10/31/2018
Creating your own first aid kit with essential oils is easy – the key is knowing which oil to use for different situations.
1. Lavender: When it doubt, use Lavender! The most important essential oil to include in your first aid kit, lavender is a strong disinfectant, antiseptic, natural pain reliever, and antihistamine with universal first aid uses.
How to use it: Speed up the healing process of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns by treating them with diluted Lavender, which will also reduce pain and scarring. Soothe bee stings, bug bites, rashes, and allergies by placing a drop of lavender on the affected area.
headaches and migraines by inhaling Lavender v***r or massaging the oil onto your scalp – if you suffer from chronic headaches, wear diffuser jewelry with a drop of Lavender for relief throughout the day.
2. Lemon: A natural alternative to hydrogen peroxide, Lemon oil is an antiseptic and disinfectant known for its powerful cleansing abilities, and it’s also an effective aid against cold symptoms and digestive problems.
How to use it: Sterilize cuts and scrapes by dabbing them with a cotton ball soaked in a diluted Lemon oil.
Help with indigestion or morning sickness with lemon oil by inhaling its v***r from a diffuser.
3. Peppermint: A powerful natural stimulant, Peppermint is commonly used to fight physical and mental fatigue, but it can also combat stomach problems, sore muscles, and headaches.
How to use it: Add Peppermint Oil to your diffuser to reduce feelings of nausea and dizziness. Combine it with a carrier oil and rub it onto your skin for an instant cooling effect that soothes muscle aches, sunburns, and bug bites.
Mix Peppermint Oil with lavender and massage onto your scalp to reduce the intensity of headaches.
4. Oregano: Oregano doesn’t just belong on your spice rack. This antimicrobial essential oil effectively kills bacteria, viruses, and fungus, making it an important staple for your first aid kit.
How to use it: Try a few drops of Oregano oil in your diffuser on the onset of a cold or cough to boost your immune system and kick sickness to the curb. Use diluted Oregano Oil topically to decrease the inflammation of injuries, sore muscles, and joint pain, or to fight fungal infections such as athletes foot.
Clear sinus infections and congestion by inhaling Oregano oil from your diffuser.
5. Tea Tree: An extremely potent antiseptic with antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, Tea Tree is an important oil to have on hand to relieve a variety of skin conditions.
How to use it: Always dilute Tea Tree Oil before applying it directly on your skin. Drop a small amount of diluted oil to cuts, scrapes, bug bites, and fungal infections to disinfect the area while reducing pain and inflammation.
Diluted Tea Tree Oil can also be used to treat sunburn, dandruff, and even fight acne.
6. Frankincense: Frankincense enhances the properties of other oils while reducing inflammation and supporting skin tissue recovery.
How to use it: 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!
Boost your immune system by diffusing Frankincense in your home throughout the day.
