Animal Scents Shampoo is designed to clean all types of animal fur and hair. It has insect-repelling and killing properties and is designed to rid hair of lice, ticks, and other insects. You may want to add more lemongrass to the shampoo when washing your animals.
Animal Scents Shampoo is highly concentrated – a little goes a long way! It contains 5 powerful essential oils:

• Cintronella
• Lavandin
• Lemon
• Geranium
• Spikenard

Oils repel fleas and other external parasites. Wash blankets with
oils added to the wash during the rinse cycle. Also, place 1-2 drops of
lemongrass on the collar to help eliminate fleas.

Purification Blend also repels ticks.

When diffused, it can neutralize mildew, disagreeable pet odors and help cleanse the air. When applied directly to the skin, Purification can be excellent for soothing insect, flea or tick bites and for cleansing cuts and scrapes.

To Remove Ticks:

Apply 1 drop cinnamon or peppermint on a cotton swab and swab on tick.
Then wait for it to release the head before removing from animal’s skin.
I have used oregano, 1 drop on a tick and it backed out of there so
fast that you thought that it was hit with a hot poker and then it died.

How to Use Oils on Animals

Most animals are more sensitive to the effects of essential oil. They
often seem to have a natural affinity to the healing influence of the oils.
Adjust the proportionately, based on body weight. If the protocol for a
human being (at about 160 lbs) calls for 3-5 drops, then a horse (at 1600 lbs
or more) could use as much as 10 times that amount, while a dog (at 16 lbs)
would use as little as one tenth that amount. Generally speaking, if you have
never put oils on an animal before, you should start carefully, applying them
only to the feet, paws, or hooves (on the frog and cornet bands at first.)

In case of cats and small dogs, essential oils should ALWAYS be
diluted before applying, because they are actually MORE sensitive to the
biochemical’ s in the oils than humans. Be careful to avoid high
phenol oils, such as oregano and thyme, on cats because they can be
extremely sensitive to these stronger oils. They should only be used in high
rates of dilution (90%) and the diluted oils should only
be applied to the paws.
(Use Special Caution with Cats:)

Cats metabolize things very differently from dogs and other animals.
Certain oils are potentially toxic to cats and could result in injury or even
death, if applied incorrectly. for example, cats generally have adverse
reactions to citrus products, and citrus oils are sometimes used to deter cats from
frequenting an area. Also, cats are very sensitive to strong odors. A safe
alternative, when in doubt, would be to mist them lightly with floral water.
Consulting with a veterinarian is a good policy before applying oils to cats
for the first time.

General Guidelines:

For small animals: (cats and small dogs) Apply 3-5 drops DILUTED
(80-90%) oil mixture per application.

For Larger animals: (large dogs) Apply 3-5 drops NEAT per application.

For large Animals: (cattle and horses) Apply 20-30 droops NEAT per
application.

Essential 7 Collection was created so that anyone could immediately use and appreciate the benefits of our most popular therapeutic-grade essential oils and blends. The single oils may be used as dietary supplements. All of these oils may be diffused, applied on feet, added to the Bath and Shower Gel Base or Epsom salts to be used in bathwater, applied topically, or used for body massage.

Each bottle contains a full 5 ml. of highly concentrated essential oils -more than enough to help you become thoroughly familiar with the amazing therapeutic properties of the various oils they contain. All of the oils in this kit are 100% pure, unadulterated, therapeutic quality essential oils. Young Living Oil produces nothing less.

Each of the seven different oils and oil blends in the Essential 7 kit can be diffused, applied directly to the body, or even added to the bath water. Here are descriptions of the oils you’ll find in this kit, and their most widely acknowledged therapeutic properties:

Lavender
Known as the “universal” essential oil because of its worldwide use in healing, it is highly touted for its phenomenal ability to heal severe burns, cuts, bruises, and skin irritations. It is also known for its almost instantaneous ability to cure headaches, relieve insomnia, alleviate the symptom of PMS, and reduce stress. The fragrance is calming and relaxing, both physically and emotionally.  It kills staphylococcus, the typhoid bacillus, the diphtheria bacillus, the tuberculosis bacillus, as well as pneumococcus, hemolytic streptococcus and many other dangerous pathogenic microorganisms, and has strong anti-venom properties as well.

Lemon
Known to increase lymphatic function,  boosting the body’s immune system. It kills many forms of bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms on contact.  It also helps purify the air and water, and promotes a sense of well-being when inhaled or applied.  It is full of important vitamins including B, B1, B2, B3, A, C and PP (a factor in protection of the vascular system).  It is also known to be hypotensive (IE., it lowers blood pressure), antiseptic and bactericidal, cardiotonic (normalizes heart function), and a potent antidote for a variety of toxins.

