Young Living Essential Oils

I love these oils and use them daily in my life, my home and practice with clients. To order any of the therapeutic grade essential oils mentioned, please click on the product link and you will be taken to a description of the product where you can click on the image/title. You may use my Independent Distributor #1067008 as your Sponsor and use the “customer” link to place an order. Enjoy! Have a look at the Young Living Essential Oils Online Catalog.

What is an Essential Oil?

How do we get oils quickly into the system? Through the olfactory nerve, to the pineal, pituitary, amygdala. When you breathe an oil into the system, and through the nasal cavity, it is first picked up by the neurons that hang down from the olfactory, right between the eyes at the top of the sinus cavity. Those oil molecules are carried within milliseconds into the center of the brain. Now they have found that through the inhalation of Essential Oils into the mid-brain system, they will cause a secretion of antibodies instantly, endorphins and neurotransmitters. Now we’re seeing a direct response on the immune system from the inhalation, and topical application of Essential Oils like none other that has ever been created. ~D. Gary Young

The chemistry of essential oils is very complex: each one may consist of hundreds of different and unique chemical compounds. Moreover, essential oils are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs. The distillation process is what makes essential oils so concentrated. It often requires an entire plant or more to produce a single drop of distilled essential oil. ~Essential Oils Desk Reference Fourth Edition published by Essential Science Publishing

Freshly cultivated and steam distilled, the essential oils in Young Living’s collection are life-enhancing gifts from the plant kingdom, revered for centuries for their restorative properties to body, mind, and spirit. Pure essential oils now re-emerge as a key solution to the challenges facing modern lifestyles. Superior to all other health supplements, Young Living’s therapeutic-grade essential oils deliver positive benefits to the body through smell, direct absorption into the skin, and by normal digestive processes. Cleansing, calming, stimulating, soothing, our aromatherapy essential oils bring balance to all systems of the body. ~Young Living Oils

Pure, Potent Remedies

Uplifting, protective, calming, and regenerating, essential oils are a unique gift from the natural world. Often referred to as “nature’s living energy” or the very essence of a plant, essential oils are aromatic liquids derived from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. They not only determine the plant’s aroma, but are vital for plants to grow, live, evolve, and adapt. Essential oils also help defend plants from insects, environmental conditions, and disease. Today, research shows that when used aromatically, applied topically, or taken internally, essential oils can calm, energize, balance, purify, and rejuvenate the mind and body.

Therapeutic Grade – The Young Living Essential Oil Standard

There is a significant difference between essential oils that simply smell good and those that are therapeutic-grade.

Independent laboratory testing proves that Young Living essential oils meet and often exceed industry requirements, and as stewards of nature’s plant remedies, Young Living maintains higher internal standards, built upon the magnitude of our own rigorous Quality Assurance requirements. This standard is known as “therapeutic-grade.” We established the Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ standard so you know that every essential oil Young Living or its partners distill or source has the proper blend of natural constituents and works exactly the way you expect. Because when it comes to essential oils, how well they work is what matters most. Even though perfume oils and fragrances smell good, they lack the natural plant properties that make healing possible. In order to achieve therapeutic-grade classification, each essential oil must achieve the designation naturally, without excess manipulation and refinement, and meet specific criteria in four key areas: Plants, Preparation, Purity, and Potency.

If you would like to…

  • Reduce stress
  • Enhance your vitality
  • Balance and relax your whole body
  • Support your immune system
  • Improve your mental clarity
  • Soothe digestion
  • Protect against colds and flu
  • Decrease insomnia
  • Kill mold, bacteria, and obnoxious odors
  • Soothe cuts, scrapes and burns
  • Lift your energy and mood
  • Raise your level of motivation
  • Relieve aches and pains
  • Ease stress and anxiety
  • Rejuvenate skin

How to Use Essential Oils

Aromatherapy

  • Direct Inhalation - Inhaling certain essential oils heightens the senses and can have many positive effects on the mind and body. Directly inhale the oil from the bottle or place a drop or two into the palm and gently disperse in palm then inhale.
  • Diffusion - Use an oil diffuser to disperse oil in a micro-fine vapor into the air.
  • Humidifier - Fill a humidifier with water then place a tissue or cloth, sprinkled with a few drops of oil, in front of the escaping vapor. (Do not put essential oil in your humidifier. It will float on top of the water instead of rising with the water vapor and may damage your humidifier.)
  • Steam - Place a few drops of oil in hot water, cover your head and the container in a tent-like fashion with a towel, and breathe deeply and slowly.

