Top 10 Essential Oils and How To Use Them

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Top 10 Essential Oils and a few ways to use them.

Essential oils…plant juice magic! 😂

If you have never used essential oils before you are probably wondering what they are. Here’s a quick rundown:

Essential oils are naturally occurring, aromatic compounds found in all different parts of a plant (stem, roots, seeds, etc). They are there to help the plant thrive and provide protection AND they offer incredible benefits to us.
Essential oils can be used in three different ways:
- Aromatically (diffusing or smelling straight from the bottle)
- Topically (applying to the skin usually using a carrier oil)
- Internally – ingesting oils by adding them to a liquid or veggie capsule or dropping directly into your mouth (*note this is only true for doTERRA oils where purity is 100% guaranteed.)

When you are first getting started using oils it can feel overwhelming because there are so many different oils available that can be used for so many different things. I have compiled a list of my top 10 essential oils and how to use them. This is a great starting point because these oils are so versatile and most of them have multiple uses.

Lavender

diffuse 3 drops to promote a calm and restful environment (perfect for sleep)
rub a drop on a burn or cut to clean and help support quick healing (dilute with a carrier oil if you have sensitive skin or for use on kids)
rub a drop on a scar to help reduce its appearance
create a roller bottle and apply over heart and on the back of your head to support stress and anxiety
massage 1 drop diluted with carrier oil on the spine, feet and abdomen to help calm an upset or colic baby
inhale 1 drop and massage into temples and back of neck to support head tension

Lemon

add 1-2 drops to a glass of water to promote gentle cleansing
use 3-5 drops in a sink of cold water as a veggie soak (optional, add a squirt of onGuard hand soap or ½ cup of apple cider vinegar for extra cleaning power)
use 10-15 drops mixed with water in a glass spray bottle for a natural degreaser and furniture polish
diffuse 3 drops to uplift your mood

Frankincense

diffuse 3-5 drops to support emotional balance
apply to skin to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks
put a drop under your tongue to support seizures
put a drop on your finger and press onto the roof of your mouth to support head tension
press a drop onto the roof of your mouth to support cell health and healthy inflammation in your body
diffuse to help promote focus or meditation

Peppermint

apply a drop to the back of your neck and temples to promote alertness
apply to the back of your neck, down spine, and on the bottoms of your feet to help reduce a fever
apply to temples, above ears and to back of neck to help support head tension
diffuse to promote alertness and motivation
inhale a drop in the palm of your hands to help curb cravings
apply to your breasts or drink in water to help decrease milk supply
gargle a drop in water to help with bad breathe
apply a drop diluted with a carrier oil on your stomach or drink a drop in water to help relieve stomach pain

OnGuard

diffuse to purify your air and for a bonus hit of immune support
apply to the bottoms of your feet to promote good immune function
put 2 drops in a veggie capsule with olive oil to promote good immune function (take internally)
use 10-15 drops mixed in a spray bottle with 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water for an all natural, multi-purpose cleaner
apply a drop directly onto cold sores, warts or infected wounds to promote healing
gargle 1-2 drops in water to promote good oral health
use to create an all natural laundry detergent.

doTERRA also offers an incredible lineup of OnGuard products including tooth paste, laundry detergent, hand sanitizer, and an all purpose cleaner. I highly recommend all of them.

Oregano

put 2 drops in a veggie capsule with olive oil to help boost immune system when you are feeling run down
dilute a drop with a carrier oil and apply to skin affected with ring worm or athlete’s foot to promote healing
gargle a drop in warm water as needed to help support strep throat or tonsillitis
put 2 drops in a veggie capsule with olive oil to help support the body in fighting viruses or bacterial infections

Tea Tree

apply directly to blemishes on your skin to promote healing
add a few drops to your all purpose cleaner to add additional antibacterial properties
take a drop in a capsule or gargle with warm water to support a sore throat
apply 3 drops diluted with a carrier oil behind and around the ear to help support ear infections (NEVER put oils directly into your ear)
apply 2 drops diluted with a carrier oil to cuts to help clean and disinfect them
use to create an all natural head lice deterrent spray(Tea Tree is also called Melaleuca in some markets)

Deep Blue

dilute in a carrier oil or some unscented lotion and rub on sore muscles

add 2-4 drops to some epsom salts and then into a hot bath for a relaxing, whole body soothing experience

Deep Blue is also available in a rub format which is an easy solution to help sore muscles

Easy Air

diffuse to promote open airways and easy breathing
dilute with a carrier oil and rub directly onto your chest when experiencing respiratory issues or before working out to promote open airways
dilute with a carrier oil in a roller bottle to have on hand for those middle of the night respiratory issues with your kids

Easy Air is also called Breathe in some markets.

ZenGest

dilute with a carrier oil and rub directly over abdomen to help relieve bloating, gas, heartburn, nausea or indigestion
add a drop in water or a veggie capsule to help relieve diarrhea, constipation or the effects of food poisoning (continue frequently until symptoms subside)
inhale a drop from the palm of your hands to help relieve motion sickness

ZenGest is also called DigestZen in some markets.

If you would like to purchase these essential oils + Balance (my favourite oil for emotional support) you can here. This is the first step on a journey of wellness that is going to make your life better! I am so excited for you!