Essential Oils

The Use of Essential Oils

Therapeutic grade essential oils provide a natural addition to the healing effects of the Healing Touch for Animals^® techniques.

As Carol Komitor explored essential oils, she noticed a remarkable difference in her own health and in the health of her clients’ with the use of these oils. Specific essential oil suggestions given to her clients, both people and animals provided an added healing result. She saw wounds and injuries heal faster, joint and muscle pain decrease, respiratory issues clear and immune systems strengthen with the use of essential oils. Carol witnessed the powerful effect the essential oils offered to help stabilize emotional concerns while helping with behavior issues or trauma the animals experienced. In addition, the essential oils provided a calming presence for stress relief for both humans and animals.

With the exploration and study of the healing properties of plants and the therapeutic grade essential oils, Carol is compelled to help educate those interested in the value of essential oils in relationship to healing. She is dedicated to teach the different essential oil applications to animals in comparison to people.

Carol has found that the animal’s system (both physical and energetic) are much more receptive to the healing properties of the essential oils than humans, therefore, less is more. Using far less essential oils with animals is more effective than using the human essential oil application.

Animals are very receptive to the essential oils because they are a closer part of nature and their energy system is affected at a greater level. They generally receive the oils easily and gain the benefit of the individual oil or blend of oils.

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils
A “therapeutic grade” essential oil is one that has been processed through steam distillation at the appropriate temperature in order to draw out the vibrational frequency and the healing properties of the plants. The quality control is a vital part of bringing out all the healing properties of the plants in a concentrated manner. The oils contain many constituents that determine the use of the essential oil and its benefits. If the quality does not meet standards of healing, the essential oil is classified as “perfume grade”.

The Healing Touch for Animals^® essential oils teaching aligns with Young Living Essential Oil products. Young Living is the world leader in the development of therapeutic grade essential oils and provides quality products for their independent distributors.

There are other companies that provide therapeutic grade essential oils and properly cultivate, distill and produce their products with quality control testing. The consumer needs to be aware of the research, cultivation and production of any essential oil product before they buy.

How to apply the Essential Oils
The basic application for any essential oil is through inhalation. Most oils can be applied topically and some can be ingested. It is recommended that a small amount of essential oil is applied to animals. Their instinctual nature and acceptance of the healing properties of the essential oils are absorbed into their systems much easier than that of a human. It is imperative that the use of any essential oil with animals is monitored carefully.

Essential Oil Application for Cats
Cats do not have the enzyme that metabolizes the phenol chemical constituent contained in some essential oils. It is vital that the aroma therapist obtain a solid understanding of what each essential oil contains in their chemical matrix before applying to a cat. Excessive use of phenol related essential oils may cause toxicity in the body which may result in serious illness or even death.

Caution is needed when using essential oils containing phenols or benzyl alcohols. These constituents that are naturally held within the plants are highly toxic to cats and should not be used. Phenols and benzyl alcohols are water soluble and rapidly absorb into the body, which may cause liver damage. Cats do not have an enzyme that assimilates the phenols and benzyl alcohols.

Essential Oils containing Hydrosols are ok to use with cats. Hydrosols are safe to use with cats because the hydrosol properties can appropriately process through the cat’s liver.

Dilution of essential oils, with a carrier oil is generally recommended when using essential oils with cats.

Listed below is a variety of essential oils that are acceptable for cats:

• Lavender
• Frankincense
• Palo Santo
• Valor
• Copaiba
• Roman Chamomile

HTA Essential Oil First-Aid Kit
Healing Touch for Animals^® recommends several essential oils to have on hand as a First-aid Kit. The suggested essential oils will provide a well-rounded collection of essential oils to help with most situations that arise with you or your animal’s health care. These essential oil recommendations do not replace traditional medical or veterinary care and are meant to be used in conjunction with medical or veterinary diagnosis and treatment.

