50 Ways To Use The Essential Collection

The first time I heard about doTERRA I thought they must have been just some really EXTRA nice smelling essential oils. What was all the fuss about? Until I caved in and tried them for myself.

This post could really be called the 50,000+ ways to use essential oils, but I just want to give you a little snap shot on some of the ways I use the top 10 'essential collection' for doTERRA's oils.

These are the most popular oils and are usually what people start with to get going on their oily journey.

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HOW TO USE THE TOP TEN ESSENTIAL OILS IN THE HOME ESSENTIALS KIT

LAVENDER

Place a drop under your pillow or on your feet for a good night sleep
Add to the dryer with your sheets for a peaceful night
Perfect to support a range of skin irritations by applying topically with a carrier oil.
Diffuse to reduce anxious feelings
Relax in a lavender and epsom salt bath

PEPPERMINT

Perfect for digestive health by applying topically with a carrier oil
Apply to temples and back of neck for tension headache
Apply to feet for cooling
Diffuse for a pick me up
Add to smoothies and bliss balls for a minty hit!

LEMON

Add to warm water each morning for cleansing & detoxifying (without damaging your teeth enamel)
Use in vinegar & water bottle to clean your home
Use on stings and bug bites
Diffuse to freshen & uplift
Add to bliss balls & smoothies

TEA TREE

Use in shampoo for a healthy scalp
Apply for healthy toenails
Add to facial cleanser for skin imperfections
Apply to conditioner for head lice
Apply to dog shampoo for fleas

FRANKINCENCE

The 'king of oils'. Supports overall health & wellbeing by applying a drop to feet daily
Diffuse for overall feeling of peace and relaxation
A sacred oil to be used during meditation
Can be used for skin imperfections
Apply with oregano (diluted) to warts

OREGANO

One of the most potent and powerful for immune boosting
Apply to feet daily when immunity is low
Use in spaghetti sauce
Natures Antibiotic
Put a drop of oregano & basil in your veggie dip

EASY AIR

Supports respiratory function
Diffuse to support general sniffles & coughs
I apply to my children's feet during winter months or when the sniffles are going around
Apply to feet and chest (diluted) for seasonal threats
Diffuse at bedtime for snoring

ON GUARD

Diffuse for effective immune support
Apply to feet when there is sickness going around to promote a healthy immune system
Use for cleaning
Take one drop internally for a healthy immune system
Apply to teeth or gums for irritated gums or toothace

ICE BLUE

Apply topically for aches and pains
Apply for tension headaches
Apply to muscles after a workout
After long hours at the computer, apply to shoulder and neck
Use for a deep tissue massage

DIGEST ZEN

Apply topically for digestive support
Inhale for travel sickness
Use for when over indulgence in food or drinks have occurred
Take a drop in water for an upset tummy
Dilute and rub on children's belly for a tummy ache

All new doTERRA members receive a Free E-book from me upon joining and will be provided with additional resources about the safe use of essential oils. To find out how to get your hands on these oils, please read more here.

These products are not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Please seek advice of a health care professional/aromatherapist where appropriate, especially if pregnant or breastfeeding.