Calming, Harmonizing Sandalwood

DoTerra Essential Oil

Sandalwood Essential Oil
Santalum album

With a documented history of use of several thousand years and a wide variety of applications, sandalwood is most notable for its smoothing effects on skin and for its mood-enhancing properties

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Properties: Antiseptic, antidepressant, antitumor, astringent, aphrodisiac, sedative, calming and tonic.

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Historical Uses: Sandalwood essential oil has been used historically as an incense for ceremonial or ritual work. It has also been used during the embalming process.

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Possible Uses: doTERRA sandalwood essential oil may help relieve symptoms associated with the sciatic nerve. It may also help with regenerating bone cartilage, acne, catarrh, coughs, circulation, depression, cystitis, lymphatic system, hiccoughs, menstrual problems, medication, nervous tension, nerves, skin infection, regeneration, tuberculosis and may help increase oxygen to the pineal and pituitary glands.

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Aromatic Guide: Diffusing doTERRA sandalwood essential oil balances, calms and harmonizes the emotions. It can also help during mediation.

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Application:

• Topically – Sandalwood essential oil can be applied neat to the skin. Apply to reflex points or directly to the area of concern.
• Aromatically – Diffuse the essential oil.
• Internally – Take internally with gel capsules or with food/beverage. Sandalwood has been categorized as a Food Additive (FA) and Flavoring Agent (FL) by the FDA.

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COMMON USES:

• Bronchitis
• Diarrhea
• Hemorrhoids
• Impotency
• Bladder Infections

For sore throats, laryngitis, or congestive infections, take with juice, agave, honey or it can be gargled or used topically on the throat or in a lymphatic massage.

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Use with a full topical or foot massage to treat emotional issues.

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Diffused it is antibacterial and can help with coughing as a sedative or a calming application.

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Mix 1-2 drops of sandalwood oil with 1-2 ounces of pure cranberry juice (not sweetened) 3 times per day for relief of bladder or urinary track infections.

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Dilute 1 drop of oil in 1 tsp. honey or 4 oz. of beverage for dietary supplement (not for children under 6 yrs of age.  Use in caution and in greater dilution for children over 6 yrs of age).

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This essential oil is found in the following doTERRA signature oil blends: Elevation, Immortelle, Serenity, Whisper

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Balancing, Uplifting, Refreshing Geranium!

Geranium Essential Oil
Pelargonium graveolens

Geranium offers outstanding benefits for soothing skin and is a common ingredient in many skin care products. Also useful for joint support and tempering minor aches and pains, geranium’s calming effects make it a popular choice for many essential oil users.

Geranium is an aromatic, perennial, hairy plant with serrated leaves and flowers varying from light pink through to deep rose, magenta or red. Geranium essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the flowers, leaves, and stalks.

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 It is sometimes described as resembling Rose oil, though a sensitive nose would never confuse the two. It mixes well with Bergamot, Basil, Rosemary, Rose, Wild Orange, Sandalwood, Lemon, Patchouli and Lavender.

Geranium is composed of several potent constituents offering outstanding benefits and a history of traditional uses. It has been used to soothe inflammation and irritated skin. It is a common ingredient in many skin care products due to its healing nature. Geranium is a superb choice for ache, bruises and even burns. Due to its analgesic characteristics it is often used as a topical agent for individuals suffering with arthritis or rheumatism. Geranium stimulates the immune system, aids in poor circulation, is anti-mucolytic, uplifting to the mood and its calming effect on the nervous system is pronounced.

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Properties: Anticonvulsant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, astringent, antiseptic, insect repellent, diuretic, sedative, refreshing, relaxing and tonic.

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Historical Uses: Geranium essential oil has been used historically for hemorrhoids, dysentery, heavy menstrual flow, inflammation, and possibly even cancer. It has also been historically recorded to help with tumors, bone fractures and wounds.

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Possible Uses: doTERRA’s Geranium essential oil may help with bleeding, acne, circulatory problems, burns, digestion, depression, hormonal imbalance, eczema, kidney stones, insomnia, menstrual problems, regenerating tissues and nerves, neuralgia, ringworm, balances pancreas, sores, shingles, wounds and sore throat.

