Welcome to Young Living Essential Oils Young Living Essential Oils carries high frequency, high quality essential oils for aromatherapy and body application. Young Living Essential Oils even organically grows many of the plants used in producing their essential oils. The world of Essential Oils, learn how to use them on your skin, in your air, your food products, in your food supplements. Young Living Essential Oils can create a beautiful opportunity for you to build the immune system and not become a victim.

What are essential oils? They are subtle, therapeutic-grade oils distilled from plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes and seeds. They are oxygenating and help transport nutrients to the cells of our body. Without oxygen, nutrients cannot be assimilated; therefore, the oxygenating essential oils can help us maintain our health. Just click on the categories above to view our list of products, prices and availability. For more detailed information on individual products, click on the product name on that page.

How Does Aromatherapy Work? The essential plant distillates (essential oils) interrelate with the human body within four distinct modes of action, pharmacological (as phytopharmaceuticals), physiological (physically and chemically), psychological (affecting mental states and processes) and incorporeal (spiritual). Our body uses the aromatic molecules (essential oils) Through our olfactory system which is connected to the limbic system in the brain where our most primal feelings, urges and emotions reside By inhalation and skin absorption of the low weight molecular structure of essential oils. Aromatherapy works best within a holistic approach to wellness. Is Aromatherapy New? The Bible tells of how treasures from the East, Frankincense and Myrrh, were gifts from the Wise Men to the Christ child at the time of his birth. The Chinese have ancient herbal traditions that can be found recorded 2000 years before Christ. Hippocrates of Greece, known as the "father of medicine", prescribed perfume fumigation's and fomentation's. But perhaps the most famous and richest associations and information concerning the first aromatic associations, dates back in Egyptian papyrus manuscripts written 2800 years BC. The information encompasses 6000 years of aromatic history. These manuscripts speak of "fine oils and choice perfumes, and the incense of temples, whereby every God is gladdened. We know from the study of ancient manuscripts that priests in India some 4,000 years ago practiced aromatherapy very much like it is practiced today. Modern Ayurvedic medicine includes an aromatic component that has evolved from this ancient practice. Scent was very important to ancient Egyptians who used plant-oil infusions, gums and resins, as well as aromatic herbs and flowers in rituals, relaxation and skin care extensively in their culture. Modern aromatherapy, as we know it today, was revived in 1910 by the French chemist, Gattefosse, after having been badly burned in a laboratory explosion and plunging his arm into a nearby vat of lavender essential oil. The amazing speed of recovery and lack of scarring led him into a lifetime study of essential oils and their medicinal uses for skincare. How can I use Aromatherapy myself? Most essential oils have been approved as G.R.A.S. (Generally Regarded As Safe - when used by various trades at their normal levels of use). However, these standards were developed by the food and perfume industries and were not developed specifically for the use of essential oils in aromatherapy. Aromatherapy, as a medical healing modality, has been in existence in Europe for quite some time, and the United States is fast developing a similar model, however there is at present no FDA approval for the use of essential oils medicinally. Anyone can use essential oils themselves (self medication) provided they are thoroughly familiar with the uses, safety precautions and contraindications and have available thorough and accurately referenced information on the potential hazards associated with using essential oils. Why is quality so important? All the amazing stories about the effectiveness of essential oils for improving almost every aspect of life presume that the oils being used are pure and, where standards have been established, of 100% pure therapeutic grade. This is an extremely important point for two reasons: 1. Pure essential oils known to be safe for human use may be used on the skin, in the air, or internally. 2. Impure or adulterated oils, whose contents or quality are unknown, can cause mild or extremely serious problems when used on the skin, or are inhaled or ingested, and may even be carcinogenic with repeated use. They should never be used undiluted or repeatedly, on or in the body. This is why it is important that you know what's in the bottle when you buy an essential oil. The label is not enough. There is no official regulation of essential oil quality in the U.S. Therefore, buyer beware: Be sure you purchase your essential oils from a company that can document that every drop it sells has been tested using credible, independent laboratories. CLICK HERE for documented studies and resources. SAFETY FIRST! 100% Pure Therapeutic Essential oils are very potent and strong concentrated plant constituents. Always keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets. Carefully apply undiluted 100% pure therapeutic essential oils directly to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth and other tender mucous membranes. Essential oils should never be taken orally. Essential oils are flammable and should be kept away from fire or flames. Some essential oils can cause dermatitis; always do a skin test with 2% dilution before applying to large area. Some oils are not recommended by use in infants and very young children, pregnant women, persons with epilepsy, hypersensitive individuals, just to name a few. Some essential oils can cause photosensitivity. Some essential oils may not work well when taking prescription drugs. Be well informed before you use any essential oil. The best manual on the market for the safety data of essential oils is: Essential Oils Desk Reference, Second Edition Compiled by Essential Science Publishing, available online - CLICK HERE. This is one of the most complete reference books on essential oils — and now in the second edition with 100 more pages of new material. This is the ultimate information source on the cultivation, distillation, chemistry, safety, and use of therapeutic-grade essential oils. It is the product of many years of research by D. Gary Young, ND and others, compiled into a single volume to provide a complete overview of the basics of essential oils and their health potentials. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran with essential oils, this book will provide hundreds of new insights and application instructions for improving health and vitality for yourself and your family. When not used properly, essential oils can be harmful and they should never be used indiscriminately.