Zona's Essential News — Internal Use of Essential Oils

We’ve heard many “recommendations” on drinking oils for ailments. You probably have, too. Has someone ever told you to do any of these? Lemon in water for immune support Peppermint in water for good for digestion Grapefruit in water for weight loss Lime in water for detoxification Turmeric and Frankincense taken daily to prevent cancer Flu Bombs in veggie caps with no carrier oil Flu Bombs in shot glass with water YIKES! CEASE AND DESIST IMMEDIATELY!  This is why you should stop drinking essential oils Essential oils are volatile chemical cocktails consisting of various (hundreds) of chemical components from ten...

Since essential oils are readily absorbed through the skin, they can affect the internal organs and systems of the body by external use.  Controlled experiments have demonstrated just how much and how quickly essential oils get into the bloodstream when applied to the skin.   Effective methods of application include, diffusion, misting, massage, bath, inhalation, local rub, sauna. The inhalation of essential oils reach the bloodstream along with the oxygen and other gases passing through the lungs.  Either by inhalation or Skin absorption, both by-pass the digestive system, where the greatest potential damage from swallowing essential oils is likely.  Both...