Oilssentials

05/12/2025

Your Nose Knows: The Secret Superpower for Your Health!

Did you know your sense of smell is a direct line to your well-being? It's more than just detecting scents—it's a critical signaling system. This is especially true for women, who possess greater neural olfactory density than men, giving them an enhanced ability to perceive and process scents!

Science shows that your nose is constantly picking up tiny molecules that act as "signaling molecules." These signals bypass many parts of the brain and travel directly to the limbic system, which is the control center for: emotion, memory, and hormone release.

For example, research shows that certain compounds in male body odor can influence a woman's mood and hormone levels, demonstrating the profound biological impact of scent!

This is where essential oils (EOs) become a powerhouse. EOs are highly concentrated plant compounds with incredibly potent aromas. When inhaled, these potent aromatic molecules can:

- Influence Mood. Quickly shift your emotional state—from calming stress to boosting focus.
- Signal Optimal Function. Act as powerful chemosignals that encourage your body's systems (like the stress response and endocrine system) to function optimally.

Don't underestimate the power of your sense of smell! Incorporate high-quality essential oils into your daily routine to leverage this biological advantage and support your overall well-being.

12/10/2025

Eucalyptus 🍃🍃🍃

Bronchopneumonia is a type of lung infection that causes inflammation and small areas of pus in the airways and surrounding lung tissue. It is caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections and is particularly harmful to children under age five. A case study reported the effects of steam inhalation using eucalyptus EO a child aged 4.5 years old hospitalized for bronchopneumonia. Steam inhalation of eucalyptus EO was performed one to two times daily for 10 to 15 minutes each session. After performing the steam inhalation three times during a 24-hour period the child experienced significant improvements: reduced cough frequency, improved expulsion of airway mucus, and overall better airway clearance.
https://genius.inspira.or.id/index.php/indogenius/article/view/718


Please note that eucalyptus EO should be used very cautiously with children aged 3-5, and it is generally recommended to use milder oils for children under 3, such as lemon and frankincense. In sensitive children, eucalyptus inhalation can reduce respiratory rate. For more information, see my book Medicinal Essential Oils.

09/10/2025

Lavender, sweet orange & bergamot🍃🍃🍃

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent type of dementia and the number of people living with it is expected to triple by 2050. The progressive memory loss and behavioral changes over years is a painful process for those with AD and their families and caregivers.

A randomized controlled clinical trial investigated the effects (sleep quality, neuropsychiatric behavioral disorders, quality of life, and biochemical measures) of aromatherapy for people with AD. Six drops of a blend of lavender, sweet orange, and bergamot essential oils (2 drops of each) were added to 200 mL of water in a diffuser, which was operated every night at 9:00pm for 1 hour over a 12-week period. The control group inhaled from a diffuser with water only. Inhaling the essential oil blend improved sleep quality, alleviated psychobehavioral symptoms, and improved overall quality of life. Biochemical evaluation also showed a decrease in oxidative stress (by increasing superoxide dismutase levels) and inflammation (decreased TNF-alpha and IL-6 levels). The biochemical results are noteworthy because oxidative stress and inflammation are linked to further deterioration of AD.
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-1392290/v1

08/09/2025

Peppermint 🍃🍃🍃

07/08/2025

Neuropathic pain is one of the most challenging pains to manage clinically and few viable options exist in Western medicine. A comprehensive review of clinically proven natural solutions for neuropathic pain highlighted the benefits of essential oils like lavender, rose, and ginger essential oil, and blends containing lavender, clary sage, rose, ginger, geranium essential oil for neuropathic pain.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37159686/

In my experience, blends tend to be most effective and other oils I have found effective include peppermint, fir oils, copaiba, frankincense, vetiver, wintergreen, camphor, helichrysum, copaiba, geranium, turmeric, and spruce. For long-term use, dilute the blend to 10%-15%. The blend can be diluted to 25%-50% for short-term use.