The 12 Essential Oils for your HTA Animal First-Aid Kit:

1. Chamomile (Roman Chamomile) calms the body and helps to eliminate stress. Quiets skin irritations and muscle soreness. (Single Oil)
2. Copaiba is a powerful essential oil used to aid digestion and support the body’’s natural response to injury, irritation and inflammation. Copaiba contains the highest amounts of beta caryophyllene (55 percent) of any known essential oil which brings the body back to homeostasis. (Single Oil)
3. Di-Gize™ is a dietary supplement that helps with digestive upset. (Blend)
4. Elemi works well with skin integrity issues and for supporting muscle health. Elemi is sometimes called the “poor man’s Frankincense”. (Single Oil)
5. Exodus II™ builds and strengthens the immune system and is very supportive of cancer patients. (Blend)
6. Grounding™ assists with relaxation and gives a better sense of stability. It allows our animals to reconnect with earth and once again tap into their instinctual nature. (Blend)
7. Lavender provides a soothing fragrance to assist with calming the emotions and enhancing sleep. Lavender is high in antimicrobial properties and can assist healing infections, cuts, burns, skin integrity issues and bruising. (Single Oil)
8. Melrose™ works well with skin integrity issues and assists the skin to granulate appropriately during the healing process. (Blend)
9. Ocotea™ has the highest level of alpha humulene of any Young Living essential oil, which helps the body’’s natural response to irritation and injury. Ocotea stabilizes blood sugars is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. (Single Oil)
10. Peace & Calming™ provides a sense of well-being and stabilization and may also be used to quiet muscle spasm. This essential oil blend works well with our animals that are frantic, experience separation anxiety or are grieving. (Blend)
11. Purification™ sooths and cleans the skin from irritations, abrasions, cuts and insect bites. Purification™ blend can also eliminate unpleasant odors in the environment. (Blend)
12. Trauma Life™ assists with the release of traumatic emotional as well as physical issues one may be experiencing. This essential oil blend brings peace to an acute or hidden trauma from accid ents, abuse or grief experiences. The combination of Trauma Life™ and the Trauma Release Technique™ is used extensively in animal shelters with many positive results. (Blend)

How to get involved /Order Essential Oils
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Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Oils

• General Reminders:

  • Less is more!! Animal’s smell-factor is 400 times greater than that of a human.
  • Use only ½ to 1 full drop for average size dog or cat; 1-3 drops for horse or other large animal.
  • Do not use essential oils in the eyes or ears.
  • Phenol-related oils are NOT safe for cats – cats do not have an enzyme in their liver to assimilate the phenols – use of phenol related oils can cause permanent liver damage in cats.
  • Do not use Rosemary oil with Epilepsy and/or seizure conditions.

• What is the difference between Young Living’s Essential Oils and the essential oils I can buy at the health food store?

  Young Living provides therapeutic grade oils that are not diluted with water and/or fragrance.

• How do I administer essential oils?

  • Inhalation, externally and internally

• Which oils are safe to use with cats?

  • Any non-phenol oil
  • Examples: Copaiba, Frankincense, Lavender, Palo Santo, Valor

• Which oils are recommended for feral cats?

  • Palo Santo
  • Valor

• How do I find out which oils have phenols?

  • References: “Essential Desk Reference”, Edition 4, Essential Science Publishing
  • References: “Essential Oils Made Simple”, Dr. David Stewart
  • Look up each oil and/or constituent within a blend and reference whether or not it is phenol-related.

• Which oils are not safe to use with birds?

  The below list of oils are deadly to birds

  • Tea Tree
  • Malaleuca

• Which oils are recommended to use for kennel cough and/or preventative use?

  • Exodus II
  • Frankincense
  • Immu Power
  • Purification
  • Ravensara
  • RC
  • Thieves

• Which oils are recommended to use to support a healthy immune system?

