The Essential 7 Kit is the fastest and most economical way for you to jump right into the world of aromatherapy for your alpaca! I suggest you start with the Essential 7 and then build from there as you become more familiar with the oils and the processes.

It contains a variety of single and blended essential oils for daily use. The Essential 7 kit was created so that anyone could immediately use and appreciate the benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils. These oils may be used as dietary supplements, diffused, added to bath water, applied on location, spritzed on your animal or used with body massage. Refer to the individual oils for specific benefits and instructions.

The kit contains three single oils - Lavender (Lavandula Augustifolia), Lemon (Citrus limon), Peppermint (Mentha piperita) and four blends - Purification, Joy, Peace and Calming, and PanAway.

Lavender is the most versatile of all essential oils and has been highly regarded as soothing to the skin. The French scientist René Gattefossé was the first to discover these properties when he severely burned his arm in a laboratory accident, kinda like Post-It notes being discovered by mistake. It can be used to cleanse cuts, bruises, scrapes and skin irritations. Lavender has also been studied for its relaxing effects, both physically and emotionally.

Lemon helps support the immune system, according to Jean Valnet, M.D. It can serve as an insect or flea repellent and may be beneficial for the skin. Add a few drops to distilled water and spritz on your alpaca for a refreshing lift after an active day.

Peppermint is soothing to the digestive system. It is useful for digestive upset and to enhance your alpaca's appetite.

Joy is an exotic blend of Lemon (Citrus limon), Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata), Bergamot (Citrus bergamia), Mandarin (Citrus reticulata), Rose (Rosa damascena) and other essential oils that produce an uplifting magnetic energy, bringing joy to the heart. When diffused, it can be refreshing and uplifting. Perfect for moping alpacas.

PanAway was created by Gary Young as a result of an injury in which he severely tore the ligament in his leg. This blend contains Birch (Betula alleghaniensis), which has an active principle similar to cortisone; Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), which contains eugenol, a constituent used by dentists to numb gums; Peppermint (Mentha piperita), calming for nerves and Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum), soothing to localized discomfort. This oil must be diluted or used on ears, NOT on open sores or wounds, as it can sting a bit.

Peace and Calming is a gentle, fragrant blend especially designed for diffusing. Its components Orange (Citrus sinensis), Tangerine (Citrus nobilis), Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata), Patchouly (Pogostemon cablin) and Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) promote relaxation and a deep sense of peace. When massaged on your alpaca's ears, it can be a wonderful prelude to a rapid calming down. Peace and Calming may be especially calming and comforting to your pet during an overactive, stressful day. Traveling, breeding, weaning, all can be helped by this oil! My #1 favorite!

Purification is a blend of purifying essential oils such as Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), Myrtle (Myrtus communis), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia). When diffused it can neutralize mildew, disagreeable pet odors and help cleanse the air. When applied directly to the skin, Purification can be excellent for soothing insect, flea or tick bites and for cleansing cuts and scrapes.

There you have the rundown on the Essential 7 and your alpaca! The Young Living site has lots of information on how YOU can use the Essential 7 to improve the quality of YOUR life, but this web site is dedicated to your alpaca, so there!

For info on how to work with Young Living Oils and YOUR alpaca click here! I will fill you in on all the inside aromatherapy lingo and terms. Then you, too, shall be cool and hip and with it - yikes, I think I negated any coolness by using terms like HIP and WITH IT!