The Top 10 Oils
If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, please consult your physician regarding the use of essential oils. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. When using citrus oils topically, avoid ultraviolet rays for 12 hours. FDA disclaimer: “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.”
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Peppermint
Cooling~Invigorating~Refreshing~Stimulating
Fun Fact! Peppermint is actually a hybrid of the watermint and spearmint plants.
PRIMARY USES
💧A drop of peppermint + a drop of lemon in water makes a refreshing mouth rinse
💧 Massage a drop of peppermint + 2 drops carrier oil on stomach or take 1 drop internally to relieve occasional or mild heartburn, nausea, motion sickness or acid indigestion. Also aids digestion and alleviates gas or bloating
💧Apply to back of neck/spine for cooling
💧Apply diluted to temples for energizing pre-workout, or first thing in the morning. Helps restore mental alertness to combat a midday slump
💧 One drop on a toothpick flosser for cleaning between teeth and freshening breath
💧Add a drop to tongue to suppress appetite
💧Add a drop to lotion and apply pre or post workout for stiff muscles
💧Apply above ears, to temples, and back of neck to combat head tension
💧Apply diluted to ease discomfort of sunburned skin
💧Diffuse for seasonal or environmental threats
💧Decrease milk supply in nursing
Lemon
Uplifting~Refreshing~Cleansing~Energizing
Fun fact! It takes approximately 45 lemons to produce a 15 ml bottle of Doterra lemon essential oil.
PRIMARY USES
💧Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces for non-toxic cleaning throughout the home
💧Powerful antioxidant
💧Naturally cleanses the body and aids indigestion. A drop in water first thing in the morning will rehydrate and help alkalinize the body
💧 a drop on hands after cutting pungent vegetables helps eliminate the strong odor
💧Supports healthy respiratory function
💧Promotes a positive mood and concentration
💧Supports healthy respiratory system during times of seasonal or environmental threats
💧Degreaser
💧Furniture/leather polish
💧Runny nose? Apply 1 drop to the bridge of nose
💧Apply a drop to palms and inhale for quick pick-me-up
💧Purify dishwater, sponges (add a drop and microwave 60 seconds) and laundry left too long in the washer. Just add a drop to a dryer ball to remove that “this load was left too long in the washer” odor Washing dishes with lemon in the water leaves glassware sparkling
💧Use a drop to make a spray to preserve fresh fruit
💧great air freshener for the car
💧spray DIY lemon spray in stinky kid shoes or a drop on a cotton ball in each shoe
💧add a drop to a dryer ball or your towel and throw in gym bag to help eliminate odors
CAUTION: AVOID EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT OR UV RAYS FOR 12 HOURS AFTER APPLICATION
Lavender
Calming~Restoring~Soothing
Fun Fact! Lavender is perhaps the most used essential oil around the world due to it’s universal properties.
PRIMARY USES
💧Calming and relaxing
💧Relieves occasional sleeplessness
💧Eases muscle tension, soothes agitated nerves, relieves restlessness, calms stressed or anxious feelings, promotes relaxation conducive to healthy sleep
💧 Soothing to sunburn
💧Supports seasonal respiratory discomfort with its natural antihistamine properties. Diffuse or add 1 drop to local raw honey and ingest
💧Apply a drop to unscented lotion after shaving
💧Soothe chapped lips with 1 drop in fractionated coconut oil
💧Growing baby belly: add a drop to DoTERRA unscented lotion to promote supple skin and reduce itchiness
💧Soothing to fussy babies
💧Apply to help regenerate tissues and minimize scarring
💧Apply around the ear sockets (avoid ear openings) for occasional ear discomfort with its antibacterial properties
💧Use in bathing with Epsom salts or in lotion as “pure-fume”
💧 Soothing when applied to bug bites
Tea Tree
Antiseptic~Cleansing~powerful
Fun Fact! Tea Tree contains 12x the power of a phenol! Check out doTERRA’s Tea Tree Study
PRIMARY USES
💧Disinfectant for cuts and wounds
💧apply behind and around ear socket for ear tension
💧soothing for cold sore discomfort
💧anti-fungal-add a drop to your pedicure water
💧gargle a drop in warm water to soothe and throat and support healthy gums
💧add to shampoo to maintain a healthy scalp
💧wave under nose or apply along spine for emotional balance
💧Use a drop in unscented lotion for healthy skin and nails
💧Use diluted in a roller bottle with lavender and roll around eye socket to soothe irritated eyes. Avoid contact with eyes
Oregano
Powerhouse~Nature's Antibiotic
Fun Fact! This oil is so potent and powerful you will not want to use for more than 10 days straight! Read about doTERRA’s Oregano study here.
