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Oil of the Week: Oregano

Good morning! This week we are going to talk about an oil that I feel is often the gateway oil to essential oil use. I can pretty much guarantee that all of you have used or at the very least heard of oregano oil. Growing up in my house this was the go to oil anytime someone even had a sniffle to help prevent colds from getting worse. Oregano has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. But oregano is SO MUCH MORE than that, it is also a powerful cleaner and a great oil for spicing up recipes. I cant wait to help you explore this oil this week!

Oregano is amazing because not only is it anti-viral, it is also anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, and is considered an immunostimulant. But aside from its powerful healing powers, oregano is also an amazing oil to cook with!

So lets check out doTERRA’s video about oregano!

Like mentioned in the video, oregano oil is VERY powerful so you do need to be cautious about how you use it especially because of how pure this oil is from doTERRA. But this oil is one of my favourites and actually lives in my kitchen because of all the fun things you can use it in cooking for!

Okay so what are some of the best uses for oregano oil you ask? I got you covered! Check out some of the uses below!

  • Oregano oil makes a powerful cleaner! Just add some drops to a spray bottle of water, and clean away!
  • Adding 1-2 drops to a veggie capsule can help to support healthy respiratory function. *
  • Taking 1 drop daily in a veggie capsule can help to support a healthy immune system. *
  • Great for cooking!
  • Oregano helps to support healthy digestion. *
  • Acts as a purifying oil when diffused – caution should be taken and only a maximum of 1-2 drops used.

So who is excited to learn about this powerful oil?

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea

 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.

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SpOIL Yourself Saturday: Tea Tree

Tea Tree is an oil that you either love the smell of or hate it I find. You have probably already figured out by this point in the week if you love it or not. But I tend to find that men really like the smell of tea tree, so this week guys, we have some recipes specifically for you! Now ladies don’t stop reading, because I still have some recipes that you will enjoy including a diaper rash cream and an eczema cream!

Okay so guys you are up first! I have a shaving cream recipe and an earthy smelling aftershave that you are sure to love with its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties!

Shaving Cream

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup shea butter
  • 2/3 cup cocoa butter
  • 1/4 cup doTERRA fractionated coconut oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA sandalwood oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Place shea and cocoa butter in a double boiler to melt.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Mix in doTERRA fractionated coconut oil and essential oils.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Let cool slightly.
  6. Whip with a hand mixer to get a nice fluffy texture.
  7. Use as normal shaving cream.

Earthy Smelling Aftershave

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup witch hazel
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 10 drops doTERRA sandalwood oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA rosemary oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • Glass bottle

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients together in glass bottle.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Pat onto skin after shaving.

Next up we have one that is good for the babies! But I won’t lie this works really well in the summer for any chafing!

Diaper Rash Relief Spray

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup doTERRA fractionated coconut oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • Glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. In small glass spray bottle, mix all ingredients together.
  2. Spray directly onto rash area.
  3. Reapply as needed.

Finally we have a recipe that I am sure everyone can use. You can make this as either a spray or a roller bottle, whatever you prefer! Personally I like the roller bottle because I find it easier to transport.

Dermatitis and Eczema Spray or Roller Bottle

Ingredients:

  • 10 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA helichrysum oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA lemongrass oil
  • 4 drops doTERRA juniper berry oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA geranium oil
  • 50 drops doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Add ingredients to spray or roller bottle.
  2. Shake well to mix.
  3. Apply as needed.

What did you think of todays post? Be sure to let me know in the comments!

Kelsea

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Blend of the day: Tea Tree

Tea Tree oil is an oil that I honestly just started learning how to diffuse a couple months ago. I used to totally avoid putting it in the diffuser because I hated the smell. But when you combine it with the right mix of oils it adds a very fresh and purifying scent. Here are some of my favourite ways to use Tea Tree oil in the diffusers at home.

 

Let me know what you think of these blends or if you have some favourite recipes for diffusing Tea Tree.

See you tomorrow,

Kelsea

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Take Care Tuesday: Tea Tree

As you may have already guessed based on the smell of Tea Tree oil, its not really one that you would want to drink or cook with. But don’t worry, I won’t leave you guys hanging on recipes today. Instead of doing Tasty Tuesday, we are going to mix things up and do a “Take Care Tuesday” instead. Because Tea Tree is so great at helping to support the immune system and is an anti-fungal, anti-septic, it is really great to use in first aid and in aiding to prevent colds and flus! So lets get to it!

Cold and Flu Bomb

Ingredients:

  • 5 drops doTERRA OnGuard
  • 5 drops doTERRA Tea Tree oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA Oregano oil
  • Veggie capsule

Instructions:

  1. Place drops into the veggie capsule.
  2. Swallow.
  3. Repeat 2-3 times a day, until cold and flu symptoms go away.

Skin Wound Antiseptic:

Ingredients:

  • 6 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 2 drops doTERRA roman chamomile oil
  • 1 ounce natural aloe vera gel

Instructions:

  1. Mix ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Apply to affected area/ cut using a cotton swab.
  3. Rub on as needed.

Finally, this one is really great for kids when they get cuts and scrapes.

Ouchie Remedy

Ingredients:

  • 2 drops doTERRA roman chamomile oil
  • 2 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 2 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 1 teaspoon doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Apply directly to cuts and scrapes.
  3. You can mix this into a spray bottle and spray onto the wound as well!

How did you enjoy this special edition of Take Care Tuesday?

Kelsea