Four Essential Oil Blends You Need in Your First Aid Kit

Essential oils have been around for centuries and are an integral part of alternative medicine. They are a very safe and popular alternative to pharmaceuticals and I personally use them all the all the time with great success. In fact, my husband uses them more than me!

Now there is much talk about the best brands and purity but don’t get caught up in the hype. It is essential that you get 100% pure oils so do your research and you can easily find pure brands out there that suit your budget (The most popular brands include Plant Therapy, doTERRA and Young Living)

Many brands sell oils in blends which is fabulous or you can easily make them yourself, which is sometimes more cost effective. Here are the top …. Essential oil blends that you need in your first aid kit

Calming blend – This blend works beautifully on children that are anxious, tired or hyperactive, especially when used in a roller (with a carrier oil) and rolled down their spine (this way it works quickly on their nervous system). It is also great for diffusing at bedtimes to help sleep and can aid insomnia. My husband always comments on how well he sleeps when we diffuse this blend at night.

Ingredients – Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Vanilla (Just Lavender & Roman Chamomile also works a treat)

Digestion blend – This blends helps bloating, gas, nausea, reflux, indigestion, morning sickness, motion & travel sickness, diarrhoea and constipation. Best mixed with a carrier oil and rubbed onto the belly. This is also excellent for use on babies with colic but be sure to only use very small amounts and always with a carrier oil

Ingredients – Ginger, Peppermint, Caraway, Coriander, Anise, Tarragon & Fennel

Immunity blend – This blend is perfect for warding off nasty germs especially when out and about and is also useful for colds & flu and as an antiseptic cleaner. Many cleaning products can be made with this useful oil. Rub some on before heading to work, daycare or school and keep your family healthy.

Ingredients- Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus & Rosemary

Respiration blend – Personally this is my favourite blend and is absolutely essential for anyone trying to sleep with a stuffy or blocked nose! Used for coughs, congestion, asthma, pneumonia, allergies, bronchitis, sinusitis and influenza, this is a powerful blend that makes breathing a whole lot easier. Diffuse or rub onto soles of the feet

Ingredients – Laurel, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Lemon, Ravensara & Cardamom

So there you are, if you can only afford to buy a few blends, these are the ones you may get the most use out of and are certainly used in my household all the time.