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Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and Young Living .....what does this mean?

The term "therapeutic grade" is a term many essential oil suppliers use when describing their oils. However, the term was first used by Young Living to communicate/differentiate that their oils were of medicinal use, and not to be confused with oils available at a retail store or health food store, and those of cosmetic or strictly "air fresheners." The term "therapeutic grade" is not an FDA term, as the FDA does not monitor, inspect, or patent any essential oil. They cannot patent an all-natural product. So, how do you know what caliber of essential oil you get with Young Living?

1. Young Living has been in the business for 20+ years with satisfied customers, a reputation for unsurpassed quality, and cutting edge research and product innovation.

2. Young Living is a full disclosure company. Any distributor can go to one of their farms and participate in planting, harvesting, and distilling the oils. They are open about the process. The company will answer questions and provide documentation about the purity, safety, and effectiveness of their products on request.

3. It takes deliberate and knowledgeable oversight of all areas of oil production in order to know the value of what you are selling. So if a producer is making a high quality oil, they are not going to sell it to someone only willing to pay bottom dollar for it. That is a major reason why warning bells should go off in your head when you see essential oils at bargain basement prices. No producer would sell a high quality oil to a distributor for a cheap price when they know they could easily get more money for it.

4. Plant: You should first consider what is the source of the oil? Is it a synthetic oil created in a lab? Is the oil from the correct breed of plant? For example, did you know that there is more than one species of lavender and that only Lavandula Augustifolia provides the famed results that most people associate as lavender? Many companies sell Lavandin, which is a hybrid version of lavender, and they label it as lavender, and it does not provide the same benefits as Lavandula Augustifolia. Make sure you can see the latin name of any plant on your oils to ensure that you are getting the correct plant’s oil. Another example is clove bud oil vs. clove leaf or clove stem oil. Clove buds yield less oil than clove leaf and clove stems, but the properties of the oil from the buds is different from the oil from the stems and leaves. However, the oil from the leaves/stems has a higher potential to be irritating than oil from the bud. And would you believe, they smell EXACTLY the same? So read your labels! Do your research. Make sure, if you decide to try Young Living essential oils, that you communicate with and engage with someone who has at least a working knowledge of essential oils, and a network of people responsive and educated about therapeutic essential oils. (if an oil contains 5 to 8 % purity, it can legally be labeled as "pure)." Don't let the claim of "Pure" confuse you. And, don't let the term "therapeutic grade" confuse you. Many companies can say that as it isn't monitored, but not many can back it up with testing, labs, education, and oversight (not to mention feedback and responsiveness).

5. Preparation: In order to provide therapeutic benefits, each specific plant has to be distilled at its own pressure, its own temperature, in its own method and for a precise time. Any deviation from the specific method, and the oil can be completely useless. This requires expert attention and capable equipment. The ability to do this requires huge investments and a commitment to purity on the companies part. Anyone can purchase oils from a broker and then resell them, but it takes someone with experience and equipment to ensure that the oils that they grow and that they purchase actually provide the benefits that they are supposed to provide. It is worth noting, that some essential oil companies distill the plant material more than one time. The first distillation is the one that provides the highest quality oil. Each subsequent distillation provides a lower quality oil than the time before. There is no requirement to disclose what distillation the oil you are buying is from. Know your company before you buy. Young Living uses only the first distillation in bottled and sealed essential oils.

6. Purity: "Adulteration" is the buzzword in the oiling community these days with companies accusing each other of adulterating their oils. Did you know that many companies use solvents to help the plant matter to release more essential oils? These solvents are often caustic and toxic chemicals, and while the companies say that they remove the solvents after distillation, once it is in the oil, imagine how difficult it would be to remove every bit of solvent. Some, even a small amount or trace amount, would likely remain. One of the wonderful properties of essential oils is that, because they permeate cell walls more efficiently than other molecules, they can also carry anything that they are with deep into the body as well. This is why we always suggest a high grade, virgin, unrefined carrier oil when diluting essential oils from Young Living. When the oils are with a nutrient of benefit to the body, this is great. Unfortunately, when the oils are adulterated, they then can also carry the adulterant (in this case the solvent) deep into the body as well. Additionally, synthetic extenders are frequently added to stretch an authentic oil and can smell similar to the real thing. Every batch of Young Living oil is tested for purity. They test for pesticides, heavy metals, dioxins, along with adulterants so that you can be assured that every bottle of oil is truly pure. Imagine how long the company would have survived otherwise. Sure, you can purchase bottles that say pure, or therapeutic grade at a health food store, or the vitamin shop. They aren't the same product as Young Living essential oils. Not even close. I wouldn't dare use them the way I use YL oils, and I certainly would never consider ingesting them for any specific need. No way.

