First Aid Kit

Description

Have you ever used an essential oil to quickly soothe insect bites, headaches, stomachaches, minor burns, scrapes or cuts? If so, put together your very own Essential Oil First Aid Kit so you’re prepared anywhere and at any time. Choose 3 from the list below to assemble your own first aid kit and receive a travel-friendly case to carry them! Travel cases come in blue, orange, red, or green.

Essential Oils and Synergy Blends – Choose your favorite 3

Lavender French
Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia
Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial,  anti-inflammatory, sedative

Minor cuts, scrapes or insect bite:
Band-Aid: Place 1 drop of essential oil on the pad of a Band-Aid; apply Band-Aid to the area in need.
Wash: Add 20 drops to a bottle with 1 pint warm water. Shake well, then pour the mixture through a coffee filter; store in a glass bottle. Use to clean cuts, scrapes and grazes.
Spot Application or insect bite: Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to the area in need. To calm the itch of insect bites apply 1 drop “neat” (undiluted) directly to the bite.

Promote Calm after minor injury or accident: Put 1-3 drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma through your nose. Pause and inhale again.
(Avoid touching your nose with the tissue.)

Skin Mist for minor burns (including sun & wind) or skin irritations: Mix 10-40 drops of essential oil in 4 ounces of water or aloe vera juice in a mister bottle. Shake well before each use and avoid getting the mist into the eyes.

Tea Tree
Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Properties: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, sedative, calming

Spot Application for minor wounds: Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to the area in need.

Minor cuts and scrapes:
Band Aid: Place 1 drop of essential oil on the pad of a Band-Aid; apply Band-Aid to the area in need.
Wash: Add 20 drops to a bottle with 1 pint of warm water. Shake well, then pour the mixture through a coffee filter; store in a glass bottle. Use to clean cuts, scrapes and grazes.
Spot Application or insect bite: Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to the area in need.

Bruise & Scar Roll-On
Ingredients:  Cypress, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Ho Wood, Lavender, Petitgrain, Rose
Properties: Ease discomfort and inflammation, and minimize the appearance of a newly forming scar.

Bruises: Gently apply roll-on to area in need.

Scars: Gently apply roll-on to area in need. Massage area to help keep skin pliable and reduce tissue build-up, minimizing scars’ appearance.

Head Soothe
Ingredients: Chamomile Roman, Geranium Lavender, Peppermint
Properties: Soothe physical and emotional tension, relax tight muscles, calm anxiety and uplift mood

Compress: Fill a basin with water. (Warm water relaxes and increases circulation. Cool water invigorates and relieves inflammation.) Add 3-5 drops of essential oil and briskly stir. Lay in a washcloth, wring, and apply to the to back of neck or forehead for approximately 1-5 minutes. Dip, wring, and apply 3 more times.

Inhalation: Put 1-3 drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma through your nose. Pause and inhale again.
(Avoid touching your nose with the tissue.)

Spot Application: Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and use to apply to upper back, neck, shoulders and temples.

Nausea Relief
Ingredients: Chamomile Roman, Elemi, Ginger, Peppermint
Properties: Calms and settles queasy or unsettled stomach

Inhalation: Put 1-3 drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma through your nose. Pause and inhale again.
(Avoid touching your nose with the tissue.)

Regional Application: Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to upper chest and abdomen.

Respiratory Blend
Ingredients: Black Spruce, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Marjoram Sweet, Lemon Myrtle, Peppermint
Properties: Promotes relaxed breathing, ease congestion, and support immune system

Chest Rub: Mix 5-15 drops of essential oil in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil or fragrance-free, natural lotion, apply to upper chest and upper back.

Diffusion: Follow diffuser manufacturer’s instructions to fill the air with therapeutic aroma.
Easy alternatives when you don’t have a diffuser:
Place 2-4 drops of essential oil on several cotton balls or tissues; place nearby or tuck into the grate of a fan or air vent in your home or car.

Inhalation: Put 1-3 drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma through your nose. Pause and inhale again.
(Avoid touching your nose with the tissue.)

Note: This product reflects significant savings and is thereby excluded from any discounts or coupon offers

The Methods of Use are general guidelines. Individual sensitivities, desired results, and the characteristics of the essential oil(s) used must all be considered. Adjust methods and proportions accordingly.

For external use only. Always dilute before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Keep away from direct flame – essential oils are flammable. If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before using essential oils. Store at room temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

Aromatherapy: The use of natural, aromatic substances, known as essential oils, to enhance the well-being of body, mind, and spirit. (This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. No information provided is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)