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Essential Oils

Disclaimer History

Ancient Egyptians used essential oils for cosmetic, religious and healing purposes. They were also used to embalm the dead. Other ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans used essential oils for a variety of purposes. The Romans enjoyed using lavender flowers in their heated spas. During the middle ages the study of essential oils continued, especially by nuns and monks. In the late 1800’s chemists isolated the active therapeutic properties of essential oils. Around 1928 the term “aromatherapy” was coined. Soon after, the use of essential oils began to wane. Ironically, interest in essential oils re-emerged around the same time as the hippie movement – “flower power”.

What are Essential Oils

An essential oil is not oil in the true sense but the liquid part of an aromatic plant. These aromatic liquids make for great natural dog remedies. The plant liquid is extracted using distillation, which usually involves a steaming process. Other methods of extraction can be used, including solvent and carbon dioxide extraction. Essential oils are used to treat a variety of emotional and physical conditions. Synthetic fragrances are commonly sold but are not to be mistaken for true essential oils. Unlike synthetic oils, essential oils are 100% natural that make them unique for therapeutic use. They contain a full range of properties which can not be reproduced through synthetic processing. Synthetic fragrances are only used for perfumes or air fresheners and have no therapeutic value.

Therapeutic Benefits of Essential Oils

Through human history Essential Oils have been used to treat illness. They have evolved to treat pain, stimulate the immune system, regenerate injured tissue, burns, injuries, antiseptics, viruses, etc. They are also used to clear and release emotional patterns, thus improving emotional well being. The therapeutic properties of essential oils are absorbed quickly throughout the body and penetrate cell membrane where emotional memory is stored. Essential Oils are highly concentrated and only a few drops are required for each application. Essential oils are diluted with a specific carrier to target a desired result. The carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil and each carrier possesses individual traits.

How to Use Essential Oils

There are a 1001 ways to effectively use essential oils for human applications. If using them for dogs you just need to be a little more creative. For example: You could use a potpourri, scented candles, dry brushing, humidifier, spray bottle, massage, compress, dog’s blanket and sleeping areas, baths, food flavouring. It is not recommended to use full strength oils on skin because they may cause skin irritation. It is also recommended to have professional guidance if administering orally because some oils may be toxic to dogs if taken orally. Here is a list of conditions and natural remedies using essential oils, flower of essence, herbs, homeopathic and folk medicine

Conditions and Remedies