 

The following should be used with caution during pregnancy or breastfeeding: angelica, cedarwood, chamomile (German/blue), cistus, citronella, clary sage, clove bud, cumin (Black), cypress, davana, fennel, bay laurel, majoram, mountain savory, myrrh, nutmeg, peppermint, rose, spearmint, vetiver, yarrow. 

For more information you can reference the Young Living Essential Oil Safety Guide

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