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Information On Essential Oils and Other Natural Ingredients

What are Essential Oils (per the dictionary) – Aromatic volatile oils; the essences extracted from plants for use in flavoring foods, perfumes, and medicines.  Some essential oils have been used therapeutically for thousands of years.

What are Essential Oils (EO's)  in Sweet South Organics opinion?  An incredible natural resource to help aid you in a better quality of life.  When you embark a journey to study Essential Oils and the possible benefits, it will truly be eye-opening.  The longevity of their existence and usage is astonishing and speaks volumes of their credibility. We think it is important we all get back to nature and utilize a chemical/toxic free approach.

Essential Oils - Effects On The Body & Emotions
Did you know that the most powerful sense that you have is your sense of smell?  It is connected to our limbic system, which is located in the brain.  EO's have a unique power to stimulate this limbic system.   
Throughout our history, there is documentation of the many health and mental benefits that one can achieve utilizing EO;s.  They can increase energy levels, improve your overall mental clarity, help with anxiety, depression and not to mention the physical aspects that people can benefit: relief from congestion, headaches, skin issues, arthritis, pain, inflammation/swelling, first aid treatment, detox/cleansing and countless other things.
  • USDA Organic ingredients utilized - No synthetics-parabens-GMOs-sulphates-phosphates - 
  • The essential oils that we utilize in all of our products are 100% pure, organic, therapeutic grade and from reputable companies/manufacturers.  
Essential Oils Referenced in the Bible





Aromatherapy
Essential oils and the plants that produced them are mentioned over 500 times in the Bible.  In the Old Testament, they are referenced in 36 of 39 books.  In the New Testament, they are referenced in 10 of the 27 books.
Essential Oils of the Bible Are As Follows:
Calamus, Cassia, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Galbanum, Hyssop, Juniper, Myrrh
Myrtle, Pine, Sandalwood, Spikenard

What is Aromatherapy – (per the dictionary) Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being.  It is sometimes used in combination with massage and other therapeutic techniques as part of a holistic treatment approach.
Brief Aromatherapy History
  • The Egyptians have been given credit for the development of one of the first distillation machines to extract oils from plants.  
  • Early documentation notes that some Chinese would utilize oils as mood enhancers and started noting/documenting their health and healing benefits.  
  • The Greeks also played a role in the history of aromatherapy. Megallus developed a product, which contained myrrh essential oil, that was considered "healing".  
  • Hippocrates is said to have utilized essential oils for medicinal purposes too.  
  • The term "aromatherapy" originated in 1937 when Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, a French chemist had a burn incident. He became curious about the healing power of essential oils when lavender oil helped him. A French surgeon named Jean Valnet used essential oils to help heal soldiers' wounds in World War II. 

Additional Information /  Resources 

Please do your own individual research about Essential Oils and Aromatherapy.  Check out some helpful links posted below with additional information.    

Amazing Information On Specific Essential Oils & Other Ingredients

 Here is a small Essential Oil list and some of their reported health benefits as well.  We have included the common name and the botanical name by which it goes by for your reference.There are so many amazing Essential Oils - we encourage and recommend you to do your own research on them too.