Topical Application

  • Direct - Essential oils can be applied directly to the crown of the head, to the temples, behind the ears, over vital organs, to the feet, and many other locations. Dilution may be required. Carefully tip the oil bottle and place 2–3 drops in the palm of your hand or directly on the desired application area. If dropping oil in your hand, rub palms together in a circular motion and then massage oil onto the desired point of application. If applying directly to the desired area, use your hand to massage the oil in a circular motion onto the skin. Repeat if desired. Caution: Essential oils are very potent and some may be irritating to the skin. If irritation occurs, immediately apply a carrier liquid like vegetable oil to the area to dilute. Please read label directions for each individual oil before using.
  • Massage - Essential oils can be used before, during, and after therapeutic massage.
  • Perfume - With natural, earthy, and exotic aromas, essentials oils can also be worn as perfume.

Internal Use - Some essential oils make excellent food flavorings or dietary supplements. To take essential oils internally, try these tips:

  • Capsule - Add several drops of oil into an empty capsule and swallow with water.
  • Water or Milk - Add 1–2 drops of oil to a glass of water or rice or nut milk.
  • Bread - Add 1–2 drops of oil on a piece of bread.
  • Cooking - Use oils in place of herbs and spices in your everyday cooking.
  • Blue Agave - Add 1–2 drops of essential oil into a teaspoon of Young Living’s Blue Agave sweetener.
  • Direct - Drop directly onto the tongue and swallow. Exercise extreme caution when using this method. Many essential oils are potent and should be tested by pouring a single drop onto a spoon and tasting a small portion to determine the amount of oil to be used.

Combining Your Yoga Practice With Essential Oil Treatment

When I teach privately or in a small group setting I love integrating the oils into yoga sessions.  To begin a session I may use an oil with properties known to facilitate energy, focus and purification.  To close a yoga session during Savasana,  I combine Reiki with oils that have restorative and calming properties. Essential oils naturally complement yoga by supporting physical and mental strength and focus through the science of aromatherapy. Essential oils are extremely versatile and have many practical applications in yoga, including techniques for complementing pranayama, meditation, relaxation, post-practice, and for cleansing and purifying. Essential oils are also used to activate and balance the energy centers – or Chakra Syste – of the body.

Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils can create an environment that supports deeper yoga practice. By incorporating the use of essential oils into your practice, you can experience:

  • Refined focus and mental clarity.
  • Deepened mental and emotional grounding.
  • Strengthened body-mind connection.
  • Increased stamina.
  • Reduced muscle and joint tension.

Practical Applications:  Essential oils can also be inhaled or applied topically to certain areas of the body to increase energy, relaxation or focus, decrease stress, or deepen meditation. Below is a basic guide of how to use oils during your yoga practice.

Before Practice:

  • Purify – Diffusing oils like Lemon, Grapefruit, Citrus Fresh™, Thieves® essential oil or Purification® before or during yoga class will purify the air while bringing a refreshing, uplifting energy to the space.
  • Cleanse – For cleaning the studio floor, use Thieves Household Cleaner. This non-toxic product is safe for hardwood floors and can also be used for cleaning yoga mats and bathroom surfaces.

During Practice:

  • Meditation (dhyana) – Diffuse or directly inhale oils such as Lavender essential oil, Peace & Calming®essential oil, or Frankincense for a deepened, more relaxed experience.
  • Breathing (pranayama) – The pure aroma of essential oils such as Frankincense, Peppermint, and Raven™essential oil assist in opening pathways to a more emotional state of mind via the pineal gland. Directly inhaling Peppermint can help bring more oxygen to the brain.
  • Exercise (asana) – Topical application of oils such as Deep Relief™ essential oil blend, Pan Away™ essential oil, Peppermint, or Idaho Balsam Fir may help alleviate muscle soreness and tension. Peppermint can also aid to increase focus and mental clarity, and when added to a cool glass of water, can help sooth minor stomach discomfort. Lavender essential oil can also be used to decrease post-practice muscle irritation.

Essential Oil Therapy and Reiki Treatment

Aromatherapy describes a treatment which utilizes essential oils from plants to help the body balance itself. This promotes improved health and well-being. Essential oils are very powerful and potent, and most should not be used unless you have undertaken some kind of training. Some oils however, are very gentle and safe to be used by most people at home. Aromatherapy works primarily through your sense of smell. You inhale a scent which stimulates the olfactory pathways in the brain.  The essential oil blends can be applied to the skin using a dermal application. Within an hour or so, the blends are in the blood stream relieving stress and promoting healing in the body. They will exit the body many hours later through perspiration or bodily fluids. Many of the essential oils are used to relieve physical stress, enhance mood, reduce pain, increase mental clarity and focus, calm the mind and enhance immune system function.

