Essential oils are natural compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants and have been used for centuries for a wide range of physical and emotional wellness applications. Modern scientific study has driven new applications of essential oils for holistic health applications having great effect on health whether diffused in the air, used topically or ingested. Our sense of smell influences many physiological pathways including the stimulation of hormones and other metabolic processes. Particular essential oils when diffused in the air can be very stimulating while others can be calming and soothing. Aromatherapy is founded on the body's predictable response to specific olfactory stimuli.
Essential oils have a natural molecular composition and are easily absorbed by the skin into the bloodstream for internal benefit throughout the body. Topical application has restorative and calming properties and can have immediate, localized benefit to the target area. They are also natural and safe topical disinfectants. Certain Certified Pure Tested Grade (CPTG) essential oils can also be used as dietary supplements. Some have powerful antioxidant properties and others help support a healthy inflammatory response in cells, while others can help reduce toxic load. As such, these powerful natural solutions can be beneficial in treating many health concerns adding to overall wellbeing and vitality.