FREE Essential Oil Basics Class- What's All This Jazz About??

You are invited to an online essential oil basics class via Facebook! Please join us as we learn about what essential oils are, how they actually work, and how they can help you and your family stay healthy through the many ways they support overall wellness in our bodies.

We will be touching on many aspects of how essential oils can enhance overall wellness, preventative care, and self care in the course of the class, as well as briefly address how different oils can support our different body systems! Invite your friends to join you for a chance to win amazing prizes and keep a look out for special announcements between now and our class time. You will have access to all the information shared for a whole WEEK after the class! See you soon!

When: May 23, 2016 6:00pm

Where: Facebook/the comfort of your own couch!

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Cedarwood Essential Oil

Did you know that this species is the most directly related to the Cedars of Lebanon quoted in the Bible? Also, the word Cedrus is an Arabic word "kedron" meaning "power". Cedarwood oil contains the highest amount of sesquiterpenes of all the essential oils. Sesquiterpenes are a hydrocarbon group that is found in essential oils that helps to clear out mucked up cell receptors and mis-written DNA. Cedarwood is also known as a powerful Nervous and Respiratory system support and is absolutely wonderful for grounding and release!

I must say that this is my newest favorite! I use it at times during the day to promote focus when I feel like I need it, but my favorite time to use it is at night to promote deep sleep! (hint: my little sisters also benefit from this greatly at night!)

Cedarwood oil comes from the tree bark and was used in cleansing rituals for lepers & after touching dead things.

Australian Blue, Sacred Mountain, Highest Potential, Brain Power, Progessence Plus, and Stress Away are among the common favorite Young Living blends that contain Cedarwood oil!

"And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop:" Leviticus 14:49

"And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer." - Numbers 19:6 .

"And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes." 1 Kings 4:33


Cedarwood Essential Oil Uses:

-Smooth skin by adding Cedarwood to your favorite lotions and skin care products.
-Place a few drops in your shampoo and conditioner for shinier-looking hair.
-Pamper yourself with an at-home scalp massage. Warm a few drops between your hands and rub into your scalp for healthy-looking hair.
-Create custom scents featuring Cedarwood on its own or as a base for your own signature scent. Try combining it with essential oils such as Tea Tree, Neroli, or Bergamot.
-Enjoy the outdoors annoyance free with Cedarwood blended with oils such as Citronella, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Myrtle, Clove, or Lemongrass.

Why Essential Oils? Part I

We all know and recognize the fruits of plants as some of the healthiest things we can put into our mouths. Fruits, seeds, and vegetables are filled with countless nutrients and antioxidants that enrich our bodies and bolster our immune and other body systems. Whenever our bodies are compromised in any way, changing to a more natural diet is one of the first things we generally think of. Allergen free diets, anti-inflammatory diets and many other usually first encourage the increase of fruits, vegetables, and seeds.

One must wonder, if fruits, veggies, and seeds are so full of natural goodness, what about the plants that produce them?

“He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;” – Psalm 104:14

In all reality, because of the functions and duties of plants, they have an even greater ability to assist with natural body function and support. Dried herbs, spices, and essential oils have been used for their medicinal benefits for centuries. Scriptures and other ancient writings frequently mention the use of her, oils, and spices. They were valued very highly and were often kept with silver, gold, and other precious things.

“And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures:” – Isaiah 39:2

What are essential oils, and why are they so important?

Just as blood is the life force of our bodies that work as a defense system and distributes oxygen, nutrients, and other things throughout our bodies, essential oils are the life force of plants. They are a highly concentrated form of the nutrients, natural defense system protecting against bacterial and viral infections, cleansing agents, and function enhancing chemicals of the plants they are derived from. As you can see, there are some striking similarities between the functions of our blood and essential oils. This is part of why essential oils work so well in supporting and enhancing our own body system.