How do you use essential oils such as Young Living Oils? Essential oils are blended with a carrier oil (an oil that is used as a base for an essential oil to prevent skin irritation) and applied to the skin. Blends can also be used in bath water, on compresses (both hot and cold), in facial steamers, in facial treatments, massage oils, body wraps, and in diffusers. The practice of aromatherapy is being utilized in hospitals and facilities that research and practice integrative medicine and therapies.

Aromatherapy is especially beneficial for 

  • Essential oils have mood altering or enhancing properties, thus helping to alleviate mild depression and anxiety
  • Aromatherapy can help aid digestion when used by mouth or applied to the body
  • Essential oils can help ease muscular aches and pains and promote muscle relaxation or soothe tired muscles as in a massage practice
  • Aromatherapy can also act as a hypotensive – to lower blood pressure
  • Essential oils also have an affinity with the skin – making them excellent for using in the treatment of mild skin conditions
  • Essential oils can promote restful sleep and relaxation as well as energize and stimulate the mind and body
  • Helpful for women’s problems – PMS, Symptoms associated with menopause or early adolescence

Listed Below:  Young Living Essential Oils and Therapeutic Uses  - The following information is referring to therapeutic grade A essential oils available from Young Living only.

Young Living Essential Oils – Singles

Basil: Anti-inflammatory, helps intestinal problems, muscle spasms, headaches, and mental fatigue. Dilute with carrier oil.

Bergamot: Analgesic, anti-depressant, anxiety, female hormone balance. Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, allergies, sedative.

Birch: Analgesic, anti-spasmodic, natural cortisone, may give relief to arthritis, bone, joint, and muscle pain. Helps back pain.

Cardamon: Diuretic, anti-bacterial, normalizes appetite, colic, coughs, heartburn, nausea, menstrual period.

Cedar (Canadian red): Anti-bacterial, antiseptic, follicle stimulant, helps dandruff, hair loss, respiratory system.

Cedarwood: Purifies animal odors. Helps cellulite, bronchitis, hair loss, dandruff, and oily hair. Supports lymphatic system.

Chamomile (Roman): Skin care, acne, boils, rashes, and hair care. Helps relieve migraine headaches and inflamed joints.

Cinnamon Bark: Always dilute with carrier oil. Helps with strep and virus conditions. Strengthens circulatory system.

Cistus: Stops viruses from mutating, anti-microbial, works directly on immune system.

Clary Sage: May help PMS and hot flashes, helps regulate hormones and relieves menstrual cramps. Use during labor.

Clove: Used in Egypt to strengthen respiratory system. Improves memory.  Anti-viral helps toothaches and gum pain. Enhances Immunce functioning

Coriander: Cairo University research: lowers glucose levels by normalizing insulin levels, supports pancreas function.

Cypress: Anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, lymphatic decongestant. Used for arthritis, bronchitis, circulation, cramps, parasites.

Davana: Anti-infectious, helps dry chapped skin. Stimulates endocrine glands. Treats PMS symptoms.

Dill: Helps lower glucose levels by normalizing insulin levels. Supports bronchial congestion and liver deficiencies.

Eucalyptus: Assists respiratory system, sinuses, flu, and allergies. Helps hypoglycemia and Candida.

Fennel: Assists the adrenal cortex.  Helps break up toxins and fluid in tissues. Balances pituitary, thyroid and pineal glands.

Fir: Known to fight airborne germs and bacteria. Can help reduce symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism and fevers.

Frankincense: Has helped some cases of cancer. Supports the immune system. Has reduced tumors and external ulcers.

Galbanum: Helps wounds, boils and abscesses. Calms mind for meditation.

Geranium: Anti-depressant, may assist dissolving kidney stones.  Helps shingles and ulceration. May be used as deodorant and bug repellant.

Ginger: Anti-parasitic, relieves sprains, breaks up chest congestion, colic and indigestion.  Used for motion sickness and chills.

Grapefruit: Good for acne, flabby arms, reduces cellulite. Relieves water retention.

Helichrysum: Anti-bacterial, reduces bleeding in accidents, skin regenerator, helps repair nerves.

Hyssop: Thins mucous, for bruises, immune stimulator, anti-viral. May help asthma sufferers. Not for children.

Jasmine: Helps childbirth, labor pain, frigidity, and coughs. Anti-spasmodic, muscle spasms and uterine disorders.