22/07/2025

A quasi-experimental clinical study explored the effects of baby massage combined with lavender aromatherapy on improving infant sleep quality. The research involved 30 infants aged 3 to 12 months who met specific health and sleep disturbance criteria. Over the course of the intervention, trained professionals performed 15-minute massages using a gentle sequence (including the feet, abdomen, chest, face, hands, and back) while simultaneously diffusing lavender essential oil—3 to 5 drops in 100 mL of water using a humidifier. The results were compelling. Prior to the intervention, 60% of infants exhibited poor sleep quality. Following the massage and aromatherapy treatments, 73.3% showed significant improvements in sleep duration, reduced nighttime awakenings, and greater alertness upon waking. Statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness, with sleep quality scores rising from a pre-intervention average of 36.7% to 77.8% post-intervention. These findings affirm that combining touch therapy with the lavender diffusion naturally enhances melatonin production and relaxes the nervous system—supporting healthier sleep cycles in infants.
https://www.ejurnalmalahayati.ac.id/index.php/kebidanan/article/view/20129/pdf

09/07/2025

01/07/2025

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Start your journey with Young Living today 🍃🍃🍃

Discover the power of nature in every bottle with the Premium Experience Set—featuring 10 essential oils thoughtfully curated to support your everyday wellness. From energy boosts to moments of calm, this set opens the door to a more vibrant and balanced lifestyle.

Start your journey with Young Living today: https://www.youngliving.com/vo/ #/enroll/start

05/06/2025

These 10 essential oils are total game-changers! They are perfect for everyday support, self-care, and all-natural! Whether you’re just starting or stocking up, these are the oils you’ll keep reaching for. ✨

Which one do you never leave home without? 👀

These 10 essential oils are total game-changers! They are perfect for everyday support, self-care, and all-natural! Whether you’re just starting or stocking up, these are the oils you’ll keep reaching for. ✨

Which one do you never leave home without? 👀

19/01/2025

Oregano 🍃🍃🍃

8 practical tips for using Oregano
1. From the Greeks
The oregano plant is thought to have been found in the mountainsides of Greece, Italy, and the Mediterranean. In fact, Greek legend tells that the goddess Aphrodite grew aromatic oregano in the gardens of Mount Olympus to harbor joy. Today it is a worldwide herb that can be found in spicy Indian curries, flavorful Mexican enchiladas, and so much more.
2. To your home
Oregano can grow up to 30 inches tall and produces purple flowers. Once the plant is harvested, Oregano essential oil is produced by steam distilling the leaves. The result is a potent essential oil that has a warm, herbaceous scent.
3. Not your average oil
The Raindrop Technique®, created by Young Living Founder D. Gary Young, includes Oregano essential oil as a vital part of its protocol for its warm and soothing profile when applied topically. Oregano can also be found as a key ingredient in beloved YL products such as ImmuPower™ and Ortho Sport® Massage Oil.
4. After a long day
Fatigued muscles bother us all, whether it’s from a rigorous workout or simply from sitting in an office chair for eight hours a day. Add Oregano to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and massage it into fatigued areas such as your neck, shoulders, and back after a long day.
5. Purify the air Thieves Essential Oil
To cleanse and deodorize the air, try this perfect blend of powerful essential oils. Combine 3 drops of Peppermint, 3 drops of Thieves®, 2 drops of Oregano, and 2 drops of Frankincense* in your diffuser for a blend that will keep your home’s atmosphere energized and smelling fresh all year long.
*This blend is based on 10 drops per diffuser, but it should be modified based on your individual diffuser drop suggestions.
6. In the kitchen
Nothing could make Italian cuisine nights at home better than a bottle of Oregano Vitality essential oil. When adding Oregano Vitality, start with swirling a toothpick in the oil and dabbing it into sauces and broths. You’ll find that a little goes a long way. Add more as necessary and enjoy the punch of flavor in family-favorite dishes!
7. For your health
Small, simple steps are the best way to support a healthy lifestyle. Try adding Oregano Vitality and V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to a vegetable capsule and taking it daily as a part of your supplement routine for immune support, digestive cleansing, and antioxidant properties.*
Oregano Vitality Essential Oil
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
8. Taking safe steps
Since Oregano is such a potent oil, make sure to dilute it with a carrier oil at a 1:4 ratio when applying it topically or when taking Oregano Vitality internally. Be cautious when using Oregano around children and animals and be sure to consult your health provider for further information.
Now that you’re an Oregano expert, you’re ready to broaden your essential oil horizons. Check out our blogs on Vetiver and Patchouli for fun tips on how to take an indulgent bath or even make your own homemade soap.
Excited to get started with Oregano?
Tell us which tip you plan on trying first in the comments below!

19/01/2025

Peppermint 🍃🍃🍃

A double-blind, randomized clinical trial found that inhalation of peppermint essential oil reduced pain and improved sleep quality in people who had undergone open-heart surgery. Participants in the intervention group received seven sessions of peppermint oil inhalation—0.1 mL of 10% dilution in 10 mL of distilled water infused in a nebulizer or ventilator—beginning prior to surgery and continuing until the end of the second day after surgery. The placebo group received distilled water only.
https://spcare.bmj.com/content/13/e3/e1318