Essential Oil (EO) is oil made by plants that contain many of the fat soluble nutrients that our bodies need.
Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) means that this oil is free of any additives or chemicals that could be absorbed with the EO.
Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) most of doTerra's line of products are labeled as GRAS. The oils have this label are generally safe for ingestion. This doesn't mean that they will taste good going down though.
Carrier Oil (CO) any oil that you choose to use to dilute the EO. Some use coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) or any other vegetable oil. I've used both of those oils and sunflower oil with great success.
How do yo use the oils?
I follow the recommendations made in my aroma tools book. Most oils can be applied topically neat, topically with dilution, ingested or used in aromatherapy. As I use them and write about it the way I use the oil will generally be included with each post.
When applying an oil I tend to apply it to the bottom of my feet or the bottom of the kids feet. The next location I use is the pulse points on my wrist.
Any basic tips that you have learned?
If you spill oil on yourself don't use water to clean it up! Use another oil and soap or milk. The fats in the milk and other oil will bind to the EO that you spilled. Water will just carry it further.
Keep your oils in a cabinet away from sunlight and heat. They will last much longer if you do this simple thing.
What one oil would I recommend for some one just starting out?
Peppermint or Lemon. They both have a wide variety of uses and most people have been around those two scents enough to know if they will have a sensitivity. If I had to only keep replacing two oils that would be it. The next one for us would be frankincense. Followed by the other citrus oils and oregano.
Hope this helps anyone who feels like they are drowning in information! As I find more tips and tricks I will add them.
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