Juniper: A nerve stimulator, natural diuretic and cleanser. Reduces dermatitis, eczema and acne.

Lavender: Universal oil, can use pure. May help allergies, all types of burns, ulcers, insomnia, diaper rash. Many more uses.

Lemon: Germicide, purifies air and water. Relives heartburn, anti-parasitic, stimulates white and red blood cell formation.

Lemongrass: Mosquito repellant, helps connective tissue repair and regenerate. Reduces varicose veins. Sedative.

Marjoram: Especially good for tight muscles, may calm spasms and respiratory problems. Insomnia.

Melalueca: Used in war for gangrene and wounds. Can be taken before, during and after radiation treatment.

Melissa: Powerful anti-viral, anti-depressant, skin problems and eczema. Regulates menstrual cycle and calms emotions.

Mountain Savory: Kills all airborne bacteria and viruses. Discovered in 1996 lab studies. Best to diffuse. Anti-bacterial

Myrrh: Helps gum infections, mouth ulcers, skin rashes, wrinkles, and hemorrhoids. Can help abnormal vaginal discharge.

Myrtle: Helps treat hypothyroidism. Used for chronic coughs as an expectorant. Fights colds and flu.

Nutmeg: Good for chronic bowel disorder. Eases digestion difficulties. Good for circulation, gout, flatulence, neuralgia.

Orange: Reduces fluid retention, overcomes sadness, calming to children, aids digestion, mouth ulcers and gas.

Oregano: Strong anti-viral and anti-fungal. It stimulates and helps protect the immune system.

Patchouli: Helps relieve anxiety, influences physical and sexual energies. Used for centuries for skin care and wrinkles.

Peppermint: Keeps one mentally alert and awake. Relieves some headaches. Digestion. Reduces fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Petitgrain: Antiseptic, calming, mood enhancing, helps heartburn, and insomnia. Nerve equilibrium.

Pine: Hormone-like, anti-diabetic, cortisone-like, antiseptic, anti-fungal, used on sore muscles.

Ravensara: From Madagascar – the oil that heals, helps flu and hay fever, respiratory problems and walking cramps.

Rose: Anti-aging, anti-depressant. Great for skin.

Rosemary: Mental stimulant, fights Candida, good for dandruff, helps open bile duct, helps reduce cholesterol.

Rosewood: Known for slowing the aging process. Used for skin care, acne, eczema, vaginitis.

Sage: Oral infection and skin condition. Asthma, bronchitis, menopause, and menstrual irregularities.

Sandalwood: Stimulates pineal and pituitary glands to enhance meditation. Helps with cystitis and urinary tract infections.

Spearmint: Helps to reduce weight. Good for colic, diarrhea, nausea, helps balance metabolism, stimulates gallbladder.

Spikenard: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, used as a deodorant and skin tonic.

Spruce: Helps reduce weight. Beneficial for bone pain, arthritis, rheumatism, aching joints, prostatitis.

Tangerine: Assists dissolving cellulite, improves circulation, treats dizziness, laxative, cleanses the lymphatic system.

Tansy (Blue): Anti-inflammatory, reduces pain, relieves itching, antihistamine and calms nerves.

Tarragon: Relief and balance to intestinal tract. Neuromuscular antispasmodic. Anti-microbial and antiseptic. Colitis, hiccups.

Thyme: Anti-bacterial. Respiratory problems, digestive complaints, treatment for gastritis, bronchitis, asthma, laryngitis.

Valerian: Sedative and tranquilizing to the central nervous system. Treats sleep disorders, insomnia, stress, tension.

Veriver: Anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory used for arthritis symptoms. Antiseptic, warming properties to help hypothermia.

Ylang Ylang: Anti-depressant, alleviates headaches, hot flashes, and hypertension. Calms the nervous system.

Young Living Essential Oil – Blends

3 Wise Men: Designed to open the subconscious through pineal gland stimulation to help release deep seated trauma.

Abundance: Created to enhance and stimulate the frequency of the energy fields that surround us, including Law of Attraction.

Acceptance: Stimulates the mind to accept new things. Helps overcome procrastination and denial.

Aroma Life: Supports cardiovascular, lymphatic, and circulatory systems.  Helps to lower high blood pressure.

Aroma Siez: May help relax, calm and relieve tight, sore, tired, and aching muscles resulting from sports injuries or stress.

Awaken: A formulation of other blends. It encourages inner knowing in order to make changes and desirable transitions.

Brain Power: May increase mental potential, mental clarity, and long term use, may retard the aging process.