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Aromatic Guide: When diffused, it may help release negative memories and take us back to more joyful, peaceful moments. May help ease stress and nervous tension. It may lift the spirit and foster peace, well being and hope.

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Application:

• Topically – Can be applied neat when applied directly to the skin. Can be applied to area of concern or on the body’s reflex points.
• Aromatically – Diffuse.
• Internally – FDA has categorized geranium as GRAS for human consumption. Take internally with gel caps or with honey or a type of beverage.

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Geranium has been reported to reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and candidiasis (single-celled fungus). Improves immune system and is helpful as a stimulant for both lymphatic and circulatory systems.

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Geranium is a great balancer, due to it being an adrenal cortex stimulant, and helps regulate moods. Great for women having trouble getting pregnant and for symptoms of menopause because of its ability to support hormone balance. It is one of the most useful essential oils to help eliminate cellulite. Geranium is often included in lymphatic drainage massage blends.

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Menopause occurs for most women in their late forties and early fifties. Some women are relatively symptom-free, but many suffer from excessively heavy periods, hot flashes, depression and insomnia. Geranium is a hormonal balancer, while Rose tones and cleanses the uterus, and Cypress helps to relieve excessive menstrual flow. These oils can be used in massage, as well as in baths and as hot compresses over the abdomen

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Geranium is effective in working with skin issues: Relieves inflammation, eczema, acne, burns, infected wounds, ringworm, lice, shingles and herpes blisters. Excellent for regeneration of skin cells and great for retarding the development of scar tissue so after burns or deep cuts use Geranium with Lavender to promote healing without scaring; great for our varicose vein blends and relief of broken capillaries.

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Geranium is an insecticide, due to its terpene content, and is a very good mosquito repellent that will only improve the skin as opposed to irritate the surface like OTC repellents.

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Geranium is excellent for dry cough – apply to outside of throat and inhale.

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CAUTION: Geranium oil can lower your blood sugar level. Use it (internally) with caution if you have hypoglycemia or low blood sugar.

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Great Homemade Blends using Geranium:

Scar Tissue Healing: 4 teaspoons of Fractionated Coconut Oil, Geranium 4 drops, Lavender 4 drops, Patchouli 3 drops, and White Fir 3 drops. Apply over area several times a day.

Hormone Help Inhalant: Geranium 3 drops, Rose 1 drop, and Fractionated Coconut 6 drops. Mix and soak wick in gently mixed solution and put in inhaler (purchase from aromatools.com).

Quick-Fix Anxiety Inhalant: Geranium 2 drops, Myrrh 2 drops, Ylang Ylang 2 drops, Frankincense 3 drops, and Vetiver 1 drop.

Menopause-Balancing Bath: Geranium 2 drops, Roman Chamomile 2 drops, Clary Sage 2 drops, Coriander 1 drop into 1⁄2 cup Epsom salts in bottom of dry bathtub. Add very hot water, stir until dissolved and then make comfortable to soak and inhale.

Cramp Relief Bath: Geranium oil 3 drops, Marjoram 2 drops, Ylang, Ylang 2 drops, Coriander 1 drop, and Rose 1 drop.

Cycle-Regulating Bath: Geranium 3 drops, Clary Sage 2 drops, Coriander 1 drop, Marjoram 1.

Varicose vein Bath: Geranium 2 drops, Cypress 2 drops, Lemon 2 drops, and Peppermint 1 drop.

Calming Diffuser Blend: Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Clary Sage, and Ylang Ylang .

Cool Flash Spray: 8 ounces of distilled water, Geranium 2 drops, Clary Sage 2 drops, Patchouli 1 drop, and Peppermint 1 drop. Put the 1⁄4 teaspoon of Epsom salts in the spray bottle; add oils and then water, screw on spritzer (aromatools.com). Spritz yourself when you feel a hot flash coming on.

Cool-Down Compress Blend: Geranium 3 drops, Patchouli 3 drops, Wild Orange 4 drops, Roman Chamomile 6 drops, Clary Sage 6 drops, and Lavender 4 drops. Add 2 drops of the essential oils to a small glass bottle with 1⁄4 teaspoon of Epsom salts, then add 1 quart of cool water. Gently shake and soak a clean cloth in the water and apply it to your face, forehead, wrists, and back of your neck or other areas of your body (even soak your feet in water) to prevent or cool down hot flashes. Keep compress away from your eyes – will smart.

