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100 Uses for Essential Oils

Strong oils Dosage

If you’re using an essential oil with a strong chemistry, Before consuming any amount of essential oils internally, be
you can simply adjust your application method. Typically, sure to consider your health status or any personal health
essential oils like Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Cumin, conditions. It may be necessary to speak with your physician
Oregano, and Thyme are considered strong oils that should first. When you have considered your health needs, keep in
not be placed on the tongue or in the mouth directly. mind that an appropriate dose of internal application will be
different for each person based on their health status, age,
Remember in the last chapter when we talked about always size, and the oil itself.
diluting certain essential oils before applying them to the
skin? Well, the same goes for using some of these strong When you’re ready to use essential oils internally, it’s
oils internally. To alter the application method, try adding the best to start with the smallest dose possible—one to two
oil to a veggie capsule and swallowing, or placing one drop drops. From here, you can increase the number of drops
of the oil in at least four ounces of liquid. It’s also safe to if necessary. Beyond a certain point, increasing the dose
place one to two drops of these oils into recipes in order to will no longer add benefit, and taking too much can be
disperse the oil before consumption. potentially harmful for the body. It is better to take smaller
doses and repeat the dose every 4–6 hours as needed.

Lower daily doses are recommended when using an
essential oil internally over an extended period of time,
rather than isolated accounts.

Here are 10 ideas to help you get started with internal use of essential oils.

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