PRIMARY USES
💧bye bye warts
💧use for 10 days to cleanse then follow up with probiotics to repopulate healthy gut bacteria
💧DIY immune support bomb when combined with Tea Tree, Lemon, Thyme, and On Guard in a doTERRA veggie capsule. This is my first defense against threats to the immune system
💧Can dip a toothpick in and swirl oregano into cooking for added flavor and health benefits
Frankincense
King of Oils~Biblical~Restorative
Fun Fact! Frankincense references are all over the Bible! Also, there’s plenty of research being conducted with frankincense-see Pub Med or read doTERRA’s Frankincense study here.
PRIMARY USES
💧Prayer, meditation, focus
💧soothing for head tension
💧emotional balance
💧calming for anxious feelings and releasing stressful feelings
💧soothing for skin
💧supports healthy inflammatory response
💧detoxifying
💧immune support
Breathe Respiratory Blend
Opening~Clearing~Supportive
Fun Fact! Oxygen = Life!
PRIMARY USES
💧Maintains feelings of clear airways and ease of breathing
💧Promotes a restful night’s sleep
💧Supportive in minimizing seasonal discomfort
💧 Apply before travel or in confined spaces such as bus, train, subway or plane to promote feelings of calm breathing. Also helpful when traveling to different zones with new environmental threats to the respiratory system
💧Diffuse with an added drop of wintergreen to open airways, soothe tension and focus on an accepting state of mind
💧Great air purifier for hotel rooms, dorm rooms, office spaces, assisted living spaces or staying in other people’s homes ( hello pet dander)
Caution: NOT SAFE FOR INTERNAL USE. Avoid UV rays for 12 hours after applying. If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, please consult your physician regarding the use of essential oils. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Dilute for sensitive or young skin.
Deep Blue Soothing Blend
Soothing~cooling~Supporting
Fun fact! There’s nothing fun about pain! This oil for surrendering pain can also assist in the release of difficult underlying emotions. NOT SAFE FOR INTERNAL USE
PRIMARY USES
💧Apply topically to soothe mild cramping associated with normal menstruation
💧Soothes head and neck tension
💧Apply to shoulders to ease tension
💧Soothes joint/muscle aches pre and post workout
💧comforting to kiddos experiencing normal growing pains
💧supportive and soothing to pain after minor injury
Caution: NOT SAFE FOR INTERNAL USE.
Digestzen
settling
Fun fact! Digestzen works wonders on sinus congestion when applied diluted to navel and over bridge of nose!
PRIMARY USES
💧Apply topically to stomach to relieve occasional or mild heartburn or acid indigestion. Also, use for occasional upset stomach, to aid digestion, and alleviate gas or bloating
💧Take internally to support digestion(1-2 drops with lemon to hot water as a tea or in capsule)
💧Drop directly on back of throat to soothe sore or dry throat
💧Inhale for occasional nausea or motion sickness
💧As part of a cleanse or diet program, Digestzen is helpful during the first week of a weight loss program to help support healthy kidney and liver function
On Guard
Shielding~Protective~Germ Fighter
Fun fact! A strong immune system can effectively support the body against environmental and viral or bacterial threats!
PRIMARY USES
💧 Diffuse to clean air and to support a healthy respiratory system
💧Apply topically to bottoms of feet for immune support for the entire family
💧Take internally to soothe sore throat
💧Cost effective, germ killing all purpose green cleaner: 10 drops On Guard +1/2 c vinegar+1/2 c water in sprayer
💧Oil pull with 1 drop On Guard in 1 t coconut oil ( avoid with fillings)
💧DIY hand sanitizer
💧Apply directly to soothe cold sores, warts and wounds
💧Gargle with a drop in water for good oral health
💧Sanitize your dishcloth or sponge
💧 Add produce to sink with a few drops of On Guard to remove dirt and chemical /pesticide residue
💧Adds delicious flavor to apple slices and fun way to add immune support especially during back to school and other times of transition
Caution: Dilute to protect against possible skin sensitivity. Avoid exposure to sunlight or UV rays for 12 hours after application.