Our planet is a complicated system, made up of intricate ecosystems, endless molecules, and powerful elements.
Over the span of 4.5 billion years, the Earth has formed colossal mountains, green valleys, leafy jungles, and vast forests, providing a home for countless plants and animals. On the 196,900,000 square miles of the planet’s surface, scientists estimate that there are 390,000 plants—with new species being discovered all the time. The hundreds of thousands of plants actually perform a number of important functions for the planet. Plants help control the climate, process carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the air to help us breathe, keep living organisms alive, and can be used for food and health solutions, among many other practical uses.
With so many benefits, it is no surprise that plants have been used since the beginning of time to help humans perform everyday tasks.
Ancient times
People of ancient civilizations used entire plants, extracts, and various plant parts to make life easier, transforming the gifts of the earth into everything from textiles to remedies. Ancient people believed that the earth gave them everything they needed to solve all of their problems.
Present day
Fast-forward to modern day. Plants are still everywhere around us, yet with new inventions and technology, we’ve grown accustomed to using synthetic products rather than the gifts of nature to solve everyday challenges. Technology has made life easier, but along with technological advancements, we’ve seen a decline in many areas of quality of life.
In our modern, industrial world, we’re exposed to a variety of toxins in our daily lives through pollution, personal hygiene products, cleaning agents, and even our own food. Because of these high levels of toxin exposure, we have turned to equally synthetic answers for our health problems.
In recent years, essential oils have become increasingly popular and commonplace; however, the use of essential oils actually dates back to ancient times. Essential oils were used by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, among others.
Not just a fad, or the latest trend, essential oils are powerful plant extracts that can be used to promote well-being—just as they did centuries ago.
While many regions of the world have moved away from using natural products and turned instead to synthetic solutions, essential oils are just as useful today as they once were. The people of these ancient civilizations had the right idea— using potent, natural plant materials to provide the body with cleansing, soothing, preserving, or fortifying benefits.
On any given day, we use a lot of products. We cook, clean, play sports, sleep, work, and complete a wide variety of activities. When you want to add flavor to your food, you go to the store to buy spices. When your child isn’t feeling well, you go to the pharmacy. When you need to get a stain out of your shirt, you buy laundry detergent.
Beyond a simple trip to the store, we often don’t take the time to think about the items we are buying, what they are made of, and where they really come from.
As you’re unloading the groceries, you might see a long, complicated label on the back of your cereal box or dish soap, filled with words you cannot pronounce or chemicals you’ve never heard of. But you think, “Oh well.” Because while you may have different brands to choose from, most of the other products you find on the shelves will also have long lists of mysterious ingredients. So instead of thinking about alternatives, you just keep going back to the store to buy the supplies you need to keep cooking, cleaning, sleeping, working, and so on. Without even thinking about it, we expose ourselves to the harmful chemicals that lurk in everyday products like shampoo, household cleaners, and perfumes. The truth is that most of the time we don’t even know they are there.
Despite the increasing industrialization of our world, many of us are still searching for natural ways to care for our bodies and our families. Though it requires a lot of work to maintain a healthy body and healthy home, synthetic products aren’t the only way to take care of ourselves and our families; essential oils provide a natural alternative to chemical ridden products, giving you a safe option for protecting your body and home from toxins.
Essential oils have gained popularity in recent years because they provide a natural alternative for many everyday tasks.
They are safe and effective. Plus, they have unique and beautiful aromas. Like we talked about, people of ancient civilizations used essential oils for things like cooking, bathing, beauty, health, and more. Essential oils are still applicable for those things today, and thanks to years of research and proven usage, they can be used for much, much more.
Everyday tasks like cleaning, supplementation, boosting immunity, sleep, and personal hygiene (the list goes on) become much easier with the help of pure essential oils.
Some people are put off by essential oils because they seem difficult to use or understand. While a basic knowledge is required, you don’t need to have a degree in chemistry to safely and effectively use essential oils. Even with a limited knowledge, you can experience the benefits of oils through small and simple ways. After all, the reason so many people have adopted the use of essential oils today is because they provide a natural way to make everyday life easier.
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