Cramp Soothing Compress: Geranium, Roman Chamomile, Helichrysum, Marjoram and Basil – 1 drop each—apply to abdomen.

Flow Minimizing Oil: Coconut oil 2 ounces, Geranium 4 drops, Cypress 6 drops, Frankincense 3 drops, Lime 1 drop. Shake gently and massage the blend frequently over your abdomen and low back, beginning if possible, before the onset of your period.

Energizing Body Oil Blend: 2 ounces of Fractionated Coconut Oil, Geranium 3 drops, Lemon 3 drops, Rosemary 3 drops, and Patchouli 1 drop.

Stimulating Blend that also increases Mental Clarity: Rosemary 10 drops, Lemon 10 drops, Geranium 10 drops, Coriander 5 drops, White Fir 4 drops, Clove 5 drops, and Basil 5 drops.

For Relief of a Restless and Distracted State of Mind: Geranium 2 drops and Frankincense 3 drops.

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Massage blends 

(remember to drink lots of water when detoxifying and deep cleansing with dōTERRA CPTG Essential oils): mix in to 4 Teaspoons of Fractionated Coconut Oil.

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Detoxifying and stimulating:

Geranium 6 drops, Lemon 5 drops, and Peppermint 3 drops. OR

Geranium 4 drops, Rosemary 4 drops, and Patchouli 3 drops

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Calming and Relaxing Massage Blends:

Geranium 3 drops, Wild Orange 5 drops, and Ylang Ylang 3 drops OR Geranium 2 drops, Lavender 5 drops, and Wild Orange 4 drops OR

Geranium 2 drops, White Fir 3 drops, Lavender 4 drops

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Immune-Boosting Massage oil:

Fractionated Coconut Oil 4 teaspoons, Geranium 4 drops, Wild Orange 4 drops, Lemon 2 drops, White Fir 2 drops, Frankincense 2 drops, and Myrrh 1 drop.

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Sore Throat Massage Oil:

Fractionated Coconut Oil 4 teaspoons, Geranium 3 drops, Eucalyptus 2 drops, Lavender 2 drops, Thyme 1 drop. Gently massage the mixture over your neck and throat to soothe throat and swollen glands.

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Candida Immune-Boosting Body Oil: 

4 Ounces of Coconut Oil, Geranium 4 drops, White Fir 6 drops, Frankincense 3 drops, Thyme 3 drops, Patchouli 2 drops, and Melaleuca 3 drops. Massage into skin several times a day – apply to bottoms of feet in the evening and put on thick cotton socks.

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Relaxing Cypress…

 

DoTerra Essential Oil…

Cypress Essential Oil
Cupressus sempervirens

Distilled from the twigs and foliage of the cypress tree, cypress essential oil is popularly used to ease breathing as well as a throat gargle. It can be used to ease tight, tense muscles, and used topically to support localized blood flow*. A blend of cypress and grapefruit is used in spa therapies for beautifying legs and hips. For aromatic or topical use.

Cypress Essential Oil is very important to your health because it calms and brings peace to wherever your body needs relaxation.

Cypress is a versatile essential oil, with a very pleasing, woody fragrance.  It’s one of the oils my family turns to most often.

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Properties: Anti-infectious, antibacterial, mucolytic, antimicrobial, astringent, antiseptic, diuretic, deodorant, lymphatic and prostate decongestant, refreshing and relaxing.

Historical Uses: Cypress was used historically for its benefit to systems where there is an excessive loss of fluids, ie; urinary system, perspiration, menstrual flow and diarrhea.

Possible Uses: Cypress Essential oil may be useful for strengthening blood capillary walls, circulatory system, asthma, reducing cellulite, colds, spasmodic coughs, strengthening connective tissue, edema, diarrhea, energy, gallbladder, fever, hemorrhaging, bleeding gums, laryngitis, influenza, lung circulation, liver disorders, nervous tension, muscular cramps, ovarian cysts, nose bleeds, skin care, increasing perspiration, whooping cough, and wounds.

Aromatic Guide: Creates a sense of feeling grounded and secured. It also helps ease the feeling of loss.

