Using Oils Internally

Another method of application frequently used is ingestion. We have a team of highly trained scientists and researchers to make sure Young Living is making appropriate suggestions for ingestion. We also strictly adhere to FDA's labeling laws. They carefully choose oils to label as our Vitality Oils. These oils come with white labels. They contain the very same oil that is in the other bottles, but it gives us an easy way to identify which oils are studied and shown as safe to be used internally. So there will be a Lemon Oil labeled for topical and aromatic use and a Lemon Vitality Oil labeled for ingestion. Same oil, different uses. Some oils will not have a Vitality counterpart, however, because of containing an absolute or oil not recommended for ingestion.

Internal usage can be everything from adding oils to water or food, dropping under the tongue, taking in vegetable capsules or having them as part of a supplement formulation. When in doubt, just don't overdo. It is extremely rare for someone to purposefully ingest the large amounts of oils it would require to cause harm. Keep out of the reach of small children when not supervised since they don't have the awareness to not drink an entire bottle of oil.

When ingesting oil in water, it is best to use ceramic, stainless steel, or glass, as they are less likely to react with essential oils than plastic. Some of our favorite oils to add to water for their cleansing and digestive benefits are lemon, grapefruit, Citrus Fresh, peppermint, and orange. Some favorites for overall wellness support added to our Ningxia Red or smoothies are copaiba, frankincense, and Thieves.

One of the most convenient and safest ways to ingest essential oils, especially for those newer to oil usage, is through Young Living's food and supplement products. They have put in the research and done the hard part of making sure amounts are correct and combinations are optimal for our health. This allows us to simply use and reap the benefits!

Some favorites are Master Formula Multivitamin, Ningxia Red, Inner Defense, and Mindwise. The essential oils not only provide their own health benefits but also increase the body's assimilation of the other vitamins, minerals, etc. in the supplements!