Essential Oils 101

The Basics of Essential Oils
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What Is an Essential Oil
Volatile droplets of nature
Essential Oils are made from plants to capture the unique compounds at their core.
They are distilled from leaves, flowers, tree bark, seeds, or rind of fruit in concentrated amounts.
When sourced ethically and indigenously the oils retain strong properties from the plant.
Typically just one drop of a dōTERRA® essential oil has a powerful effect.
They can be used to support us physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially, and environmentally!
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Essential Oils 101
How do I use essential oils?

We can use dōTERRA® essential oils hundreds of ways throughout our entire life - from the air to the floor and all the people and animals in between!
There is always a practical option on hand that feels good to try -in any situation.

Every day tasks and situations become empowering when we choose to support our selves with our own natural toolkit.
Tasks like self care, influencing our mood, personal hygiene, cleaning, cooking, and encouraging homeostasis within our bodies.

Every oil has at least one of three application methods: Aromatic, Topical, or Flavouring.
And each of these categories has a myriad of ways to use the oils!

Aromatically
In the air
Enters our body through the respiratory system.

Breathe in directly or using a diffuser
Topically
On our skin
Enters our body through the epidermal system.

Apply to desired area using a carrier oil to dilute where needed
Flavouring
In food
Enters our body through the digestive system.

Drop in a drink, meal, or veggie capsule
Safe Usage
What are some basic safety tips?

1) Photosensitivity - Citrus oils are sensitive to the sun since they are made from the rind of fruit. Avoid direct sunlight to the exposed area for at least 12 hours of that location may have a skin irritation or burn. Oils applied underneath clothing should be fine.

2) Hot Oils and Reactions - If it starts to burn, skip the water. Use a carrier oil or whole fat milk. Because essential oils don't mix with water, applying water to the area can actually drive the burn in deeper. Ouch!

3) Avoid These Areas - Never put essential oils in your eyes, inside ear canal, or up nose. However, you may apply oils around the eye bone in a C shape, on ear cartilage and behind ear bone, or diffuse essential oils.

4) Dilution - Use a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil when applying essential oils topically to avoid skin sensitisation.

5) Safe Storage - The majority of all adverse reactions to essential oils by children have been as a direct result of accidental overdose and ingestion in large amounts. Keep out of reach of children. Use child proof safety caps.
Common Oils and Uses
What are the most commonly used essential oils and their uses?
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DigestZen
Digestive Support
Provides a soothing abdominal massage
Have on hand when flying or travelling
Apply after eating a large meal
Easy Air
Respiratory Support
Cooling and soothing to the senses
Calming aroma promotes a restful environment
Equipped for seasonal threats
Frankincense
Powerful and Versatile
Aroma promotes feelings of relaxation
Helps reduce the appearance of skin imperfections when applied topically
Ice Blue
Muscle & Joint Support
Clean and dress minor cuts, bites and sores
Calms stress and tension
Supports immune function
Lifts mood and awareness
Lavender
All Things Calming
Reduce anxious feelings
Soothes emotions
Soothes irritated skin
Supports restful sleep
Calms bee stings
Lemon
Cleans and Freshens
Soothes throat discomfort
Neutralizes odors
Elevates Mood
Antioxidant and detoxifier
Use to clean kitchen
On Guard
Natural Defense
Protective mouth rinse
Immune support
Cleanses and purifies
Eliminates airborne threats
Oregano
Natural Immune Support
Natural defense for kids and adults
Use as a food additive in spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, or on a roast
Cleansing properties
Peppermint
Cools and Invigorates
Invigorates lungs
Increases alertness
Cools body
Calms head tension
Tea Tree
First Aid for the Skin
Skin blemishes
Beautify the skin
Healthy scalp and hair
Apply to feet and toenails
Wild Orange
Revitalising and Uplifting
Energising and revitalising aroma
Elevates mood
Powerful cleanser and purifying agent
Balance
Grounding Blend
Creates sense of calm and well-being
Promotes tranquility and sense of balance
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