Intro (Linda) - Welcome and Question to Group

[Guest guest]

Hi Linda, and welcome.

 

>I have

>numerous bottles of essential oils - but have used them only sparingly. I

>would like to learn more about aromatherapy - that's why I joined the list.

 

I remember reading somewhere that the therapeutic value of eos is only

" about two years " . I have only finished three bottles of oil in eighteen

months (Lavender, Rosemary and Grapefruit), although some of the others are

getting used up reasonably quickly. I am concerned about the " expiry date "

(not given) on the oils, and am not happy to purchase oils I am not using

sufficiently quickly (I am an amateur, not a professional). I would be

pleased to hear some suggestions about how other people handle this sort of

" problem " .

 

 

Moira de Swardt

Using *all* God's resources

[Guest guest]

At 11:56 PM 11/14/99 +0200, you wrote:

I am concerned about the " expiry date "

>(not given) on the oils, and am not happy to purchase oils I am not using

>sufficiently quickly (I am an amateur, not a professional). I would be

>pleased to hear some suggestions about how other people handle this sort of

> " problem " .

 

My Dear Moira:

Ahhh, if *everything* were as easily answered as this question!!!

You purchase your essential oils, blends, etc. from people/companies that

DO have either distillation dates or " best used by " dates.

Personally, I wouldn't sell an oil to someone without them (unless of

course I'm giving out a wee / free sample or some tiny amount!

 

As for " all oils going bad " or " losing their therapeutic properties within

2 years ... well, that is simply not so. Life of oils varies from oil to

oil.... and most importantly ... how it is cared for before you buy it

*and* after you purchase it. THe biggest " killers of oils " are #1. AIR

SPACE, #2. LIGHT and #3 fluctuations in temperatures.

 

Store your oils without airspaces in the bottles (transfer from big to

small bottles, etc.) .. protect from light (all) and avoid temp extremes.

 

 

Wishes of Hope, Health, Joy and Healing,

Susan Renkel, RN / Changes Within

 

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