Christmas Spirit: Fragrance reminds one of Christmas joy. Contains powerful anti-viral and anti-bacterial oil.

Citrus Fresh: Stimulates the right brain, bringing about more creativity, a sense of well being. Can be used as an air purifier.

Clarity: Designed to promote a clear mind and mental alertness. Use for headaches. Used as a stimulant for low energy.

Di-Tone: Blended to assist relieving digestive irregularities and disturbances (heartburn, upset stomach, bloating).

Dragon Time: Blend of single oils that historically have been used to alleviate pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping.

Dream Catcher: This formula may help open the mind and enhance dreams.

EndoFIex: Designed to balance and support the endocrine system. May stimulate weight loss and alleviate hot flashes.

En-R-Gee: Traditionally used for vitality, circulation, and energy in the body, also mental alertness.

Envision: Helps bring renewed faith in the future and maintain the emotional fortitude to achieve your goals and dreams.

Exodus II: A blend of oils used by Moses to protect the Israelites from the plague. Contains immune-stimulating and antiviral compounds.

Forgiveness: May help release negative memories, thereby allowing one to get on with their life. Apply to heart and navel.

Gathering: Contains Galbanum, one of Moses favorite oils used during prayer. Oxygenates the pineal and pituitary glands.

Gentle Baby: It is comforting, soothing, relaxing, and may be beneficial to the birthing process. Helps reduce stretch marks.

Grounding: “Grounds one to their task.” Helps to deal with distressing situations logically.

Harmony: Promotes physical and emotional healing by bringing a harmonic balance to the body’s energy centers.

Hope: Helps reconnect with a feeling of strength and grounding, allowing one to go forward with their life.

Humility: Assists with the forgiveness process.

Immupower: Anti-microbial, antiviral, builds, strengthens, and protects the body, supporting its defense mechanisms.

Inner Child: Designed for those suffering abuse. Calms the nerves and produces a feeling of inner peace.

Inspiration: Used by Native Americans to increase their spirituality, enhancing their prayer and inner awareness.

Into the Future: This helps one leave the past behind in order to move forward with vision and hope.

Joy: Opens the heart for self-love and promotes. May help overcome grief and depression.

Juva Flex: Supports liver and lymphatic system detoxification as well as supports digestion. Supports breaking addictions.

Live With Passion: Stimulates the feelings of passion. May help to overcome depression, mood swings, and loss of drive.

Magnify Your Purpose: Designed to stimulate the endocrine system, creating energy flow to increase right brain. Creativity.

Melrose: Antiseptic-like properties when used for cleaning cuts, scrapes, bums, and bruised tissue.

Mister: Thought to help decongest the prostate and promote greater hormonal balance for men.

Motivation: The electrical frequency may help one to overcome feelings of fear and procrastination.

M-Grain: Contains oils traditionally used to relieve headaches, nausea, depression, and problems related to severe migraines.

Pan-Away: Many people have had relief from arthritis symptoms, sports injuries, sprains, muscle spasms, bumps, and bruises.

Peace & Calming: Best diffused. Promotes relaxation. Used to help treat hyperactivity.

Present Time: Gives the feeling of being in the moment.

Purification: Cleans air, neutralizes mildew, cuts and scrapes. Neutralizes poison from insect bites, wasps, spiders, etc.

Raven: Assists in fighting respiratory disease and infections. May alleviate symptoms of TB, asthma, and pneumonia.

RC: Formulated to help give relief from colds, bronchitis, sore throats, sinusitis, and respiratory congestion. Diffuse.

Release: Helps to let go of negative emotions. Apply to liver and bottoms of feet.

Relieve It: Contains a high anti-inflammatory action to relieve deep tissue pain. Alleviates skin and muscle soreness.

Sacred Mountain: Extracted from conifer trees. Anti-bacterial and soothing to the respiratory system.

S.A.R.A.: Helps unlock traumatic experiences, such as physical and emotional abuse.

Sensation: Nourishing and hydrating for the skin and is beneficial for various skin problems.

Surrender: Creates the feeling of surrendering aggression, negative emotions, and controlling attitudes.

Thieves: Potent anti-microbial. Weber State University test found 99.6% kill rate against airborne bacteria. Anti-infectious.

Trauma Life: May help release buried emotional trauma as well as upsets such as death of a loved one. assault, abuse, etc.

Valor: Balances electrical energies, gives strength and courage. Has changed anaerobic mutated cells back to aerobic state.

White Angelica: Blend of 10 oils that is calming and brings a feeling of protection. Its high frequency neutralizes negative energy.