What are the amazing therapeutic properties of essential oils?

therapeutic properties of essential oils

It’s been SO frustrating for SO long! After all, as a qualified Clinical Aromatherapist and a long-time essential oil lover I KNOW just how amazing, practical and useful essential oils are. There are so many therapeutic properties of essential oils. So, I’ve longed to be able to shout all their therapeutic, health-giving properties from the rooftops.

But due to TGA regulations – Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration – I haven’t been able to share any therapeutic claims about the benefits of so many Young Living essential oils. Until now!

Young Living Wellness Essential Oils – therapeutic properties of essential oils

Young Living has just released their first batch of Wellness essential oils. This range of essential oils has some amazing claims listed with the TGA! Now, don’t misunderstand me – although they come with a white label, the oils inside the bottles are the very same pure, powerful ones that Young Living have been selling all along. But with the release of Young Living’s Wellness oils range we can now talk freely about the incredible therapeutic properties of these powerful essential oils.

So, without further ado, let me introduce you to six of Young Living’s new Wellness essential oils and EXACTLY what they can do for you!

Note – legally I have to include the dosage form and the active ingredients for each one, in case you’re wondering. Of course, in the case of Young Living’s single oils – the only active ingredient they have is 100% PURE essential oil – ethically and sustainably sourced with love, devotion and commitment!

Clary Sage Wellness Essential Oil

(5ml/15ml liquid; active ingredients – Clary Sage oil; used topically, inhalation or aromatically)*

Firstly, I’ll start with my personal favourite! If you’ve read any of my articles before on ‘happy women’ you’ll know that when it comes to single essential oils I endorse Clary Sage as a woman’s ‘best friend’. Until now, I haven’t been able to ‘clary-fy’ the therapeutic benefits of this beautiful oil. So, here they are!

therapeutic properties of essential oils

Clary Sage is traditionally used in Aromatherapy to:

  • regulate a healthy menstrual cycle
  • promote menstrual flow
  • relieve menstrual cramps and pain
  • relieve fatigue and feelings of weakness
  • decrease excessive sweating
  • reduce loss of appetite
  • maintain a healthy appetite
  • reduce flatulence
  • help reduce symptoms and occurrence of indigestion
  • relieve nasal congestion
  • and also as an expectorant to clear respiratory tract mucous

Lavender Wellness Essential Oil

(5ml/15ml liquid; active ingredients – Lavender oil; used topically, inhalation or aromatically)*

I’ve always described Lavender as the ‘Swiss army knife’ of essential oils. Check out this undeniably HUGE list of claims we can now make about it.
It’s traditionally used in Aromatherapy to:

  • decrease the symptoms and duration of headaches
  • decrease colic (wind/gas pain)
  • promote energy levels
  • relieve toothaches
  • relieve mild nerve pain
  • decrease mild rheumatic aches and pains
  • relieve mild joint aches and pains
  • help reduce mild muscle spasms
  • help relieve symptoms of muscle strain
  • reduce abdominal and digestive spasms
  • calm nerves
  • reduce the symptoms of stress
  • reduce the symptoms and occurrence of mild anxiety

and also as:

  • an analgesic to relieve pain
  • an antispasmodic
  • a nervous system relaxant
  • an antiseptic for minor cuts and abrasions

Tea Tree Wellness Essential Oil

(5ml/15ml liquid; active ingredients – Tea Tree leaf oil; used topically, inhalation or aromatically)**

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Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia) has been used for its health benefits by traditional as well as modern cultures for centuries. Consequently, like Lavender, it’s a VERY handy essential oil to have in your ‘tool kit’. Why?
Because it’s traditionally used in Aromatherapy to:

  • reduce symptoms of acne blackheads
  • help reduce occurrence of symptoms of acne
  • relieve minor skin eruptions
  • cleanse and improve healing of minor skin wound, cuts and abrasions
  • reduce symptoms of insect bites and stings
  • help decrease symptoms of mild nail fungal infection
  • relieve itchy skin associated with mild eczema
  • decrease symptoms of mild psoriasis
  • decrease symptoms of skin peeling
  • relieve skin burning and itching associated with athlete’s foot
  • relieve symptoms of athlete’s foot
  • and also as an expectorant to clear respiratory tract mucous

Lemon Wellness Essential Oil

(5ml/15ml liquid; active ingredients – Lemon oil; used topically, inhalation or aromatically)*

Who doesn’t love Lemon? Here are eight great reasons to love it even more!
It’s traditionally used in Aromatherapy to:

  • increase mental stamina
  • enhance mental alertness
  • reduce nausea
  • reduce the occurrence of nausea
  • stimulate blood flow to skin
  • relieve flatulence
  • support healthy emotional balance

Sacred Sandalwood Wellness Essential Oil

(5ml liquid; active ingredients – Sandalwood oil East Indian; used topically, inhalation or aromatically)*

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In the past, when you’ve thought of Sandalwood you’ve probably thought ‘skin’. But as you’ll discover, this fragrant essential oil has therapeutic properties to keep you healthier inside AND out!
That is why I’m delighted to be able to say that Sandalwood is traditionally used in Aromatherapy to:

  • reduce body temperature
  • reduce symptoms and duration of common colds
  • help promote healthy digestive system function
  • relieve digestive discomfort
  • help promote healthy gallbladder function
  • help enhance healthy liver function
  • support muscle relaxation
  • help decrease mild muscle spasms
  • reduce symptoms and appearance of mild varicose veins
  • reduce skin dryness
  • and as an astringent to tighten skin

Frankincense Wellness Essential Oil

(5ml/15ml liquid; active ingredients – Frankincense oil; used topically, inhalation or aromatically)*

Of course, we all know Frankincense is amazing for skin and fantastic to use as a spiritual oil to deepen your experience of meditation, prayer or yoga.
But we can now say Frankincense is traditionally used in Aromatherapy to:

  • enhance nerve function
  • relieve bronchial mucous congestion
  • decrease mild upper respiratory tract congestion

Essential Oils and their Amazing Therapeutic Properties

I hope you’re as excited as I am about being able to talk about the therapeutic benefits of essential oils!

In conclusion, stay tuned for Part II of this series where I’ll talk about the other seven Wellness essential oils that Young Living have just released. And there are more to come!

** Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. Keep out of reach of children. Not to be taken. If symptoms persist talk to your health professional.

The claims listed above are only applicable for Australia.

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