Are Essential Oils Safe to Ingest?

There is much talk over if it is safe to ingest Essential Oils and my answer is: some Essential Oils are safe to ingest if used correctly.  Essential Oils have been used for ages to aid with many issues within the body, but when ingested they should be treated like a medicine rather than some sort of treat.  Many people have found success and have been relieved of various ailments through ingesting Essential Oils, so we know that there is a right way to ingest them safely.

First, make sure to use the Essential Oils properly as they are intended to be used and if ingested to correctly dilute them; do not drink them straight.  Not every single Essential Oil, even of the highest grade, is safe to ingest; know which ones those are.  Make sure that if you are ingesting the "safe to ingest" Essential Oils that you are taking advice from somebody you can trust on the subject--- such as a trustworthy and trained Essential Oil provider, or a trusted Holistic Doctor like Dr. Josh Axe.

"Ingestion – Essential oils can be used as a powerful form of medicine but it should be remembered that again, essential oils are powerful. Most essential oils are safe for internal use but a little bit goes a long way. Usually 1-3 drops is plenty mixed with water.

Oils like peppermint, lemon and frankincense have great internal benefits and can be taken with water. Other essential oils like clove and oregano need to be diluted and shouldn’t be taken internally for more than 1 week." ~Dr. Josh Axe

Second, assure that the Essential Oils you are using are of high quality.  "Therapeutic-Grade" is a must, but not all Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils are good because of the small amount of regulations that it takes to be categorized as Therapeutic-Grade.  That means you have to find a company you trust.  I have had to switch companies a few times because I noticed a lack of quality in the "Therapeutic-Grade" Essential Oils I was buying, and I was not happy.  The two companies far at the top of my list came down to Young Living and DoTerra.

Third, test how the Essential Oils affect you.  Start with a drop of an Essential Oil (one that is meant to be ingested) in a bottle of water or recommended drink before using a higher amount.  See how each "recommended to ingest" Essential Oil affects you personally.  What is right for your body might not be right for the next person's body, so keep that in mind.

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