  • Clary Sage
  • Elemi
  • Frankincense
  • Helichrysum
  • Idaho Balsam Fir
  • Lavender
  • Ravensara
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Valor

• Which oils are recommended to use for allergies?

  • Lavender
  • Lemongrass

• Which oils are recommended to use for cancer?

  • Any “high-frequency” oils
  • Clove
  • Elemi
  • Frankincense
  • Idaho Balsam Fir
  • Mir
  • Ravensara
  • Rose
  • Sandalwood
  • Wintergreen
  • Reference: Wheels of Light, Roslyn Bruyere

• Which oils are recommended to use for cysts, growths and/or hematomas?

  • Lavender
  • Melrose

• Which oils are recommended to use for itching?

  • Lavender
  • Melrose
  • Lemongrass

• Which oils are recommended to use for fleas & ticks?

  • There are currently not any essential oils that are safe to use on cats for fleas and/or ticks
  • Idaho Tansy
  • Lemongrass
  • Peppermint

• Which oils are recommended to use to help a horse with cribbing?

  • Ocotea
  • Valor
  • Palo Santo

• Which oils are recommended to use for fear of thunderstorms?

  • Palo Santo

Application of Essential Oils through Inhalation – A Story About Essential Oils

I have been in private practice with an energy-based human business for over twelve years. I also teach advanced practice, energy-based coursework in the field of energy medicine education. In addition to my hands-on and psychotherapy practice, I use essential oils on a limited basis. Although I have some clients who expect the oils when I work with them, I don’t feel that I actually understood their impact on health and healing until I experienced them in the HTA Level 4 class.

I used essential oils while working with the horses in Carol’s class this last weekend and what I witnessed was nothing short of miraculous! The demo horse that Carol worked on had had surgery on his leg. At first the horse was so sensitive to Carol’s presence near his leg that he danced away from her as she attempted to smooth the surgical site with the healing oil. When she offered the horse a sniff’ of what she was attempting to apply, the horse visibly settled with understanding. He didn’t move at all as she made the second attempt to apply the oils down his leg. He dropped his head, settled into his stance and accepted the application willingly.

The horse that I offered the oils to, showed not only an understanding of what they were for by eagerly accepting them (moving closer, breathing deeply and holding very still, almost like she was savoring them), but also responded with a deep calming reverence (relaxed breathing, dropping her head and licking, not even moving a muscle and a glazed over look, as though she were in meditation). An added benefit was that this particular mare was pregnant and her unborn foal also responded to the oils by stilling and relaxing.

The peacefulness in the barn encompassed not only the horses and practitioners, but extended out to all the other critters. If they can have this effect on 5+acres, I am eager to see what impact they have on my human clients (their families and households) when applied with more understanding and intention.

I feel that I learned an amazing amount this weekend about things I thought I knew. That in and of itself is a joy, but the people I was able to share the weekend with I consider a welcomed addition to my referral base and the ”best of the best’ when it comes to animal care.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Janna Moll, Heart Healing Center, Inc.

Reference Materials

It is important that you learn how to use the essential oils. Exploring the value of using essential oils for healing will help you to become confident with their use. There are several recommend reference books for therapeutic grade essential oils. These books will give you guidance as to usage, applications and dietary supplementation products that are enhanced with Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils. All recommended book can be found in the HTA Bookstore in the Aromatherapy & Essential Oils section of the bookstore.

Recommend Essential Oil Reference Books:

Have fun as you explore and learn the value of quality therapeutic grade essential oils from Young Living. Become an informed consumer as you use the essential oils for your personal health and in conjunction with your Healing Touch for Animals^® practice.

DISCLAIMER

The essential oil information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace proper medical or veterinary advice. This information is not for diagnostic or prescriptive measures or meant for instruction to cure or treat any condition, illness or disease. Consult a licensed medical or veterinary professional for medical assistance. The use of the essential oils is solely the responsibility of the person using them. Do your research and choose wisely as you use the essential oils.