Peppermint
Known to dramatically and rapidly improve mental acuity and alertness, vanquish fatigue, soothe the respiratory system, relieve nausea, fever and vomiting, and quickly put a stop to acid indigestion and heartburn. It also kills intestinal parasites, as well as staphylococcus, the tuberculosis bacillus, and numerous other pathogenic microorganisms. when diffused, it purifies the air and water, and is known to be a mild aphrodisiac, helping to relieve impotence. Peppermint is also often used as an inhalant for the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, and sinusitis, and is known for its pain relieving properties.

Purification
This is a blend of 100% pure essential oils including Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavendin, and Melaleuca.  It was specially developed by Dr. Gary Young for the purpose of purifying the air of airborne pathogens and neutralizing mildew, cigarette smoke, and other odors found in homes, offices and confined areas.

• Citronella is known to be highly antiseptic and anti-bacterial It is antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory as well.
• Lemongrass is known to be strongly antiseptic and anti-parasitic. It is also very calming, highly beneficial for the digestive system, and anti-inflammatory
• Lavendin is similar to lavender (see above), and has many of the same powerful therapeutic properties.
• Melaleuca is known to be highly anti-infectious, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, immune-stimulating, decongestant, neurotonic (i.e., it calms jangled nerves) and pain-relieving. This is an extremely powerful and highly therapeutic essential oil blend we feel should be found in every home first aid kit or medicine cabinet

Joy
This is a blend of pure essential oil-~ that includes Ylang ylang, Bergamot, Citrus and Bulgarian Rose oils.It was specially developed by Dr. Gary Young to relax the body and mind, and bring about an enhanced sense of well being and security.

• Ylang ylang is highly antiseptic and widely used to fight intestinal infections. It is also wonderfully hypotensive (i.e., it relieves tension and high blood pressure)…it reduces hyperpnoea (i.e., over-accelerated breathing)…it alleviates tachycardia (i.e., rapid heart beat)…and it is known to work wonders on sexual debilities such as impotence in men and frigidity in women.
• Bergamot has been used in the Middle East for hundreds of years as an effective treatment for infectious diseases, cold sores, insect bites, ulcers, sore throat, thrush, and depression. It is known to have about 300 powerful chemical constituents and has a refreshing, uplifting quality on the human body. Citrus is naturally relaxing and calming, especially for children. It works extremely well as an antiseptic in the air for killing bacteria.
• Bulgarian Rose has the highest electrical frequency of all essential oils at 320 Hz, and because of this, it enhances the electrical frequency of every cell in the body, bringing about heightened immunity and overall good health. It is highly anti-infectious, and known to help alleviate chronic bronchitis, asthma and tuberculosis. Best of all it is stimulating and elevating to the mind, and has an intoxicating, aphrodisiac-like fragrance.

Peace and Calming
This is a blend of pure essential oils that include Citrus, Ylang ylang, Blue Tansy and Patchouli. It was specially developed by Dr. Gary Young to help promote relaxation and a sense of calm after a stressful day. Additionally, when diffused in the home it helps gently relax overactive, upset or hard-to-manage children and/or pets.

• Blue Tansy is one of the rarest and most therapeutic of the essential oils. It is known to be highly anti-viral and anti-bacterial. It fights colds, flu and infection.  It aids the body’s nervous system by modulating neurotransmitters, reducing stress and bringing about a general feeling of well being.
• Patchouli is among the top 10 oils used in Aromatherapy. It is known to be powerfully anti-infectious, antiseptic, and bactericidal.  It helps regenerate tissue, and is anti-inflammatory.  It is also used as a general tonic that helps bring about a relaxed state when diffused or applied directly.  If you have any trouble with insomnia or stress, we believe this is one of the most beneficial essential oils blends you could ever use.

We have personally used this blend to great effect for overcoming insomnia and calming anxiety.  Because of the Citrus and Patchouli it contains, it has the ability to rid your home of dangerous airborne pathogens and other potentially harmful debris when diffused.

Pan Away
This is a blend of essential oils that includes Helichrysum, Wintergreen, Clove, and Peppermint.  Pan Away was especially developed to help reduce inflammation, promote healthy circulation and healing, and alleviate pain. It has proven to be highly effective for the relief of arthritis and rheumatic symptoms, sports injuries, sprains, and muscle spasm.

