First Aid with Essential Oils

Now’s the perfect time to replace outdated, chemical products found in your First Aid kit with natural ones like Essential Oils.

BRUISES:

• Helichrysum italicum
• Lavender 

HOW TO: Blend 5 drops total of Essential Oil with 1 ounce of jojoba or natural, unscented lotion and gently massage on location.

INSECT BITES:

• German Chamomile
• Lavender
• Peppermint 
• Purification essential oil blend*
• Roman Chamomile

HOW TO: Place 1 drop on location.

INSECT REPELLENTS:

• Cedarwood
• Citronella
• Eucalyptus citriodora
• Geranium
• Patchouli
• Peppermint
• Purification essential oil blend*

HOW TO: Blend 15 – 18 total drops of Essential Oil with 1 ounce of distilled water in spray bottle.

MINOR CUTS & ABRASIONS:

• Frankincense
• Lavender
• Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree)

HOW TO: Blend 5 total drops Essential Oil with 1 ounce of natural, unscented lotion or 100% pure aloe vera gel and gently dab on location.

NAUSEA:

• Di-Gize essential oil blend*
• Ginger
• Peppermint

HOW TO: Blend 10 – 12 total drops total Essential Oil with 1 ounce olive oil and massage on belly; inhale vapors.POISON IVY:

• Frankincense
• Lavender
• Peppermint (anti-itch)

HOW TO: Blend 15 – 18 total drops total Essential Oil in natural, unscented lotion or 100% pure aloe vera gel and gently pat on location.
SUNBURN:

• Frankincense
• Lavender
• Peppermint (use no more than 4 drops for every ounce of carrier used; cooling)

HOW TO: Blend 15 – 18 total drops Essential Oil in natural, unscented lotion or 100% pure aloe vera gel and gently pat on location.

RESOURCES:
Jojoba @ The Jojoba Company
Natural, Unscented Lotion @ Elizabeth Van Buren
* = Young Living Essential Oil Blend