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Application:

• Topically – Can be applied neat directly to skin. Apply to reflex points and/or directly on the area of concern.
• Aromatically – Diffuse. This is one of my favorite oils to diffuse.
• Internally – doTERRA’s Cypress essential oil can be taken internally using gel caps, or taken with water or honey.

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Ways You Can Use Cypress

• Add it to a bucket of water and enjoy a great relaxation experience on your feet and your whole body.
• Put a few drops on your chest and get rid of excessive mucus when your sick
• Women, you can use Cypress for ALL of your menopause symptoms. Just use the oil topically (placing it right on contact)

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It’s Wise To Have Myrrh

Doterra Essential Oils….

Myrrh Essential Oil
Commiphora myrrha

Historically, myrrh has been used in many ways, from meditation to embalming in ancient Egypt. Modern herbalists frequently recommend myrrh for its cleansing properties, especially for the mouth and throat. Myrrh is also excellent for calming the skin.

Properties: Anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antitumor, antiseptic, astringent, and tonic.

Historical Uses: Historically, myrrh was used as an incense in religious ceremonies and rituals, as a cure for cancer, in embalming, for leprosy and syphilis. It was also mixed with coriander and honey for the treatment of herpes

Possible Uses: doTERRA myrrh essential oil may help with asthma, to increase appetite, candida, athlete’s foot, coughs, catarrh, digestion, eczema, flatulence, dyspepsia, gingivitis, fungal infection, hemorrhoids, gum infection, decongest prostate gland, mouth ulcers, sore throats, ringworm, wounds, skin conditions, and wrinkles.

Myrrh resin is obtained from the branches and twigs of the Myrrh shrub or tree.  It has been used as a remedy for numerous infections, including leprosy and syphilis. It is used as an aid to help tooth decay and gum disease. Other uses include arthritis, bronchitis, colds, cough, and digestive issues.  Further, it stimulates the immune system and also stimulates blood circulation that can relieve pain, subduing swelling and promoting tissue regeneration. Myrrh’s astringent and analgesic properties aid with hemorrhoids. Myrrh Oil may also have hormone like properties, and could be helpful in treating the absence of menstrual periods outside of pregnancy.

DōTerra Myrrh Essential Oil is of the botanical family Burseraceae, grown in Ethiopia and taken from the gum resin of this tree.

Aromatic Guide: Diffusing doTERRA myrrh essential oil is uplifting and promotes awareness. Myrrh’s effect on the central nervous system is a gentle and calming one, able to instill a deep tranquility of the mind.

As described by the new testament, Myrrh resin was one of the gifts brought by the wise men to the baby Jesus. Myrrh’s first medicinal use was documented some 3700 years ago. Myrrh essential oil is highly prized for its healing and spiritual powers; the oil has one of the highest sesquiterpene contents – a compound which can directly affect the hypothalamus, pituitary and amygdaline.

As an ancient ‘esoteric’ magical herb, Myrrh is said to bridge Heaven and Earth, strengthening the connection between our crown and base chakras. This may allow the manifestation of dreams into this earthly realm. As a ‘Funeral’ herb, Myrrh is said to ease grief and heal emotional wounds, bringing peace and calm. Its extraction from the solitary tree in the desert represents strength in harsh conditions.

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Application:

• Topically – Can be applied neat directly onto the body. Apply to reflex points or directly to the area of concern.
• Aromatically – Diffuse myrrh essential oil.
• Internally – Take internally using gel capsules or take with food/beverage. Myrrh is approved by the FDA as a Food Aditive (FA) and Flavoring Agent (FL).

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Typical Applications

Use gargling or oil-pushing for Myrrh’s effects on the mouth, gums, and throat.

Can be applied topically for antiseptic needs, pain relief, and swelling of cuts, wounds, or bruises.

Myrrh is certified by the FDA as GRAS and 1-2 drops is recommended in ¼ cup of water or with agave or honey can help with stomach aches or to ease coughing or tonsillitis.

Apply topically to the chest at the onset of cold or flu.

Apply neat, or with a carrier directly to hemorrhoid or use in a sitz bath.

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Myrrh also has powerful antioxidant properties and can help make the skin look young and natural.

