Essential oils have been a part of human history for very long
time. Archaeologists have found evidence of the use plants know to
contain essential oils on Neolithic sites dating back as far as
4000-7000 BCE. These early people were apparently mixing these essential
oils with olive and sesame oils as carriers, a practice we still use in
modern times.
References to myrrh, cypress and cedar have been found on Babylonian tablets describing their use for medicinal purposes. Instructions on how to use essential oils have been found in Asian writings that date back to 2697 BCE.
In modern times, aromatic oils find use as powerful antivirus and antibacterial agents. They are found in pesticides and insect repellents. They are used to freshen the air in homes and places of business. Essential oils also find applications in changing moods. Aromatic oils can help produce vital and uplifting moods to help get the things done that need to be done, to promoting much needed moods of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Essential oils are produced all over the world. The plants and practices used to produce the oils can vary greatly from farmer to farmer, producer to producer and wholesaler to wholesaler. Oil quality will vary also according to weather conditions, and even from the same grower and distiller the quality will vary from year to year. As a consumer, you have no real realistic way of assessing the quality of these products. Indeed, this is not a task that can be easily achieved by a trained aromatherapist.
What we have then is an industry that runs on trust and word-of-mouth. As with any important purchase, as a consumer you should do your "homework". We would suggest that you acquaint yourself with a good book or two on essential oils and aromatherapy. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julie Lawless and Shirley Price's Aromatherapy Workbook are two of our favorites. For quick look up information you might like Wanda Sellar's Directory of Essential Oils.
After you've familiarized yourself with the subject, here are some additional guidelines you may want to consider:
It's reasonable to assume that this effect is not limited to just water. The vibrational energy, thoughts and intentions of the people who produce the products we consume, could make a difference in the effectiveness of those products.
So you are also looking to buy products from people who are consciously intending for their efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of their customers. Get to know the people you buy from. What are their intentions - for you, for their community and for the planet?
References to myrrh, cypress and cedar have been found on Babylonian tablets describing their use for medicinal purposes. Instructions on how to use essential oils have been found in Asian writings that date back to 2697 BCE.
In modern times, aromatic oils find use as powerful antivirus and antibacterial agents. They are found in pesticides and insect repellents. They are used to freshen the air in homes and places of business. Essential oils also find applications in changing moods. Aromatic oils can help produce vital and uplifting moods to help get the things done that need to be done, to promoting much needed moods of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Essential oils are produced all over the world. The plants and practices used to produce the oils can vary greatly from farmer to farmer, producer to producer and wholesaler to wholesaler. Oil quality will vary also according to weather conditions, and even from the same grower and distiller the quality will vary from year to year. As a consumer, you have no real realistic way of assessing the quality of these products. Indeed, this is not a task that can be easily achieved by a trained aromatherapist.
What we have then is an industry that runs on trust and word-of-mouth. As with any important purchase, as a consumer you should do your "homework". We would suggest that you acquaint yourself with a good book or two on essential oils and aromatherapy. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julie Lawless and Shirley Price's Aromatherapy Workbook are two of our favorites. For quick look up information you might like Wanda Sellar's Directory of Essential Oils.
After you've familiarized yourself with the subject, here are some additional guidelines you may want to consider:
- Ensure that the Latin of the plant used to produce the oil is printed on the product label. Outright lying on labels is a serious offense in most places. A Latin name is very specific, so its presence on a label is a good sign.
- The shop selling the oil should have testers available so that you can sample the oil you are interested in.
- Essential oils interact with your body's chemistry and the chemistry of various drugs. Having access to someone knowledgeable to advise you on safety issues is important.
- Once you've done some research and talked with some knowledgeable aromatherapists, knowing the country of origin will give you some solid clues about quality. So this is another piece of information you want to see on the bottle.
- Ensure that the supplier's contact information is on the bottle.
- Essential oils are sensitive to light, so it is important that oils are stored in light-proof bottles. Look for dark blue, violet or amber bottles.
- For safety and avoidance of accidental spills, make sure the oil is sold in a bottle with a tamper-proof closure, complete with a dropper insert.
It's reasonable to assume that this effect is not limited to just water. The vibrational energy, thoughts and intentions of the people who produce the products we consume, could make a difference in the effectiveness of those products.
So you are also looking to buy products from people who are consciously intending for their efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of their customers. Get to know the people you buy from. What are their intentions - for you, for their community and for the planet?
At Casaroma Wellness Centre, our intentions are always to make a positive difference. Have any questions about essential oils? Come and visit us at CasaromaWellness.com Helping is our first love!
May joy ever seek to keep you company.
Riley Konners
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May joy ever seek to keep you company.
Riley Konners
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