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Essential Oils, Synergies + Diffusers
Essential Oils are liquids derived (most frequently
by steam or water distillation) from the leaves, stems,
flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant.
Essential oils are hence the true essence of a plant, and
are highly concentrated.
The chemical composition and aroma of essential oils can
provide valuable psychological and physical therapeutic
benefits. These benefits are usually achieved through
methods including careful inhalation and application of the
diluted oil to the skin.
Factors that can affect the quality and price
of essential oils include the rarity of the botanical, the
country of origin and growing/climate conditions, quality
standards of the distiller, and how much oil is produced by
the botanical.
Synergies are a blend of two or more essential oils,
and each is created with a specific therapeutic result in
mind. The advantage of synergies is that you can save from
having to buy each essential oil individually.
The Rule of Thumb... Essential oils for self-care are
becoming very mainstream in the Western world. While each
have different therapeutic properties, oils in general are
highly anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. So the rule of
thumb is simply that even if you aren't sure which oil to
use for a given situation, give one a try! For the most
part, any oil will do. As you learn and explore more about
essential oils, you'll be better versed as to how each may
be individually used for maximum benefit.
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