Essential Oils and Autism
December 2, 2008 – 10:57 pmMany times I am asked about using essential oils for autism.  There are various theories on how autism presents itself. Some of these theories are: mercury from vaccinations, allergic reactions to wheat, corn, soy, or high glycemic sugars, and other environmental factors.
The question is will using essential oils help someone with autism?
Essential oils contain powerful constituents that can clean out receptor sites that contain agents that block the body from performing natural hormonal functions. These constituents can help detox the body and regulate proper signals to and from the brain and various organs.
In addition, stimulation of the limbic brain through inhalation of essential oils may help to open up the emotional and hormonal centers in the brain, leading to clearer thinking and greater concentration.
In my practice I have found that using essential oils in combination with massage are very beneficial for autism as well as other neurological disabilities.  Essential oils induce emotional responses through their ability to directly access  the limbic brain, as well as their vibrational frequencies that work energetically on the whole being.  This is a potent combination that can sooth, relax, restore self love and self confidence.
People with autism can tend to be touch adverse, but when you present an oil for them to smell or hold this creates an atmosphere of trust and playfulness. From this base of trust you can then introduce touch, very gently by massaging the feet or hands. Â I put the oil in the persons hand and then take their hand and have them rub it on their feet. Â The feet carry the oil through the body providing a wonderful therapeutic effect.
Emotional factors are very evident in people with autism and other disabilities. Working with essential oils that can deliver emotionally healing properties as a lead in to whatever other work you would like to do is not only rewarding for the practitioner, but can be life changing for the recipient as well.
The essential oils used must always be pure, unadulterated, unaltered, therapeutic-grade. I use only Young Living Essential Oils in my practice. Please visit my website: http://www.bodyworker.us  for more information.
Warmly,
Maria
11 Responses to “Essential Oils and Autism”
We have a grandson with autism. Could you please be more specific about where and how to find your posts about using essential oils on autustic persons? Blessings! Penny
By Penny Thornton Hendrix on Dec 6, 2008
We have a grandson with autism. Could you please be more specific about where and how to find your posts about using essential oils on autistic persons? Blessings! Penny
By Penny Thornton Hendrix on Dec 6, 2008
Hi Penny -
Thank you for your comment. You may visit my websites: http://www.aroma-therapy-info.com or my practice website: http://www.massage-tenafly.com. Although there are some similarities between all people on The Spectrum, there is also a wide range of difference in abilities. I tailor my work based on interview and work individually. Feel free to email me and I would be happy to make some specific recommendations for your grandson.
By Maria G. Turchi on Dec 8, 2008
Would this also work for those with a dx of ADHD?
By Erin (Michigan) on Feb 7, 2009
Hello, Maria!
Our grandson with autism seems to have made great progress over the past few years due to his parents’ patience and wise use of behavior-changing techniques. (I have warned them about gluten sensitivity, dairy from cows and unfermented soy.) He is bright, touch-resistant, somewhat limited expressing feelings verbally, somewhat hyperactive and obsessive-compulsive and somewhat easy-to-tears. Any advice you can give about which essential oils to use would be great. Thank you for what you do. Blessings to you and to yours! Penny
By Penny Thornton Hendrix on Apr 8, 2009
Penny -
Thank you for your comment. I love to use a blend called Peace & Calming. It contains oils that not only help to calm, but also can be antiinflammtory, help cleanse the liver and lymphatic system, help with mental and emotional balance, combat depression and balance male and female energies. Please email me: maria@bodyworker.us for more information.
Warmly,
Maria
By Maria G. Turchi on Apr 26, 2009
Hello
Frankly speaking that I had really not idea that essential oils help in autism.Its very good and interesting to know about it.Thank you very much for this post.
By myrtille on Nov 17, 2009
This is great information, I just have one question will this help people with other health related concerns as well ?
By Massage therapy schools on Oct 6, 2010
Essential Oils have been used for thousands of years to support immune function, help maintain wellness and invoke healing. When choosing an essential oil it is most important to consider the quality of the oil it self. Oils from plants that planted in organic soil, harvested at the optimal time and distilled under low pressure will yield therapeutic (healing) results. Most oils found in the marketplace are perfume grade – meaning they are manipulated to a “smell” standard.
I use on Young Living Essential oils as I know that YL insures quality from seed to (bottle) seal. You may learn more at my practice website http://www.bodyworker.us.
Warmly,
Maria
By Maria G. Turchi on Oct 10, 2010
Indeed essential oils are helpful in many ways. Thank you for posting this!
By Massage Therapy on Feb 18, 2011
This post is really amazing. First time I heard about that. Thanks to adds to my knowledge.
By Acupunture Brisbane on Jun 24, 2011