Our top 10 essential oils
Jumping into the world of essential oils can be overwhelming when there are so many individual oils and blends to choose from. How do you know what you need?
The following are the top 10 dōTERRA essential oils to date, mostly for their wide variety of uses and their appealing scents.
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1. Lemon
2. Lavender
3. Peppermint
4. On Guard
5. Oregano
6. Frankincense
7. Easy Air
8. Tea Tree
9. DigestZen
10. Ice Blue
Home Essentials Starter Kit
This pack is the perfect way to start your journey into essential oils. It includes all ten oils listed below, as well as a bottle of Fractionated Cocount Oil and a dōTERRA petal diffuser.
Lemon
Refresh & uplift
TIP 1:
Add one or two drops of Lemon Essential Oil to water to create a refreshing and citrusy boost you can reach for throughout the day. A great tip to help reduce snack cravings.
TIP 2:
Invigorate your senses! Diffuse Lemon to create a focused environment and help revive and elevate lagging spirits.
TIP 3:
Lemon Essential Oil, with its fresh and clean scent, can be incorporated into your daily household cleaning routine and used throughout the home.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product. Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Lavender
Relax & recover
TIP 1:
Create the perfect environment for a restful and quality night’s sleep by diffusing the peaceful aromas of Lavender in your bedroom.
TIP 2:
Add a few drops of Lavender Essential Oil to your pillows, bedding, or the soles of your feet, to relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
TIP 3:
Lavender’s relaxing and soothing aromas are thought to calm anxiety and quieten your mind during stressful periods.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
Peppermint
Minty fresh
TIP 1:
Peppermint oil has been traditionally used in Aromatherapy to relieve cough, support mental function and help relieve the symptoms of mild tension headache.
TIP 2:
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to support cognitive or mental function; help reduce and relieve symptoms of mild head tension or headache; reduce and relieve flatulence; and reduce / relieve cough.
TIP 3:
Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to reduce / relieve colic, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, digestive spasms, vomiting, nausea, mild throat inflammation, symptoms of sore throat, and supports general health and wellbeing.
CAUTIONS
ADULTS ONLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your doctor/healthcare professional.
On Guard®
Protective blend
TIP 1:
With Wild Orange, Clove and Cinnamon essential oils, dōTERRA On Guard is a powerful blend that protects against environmental and seasonal threats.
TIP 2:
The main essential oil in dōTERRA On Guard is Wild Orange. Its refreshing aroma helps to create a cleansing and uplifting environment.
TIP 3:
Clove and Wild Orange Essential Oils give dōTERRA On Guard its refreshing and clean scent, make it ideal for use in your DIY surface cleanser for the home.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
Oregano
Powerful & potent
TIP 1:
Oregano is used extensively in Mediterranean cooking. Add one drop of Oregano Essential Oil in place of dried Oregano to spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, or on a roast.
TIP 2:
Carvacrol; a component of Oregano Essential Oil may have antimicrobial properties.
TIP 3:
Oregano Essential Oil contains antioxidants known to reduce the damage caused by free radicals.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
Frankincense
Relax & restore
TIP 1:
Alleviate rough and sore skin. Rub Frankincense Essential Oil on your hands after a long day of gardening for a soothing effect.
TIP 2:
The benefits of foot massage are well known. Relax and restore by massaging Frankincense into the soles of your feet.
TIP 3:
Re-focus and re-centre. Diffuse Frankincense to create a peaceful and meditative space; slow your breath and quieten your mind.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
Easy Air®
Breathe easy
TIP 1:
The Eucalyptus within dōTERRA Easy Air may help with seasonal threats. Take a deep breath and inhale for feelings of relaxation and clearer breathing.
TIP 2:
The Laurel Leaf within dōTERRA Easy Air may help to promote feelings of easy breathing.
TIP 3:
dōTERRA Easy Air contains relaxing Ravintsara which can be used in meditation for its relaxation properties. Its fresh and earthy scent may be used to prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT TO BE TAKEN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight and UV rays for at least 12 hours after applying product. Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Tea Tree
Cool & Cleansed
TIP 1:
Cool and cleansing. Tea Tree is known for its antibacterial properties; it can be applied to the skin when necessary.
TIP 2:
Tea Tree essential oil contains a compound known to naturally repel insects.
TIP 3:
Tea Tree’s antibacterial effects make it a good alternative to traditional cleaners. Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and use on surfaces around the home.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Not to be taken. Possible skin sensitivity. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician.
DigestZen®
Soothing
TIP 1:
Add two drops to water with / after / before food to promote a feeling of satisfaction after eating.
TIP 2:
DigestZen contains ingredients that can be added to flavour food. This selected blend contains Ginger, Fennel, and Coriander essential oils, flavours which have been used in foods throughout the world for centuries.
TIP 3:
The essential oils of Anise, Peppermint, Ginger, Caraway, Coriander, Tarragon, and Fennel are also known for their soothing and settling aromas when inhaled.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Possible skin sensitivity.
Ice Blue®
Cool comfort
TIP 1:
Ice Blue is great to use before or after physical activity. Simply massage gently as required.
TIP 2:
Ice Blue when used in massage can promote a warming or cooling sensation, ideal for tired and sore muscles.
TIP 3:
Ice Blue contains Peppermint Essential Oil, which is known to contain menthol. Gently massage into neck and temples to help relax muscles and ease tension headaches.
CAUTIONS
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.