Featuring CPGT® essential oils of frankincense, sandalwood and myrrh in generous proportion, dōTERRA® Essential Skin Care Tightening Serum is scientifically formulated to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and promote skin hydration. Tightening Serum tightens and smoothes skin naturally, providing both significant short-term and long-term tightening benefits, as well as increasing skin clarity for firmer, younger appearing skin.

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DoTerra Lemongrass Oil

Sweet, citrusy fragrance, balances emotions, lowers cholesterol

Lemongrass oil, though not a citrus oil, has a sweeter, more powerfully citrus aroma than lemon oil.  It has a long history of use, dating back thousands of years.

Historically, lemongrass has been used for infectious illnesses and fever, an insecticide and as a sedative to the central nervous system.  And, according to Professor Amrine, “African people used lemongrass to manage honeybees for the last 60,000 [?] years.”  He noted that this oil boosts the immune system of the bees, making them more resistant to the pathogens carried by mites that can invade the hive.

Key properties of Lemongrass oil

Some of the therapeutic properties oflemongrass include: analgesic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, astringent and sedative.

Common uses for Lemongrass oil

Lemongrass can be used for its calming effect, to relieve stress.  With its sweet, citrusy scent, it is excellent to help restore and balance the emotions.  Whether diffused, used with direct inhalation or diluted for a full-body massage, it’s a powerful tool to help stabilize the emotions, especially during times of distress and emotional trauma.  It is also helpful for boosting mental acuity.

Lemongrass can also be used in skin care, particularly for cleansing oily skin and to close pores.  It is also helpful for other skin disorders and bruising.

Lemongrass is very effective in soothing aching feet, tired muscles and painful backs.  Applied topically, it has an analgesic effect on the back, feet and large muscles.  Many people have also found it effective for migraines.

The FDA has certified lemongrass as GRAS, so it can be ingested for help with digestive or stomach issues.  It may be helpful for stomach ache, indigestion, constipation or flatulence.  Just dissolve 1-2 drops of lemongrass in a teaspoon of agave or honey, or put on a sugar cube, and add to ¼ cup of water.  You may also put the oil into a capsule for easy ingestion.

Since it has anti-fungal properties, lemongrass can be used effectively to aide with athlete’s foot and nail funguses.

If you tend to perspire excessively, just add some lemongrass oil to some water (at about a 5% - 10% dilution) in a spray bottle, shake it well to disperse the oil and spritz yourself.  Many people have found this to be very effective.

Modern research into Lemongrass oil

Lemongrass has been proven to lower cholesterol. 

The University of Wisconsin has published the results of a clinical trial, involving 22 people with high cholesterol.  The participants were given 140 mg capsules of lemongrass oil daily.  On average, cholesterol was lowered from 310 to 294.

Others involved in this study also had a significant drop in blood lipids.  They experienced a 25-point drop in cholesterol, after one month, and this positive trend continued over the course of the short study.  Once the responders stopped taking lemongrass, their cholesterol returned to previous levels.

Other uses for Lemongrass oil

1. Lemongrass oil revitalizes the body and relieves the symptoms of jetlag, clears headaches and helps to combat nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions.
2. It is a great overall tonic for the body, and it boosts the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a boon when recovering from illness, as it also stimulates glandular secretions.
3. It is useful with respiratory infections, such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever, and helps prevent the spreading of infectious diseases.
4. Lemongrass oil may help tone the muscles and tissue, relieves muscle pains by making the muscle more supple.
5. It helps to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks and lice.
6. When diffused, lemongrass oil can be used for nervousness and as an insect repellant.  It is also great to revive the mind, when feeling lethargic, and to energize, as well as relieving fatigue.
7. Lemongrass is a great oil to add to a bath, to assist with cellulite, digestive problems, as a diuretic, for infections, nervousness, for over-exerted ligaments and as a general tonic.
8. Mix lemongrass with dōTERRA‘s fractionated coconut oil and use in massage for clearing cellulite, as well as toning the skin, opening blocked pores and helping with acne.  The antiseptic and anti-fungal properties are useful in treating athlete’s foot and other fungal infections.

Precautions:  Can be a skin irritant over time.  Use with care during pregnacy.

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