Enjoying the Outdoors and Being Prepared!
If you love getting outdoors and playing make sure to have a high quality first aide kit packed to take care of any mishaps or accidents that happen. Our family has had lots of experience with this already this year and we were very unprepared for our first couple outings. Now we are good and prepared and ready to take on the world! Here is a quick reference quide you can copy and print and put in with your oils so you know how to use them in an emergency.
The versatile uses, highly effective properties, and long shelf-life make each bottle a vital resource during emergency situations
1. Oregano: Contains immune-enhancing and antioxidant properties. Effectively kills bacteria, viruses, and fungus, making it an important staple for your first aid kit. * Tip: Take several drops in an empty veggie cap to boost the immune system. Mix with water and gargle to soothe an irritated throat.
2. Peppermint: Very cooling on hot days. Alleviates upset stomach and promotes clear breathing. Allergies, congestion, diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, fatigue, morning sickness, tension headache and migraines.* Tip: Apply to neck and forehead with Lavender to calm feelings of tension.
3. Lemon: Powerful cleansing agent that purifies the air and cleans surfaces. Cough, Sore Throat. Tip: A few drops of Lemon will improve the taste and quality of your water supply.
4. Lavender: Calms emotions during times of stress; soothes irritated skin and lips.
Bee stings, bug bites, sunburn, headache, rash, sprains, acne, cuts, scrapes, diaper rash, itching, poison ivy, skin allergies and insomnia. Tip: Apply a drop to a bug bite to help ease minor itchiness and discomfort.
5. Marjoram: Soothes menstrual cramps, sore muscles.
6. Melaleuca: Soothe Skin Irritations. Bug Bites. Fight Bacterial, Fungal and Viral Infections. Contains potent cleansing properties for external and internal uses. Use to treat head lice, make a spray and massage into scalp. Relieve Congestion and Opens Respiratory Tract. Helps Treat Scabies. Fights Toenail Fungus and Ringworm. Improve Foot Odor. Kills Mold. Tip: Apply 1–2 drops to cleanse affected area on the skin.
7. Helichrysum: Bleeding, Bruises, Inflammation, Sprains, and Swelling. Read more on Helichrysum below.
8. Frankincense: Promotes cellular health. Enhances the properties of other oils while reducing inflammation and supporting skin tissue recovery. Apply Frankincense with other oils to speed up the healing process of minor cuts and wounds - you can even mix Lavender, Lemon, and Frankincense with coconut oil for a DIY Neosporin!* Tip: Take 1-2 drops in a veggie capsule.
9. doTERRA Breathe /Easy Air Respiratory Blend: Promotes feelings of clear airways. Increases Oxygen. Tip: Rub on chest or around sinuses before hiking if congested.
10. DigestZen / ZenGest Oil or Softgels: Food Poisoning, diarrhea, constipation, motion sickness and sinus infections. Helps proper digestion, calms stomach upset.* Tip: Take a softgel or take with water after consuming hard to digest foods. For sinus infections dilute with FCO and rub on stomach.
11. Clove: Promotes blood circulation, benefits cardiovascular health, and helps ward off free radicals. Abscesses. Primarily used as a pain killer for toothaches. Powerful Antibacterial. * Tip: Apply one drop to soothe teeth or gums.
12. TerraShield: Protects against insects. Tip: Rub or spray on any exposed skin. At home put around your door or window seals to deter insects from entering.
13. doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend: Strengthens immune function, protects against elements that can weaken the immune system.* Tip: Take softgels for an ultimate immunity defense; dilute with witch hazel and Lemon to clean hands, doorknobs, and other community surfaces.
14. Deep Blue Rub: Apply after physical exertion, to sore or stiff muscles and joints.
15. Roman Chamomile: Bee Stings, Blisters, Dry Skin, PMS, Rashes.
16. doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil: has an indefinite shelf life and does not require refrigeration. It can also be used to calm sensitive skin reactions to essential oils by applying directly to the affected area.
17. TerraGreens: Provides your body with a daily supplementation of fruits and veggies.*
18. Slim & Sassy Shake: Delivers essential nutrients /protein sources.
19. Correct-X Essential Ointment: Assists in soothing the skin quickly and effectively, natural ointment.
20. Other suggested items: Freeze-dried fruit, vegetables, and nuts. Flashlight, battery-powered radio, and cell phone charger, matches, First Aid items, rope, whistle, ankle wrap.
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Helichrysum Essential oil highlight
Helichrysum is first aide in a bottle! Many scientists are simply blown away by the restorative ability of Helichrysum essential oil on the skin and rarely is there any negativity or warnings surrounding its use. When in doubt, most people reach for Helichryusm or Frankincense to promote and support the body’s ability to heal. Whenever we have any cuts or bleeding we grab the helichrysum and it stops it almost immediately.
When used directly on the skin, Helichrysum soothes and promotes healthy skin cell regeneration which is why it is gaining popularity in many skin care products. You can be on the top of this curve by starting to add Helichrysum to your own daily moisturizers or toners to both reduce the appearance of blemishes or discolorations of the skin as well as for its rejuvenating properties to the skin. Your complexion will thank you as your skin transforms into a glowing, youthful complexion. In addition, it can also be taken orally as it may promote a healthy metabolism.
In need of some anger management in your life or know someone who is? Helichrysum is a great oil to diffuse in order to calm any bubbling anger issues and to uplift the subconscious mind.
