Introduction to Essential Oils

by Dash | 29 May 2019

What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are natural extracts derived from different parts of a plant. These potent oils are known for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. They are not only safe and effective but also being much lesser in cost as compared to conventional medicines.

Have you ever wondered why we are naturally drawn to floral fruity plants and to the nature? It is because without knowingly we are benefitting from the power of plant medicine, enlightening our moods and the energy around the place.

Benefits of Essential Oils
From curing sickness to uplifting your mood, different essential oils have different capabilities that certainly can suit your needs.

Plant Origins have altogether 12 different flavours of essential oils which are definitely must haves for their different functionalities. Not to mention that Plant Origins Essential Oil uses 100% plant-based ingredients and are 100% natural essential oils. Let’s take a look at a few of their essential oils and their uses:

Ways to Use Essential Oils
The way of using essential oils can be broken down into three categories which are:

Aromatics (direct or indirectly smelling the essential oils)
- inhale aroma directly from the bottle
- rub 2 to 3 drops of essential oils on palms and take few deep breathes
- add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils to an air diffuser and let it diffuse to the surroundings
- smell essential oils directly from an air diffuser for a few minutes
- add 2 to 3 drops of essential oils in an oil burner along with some water
- add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils on some Himalayan salts leaving it at the corners for the room and the aroma can lasts for months
- add 4 to 5 drops of essential oils to a bowl of water, cover head and the bowl with towel while breathing deeply and slowly

Therapeutics (applying on the skin)
- place 2 to 3 drops on desired areas and massaging it
- use it as a massaging oil with a blend of carrier oil
* essential oils are very potent that can cause irritation and sensitivity, read labels before use

Internally (taking essential oils internally)
- mix 2 to 3 drops of essential oils with water and drink
* essential oils are very potent that can cause irritation and sensitivity, read labels before use

Now that you know the wonders that essential oils can do, make sure you try them out! We hope that this article was helpful and don't forget to check out Plant Origins Essential Oil here   

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