In every case, the EODR wisdom will tell you exactly how to encapsulate the oil for consumption by mouth and further comparison study between entries will show you the amount of fatty oil to essential oil varies between entries: Some will say 1 to 1 ratio, some 80/20, some 60/40, etc. But in others, the application method suggested is dietary supplement first, which entails putting the oils in capsules or adding to a drink (usually a nut or seed milk, because they have a fatty oil base).

In some cases, the sage and proven method is topical application first, maybe with a hot compress added (the first sections of the EODR explain why and how a hot compress is employed in some cases). “Browsing the single oils or conditions sections, for example, you will quickly note there are different suggested ways to apply the oils on the oil and the condition.

“Most folks are not fully aware of the amount of wisdom from hundreds of years of aromatherapy practice that those entries in the EODR for each condition and oil represent. “My first response with questions like these (and the process that provides legal protection) is to refer you to the Essential Oils Desk Reference (EODR), but not just because it takes the liability off of me with regard to ‘treating and prescribing’.

In a user group post, she gave this cogent answer with a great oral-care example to someone’s question about “taking oils by mouth” and how best to do it.įor your clarity, I have spelled out some initials she used in her post. It looks like mouth-to-mouth is coming soon.ĭeciding to take essential oils internally is a bit like deciding to eat a raw food diet - you know it will be good for you but it represents an awesome sea-change in lifestyle.įor this reason I want to share with you the guidance of an essential oils expert.

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