History of Essential Oils

Some may be surprised to know that essential oils date back hundreds of years.  There are many references to Frankincense in both Christian and Muslim religious texts.  There are different cultures that have found some various, and creative, uses for essential oils.  The earliest known culture to extensively use them is the Egyptians.  There is evidence that they had hundreds of different mixes they used as prescriptions.  They believed in the aromatherapy powers of the oils and focused on developing that.  They also strongly believed in using them when embalming people.  This was shown when the tomb of King Tut was unearthed that had jars with hints of essential oils around him.  Following the Egyptians several civilizations used essential oils for different reasons.  The Chinese and Greeks believed strongly in the medicinal benefits they offer.  The Romans took the Greeks development and built on it while also using them for better smelling fragrances.

One of the most interesting ways the oils were used was during the Bubonic Plague.  As the disease was killing almost half of western Europe a crew of thieves were robbing the deceased without contracting the highly contagious disease.  Once they were caught they made a deal in exchange for leniency that they would reveal how they were able to resist the disease.  They revealed that they used oils that had strong antibacterial properties and rubbed them all over their bodies to avoid infection.

Essential oils really started being developed in the early 1900’s and have been evolving ever since.

This Christmas give the gift of essential oils.

Struggling to find the right gift?  Have you considered giving therapeutic essential oils?  They can bring a smile to even the toughest critic.  Even with a great selection of products deciding what is best for each person can be easy, especially with kits featuring a combination of the most popular oils. 

Kits such as the “Fave Five” are available making it fast and easy.  This kit features five of the most popular oils making a great gift for the newcomer to essential oils by helping them to stock up on the basics.  This kit features Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Orange which will helping to make it an ideal gift for anyone.  This kit retails at the amazing deal of $28.80.   

If you’re looking for something bigger and better then the “Healers Kit” is the perfect choice.  This is a comprehensive kit that includes ten different essential oils that will help with many common ailments.  The kit features Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Oregano, Frankincense, Active (Muscle and Joint Relief), Clear (Respiratory Blend), Digest (Digestive Blend), and Guardian (Protective Blend).

There is even a kit for kids.  The “Kids Kit” includes four different oils that specifically help with common ailments that kids suffer from.  It includes Think (Attention Blend), Sleep (Restful Blend), Guardian (Protective Blend) and Lavender.