![]() I just took one step closer to a fully decorated Christmas tree... my ornament - with White Fir! Smells just like a real tree. Honestly, remembering that White Fir is also used for muscle aches, I added it to my lotion and I smell like a Christmas tree too. White Fir Trees are often thought of as the traditional Christmas ... so as I consider the tree in my living room, I am taking some time to look little closer at the benefits of this beautiful oil. I love to see what Dr. Susan Lawton has to say about the various oil, she has prepared so many protocols out of her experience in practice. The following is some of what she has written on White Fir essential oil. White Fir tree is a popular wood for construction because of its combination of strength, versatility, and beauty. It is also a popular choice for Christmas trees. Native Americans used White Fir as a building material and in traditional medicine, specifically to promote healthy respiratory function. Derived from the soft needles of the tree, White Fir essential oil is most noted for soothing sore muscles and joints and supporting clear breathing. Aromatically, White Fir evokes feelings of stability, energy, and empowerment. It can be stimulating to the mind while helping the body to relax. USES • Apply to cold, achy muscles and joints during winter time. • Diffuse or apply to chest to promote clear breathing. • Add 1–2 drops to a hot bath to relax and breathe in White Fir’s cleansing aroma. • Diffuse to reduce mental fatigue at work. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice. Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below. CAUTIONS Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Emotional Aspects: White Fir diffused can create amazing mental clarity. In the air, it demonstrates an amazing anti-bacterial agent for air borne pathogens. In application, White Fir creates a feeling of grounding, anchoring and empowerment. It can stimulate the mind while allowing the body to relax. Said to have a “Balancing Action” = Adaptagenic in nature. (can pep you, calm you down, and teach your body to “adapt” well in different physical surroundings and emotional circumstances). When individuals reach plateaus in weight loss, or feel “stuck” at a level, using White Fir with affirmations of clear intent will activate feelings of success and will be able to move forward with goal achievement. Addiction Recovery can be enhanced with White Fir rubbed on the back of the neck with Geranium often during the day. Topical Application: Use in compresses and baths when trying to sooth stiff joints. Use diffusion or other methods of inhalation when treating environmental and seasonal threats and as a mind clearer. White Fir is GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe which a standard set by the America Food and Drug Association) and can be taken internally. White Fir has had positive effects being applied neat or with a carrier oil to the neck, back, joints and bottom of the feet. Suggested Protocols: Bladder Support: Coconut Oil 1 teaspoon, White Fir 2 drops, Cypress 3 drops; gently blend and apply to lower abdomen and vital flex points on feet and hands 2-3 times a day for “tuning up” the Bladder and circulation. Neck Tenson and Stiffness: Coconut Oil 1 teaspoon, White Fir 3 drops, Marjoram 2 drops, Lemongrass 2 drops; Gently blend and apply up the sternum in the front of chest and on the shoulders and back of the neck. Sore Feet: White Fir 3 drops, Patchouli 2 drops; gently blend and apply from heels up to the toes and the tops of the feet – put on cotton socks Meeting Room Prep: Diffuse-- White Fir 5, Wild Orange 4 drops; put into lotus diffuser for 15 minutes prior to meeting to facilitate clarity and motivate creative thought. To Aid in Sleep after a Loss: Coconut Oil 1 teaspoon, White Fir 4 drops, Vetiver 3 drops, Cypress 3 drops, Melissa 2 drops; gently blend and apply on back of the neck, on the bottoms of the feet and put on cotton socks. To Pep Up for a Long Drive: White Fir 4 drops, Frankincense 3 drops, and Peppermint 2 drops; gently blend and put in auto diffuser, or on hands and rub hands together and inhale. NOTE: The advice shared in this document has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help. Kindly understand that essential oils work to help to bring the body into balance - thus helping the body's natural defenses to restore homeostasis. Essential oils are not used to "treat" medical problems.
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Top Three Essential Oils You Need: 99 Ways To Use Lavender, Lemon And Peppermint
There are so many amazing essential oils out there, but knowing which ones to start with can be confusing! If this sounds familiar, then you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to introduce you to the three most popular essential oils from doTERRA that I always recommend; the Beginners Trio Kit of lavender, lemon and peppermint. I’m also going to share with you how to use them andhow to reap some fabulous benefits for you and your family. Remember that these are powerful oils and shouldn’t be applied without a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil. You can also use sweet almond oil or even olive oil. You can read more about using essential oils safely here. Lavender Lavandula (common name lavender) is part of the mint family, Lamiaceae. Lavender flowers are usually purple, a colour associated with the crown chakra, for higher purpose and spiritual connectivity. This symbolism is so appropriate as lavender is often used for healing and. doTERRA source their lavender essential oil from Bulgaria where the sunny, dry Black Sea climate coupled with dry, well drained, sandy soils are ideal for this aromatic plant. With a distinct aroma and countless applications, lavender essential oil has been used for centuries topically, internally and aromatically. Known for its sweet-floral aroma and calming properties, the major constituents of lavender oil include linalool and linalyl acetate. The versatile nature of this lovely oil make it a doTERRA favourite, and a must-have to keep on hand at all times. 33 Lavender Oil Uses And Benefits: As my go-to Swiss Army knife essential oil, lavender is always in my holiday first-aid kit (read more here). Here’s a list of how to use lavender and some of the benefits:
Fun fact: it takes around 16 kilos of lavender flowers to produce just one 15ml bottle of lavender essential oil! If you’d like to learn more about the benefits and uses of lavender essential oil you can watch this video: Have you tried any of these suggestions? What is your favourite way to use lavender? Lemon doTERRA sources lemon essential oil from citrus orchards in Sicily, Italy. Through Co-Impact Sourcing®, doTERRA has provided a business opportunity for families who have grown lemon and bergamot for generations continue their family tradition of running an orchard. Clean, fresh, citrusy lemon essential oil is one of the most popular and versatile oils, with variety of uses and benefits, not just in the kitchen. The high limonene content makes it a powerful antioxidant and a cleansing agent so its deodorising and purifying properties are often used in cleaning and preservative products and diffusers. Lemon may also aid in digestion and support healthy respiratory function when taken internally. 33 Lemon Oil Uses And Benefits:
Fun fact: In one year, a single lemon tree has the potential to produce around 250kgs of lemons, and it typically takes around 45 lemons to fill a 15mL essential oil bottle. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits and uses of lemon essential oil you can watch this video: Did you know about all the skincare applications for lemon essential oil? What are your favourite ways to use this lovely citrus oil in your home? Peppermint The peppermint plant is a versatile perennial herb that has been cherished since ancient times and is now used by cosmetic, culinary, and health industries around the world. It’s well known for its ability to help digestive health, promote healthy respiratory function, and provide flavour enhancement too. No wonder it’s one of doTERRA’s best-selling essential oils. The main chemical component of peppermint is menthol which gives it the fresh and minty scent. It also makes it energising and invigorating, and is very cooling to the skin, and can be used topically to relieve feelings of tension. 33 Peppermint Oil Uses And Benefits:
Fun fact: Peppermint’s scientific name is Mentha piperita. In ancient Greek Mythology, Minthe (also known as Mentha), a nymph, was transformed by Queen Persephone into a sweet-smelling mint. Have you ever used peppermint as a breathing aid? Or in recipes? How do you like to use it? Post by: Tanya Maidment |