1. Ease Stress & Anxiety
Excessive tension, stress & anxiety are all emotions often associated with chronic illnesses, including cancer. These oils are known to soothe the soul, bringing calmness, peace & balance without negative side effects.
*Lavender, Frankincense, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Melissa, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Roman Chamomile
2. Increase alertness, clarity, memory and focus with
* Wild Orange, Rosemary
3. Support immune function
Research suggest that certain essential oil constituents mimic human immunoglobulin & that certain constituents may also elevate levels of lymphocytes and stimulate the immune system, such as:
* Clove & Lemon
4. Supply Potent Antimicrobials:
Research shows that essential oils are highly effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi & parasites, such as:
*Geranium, Clove, Melissa, Eucalyptus, Rosemary
5. Provide Natural Pain Relief:
Essential oils may enhance the production of endorphins and activate neurotransmitters in the brain to alleviate pain. These oils may be massaged into sore and tired muscles or made into a compress and applied with heat:
* Peppermint, Ginger, Lavender, Wintergreen
6. Reduce Inflammation:
Inflammation is the root of most chronic diseases and is caused by several conditions – including bacteria, poor diet, injuries, reaction to chemicals & hormonal imbalances. These essential oils possess potent anti-inflammatory properties:
* Fennel, Peppermint, Helichrysum, Wintergreen & Thyme
7. Improve the Psyche:
The aroma of essential oils trigger physiological and psychological responses – To lift our moods, help fight mild to moderate depression, calm aggressiveness, help deal with trauma, lower anxiety these oils can be used aromatically:
* Wild Orange & Bergamot
8. Decrease Insomnia:
Lavender is reported to promote sleep, enhance relaxation & decrease anxiety. These essential oils may also be beneficial as sleep aids:
* Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Marjoram, Clary Sage
9. Rejuvenate Skin:
Essential oils for thousands of years have restored, rejuvenated & improved the appearance of damaged wrinkled skin. Modern use improves a number of skin conditions including: acne, clogged pores, dry skin, eczema, freckles & stretch marks: Use these oils to improve your skin:
* Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Frankincense, Myrrh, Helichrysum – also see Doterra skin care line
10. Protect Against Colds & Influenza:
Essential oils have antimicrobial actions, thereby helping protect against colds & flu, and are highly effective for respiratory support. Essential oils inhaled. and taken internally strongly affect lung, ear, nose & throat problems:
* Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense or the On Guard blend
11. Sooth Digestive Disorders:
Pure Essential Oils are soothing & effective for digestion when rubbed onto the abdominal area. Small amounts taken internally, provide relief for nausea, indigestion, heartburn, gas, diarrhea & irritable bowel disease:
* Peppermint, Ginger, Fennel, Basil, Patchouli, Clary Sage or the Digest Zen blend
12. Improve the Circulatory System:
Essential oils promote a healthy circulatory system. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to every body cell – creating a healthy vascular system – free of clots, arteriosclerosis, and broken veins:
* Cypress, Helichrysum, Grapefruit, Basil, Ylang Ylang
13. Promote Optimal Endocrine Function:
The endocrine system is an interconnected dance of glands & hormones. To keep this delicate system in harmony and unstressed – use essential oils to bring balance to glands such as the thyroid, pituitary, pineal, ovaries, testes & adrenals:
* Clary Sage, Fennel, Myrrh, Lemongrass
14. Support of the Urinary System:
These essential oils can be rubbed into the kidney area or taken internally (1-2 drops) to help with common urinary, kidney and bladder infections:
* Orange, Oregano, Rosemary
15. Soothe Burns, Sunburns, Minor Cuts & Scrapes:
These essential oils are also very antiseptic and cleansing to minor cuts and scrapes. – can also be used with aloe vera:
* Lavender, Geranium, Marjoram
16. Support Muscles & Bones:
These essential oils can be applied to the affected area to offer strong muscular & skeletal support:
* Peppermint, Wintergreen, Rosemary, Deep Blue Blend or Ice Rub
17. Provide Oral & Dental Care:
Essential oils are often major ingredients in mouthwash & dental care products that help kill microbes and bacteria that cause tooth decay and possible heart disease:
* Clove, Myrrh, Thyme, Peppermint, On Guard – Also see the the toothpaste range; fluoride free & natural whitening toothpastes.
18. Nourish & Strengthen Hair:
Many hair care products contain very harmful ingredients. These naturally pure essential oils are effective for hair rejuvenation and make excellent in hair care products ingredients:
* Sandalwood, Rosemary , Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Lavender, Sage
All Doterra natural Shampoo & Conditioner contain the essential oils listed here.
19. Improve Mental Clarity:
These essential oils have a profound impact on keeping the mind alert & focused:
* Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lavender, Helichrysum, Wild Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary
20. Protect Against Cancer:
Vast research indicates that constituents of essential oils may play a major role in cancer prevention and act as an adjunct to cancer therapies. Numerous studies on essential oils seem promising for specific types of cancer, such as:
* Frankincense, Lemon, Wild Orange, Lemongrass, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Helichrysum, Clove, Lavender
21. Provide Safe & Natural Alternative to Household Cleaners:
Research points to common household cleaners as a possible reason for the a large increase in cancer for women among those who work as homemakers. Powerful antimicrobial activities of essential oils make them a natural alternative to chemical household cleaners and disinfectants.
* Clove, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary
If you have any questions or would like samples of any of the essential oils listed
please contact me – your Essential Wellness Coach – Monique Carole
