Young Living is a company that manufactures essential oils, the "aromatic volatile liquids" of plants. The company was founded by D. Gary Young, who began the company after researching the therapeutic uses of essential oils to help him recover from injuries he incurred while logging. The business headquarters is located in Lehi, Utah. Young Living has growing farms across the United States, and also in France and Ecuador. Some uses of these essential oils are discussed below.
Mood Enhancing
Essential oils, mostly used as aromatherapy, can have beneficial effects on mood says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Some oils can be used in an oil diffuser or inhaled directly from the bottle. Essential oils which are purported to have energizing and stimulating effects are ginger, grapefruit and lemongrass. Other essential oils have calming effects and include lavender, geranium, orange and melissa. Try the Young Living "Feelings Collection" of various blends for different emotional conditions.
Cleaning & Disinfection
Essential oils can be used when cleaning your home to disinfect and help leave surfaces smelling fresh. Essential oils that have anti-bacterial properties are tea tree, lavender, citrus and pine. Lemon is a good choice for general cleaning. According to the Back-To-Basics-Cleaning website, eucalyptus can also be used, as it may kill some surface viruses.
Common Treatments
Try keeping a few essential oils in your first aid kit. Essential oils have soothing, healing and antiseptic properties. Essential oils may be helpful for burns, insect bites, cuts and bruises. According to Young Living, the best essential oils to use for first aid include lemon, peppermint, cinnamon and lavender. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that the medical use of essential oils is gaining interest. Always read the warning labels of essential oils before using.
Food Flavoring
Carefully used, essential oils can add flavor to your favorite dishes. Be sure to use only those essential oils that are intended for food use. According to Young Living, there are many essential oils you can use in the kitchen. Some popular essential oils used in cooking are lemon, black pepper, peppermint, basil and coriander.
Personal Pampering
There are many essential oils that are beneficial for the skin and hair. Some of these include rose, geranium, lemon and sage. Essential oils are commonly found in many bath and body products. You can easily make your own skin products by adding essential oils to a cream or oil base. Be careful when using essential oils on the skin, as some may cause irritation. Essential oils should be diluted before applying to the skin.
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