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This week I’m talking about essential oils for emotional healing and more, how they are made, some of my favorites and what they do for you.

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This is a new series for the podcast called “Ronnie’s Favorites” which obviously is about some of my favorite metaphysical tools. I’ll be sharing a variety of topics like favorite essential oils, energy tips, favorite crystals, favorite books and a few other things.

So, let’s talk about essential oils. These plant-based products work to shift your energy, mood and emotions. They also have medicinal properties, but that’s not an area I’m knowledgeable about – you’d need an aromatherapist or herbologist for those details.

Who couldn’t use a little help from the plant world to get going in the right direction?

Essential oils are made from plant extracts to create an oil to support health and well-being. Many also provide an emotional component, working to shift you energetically and lift your mood.

How Are Essential Oils Made?

There are three basic ways the scent, flavor and properties are extracted:
1) steam, 2) water and 3) cold pressing. A true essential oil is never created through a chemical process. And the best ones use organically grown plants. Some manufacturers own the farms, others source globally. Either way works.

Once the properties have been extracted, they are mixed with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil and bottled. And there you have it – essential oils are born. Many manufacturers like DoTerra, Living Young and Eden’s Garden make a quality product.

How to Use Essential Oils for Emotional Healing

There are several ways you can work with the oils, but for the most part it’s for aromatherapy.

Use a diffuser – many brands will tell you how many drops to use in a diffuser or oil blends that are helpful.

Anoint the body – place oils on your body in a ceremonial way. Dot your wrists and thymus, elbow creases, etc.

Inhale the aroma – Place a drop or two on your palms, cup to your nose and breathe in.

DoTerra makes some edible products but others say you should never ingest them. I don’t really know, so be safe whatever you decide.

How Do Essential Oils Work?

Now I’m going to get scientific, so hang in there. When you inhale the scent of an essential oil for emotional healing or any reason, this stimulates the limbic system of your brain which is related to your emotions and behaviors, your sense of smell and long-term memory.

Since the limbic system plays a