New to EO Where's the best place to start?

happyhousewife · 02-05-2015, 06:30 AM

I have been hearing about essential oils for several years now. I have even been to a home "class". I am seriously thinking about purchasing a starter kit. I am just wondering where to start. Is there companies better than others?

Codi · 02-05-2015, 10:51 AM

I personally will not support the MLM companies that make recommendations I think are dangerous. (DoTerra, Young Living) I personally prefer organic oils anyways so I buy from Mountain Rose Herbs. Love them!!

I think the first thing I would do is start looking into safety of use, and then decide what company you'd like to support based on what they are recommending clients use and how.

sweetpeasmommy · 02-05-2015, 11:08 AM

The FB group Using Essential Oils safely has tons of good info.

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tempestjewel · 02-05-2015, 12:10 PM

I highly recommend Vintage Remedies ecourse on Essential Oils, and/or reading their blogs. She is evidence based and detailed on safety. Essential oils can be very helpful, but dosing and proper use is important, especially with children, since they are very potent.

I, too, order from Mountain Rose Herbs.

Steph · 02-05-2015, 04:13 PM

Thoughts on YL oils? And NAN? How does one decide which to purchase? I have some Aura Cacia certified organic but they are not for internal use??

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The Tickle Momster · 02-05-2015, 04:18 PM

very few oils are for internal use.

I will not buy YL oils because of their irresponsible marketing practices.

NAN has a good reputation.

Codi · 02-05-2015, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Tickle Momster

very few oils are for internal use.

I will not buy YL oils because of their irresponsible marketing practices.

NAN has a good reputation.

DT makes a lot of recommendations for internal use as well which is why I steer clear of both.

passthemanna · 02-05-2015, 05:19 PM

I've learned a lot from the using eo safely group. I bought some NAN & am happy with them- though I'm new to eo as well.

JoyGal · 02-05-2015, 08:30 PM

I have used many essential oils over the last 20 years or so. There are a few I like, most I dont. I love Young Living. I do sell the oils. I do NOT condone the internal usage of them and am currently starting some in depth research on using them with children, babies, nursing, and pregnancy. In all honesty, I have seen a huge difference in the quality of using them vs. any other oil. The reason I prefer therapeutic oils is because I have been slowly making the transition for our family to only use most things that we could take internally since it is all absorbed by the body anyway. Again, I don't support taking any oil internally without the direct supervision of a certified aromatherapist or naturopathic dr.

That being said, I have used Aura Cacia for the last few years and do like them the best for purchasing oils from the store. I do not like doTerra (they were the first therapeutic oil I tried and was thoroughly unimpressed after buying 2 bottles and trying one other sample.)

I suggest deciding what you will intend on using the oils for and going from there. If you will use them for aromatherapy or in soaps etc then possibly trying a couple from the store would be a good start. If using them for healing, do a bit of searching for as to why therapeutic oils are best.

---------- Post added at 07:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:24 PM ----------

Here's an article written by Dave Ramsey that I saw pop up tonight

http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/3-que...essential-oils

marigold · 02-05-2015, 08:53 PM

The Tickle Momster · 02-05-2015, 10:27 PM

I just want to point out that 'therapeutic' is a marketing term. There is no industry standard that makes an oil therapeutic.

JoyGal · 02-05-2015, 10:34 PM

That's true. That's also why I encourage each person to do their own research on the oils they use. What works for one person may not work for another

Codi · 02-05-2015, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoyGal

That's true. That's also why I encourage each person to do their own research on the oils they use. What works for one person may not work for another

What would make therapeutic better than non, in your opinion? You said you prefer therapeutic oils for your family. Can you explain the difference if you understand it's only a marketing term?

(Re-reading that, it sounds snooty.

Its not, I promise. I'm genuinely curious.

)

sweetpeasmommy · 02-05-2015, 10:43 PM

While therapeutic grade isn't regulated, those who claim that status are generally quite potent. Think Rx med vs over the counter strength. Increased potency may be desirable to some but increases likelihood of sensitization and reaction. I used aura Cacia and the like around c for years. Using high potency oils around him produced allergic reaction pretty quickly.

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Codi · 02-05-2015, 10:49 PM

So when something is labeled therapeutic grade, they are generally meaning higher potency?

