I've been thinking a
lot lately about how lucky we are to have the plant kingdom so generously share
its gifts with us. Plants provide us with both food andmedicine.
Early humans figured this out eons ago, by observing the plants animals
ate (and those they didn't eat) and by also a bit of trial and error.
As an herbalist and
aromatherapist I’m familiar with using all parts of plants for healing
purposes. But for the purposes of this post, let's focus on aromatherapy
… and why plants produce essential oils in the first place.
Plants produce
essential oils for 2 reasons; protection and communication. Essential
oils protect the plant from pathogens, viruses and microbes like bacteria and
fungi that may destroy the plant. The scent may deter predators, insects
or mammals who may eat the plant. The “fragrant cloud” surrounding the
plant may attract a species of bee that will help the plant reproduce by
cross-pollination when it visits other plants.
The natural world is fascinating and works harmoniously to support all living creatures including humans. Since nature is so good at adapting it isn’t surprising that plants containing essential oils also protect humans against disease. Humans began distilling plants for essential oils several thousand years ago. They knew they were onto something! When a plant is distilled the resulting liquid oil is the soul of the plant. The "soul of the plant" is extremely powerful -- a little goes a long way!
We are blessed to have these powerful healing drops gifted to us from nature. Touch of Earth essential oil blends are crafted with therapeutic intent in mind just like mothernature. For more information on these unique blends go to www.touchofearth.com
The natural world is fascinating and works harmoniously to support all living creatures including humans. Since nature is so good at adapting it isn’t surprising that plants containing essential oils also protect humans against disease. Humans began distilling plants for essential oils several thousand years ago. They knew they were onto something! When a plant is distilled the resulting liquid oil is the soul of the plant. The "soul of the plant" is extremely powerful -- a little goes a long way!
We are blessed to have these powerful healing drops gifted to us from nature. Touch of Earth essential oil blends are crafted with therapeutic intent in mind just like mothernature. For more information on these unique blends go to www.touchofearth.com