7. Potency: In order for the oils to have a therapeutic use, all of the active components must be in the oil. The oils must be prepared properly in order for them to be potent, (aka have any power to work on the body). Young Living ensures all batches are tested to ensure that all the essential components are in the oil before they bottle and send it on to the consumer. If a batch fails to meet the Young Living standard, they WILL NOT bottle or sell it. If an oil goes out of stock due to demand, or due to not distilling at the highest quality, then it just goes out of stock. That's Young Living's choice as a company, and it's a choice that gives me confidence in their products. Other essential oil companies that possibly do not have the consumer base or the company strength of Young Living have been known to bottle and sell what should be a rejected batch. Remember, only 5 to 8 % purity is required to claim "purity." Therefore a company might well think 85% purity is good enough for them; but not Young Living. And, I am very thankful for that. Whether I personally choose to use essential oils topically, aromatically.

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Discover The Many Benefits of Cistus Essential Oil

Dr. Scott Johnson discusses the history and many benefits of the essential oil Cistus.

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Frankincense Superior to Chemotherapy in Killing Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer Cells

Like the Magi, carrying myrrh, frankincense, and gold, researchers from the University of Leicesterhave, for the first time, demonstrated the potential of treating ovarian cancer using the Christmas gift frankincense.

The origins of frankincense can be traced to the Arabian Peninsula. According to Herodotus (5th century BC):

Arabia is the only country which produces frankincense, myrrh, cassia, and cinnamon.. the trees bearing the frankincense are guarded by winged serpents of small size and various colors. (See this GreenMedInfo Summary)

Frankincense, along with gold and myrrh, is one of the most famous Christmas presents in history, and is a fragrant plant resin extracted from the Boswellia sacra tree found across Africa and Arabia. Using the compound AKBA (acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) derived from the resin, the research has successfully shown its potential effectiveness in targeting ovarian cancer.

More specifically, they have been able to demonstrate the ability of AKBA to combat cancer cells in late-stage ovarian cancer.

Lead researcher Kamla Al-Salmani, PhD student from the University's Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine explained:

After a year of studying the AKBA compound with ovarian cancer cell lines in vitro, we have been able to show it is effective at killing the cancer cells.  Frankincense is taken by many people with no known side effects. This finding has enormous potential to be taken to a clinical trial in the future and developed into an additional treatment for ovarian cancer.

Frankincense has been used as a folk medicine for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory properties, making it a viable treatment for asthma, skin conditions and gastroenteritis among others. Previous studies have also successfully linked AKBA as a potential treatment for many other cancers, including colon, breast and prostate cancer; however this is the first study to demonstrate its potential in combating ovarian cancer.

The researchers have shown that this frankincense compound is effective at killing ovarian cancercells at realistic concentrations. What has been most surprising is that the cells we have tested which are resistant to chemotherapy have shown to be more sensitive to this compound, suggesting frankincense may indeed be able to help overcome drug resistance, and lead to an improved survival rate for patients with late-stage ovarian cancer.

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What Benefits Do Pure, Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils Provide?

What benefits do pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils provide?

1. Essential oils are the regenerating, oxygenating, and immune defense properties of plants.
2. Some essential oil constituents are so small in molecular size that they can quickly penetrate the tissues of the skin.
3. Essential oils are lipid soluble and are capable of penetrating cell walls, even if they have hardened because of an oxygen deficiency. In fact, essential oils can affect every cell of the body within 20 minutes and are then metabolized like other nutrients.
4. Essential oils contain oxygen molecules which help to transport nutrients to the starving human cells. Because a nutritional deficiency is an oxygen deficiency, disease begins when the cells lack the oxygen for proper nutrient assimilation. By providing the needed oxygen, essential oils also work to stimulate the immune system.
5. Essential oils are very powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants create an unfriendly environment for free radicals. They prevent all mutations, work as free radical scavengers, prevent fungus, and prevent oxidation in the cells.
6. Essential oils are anti-bacterial, anti-cancerous, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, anti-microbial, anti-tumoral, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, and antiseptic. Essential oils have been shown to destroy all tested bacteria and viruses while simultaneously restoring balance to the body.
7. Essential oils may detoxify the cells and blood in the body
8. Essential oils containing sesquiterpenes have the ability to pass the blood brain barrier, enabling them to be effective in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
9. Essential oils are aromatic. When diffused, they provide air purification by:
   1. Removing metallic particles and toxins from the air.
   2. Increasing atmospheric oxygen
   3. Increasing ozone and negative ions in the area, which inhibits bacterial growth
   4. Destroying odors from mold, cigarettes, and animals
   5. Filling the air with a fresh aromatic scent
10. Essential oils help promote emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.
11. Essential oils have a bio-electrical frequency that is several times greater than the frequency of herb, food, and even the human body. Clinical research has shown that essential oils can quickly raise the frequency of the human body, restoring it to its normal, healthy level.

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