INTRODUCING ESSENTIAL OILS TO THE LICENSED LMT OR AP

Course overview

It is said that there are three types of intelligence at play in life: animal, vegetable, and mineral. Humans may represent the highest expression of intelligence among animal life (a debatable point), Crystals represent the clearest expression of mineral intelligence, and essential oils can be understood to express best the spirit and intelligence of plants - most directly through the fragrance and taste bearing volatile molecules derived from their flowers but also from the sap that flows through them. In traditional cultures, the most valued possessions were jewels, precious metals, and essential oils. Indeed, the Three Wise Men reportedly brought gold, frankincense , and myrrh to the cr?che of baby Jesus - gold for obvious reasons, but frankincense and myrrh were also treasures in their own right, renowned for their medical, aesthetic, and soul stirring qualities as well. Most essential oils share these characteristics. They affect people on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels and have been used from time immemorial to heal, to induce creativity, and to attain spiritual insight and connection. Successful treatment with essential oils depends upon several factors: ?correct diagnosis of the patient ?appropriate selection of oils ?therapeutic properties of select essential oils ? purity and safety of the oils used ?proper method of administration ? understanding of contraindications ?Knowledge of clinical pearls It is beyond the scope of this course to cover all these areas in depth. Instead, this will be an introduction to the aforementioned topics and a guide to resources.