• Helichrysum is an all-around beneficial essential oil that is widely known to help regenerate tissue and reduce tissue pain.  It has also been shown to stimulate liver cell function, improve hearing loss, and reduce scarring and discoloration of the skin.
• Wintergreen contains 99% methyl salicylate, which has a completely natural cortisone-like action that is highly beneficial for muscle, bone and joint discomfort. It is extremely helpful in decreasing pain from arthritis, tendinitis and rheumatism.
• Clove is widely known for its powerful pain-relieving properties. It is also one of the three essential oils in which no known bacteria, virus or fungus can live. It is anti-infectious, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and antiseptic. It is used in European hospitals for viral hepatitis, bacterial colitis, cholera, amoebic dysentery, infectious ache, sinusitis, bronchitis, flu, tuberculosis, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction and fatigue. This essential oil blend is an absolute “must have” if you suffer from aching joints, arthritis or rheumatism, or engage in any kind of work or sports activities that leave you with sore muscles .

Please remember that virtually all essential oils are multi-beneficial and multi-therapeutic, so long as they, are pure, unadulterated first quality essential oils. Even though many of the essential oils described above are historically known for treating very specific symptoms, such as pain, insomnia, high blood pressure, or infection, virtually all of them work to oxygenate the cellular system of the human body, and are packed with vitamins, natural hormones and a wide spectrum of crucial micro-nutrients which are carried directly into the cells and tissues of the body to oxygenate and nourish them. In short, one of the real benefits of high quality essential oils is that almost any of them will help stimulate the human immune system, and help your overall health and well being, regardless of the specific symptom for which you may be using that oil.

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Using Essential Oils for Aromatherapy is a great way to set the mood for romance. Here are my top choices for setting the mood:

Joy™ is a luxuriously exotic blend with uplifting overtones that creates magnetic energy and brings joy to the heart. When worn as cologne or perfume, Joy exudes an alluring and irresistible fragrance that inspires romance and togetherness. When diffused, it can be refreshing and uplifting.

JOY contains:

Rose, Bergamot, Mandarin, YlangYlang, Lemon, Geranium, Jasmine, Palmarosa,Roman Chamomile, and Rosewood.

Rose (Rosa damascena) has a beautiful, strong floral and sweet fragrance that is intoxicating and highly romantic. It helps bring balance and harmony with stimulating and uplifting properties that create a sense of well-being and self-confidence. Used for skin care for thousands of years, it is perfect for dry or aging skin. Rose has an approximate ORAC of 1,604,284 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.

Jasmine** (Jasminum officinale) has a warm, exotic, floral fragrance that relaxes, soothes, uplifts, and enhances self-confidence. Jasmine is beneficial for the skin. It has been used throughout history for romance and attraction and for balancing the feminine energy of the body.

**Jasmine is an absolute or essence, rather than an essential oil.

Lady Sclareol was compounded to wear as a perfume and fragrance is different for each wearer as it reacts with each person’s chemistry differently. It enhances the feminie nature by improving the mood.

Lady Sclareol contains:

Rosewood, Vetiver, Geranium, Orange, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Spanish Sage, and Jasmine.

This can be worn as a perfume, or you can put around ankle bones for female reflex point or at the clavical notch.

Sensation is profoundly romantic, refreshing, and arousing. It amplifies excitement of experiencing new heights of self expression and awareness. Sensation contains:

YlangYlang, Rosewood, and Jasmine.

You can diffuse, wear as perfume, add to bath.

Don’t forget to try Sensation Massage Oil!

Essential Oils

Essential oils, known as nature’s living energy, are the natural, aromatic volatile liquids found in shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. The distinctive components in essential oils defend plants against insects, environmental conditions, and disease. They are also vital for a plant to grow, live, evolve, and adapt to its surroundings. Essential oils are extracted from aromatic plant sources via steam distillation, and are highly concentrated and far more potent than dry herbs.

While essential oils often have a pleasant aroma, their chemical makeup is complex and their benefits vast—which make them much more than something that simply smells good.

Historically, essential oils have played a prominent role in everyday life. With more than 200 references to aromatics, incense, and ointments throughout the Bible, essential oils are said to be used for anointing and healing the sick. Today, essential oils are used for aromatherapy, massage therapy, emotional health, personal care, nutritional supplements, household solutions, and much more.

Young Living Essential Oils, the leading provider of essential oils, offers more than 300 essential oil singles and blends. All Young Living essential oils meet the YLTG standard. This means that every essential oil Young Living distills or sources has the optimal naturally-occurring blend of constituents to maximize the desired effect. Only YLTG essential oils should be used for the primary methods of application, which include inhalation and application.

