As I dabble in the world and research of the use of Essential Oils, I encounter this question and more from others (my husband included) and myself. I think the answer is basically, Yes!! However, they may prove to be a luxury you truly can’t afford to miss!

I do think that essential oils are gifts from God. They come from His plants. They are His creation and I do believe He provides real and complete healing on this Earth. I do think that I need to do a LOT more research and learning to figure out how to effectively use them to maintain and improve my family’s health. I have experienced them helping my daughters sleep better, longer and apparently more deeply. I have used them and experienced miraculous relief from a sore throat. They have relieved congestion and I think they have even alleviated some of my PMS related symptoms. I really believe that they are similar to the Balm of Gilead and the oils mentioned for healing in the Bible. Even the idea of them being an aromatic lubricant isn’t wrong. Some of them smell beautiful, some not so much. Also, the quality and purity of the oil can be the answer to the question. The more I read, the more I am certain that purity and quality are crucial to take them from a sweet smelling perfume to a healing ointment.

I am grateful to my Momma for raising me with an awareness of homeopathic medicine and health remedies. I wish it were easier to find medical doctors who also had herbal and holistic medicinal training. Because, I do NOT disdain Western Medicine. We as a family, use ibuprofen and even take antibiotics. However, if there is a way to use the plants God created to make it so we need less of these Western remedies, I am all for it. Like so many other things in this life, I think balance is the key. The idea that there is something to be learned from everything IS true and I am learning that the more seasoned I become!

So, my take away about Essential Oils is that they are powerful and HIGHLY beneficial. They will require more patience and may produce slower results than traditional western medicine, but often with fewer or no side effects. AND, rather to my chagrin, they are also something to be used sparingly and slowly until I can research and learn more. But, as I give them the time and effort, I truly believe they will pay off with great dividends. Also, with the time I have found to research, I am finding more and more affordable, high quality options. One of my newest finds is Northridge Oak Oils, right here in Northwest Arkansas. Now, to find that time……Hmmmmm!