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Essential Oils
of the Highest Quality
All of the essential oils used in the W&H products are extracted
from plants that are certified organic, grown organically, ethically
wild-crafted (or pesticide free), and they are certified by
the British Oil Association to meet all of the criteria established
by the Organic Trade Association.
Purity
& Quality
 Because
of the high quality, the guaranteed purity and innate efficacy
of every essential oil, you don't need more than a drop or two
to get all of the benefits of the oils.
Our
essential oil blends are the best we can produce for you and
your horse, priced competitively, and one 1 oz. bottle will
last for three months or more.
It
is important to note that while the essential oil blends developed for the
rider are at a dilution level safe for human skin, the essential
oil blend developed uniquely for the horse is of a dilution
level much higher than is safe for humans.
And
as a universal safety precaution, it is always best to consult
your doctor or your veterinarian before using essential oils
of any kind.
Beautiful
Packaging
The essential oil products are presented in cobalt blue glass
1 or 2 ounce bottles with dropper, packaged in soft purple velvet
drawstring pouches with instructions and ingredients card tucked
inside.
Our
label, featuring artwork by artist Lucia Fox, is in luscious
seasonal shades of purples, greens, oranges, blues and yellows
surrounding a loving woman and her horses.
Suggested
Uses
Warning For Pregnant
Mares: The InBalance Horse essential oil blend is not recommended
for use on pregnant mares.
HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL
OILS WITH YOUR HORSE
"The Focused Horse" DVD
is a "How To" educational video for The InBalance Horse essential oil
blend application.
Aromatherapy for Horses: To use essential oils with your horse, start by wiping and cleaning out your horse's
nostrils with a damp cloth. Put a few drops of The InBalance
Horse essential oil blend into the palm of your hand. Rub your
hands together and rub them in and around the horse's clean
nostrils. Rub the corners of the horse's lips with the heel
of your hand while your fingers are inside the horse's nostrils
to release endorphins.
Massage for Horses: The InBalance Horse essential oil
blend may be lightly used with massage too. When I find a slightly
swollen or hot lesion on the horse I massage it and then place
a dot of the essential oil blend on the affected area to complete
the healing. I also use it after clearing a horse of negative
forces by placing a few tiny dots of essential oil down the
mane line and spine. You may also gently massage your oily hands
around the horse's face and ears but be careful and avoid the
eye area.
Insect Repellent: There are natural insect repellents
in our essential oil blends, so rub the oils around the ears,
muzzle, cheek and throat latch areas to ward off pests around
the face.
Reminder: It is always important to check with your doctor
or vet before using essential oils of any kind. If you are pregnant
or have skin sensitivities, please confer with your doctor and
test the oil with a tiny drop before using liberally.
FAQs about Essential
Oils
Where
did aromatherapy originate?
The 5,000 year old science of extracting essential oils is one
of the earliest forms of medicine. The Egyptians used Frankincense,
Sandalwood, Rose, Calendula and many other plant extracts in
their day-to-day practices of medicine and worship. We have
learned through recorded history that Frankincense is one of
the essential oils used to treat anxiety and grief. Chamomile
is used for its soothing skin properties, Lavender is a relaxant,
while Rosemary is a stimulant.
What
are essential oils?
Pure
essential oils are components of a plant's immune system. They
are most often extracted by steam distillation. The aromatic
liquids that result contain between 500 and 2,000 compounds
and vary slightly from crop to crop depending on growing conditions.
How
do aromas affect the body?
We
all know that animals are very receptive to smell. Smell is
the most powerful and the most instinctual of all our senses.
Scientists say that our sense of smell is inborn, rather than
acquired because new born infants, even before they have tasted
food, screw up their faces at unpleasant food odors. There are
approximately 30 million smell (olfactory) receptors in each
of our nostrils. These receptors send messages to the brain's
olfactory bulb where the smell is analyzed. From here the message
travels to the limbic system of the brain, the area of the brain
that is responsible for arousal, motivation, emotions and memory.
What other ways do essential oils affect
the body?
The skin is the largest organ of the body. Its purpose is to
protect the body from unwanted toxins. With the ability to absorb
and expel, it makes sense to use natural products. Some essential
oils are anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, or anti-spasmodic.
Essential oils may help to repair tissue, rejuvenate the skin,
improve circulation, balance hormones and break down mucous
in the respiratory system.
Do
manufacturers and industry use pure essential oils?
Yes and no. Essential oils are used extensively in the food,
pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfume industry. However, aromas
or scents commonly used in commercial products and by industries
are termed Fragrances. They are often artificially altered,
extended and sometimes adulterated. These practices are used
to create consistency and to extend the volume of an essential
oil.
Why
use pure essential oils rather than artificially stabilized
fragrances?
Pure essential oils in their natural state are more suited to
achieving specific effects-somewhat like herbology. The key
to aromatherapy is that our bodies respond to the differences
among the natural variances in order to avoid immunity.
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