Historical Use of Essential Oils

Essential oils are considered mankind’s first medicine and have been used around the world for centuries. Essential oils and other aromatics have been used in religious rituals, to treat various illnesses, and for other physical and spiritual needs.

Research dates the use of essential oils back to 4500 BC. Ancient Egyptians were the first to discover the potential of fragrance, and records demonstrate that oils and aromatics were used for treating illness and performing rituals and religious ceremonies in temples and pyramids. In fact, three oils that are still commonly used today—cedarwood, myrrh, and frankincense—were used in the embalming process.

 According to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts, priests and physicians used oils thousands of years before the time of Christ. There are more than 188 references to oils in the Bible, and some precious oils like frankincense, myrrh, rosemary, cassia, and cinnamon were used for the anointing and healing of the sick. Additionally, biblical prophets recognized the use of essential oils as protection against disease.

 The reintroduction of essential oils into modern medicine first began during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since that time essential oils have been used traditionally to kill harmful germs, as well as spiritually to balance mood, lift spirits, and dispel negative emotions.

Distillation of Essential Oils

The key to producing a quality essential oil is to preserve the delicate compounds of the aromatic plant through expert distillation. The proper process of steam distillation—passing steam through the plant material and condensing the steam to separate the oil from the plant—is strictly adhered to with all YLTG essential oils. Proper temperature must be maintained throughout the distillation process, and pressure, length of time, equipment, and batch size are strictly monitored. This ensures that the naturally-occurring compounds contained in each essential oil product are of the highest and most consistent bioactive levels.

Using Essential Oils

The following how-to-use essential oils guide will show you how to experience their health-enhancing benefits:  

Inhalation

Inhaling essential oils heightens the senses and can trigger numerous desired responses in the body. Follow these guidelines when using essential oils for inhalation:

1. Inhale directly—simply smell them.
2. Diffuse the oils using a diffuser, which disperses the oil in a micro-fine vapor into the air. The diffuser will not heat the oils, thus ensuring full benefits, as extreme heat can damage important constituents in the oil.
3. Use with a humidifier. Put a tissue or small cloth, sprinkled with a few drops of oil, in front of the escaping steam. (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 cause damage to your humidifier.)
4. Carefully pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Cover your head and bowl in a tent-like fashion with a towel. Breathe deeply and slowly.

Topical Application

Topical application of many essential oils is safe and can offer an enjoyable, relaxing experience. For topical application, follow these simple steps:

1. Carefully tip the oil bottle and place 2–3 drops in the palm of your hand or directly on the desired application area.
2. 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 into the skin. Repeat if desired.
3. Caution: Essential oils are very potent and some may be irritating to the skin. If irritation occurs, immediately apply pure vegetable oil such as V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex to the area to dilute. Please read label directions, for each individual oil, before using.

Internal Consumption

Many essential oils make excellent food flavorings or dietary supplements. To use essential oils for internal consumption, Young Living suggests these methods:

1. Place several drops of oil into an empty capsule and swallow the capsule with water.
2. Add 1–2 drops to a glass of water or rice milk.
3. Put 1–2 drops onto a piece of bread or add to your meals when cooking.
4. Add 1–2 drops onto a teaspoon of Young Living Blue Agave and swallow.
5. 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.

Want More Information?

To find out more about the science behind essential oils or essential oil history and usage, consider some of the books from Young Living’s Founder and President, D. Gary Young, as well as resources from other essential oil experts:

• Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide from YL Wisdom
• Essential Oil Desk Reference from YL Wisdom
• Young Living Essential Oils Young Living Corporate Website

What is aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants to support and balance the mind, body, and spirit. There is no evidence that aromatherapy cures or prevents cancer. It is used by patients with cancer mainly as a form of supportive care that may improve quality of life and reduce stress and anxiety. Aromatherapy may be combined with other complementary treatments like massage therapy and acupuncture, as well as with standard treatments.

Essential oils (also known as volatile oils) are the basic materials of aromatherapy. They are made from fragrant essences found in many plants. These essences are made in special plant cells, often under the surface of leaves, bark, or peel, using energy from the sun and elements from the air, soil, and water. If the plant material is crushed, the essence and its unique fragrance are released.

When essences are extracted from plants in natural ways, they become essential oils. They may be distilled with steam and/or water, or mechanically pressed. Oils that are made with chemical processes are not considered true essential oils.

There are many essential oils used in aromatherapy, including Roman chamomile, geranium, lavender, tea tree, lemon, cedarwood, and bergamot. Each type of essential oil has a different chemical structure that affects how it smells, how it is absorbed, and how it is used by the body. Even varieties of plants within the same species may have chemical structures different from each other because they are grown or harvested in different ways or locations.

