BASIC AND COMMON USES OF ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are natural, safe, and therefore can be used freely. However, please note a few cautions:
1. NEVER PUT ANY ESSENTIAL OIL DIRECTLY IN THE EAR OR EYE. If any oil ever does get in these areas, dilute with a fractionated coconut oil, olive, or vegetable oil.
2. If any oil is ever too strong, or causes any type of irritation, you can dilute with one of the above oils and this will immediately alleviate any discomfort. Do not dilute with water. If an oil has gotten too close to my eyes, I will just put a couple of drops of coconut or olive oil on my finger and run it across my eyelid and this helps.
3. Remember you only need a couple of drops of the oil for each application. Also, unlike traditional over the counter drugs, you can apply these more often. It is better to apply a little more often, than a lot at one time.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S Food and Drug Administration, and may not be typical. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
ACNE: Melaleuca (alternafolia), geranium, lavender
ALLERGIES: Lavender, Purify Blend; Respiratory Blend (Breathe); apply to sole of the foot, or put on palms of hands and cup hands and inhale; A drop or two under the nose can also help. (I would diffuse regularly to help reduce allergens in the air. I would diffuse Purify, Immune Blend, Breathe, or peppermint. )
ANXIETY/DEPRESSION: Serenity, Balance, ylang ylang, sandalwood, frankincense, Citrus Bliss; I would put this under my nose, on the back of my neck or on my chest, or somewhere where I could smell it throughout the day. I would also diffuse one of these oils regularly.
ASTHMA: Respiratory Blend (Breathe), wintergreen, Eucalyptus (Radiata), lemon, lavender, frankincense, marjoram; Rub on soles of feet 2-3 times daily, also rub on chest. Also, I would diffuse the oils daily to possibly reduce any airborne asthma triggers. (I would diffuse Purify, Immune Blend, peppermint or Eucalyptus (Radiata))
BEE STINGS, BUG BITES: Purify, lavender
BLISTERS: Melaleuca (alternafolia), lavender, sandalwood, frankincense
BURNS: Lavender
SUNBURN: Lavender; peppermint can also be cooling for a sunburn
COLD SORES/CANKER SORES: Guardian, lavender or sandalwood
COLDS: Guardian, peppermint, Melaleuca (alternafolia), eucalyptus, lemon; apply to chest and spine. You can also apply a warm compress to help the oils penetrate deeper.
COUGH: Breathe, Eucalyptus (Radiata), eucalyptus w/peppermint, eucalyptus w/ Lemon
CROUP: Breathe, Eucalyptus (Radiata); Apply to chest and along spine
EAR INFECTIONS: Melaleuca (alternafolia) w/ lavender on cottonball and put in ear over night. I also put some around the ear area, but remember never in the ear. You can also use the Immune Blend or thyme.
FATIGUE: May help to apply Elevate or peppermint behind neck or on feet
INSECT BITES/BEE STINGS: (non-toxic bug repellant) Purify blend would be my first choice, also try geranium, lavender, cinnamon, rosemary, basil, thyme, peppermint—most give short lasting protection, usually less than 2 hours, so reapply),
PINK EYE: Melaleuca (alternafolia), lavender; Apply to area around the eye. Be careful not to get in the eye or too close to the eye.
RSV: Rub the Breathe or eucalyptus on the chest area, and also on the spine. If needed, you can dilute. You can also mix the eucalyptus with peppermint or lemon.
RUNNY NOSE OR CONGESTION: Breathe or eucalyptus on sides of nose—eyes may water when you do this, so either close your eyes for a few minutes, or dilute with coconut oil
SORE THROAT: Gargle with oregano and lemon. Put a couple drops of each in an ounce or two of water, and gargle as long as you can stand it. (I warn you this is nasty, but one time has usually been enough to take care of it for me, also you may want to have the coconut or vegetable oil handy in case any of it gets on your lips, it may burn a bit.) You can also gargle with the Immune Blend. Breathe, the respiratory blend, is also good for throat viruses, and you can apply this directly to the throat, for your kids who can’t do the nasty tasting things.
STREP THROAT: Put a couple of drops of the Immune Blend in some water and drink the water, or gargle with oregano and lemon; Oregano, frankincense, myrrh; rub on throat, chest and back of neck.
TENSION HEADACHE: Apply peppermint or wintergreen on temples, around hairline, across the forehead, and on the back of the neck, can also apply it to soles of feet.
SINUS HEADACHE: Breathe, Eucalyptus (Radiata), peppermint; Apply across forehead and around sinus area.
SORE MUSCLES: Apply peppermint or Serenity on affected muscles.
STOMACH/DIGESTION: Peppermint, or Digest Zen blend. Rub this on stomach area. For smaller children, you may want to dilute it with a carrier oil. Ginger is also a good one for stomach problems.
DIARRHEA: Rub peppermint or Digest Zen on the stomach.
Constipation: Rub peppermint or Digest Zen on the stomach. You can also try ginger.
HEARTBURN: Digest Zen, peppermint, lemon, ginger, anise; Put a couple drops in a capsule; Can also add a couple drops of lemon to 8 oz of water. By ingesting lemon juice and/or essential oils, the stomach stops excreting digestive acids, therefore alleviating heartburn or other stomach ailments.
NAUSEA: Rubbing a couple of drops of peppermint behind the ears may help.
MOLD: Diffuse some Purify Blend or Immune Blend
PAIN: Deep Blue, wintergreen, peppermint, white fir
SCRAPES, CUTS AND BRUISES: Lavender,
STRESS: Lavender, orange, ylang ylang, lemon, Serenity; diffuse or apply somewhere where you can smell it throughout the day—ie back of neck, under nose, on chest.
