Systems of The Body Supported With Essential Oils
Essential Oils For Every System
You can support every system of your dog’s body with essential oils.
Supporting the systems of the body means providing the necessary nutrients, substances, or remedies that help maintain or improve proper function of that system. This can be achieved through various methods such as nutrition, exercise, herbs, essential oils, or homeopathic remedies. The aim is to support the health of each system and bring back balance and function that can lead to illness or dis-ease. By supporting the systems of the body, an individual can promote overall health and well-being.
The 12 body systems of a dog include:
Skeletal System: This system is composed of cartilage, bones, joints, and ligaments, providing support, shape, leverage, and protection to the body. The bones act as a shield for the internal organs.
Essential Oils: Wintergreen, Lemongrass, Copaiba
Muscular System: The muscles, including smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscles, play a crucial role in the movement of the body parts.
Essential Oils: Marjoram, Ginger, Peppermint
Cardiovascular System: This system involves blood, blood vessels, and the heart, supporting the circulation of nutrients and blood throughout the body.
Essential Oils: Ylang Ylang, Cypress, Rose
Digestive System: It comprises the alimentary canal, tongue, teeth, liver, salivary glands, and pancreas. The digestive system helps in breaking down and absorbing food.
Fennel, Peppermint, Ginger
Endocrine System: This system is comprised of endocrine glands like the thyroid, pituitary gland, adrenals, and parathyroid glands, which regulate the overall body function and chemical coordination.
Essential Oils: German Chamomile, Rosemary, Nutmeg, Sage
Lymphatic System: This system comprises of lymph nodes, vessels, and tissue, which filter out foreign materials and maintain fluid levels in the body.
Essential Oils: Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Lemon
Nervous System: The spinal cord, brain, nerves, and nerve endings make up this system, which coordinates and controls various body functions.
Vetiver, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense
Respiratory System: The nose, trachea, lungs, bronchioles, bronchi, alveoli, and alveolar sacs regulate the exchange of gases in the blood and help in removing carbon dioxide and other unwanted gases, while absorbing oxygen
Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Thyme
Immune System: The lymph nodes and other lymph vessels/tissue protect the body from foreign material and organisms.
Essential Oils: Thyme, Oregano, Clove, Cinnamon
Urinary System: This system involves the urinary bladder, kidneys, and urethra, and helps regulate the internal environment of the body through urine excretion.
Essential Oils: Juniper, Lemon, Bergamot
Integumentary System: This system includes hair, skin, sweat glands, and nails, providing protection from the environment and controlling body temperature.
Essential Oils: Lavender, Tea Tree, Helichrysum
Reproductive System: This system is divided into the female and male reproductive systems. The female reproductive system includes the vulva, ovaries, uterus, clitoris, and labia, responsible for egg formation and fetus development. The male reproductive system consists of the penis and testes and is responsible for producing semen for fertilization.
Essential Oils: Sage, GoldenRod, Chamomile
If you can only have 1 essential oil — choose Lavender or Frankincense and set your intention for using the oil and use it. If you have an oil that isnt’ any of these — set your intention and use it.
Ask me about some amazing blends and combinations of essential oils and oil-infused supplements that get really targeted at supporting systems, specific organs and needs of the individual.