Essential oils are very concentrated. For example, it takes about 220 lbs of lavender flowers to make about 1 pound of essential oil. Essential oils are very volatile, evaporating quickly when they come in contact with air.

What is the history of the discovery and use of aromatherapy as a complementary and alternative treatment for cancer?
Fragrant plants have been used in healing practices for thousands of years across many cultures, including ancient China, India, and Egypt. Ways to extract essential oils from plants were first discovered during the Middle Ages.

The history of modern aromatherapy began in the early 20th century, when French chemist Rene Gattefosse coined the term “aromatherapie” and studied the effects of essential oils on many kinds of diseases. In the 1980s and 1990s, aromatherapy was rediscovered in Western countries as interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) began to grow.

What is the theory behind the claim that aromatherapy is useful in treating cancer?
Aromatherapy is generally not suggested as a treatment for cancer, but as a form of supportive care to manage symptoms of cancer or side effects of cancer treatment. There are different theories about how aromatherapy and essential oils work. One theory is that smell receptors in the nose may respond to the smells of essential oils by sending chemical messages along nerve pathways to the brain’s limbic system, which affects moods and emotions. Imaging studies in humans help show the effects of smells on the limbic system and its emotional pathways. Another theory suggests that because essential oils are extracted from whole aromatic plants, they have a life force or vitality that can affect the body in unique ways.

How is aromatherapy administered?
Aromatherapy is most often used in one of two ways:

1. Inhalation (taking into the body by breathing). This can be done by using a diffuser or placing drops of essential oils near the patient.
2. Topical treatment (applied to the surface of the body), usually in a diluted form. This can be done by massaging with essential oils diluted in a carrier oil, or by using essential oils in bathwater, lotions, or dressings.

Aromatherapy is rarely taken by mouth.

There are some essential oils commonly chosen to treat specific conditions. However, the types of oils used and the ways they are combined may vary, depending on the experience and training of the aromatherapist. This lack of standard methods has led to conflicting research on the effects of aromatherapy.

Have any preclinical (laboratory or animal) studies been conducted using aromatherapy?
Many studies of essential oils have found that they have antibacterial effects when applied to the skin. In addition, studies in rats have shown that different essential oils can be calming or energizing. When rats were exposed to certain fragrances under stressful conditions, their behavior and immune responses were improved.

One study showed that after essential oils were inhaled, markers of the fragrance compounds were found in the bloodstream, suggesting that aromatherapy affects the body directly like a drug, rather than indirectly through the central nervous system.

Have any clinical trials (research studies with people) of aromatherapy been conducted?
Clinical trials of aromatherapy have mainly studied its use in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and other health-related conditions in seriously ill patients. Several clinical trials of aromatherapy in patients with cancer have been published with mixed results.

A few early studies have shown that aromatherapy may improve quality of life in patients with cancer. Some patients receiving aromatherapy have reported improvement in symptoms such as nausea or pain, and have lower blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rates.

Studies of massage with or without aromatherapy in cancer patients found that they had less anxiety and more restful sleep, although there is mixed evidence about whether aromatherapy itself adds to the benefits of massage therapy.

A small study of tea tree oil as a topical treatment to clear antibiotic -resistant MRSA bacteria from the skin of hospital patients found that it was as effective as the standard treatment.

Have any side effects or risks been reported from aromatherapy?
Safety testing on essential oils shows very few bad side effects or risks when they are used as directed. Some essential oils have been approved as ingredients in food and are classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, within specific limits. Eating large amounts of essential oils is not recommended.

Allergic reactions and skin irritation may occur in aromatherapists or in patients, especially when essential oils are in contact with the skin for long periods of time. Sun sensitivity may develop when citrus or other oils are applied to the skin before sun exposure.

Lavender and tea tree oils have been found to have some hormone -like effects. They have effects similar to estrogen (female sex hormone) and also block or decrease the effect of androgens (male sex hormones). Applying lavender and tea tree oils to the skin over a long period of time has been linked to breast enlargement in boys who have not yet reached puberty. It is not known if the use of lavender and tea tree oils is safe for women who have a high risk for breast cancer that is estrogen-receptive.

Is aromatherapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a cancer treatment in the United States?
Aromatherapy products do not need approval by the Food and Drug Administration because no specific claims are made for the treatment of cancer or other diseases.

Aromatherapy is not regulated by state law, and there is no licensing required to practice aromatherapy in the United States. Professionals often combine aromatherapy training with another field in which they are licensed, for example, massage therapy, registered nursing, acupuncture, or naturopathy.