A topic of hot debate both in and out ofessential oilcircles is the controversy over ingestion.
Everyone has an opinion about whether or not it’s safe.
But is it really?
Here’s what you oughta know.
Here’s what the research says about ingesting essential oils.
The do’s and don’ts of ingesting essential oils.
The simple answer is yes, it’s possible for you to eat certain essential oils.
In fact, you probably already have.
Would you think twice about some fresh cilantro in your salsa or basil on your pizza?
I would rather ingest these natural compounds than any synthetic flavorings often put in our foods and drinks.
The question then becomes one of potency, quantity, and quality:
1.
Do: Pay attention to potency.
For example, it takes approximately 50 lemons to make one 15-mL bottle oflemon essential oil.
Would we think twice about eating 15 of a lemon rind?
That depends on the person, but generally no.
And we’ve probably all had a lemony dessert with lemon zest on it.
Do: Look out for markers of quality.
Then you have to consider thequality of the essential oilthat you are ingesting.
If you don’t know what’s in your bottle of EO, don’t consider ingesting it.
Only the highest quality of pure, unadulterated essential oils should even be considered when it comes to ingestion.
Not all essential oils are created equal.
Don’t: Ingest too much at once.
If you do find an oil that is safe for ingestion, I would still proceed with caution.
The essential oils you should NEVER ingest.
When you consider the age of the person ingesting essential oils, we add another layer to the debate.
Should children be ingesting essential oils?
Can any adult ingest essential oils?
There is no one solid answer to these questions.
This is when ingesting essential oils can be beneficial.
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In addition, bitter orange oil with its high limonene contenthas been studied3for its effectiveness forhealing gastric damage4.
If you aren’t dealing with digestive issues, however, the research isn’t as clear.
The bottom line?
There’s an essential oil system that works for you.
But within about 15 minutes, essential oils are in your bloodstream and working their magic.
