Rita Stanton, RN, CHTSM

Essential Oils

These oils may be found in any portion of the bush, flower, herb or tree and gives each plant its characteristic aroma. Some oils are more volatile than others, meaning they evaporate quickly, infusing the air with their particular fragrance. Today, when plants are harvested to extract this life force, they are most commonly distilled using specific temperature, pressure, and length of time suitable for each one. We call these oils "essential" because without it, the plant could not live.

Essential oils promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. When an essential oil fragrance enters the nose, it goes to the lungs and finds its way into the blood stream and every part of the body. Pain may be relieved, wounds may heal, and inflammation and spasms may cease. Essential oils are a safe and natural alternatvie for healing the body. They enhance traditional health care. Oils are used if desired or indicated.