How Essential Oils work (part 2)

How Essential Oils work (part 2)

Absorption
Essential oils are absorbed into the skin and from there directly into the blood stream. There are several methods to achieve this including bathing, compress and massage. Inhaling oils is also a method of absorption as the oils reach the blood stream via the lungs.

Essential oils appear to work in two ways. The chemicals in the oils find their way into the bloodstream and boost the levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins and so on that are naturally produced in the body. The seek out areas of the body that are deficient and provide a supplementary addition to the chemical balance in the body.

The other way that oils seem to work is they trigger the body's own immune system.

The absorption rate of essential oils varies between individuals and oils. Skin penetration takes only a few minutes but absorption into the blood stream will vary depending on the persons size, circulation and general health - anywhere from 60 minutes to 6 hours.

The oil is released from the body by natural ways including urinating, perspiration etc. Again the rate of expulsion will vary depending on the individual. Essential oils leave no toxins behind unlike laboratory-produced medication.