Oilssentials

31/12/2025

Lemon 🍋🍋🍋

20/12/2025

Thieves 🍃🍃🍃

Pro tip!
Open a bottle of Thieves next time you chop onions and say goodbye to the burning and tears! You can also diffuse Thieves nearby for the same results.
When you slice an onion with a knife, you release amino acid sulfoxides, which then form sulfenic acids. These sulfenic acids then mix with enzymes (which formerly were kept separate) from the onion, creating and emitting an annoying chemical irritant called syn-propanethial-S-oxide (say that five times fast). This irritant stimulates the lachrymal glands in the eyes, causing them to gush tears and possibly feel a burning sensation.

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? 👀