02-05-2015, 06:30 AM	#1
happyhousewife Rose Garden Constantly striving to be a gentle mother. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East TX(the Ark-La-Tex) Posts: 4,002	New to EO Where's the best place to start? I have been hearing about essential oils for several years now. I have even been to a home "class". I am seriously thinking about purchasing a starter kit. I am just wondering where to start. Is there companies better than others? __________________ Child of the King ISFP Married since 1994 Mama to DS1- 13, DS2- 9, DS3- 6

02-05-2015, 10:51 AM	#2
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? I personally will not support the MLM companies that make recommendations I think are dangerous. (DoTerra, Young Living) I personally prefer organic oils anyways so I buy from Mountain Rose Herbs. Love them!! I think the first thing I would do is start looking into safety of use, and then decide what company you'd like to support based on what they are recommending clients use and how. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

02-05-2015, 11:08 AM	#3
sweetpeasmommy Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,329	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? The FB group Using Essential Oils safely has tons of good info. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

02-05-2015, 12:10 PM	#4
tempestjewel Climbing Rose Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,362	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? I highly recommend Vintage Remedies ecourse on Essential Oils, and/or reading their blogs. She is evidence based and detailed on safety. Essential oils can be very helpful, but dosing and proper use is important, especially with children, since they are very potent. I, too, order from Mountain Rose Herbs. __________________ Naomi, INFJ, married to my carpenter DH, and mama to DC (19), DD (16), DS (13), DD (9), and DD (7). Plus three kitties, Mango, Mochi, and Lola.

02-05-2015, 04:13 PM	#5
Steph Rosebud Join Date: May 2013 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 63	New to EO Where's the best place to start? Thoughts on YL oils? And NAN? How does one decide which to purchase? I have some Aura Cacia certified organic but they are not for internal use?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Steph (ENTP) Graceformysheep.wordpress.com Wife to Jake (ENTP) Momma to Spunky Lamb (10/29/12)

02-05-2015, 04:18 PM	#6
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,958	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? very few oils are for internal use. I will not buy YL oils because of their irresponsible marketing practices. NAN has a good reputation. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

02-05-2015, 05:19 PM	#8
passthemanna Rose Garden "...to do justice,and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God..." Mi 6:8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,469	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? I've learned a lot from the using eo safely group. I bought some NAN & am happy with them- though I'm new to eo as well. __________________ Teri Christ-loving J- 12 R- 9 S- 6 Photographer at Grace and Gratitude by TLC https://www.facebook.com/GraceandGra...TLC/?ref=br_rs

02-05-2015, 08:30 PM	#9
JoyGal Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,570	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? I have used many essential oils over the last 20 years or so. There are a few I like, most I dont. I love Young Living. I do sell the oils. I do NOT condone the internal usage of them and am currently starting some in depth research on using them with children, babies, nursing, and pregnancy. In all honesty, I have seen a huge difference in the quality of using them vs. any other oil. The reason I prefer therapeutic oils is because I have been slowly making the transition for our family to only use most things that we could take internally since it is all absorbed by the body anyway. Again, I don't support taking any oil internally without the direct supervision of a certified aromatherapist or naturopathic dr. That being said, I have used Aura Cacia for the last few years and do like them the best for purchasing oils from the store. I do not like doTerra (they were the first therapeutic oil I tried and was thoroughly unimpressed after buying 2 bottles and trying one other sample.) I suggest deciding what you will intend on using the oils for and going from there. If you will use them for aromatherapy or in soaps etc then possibly trying a couple from the store would be a good start. If using them for healing, do a bit of searching for as to why therapeutic oils are best. ---------- Post added at 07:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:24 PM ---------- Here's an article written by Dave Ramsey that I saw pop up tonight http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/3-que...essential-oils __________________ . Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I loved you. Before you were an hour, I would give my life for you. This is the miracle of life. ~ Maureen Hawkins My Hygge Page

02-05-2015, 08:53 PM	#10
marigold Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: home on the hill Posts: 1,593	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? __________________ Lesli (DYT 2) Wife to Dh since Sept. 2005 Mama to: dd1 - Sept. 2007 ds1 - June 2009 ds2 - April 2011 ds3 - October 2013 dd2 - November 2015 Image already added

02-05-2015, 10:27 PM	#11
The Tickle Momster Rose Garden previously mlrowley Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW WA Posts: 17,958	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? I just want to point out that 'therapeutic' is a marketing term. There is no industry standard that makes an oil therapeutic. __________________ Michelle wife to Tom ('95) Momma to: DD (A) 21 and her DH (YM) 21 DS (T) 19 DD (C) 17 '07 DS (N) 14 Save Save

02-05-2015, 10:34 PM	#12
JoyGal Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,570	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? That's true. That's also why I encourage each person to do their own research on the oils they use. What works for one person may not work for another __________________ . Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I loved you. Before you were an hour, I would give my life for you. This is the miracle of life. ~ Maureen Hawkins My Hygge Page

02-05-2015, 10:43 PM	#14
sweetpeasmommy Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,329	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? While therapeutic grade isn't regulated, those who claim that status are generally quite potent. Think Rx med vs over the counter strength. Increased potency may be desirable to some but increases likelihood of sensitization and reaction. I used aura Cacia and the like around c for years. Using high potency oils around him produced allergic reaction pretty quickly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

02-05-2015, 10:49 PM	#15
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: New to EO Where's the best place to start? So when something is labeled therapeutic grade, they are generally meaning higher potency? __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

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