DōTERRA essential oils Family Wellness Kit

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dōTERRA’s Family Essentials & Beadletes Kit is a collection of ten balancing essential oils, including six single oils and four oil blends. The stunning box includes a booklet about the oils. The kit contains 5 ml bottles of Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Melaleuca, Oregano, Frankincense, Deep Blue, Breathe, Zengest and On Guard to help families address a multitude of health issues.

For a more comprehensive overview of the workings of the oils below, please send us an email or consult the book: Modern Essentials.

Lavender – all things calming

dōTERRA’s most popular Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade oil, lavender has been cherished for its unmistakable aroma and its therapeutic properties for thousands of years. Lavender is widely used and acknowledged for its calming and relaxing qualities.

• get fancy and make a linen spray with a spray bottle of water and a few drops of Lavender
• calm the irritation from bug bites, bee stings and cuts and scrapes, rub one drop of Lavender directly on affected area
• a drop of two in your little ones bath before bedtime should be soothing to the skin and calming before bedtime

Lemon – clean and freshen

This essential oil powerhouse is cold-pressed from lemon rinds to preserve its delicate nature and potent properties. Lemon is known as a powerful aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser that can be used to complement many other oils. Diffusing Lemon in a room can cleanse the air and uplift mood. It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaning booster.

• add a drop of Lemon to your plain yogurt for a zesty flavor and an antioxidant boost
• Lemon is a favorite oil for flavoring water, add a drop to your water bottle for a gentle detox
• use Lemon oil and baking soda to brush your teeth a few times a week for natural tooth whitening

Peppermint – cool and invigorating

Peppermint is popular in countless forms—from toothpaste to chewing gum. As an essential oil, it is useful to ease breathing and as a digestive aid. This oil can be used for 101 purposes.

• add a drop to hot cocoa (not more than a drop or it’ll be too strong)
• use it’s cooling powers to calm a fever instantly, dilute for little ones and sensitive skin and rub all over back, neck and chest and bottoms of feet
• one drop is all you need for bad breath, place directly under the tongue

Melaleuca – first aid for the skin

Recognized by its more common name, ‘tea tree’, Melaleuca has been revered for its cleansing and regenerative properties, especially for the skin. Composed of more than ninety different compounds, Melaleuca has limitless therapeutic applications.

• add a few drops melaleuca to the wash cycle to kill germs, great for cloth diapers
• make a shower spray with half vinegar and water and about 20 drops of melaleuca oil to kill mildew and mold and cut hard water spots
• apply Melaleuca directly to pimples to clear breakouts, or add a few drops to your regular face wash

Oregano – natural immune support

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used oregano as a cleansing agent as well as for digestive and respiratory support. High in antioxidant activity, Oregano contains phenolic acids and flavonoids.

• take Oregano to strengthen your overall system
• makes a great salad dressing, mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, a drop of Oregano and lemon with salt and pepper and some garlic
• Oregano is reportedly effective against food poisoning, take a few drops in a capsule and use as a veggie rinse by adding a few drops to a sink of water and soaking your fruits and vegetables

Frankincense – exclusive oil from Somalia

Perhaps the most precious of the ancient oils, Frankincense is highly sought after by modern consumers for its many uses, including relaxation, immune support, and mood enhancement.

• Frankincense for depression, diffuse and apply topically daily
• massage Frankincense directly onto scars, age spots and wrinkles to help fade them (great for stretch marks too)
• grounding, focusing and calming, diffuse frank during meditation and prayer or just to soothe a tense atmosphere

Deep Blue – muscle and joint support

According to recent studies, more than half of us are sufferers of ongoing discomfort. Deep Blue is dōTERRA’s soothing solution to this challenge. Wintergreen, camphor, peppermint, blue tansy, German chamomile, helichrysum and osmanthus work together to ease achy joints and sore muscles. Its effects are deep and penetrating with sustained results. Once gently rubbed into the area of discomfort, Deep Blue’s cool therapeutic benefit will be felt almost immediately.

• massage Deep Blue directly into a sore muscle anywhere on the body, feels so good!
• use immediately on injury while applying ice and 24 hours after injury with a heating pad
• runners apply Deep Blue to the back of the neck to keep cool during a workout

Air – respiratory support

Respiratory issues are prevalent in modern society. dōTERRA essential oils are a perfect way to ease breathing consistently for a sustained benefit. Air is a remarkable blend of CPTG® essential oils which combine to do just that—help you breathe easier. A proprietary blend including laurel leaf, peppermint, eucalyptus, melaleuca, lemon, and ravensara cleanses and soothes the airways, and can easily be applied topically to the chest, back, or bottom of feet. Its pleasant aroma is calming to the senses and perfect for nighttime diffusion allowing for restful sleep.

• place a few drops of breathe blend into a bowl of hot water and use a towel tent to breathe in the steam for relief from congestion
• diffusing at night for ease of congestion or any respiratory issue is very beneficial
• mix breathe with coconut oil and rub on the chest for a vapor rub replacement

ZenGest – digestive support

Many essential oils have been recognized through research as powerful agents to help restore normal balance in the digestive system. Zengest takes advantage of these well-established therapeutic compounds in a proprietary blend of pure essential oils. Ginger, peppermint, tarragon, fennel, caraway, coriander, and anise each have specific attributes which add to the overall efficacy of this potent blend. When used internally, dōTERRA’s Zengest brings soothing digestive relief.

• one drop of Zengest in 4 ounces of water will immediately soothe a stomach bug
• apply Zengest externally directly over area of digestive discomfort
• help nausea by diffusing or breathing in Zengest directly as frequently as needed

On Guard – natural defense

On Guard is dōTERRA’s unique, proprietary blend formulated to support healthy immune function. Wild orange essential oil, combined with clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary offer a fragrant, natural and effective alternative to synthetic options for healthy immune function. On Guard, with its unique aroma, is one of our most versatile blends. It is also safe to use on counter tops, as a non-toxic way to cleanse surfaces, or to clear the atmosphere by diffusing. On Guard is superb for eliminating and controlling pathogens due to the potency of its constituents.

• place a drop of on guard on a cotton swab and apply directly to the gums to soothe a toothache
• rub on guard on the bottoms of everyone’s feet daily to support a healthy immune system and fight off discomfort before it starts
• diffuse On Guard. Not only does it smell wonderful but it will sanitize the air