Historically, essential oils have been used by many societies. Because there are three DIFFERENT models or methods (English, French, German), it’s very important to educate yourself on this topic. Why you may ask? Because eventually you will run across someone warning you to never ingest essential oils… it’s because of the model they follow AND the types or purity of essential oils they use. It makes a HUGE difference in the way that you approach and use Young Living’s essential oils. Depending on what method or school of thought they’re following, you’ll get 3 different answers. The model you follow and type of oil you use will determine your method of application!
Because of our commitment for producing the highest quality, genuine, premium-grade oils Young Living uses all 3 models or methods or aromatherapy- English, French, and German. In fact, we do more testing and have the most stringent standards in the industry!
A SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF THE DIFFERENT MODELS
English Model: The focus is on using a small amount of essential oil diluted with carrier oil for massage and relaxation techniques. Typically only 1-5% essential oil is dissolved in a fatty base oil and because of this has an expiration date, or shelf life. Because the fatty oil can go rancid British aromatherapists recommend replacing your essential oils every 6 months.
French Model: This model uses undiluted oils for topical application, as well as internally with cooking, in tea, in a gel capsule, or added to agave nectar, yacon, honey, or olive oil.
German Model: The primary use for this model is aromatherapy or diffusion. This method supports balanced emotions.
NOTE: Be aware that certain aromatherapy information that you run across may be referring to only one of these models and may not support the benefits of the others, thus creating CONFUSION in application methods. It is best to communicate any concerns with someone who is experienced in all three models, and/or refer to an essential oil reference book that supports all three methods of use.
Keep in mind that 98% of the essential oils produced in the world are produced by the perfume industry and are not, I repeat, are NOT meant to be used internally, and sometimes even topically! So if using those oils you absolutely should not be using them in that manner!
Warnings like this could be your first clue or indication that the oil has been adulterated in some fashion.
YOUNG LIVING’S METHODS OF APPLICATION
Each single essential oil and essential oil blend sold by Young Living is categorized into three areas: topical application, dietary supplement (internal consumption), and aromatic (inhalation). The categorization of each oil is based upon well-documented, scientific information, as well as literature from respected experts in essential oils
Due to current regulatory authorities (2015) essential oil companies are no longer permitted to list multiple application methods. The labeling of Young Living oils align with these regulations which states a product (essential oils), cannot be labeled for use as both a dietary supplement AND also for topical/aromatic use.
Young Living’s Vitality line labeling was created to comply with these regulations, so that members can now draw clear distinction between topical/aromatic use and dietary use. This new labeling does not reflect any changes to the constituents or benefits of our essential oils, they remain the same genuine, premium-grade essential oils for which Young Living® has become known.
ie- Young Living’s Peppermint 15 ml is labeled as a topical/aromatic while Peppermint Vitality™ is labeled as a dietary supplement. It’s the same great oil- just labeled to comply with regulations.
INTERNAL USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS
Is it okay to ingest essential oils? Well the answer to that question is “yes” and “no”! It all depends on how the oil was made. You need to educate yourself on this because this is extremely important.
If you think that a bottle of essential oil is a high-quality essential oil just because you see the words “100% PURE” or “therapeutic-grade” on the label you are very mistaken. This does not necessarily mean the oils are safe for internal consumption. Because there are no set industry standards for quality companies can put whatever they want on the label.
Before buying oils take a look at the label. Does it say something like “DO NOT INGEST” or perhaps, “NOT SAFE FOR INTERNAL USE”, or even “DO NOT APPLY TOPICALLY”… now you know why! NEVER, EVER take those oils internally! Because of their Young Living’s SEED TO SEAL process, they are the ONLY essential oils I would ever consider ingesting.
Lindsey Elmore, a chemist and pharmacist with extensive knowledge, is one of my favorite people to follow. Lindsey thrives on making it easy for everyone to understand essential oils and how to use them safely. She saw that there were a lot of posts circulating about the dangers of ingesting essential oils and had the following to say on this topic.
“When I am faced with this question, I only respond with…
‘While I agree that essential oils should not be excessively ingested, if they are so dangerous, then why does the FDA consider dozens of them generally safe for human consumption?‘ ”
“Whenever people reach out to me online and tell me that ingesting essential oils is dangerous and should never be done, I be like (rolling eyes emoticon).
I like to ask them if they have ever had a peppermint candy? Chewed a stick of cinnamon gum? Had one of those white Life Savers? Because if you have, you have ingested essential oils.
Do yourself a favor: Google “FDA GRAS” and find a list of more than two dozen essential oils that the Food and Drug Administration Generally Recognized as Safe for Human Consumption, and send the haters away.” – Lindsey Elmore
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Or… just click on this link…
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=182.20”
TOPICAL AND ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS—SAFETY ISSUES
Johnson S, Boren K. (Aromatopia. 2013 Jul; 22(4):43-48)
According to an article published in “Aromatopia” in July of 2013 by Johnson & Boren entitled “Topical and oral administration of essential oils—safety issues”-
“Multiple aromatherapy models exist, both advocating and discouraging neat topical and oral administration of essential oils. Recently, attention to these safety issues has expanded as a growing number of health care professionals and individuals adopt aromatherapy as an adjunct therapeutic practice. The safety issues of neat, topical, and oral administration are discussed, including the available scientific data and corroborating evidence. Based on historical usage, available scientific data, the FDA GRAS list, The German Commission E approval, and the balancing effect of total compounds in essential oils it is our opinion that a wide variety of essential oils are safe to administer orally and apply neat topically without harm to the human organism, WHEN (my emphasis) a [genuine premium-grade] essential oil is used!“
