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Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils
Many people swear by essential oils as home remedies and claim they help keep their kids out of the doctor's office. Though these claims are not backed by the FDA, it certainly sounds intriguing! So if you want to figure out how to incorporate them into your family's routine, here are some good ways to start.
Content courtesy of our sponsor Plant Therapy
Top 5 Oils
- Lavender
Lavender Population is known for being calming by reducing anxiety and acting as a stress reliever. It can also help with minor burns and reducing scarring and other skin issues including eczema and psoriasis.
- - Lemon
Lemon can be refreshing, energizing, and uplifting. It can also be added to your favorite household cleaner to help refresh and sanitize.
- - Peppermint
Peppermint is stimulating and can help enhance alertness and improve your energy. It can also relieve headaches, nausea, digestive problems, and congestion. Because of its menthol content, peppermint has a cooling effect which can also help reduce a fever and relieve pain.
- - Tea Tree
Tea Tree is often known for its ability to help combat acne and oily skin. You can also add a few drops to laundry to help keep things fresh.
- - Frankincense
Frankincense frereana is especially prized for its skin rejuvenating properties. It's great for wrinkles, scars, dry skin and damaged skin, and can help heal a wound or cut. It can also calm and relax your body and uplift your mood.
Top 5 KidSafe Synergies
Plant Therapy also has a line of KidSafe Synergies, which are basically different blends. Here are their top 5 for summer:
- Germ Destroyer
Move over hand sanitizer! A germ fighting oil is great to have on
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
- - Sneezy Stop
Do you or your child suffer from allergies? These synergies have been known to alleviate symptoms caused from seasonal allergies.
- - Ban The Bugs
Beware summertime buggers! Your family can play outdoors more this summer with an all natural insect repellent using these synergies.
- - Calming The Child
These relaxing synergies are great to use during the day or before bed when you or your child are feeling overwhelmed or extra wound up.
- - Nighty Night
These two oils are perfect to help you or your little one sleep more soundly during the night. Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I know we've all gotten to a point where we will try anything!
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
Jan allen says
What a collection! I would like to mix an herbal essence that would ameliorate stomach pain.......looking for something without negative side effects. Thanks
becky juergens says
This kit looks perfect for our family as we have many health issues that these might make a difference with. Thanks for the contest !
Laney says
Hi! I've been struggling with homeopathic remedies in treating my family as they don't always seem to work. I've been reading so much about essential oils (some friends swear by them) that I'd sure love to try them! Thank you!
DORENE WATSON says
Would love to try the bug be gone. Mosquitos love me. Also the frankincense.
Amanda says
I am interested in trying Plant Therapy's oils and comparing them to other companies out there that offer oils. I would like to learn more about how oils can contribute to a healthy lifestyle for my family and of course, myself.
Sarah K says
I've never tried oils but have been interested in them.
Heather says
I feel so powerless when my kiddos are suffering with viral illnesses. I would love to give EO a try!
Emily S. says
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Emily S. says
Would love to try these essential oils! We've already been very impressed with the tea tree oil as a diaper rash remedy!
Alicia Smith says
I would LOVE to win the essential oils. I have been cutting out processed food for a few months now, getting back into yoga and just exploring what the oils can do for me and my family. I am a stay at home mother of three, three and under, and I really feel like these oils would be a great addition to my household!!:)
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Teri says
I have tried oils a couple times, but would love to try more natural remedies!
Sheila Duncan says
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Eliz says
My mom has been promoting essential oils this past year and gave me a sample of lavender and peppermint. They smell so good! every couple of months I get a sinus infection- and I am so tired of using allergy medicines, I really want to see if I can use oils to clear up my nasal passages and relieve congestion. And if it does I will let yall know!
Maria says
I love essential oils!! Been able to win this oils will be a blessing.
Sarah says
As a mother of 2, I am always trying to find the best and most natural way of nurturing and caring for my family. I would love to try to understand and utilize essential oils in that goal. Thank you!
Sheila Duncan says
I would love to learn more about oils and to get healthy and help my family get healthy.
Mary J says
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Karissa says
I'd love to get my family off OTC meds and it seems that this could be a fabulous way to start!!
Melissa S. says
Newer to using oils, I am intrigued by the reviews I've heard about PlanT Therapy. Would love to try their oils for a more affordable and quality product compared to other brands I am using.
Dawn Talley says
my 14 year old son is a cancer patient. I'd love to try the oils for his overall wellbeing
Mary J says
i have been interested in learning more about essential oils! I only have lavender right now which I understand is good for relaxation.
Eliz says
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Steph says
I've tried a couple of essential oils and have found some relief (e.g., peppermint for headaches) I'd love to try more.
Roberta Brewer says
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Karen Perez says
Recently tried lavender oil for an irritated throat, at a friend's suggestion, and found it worked pretty well! Got me very curious about what other things essential oils might help with.
Nicole says
After using peppermint oil last fall for a terrible headache that lasted for almost a month (!) I'd love a chance to try other oils to see of they work for me as well!
susan says
I would love to try Plant Therapy oils because I've heard so many good things about Essential oils and would love to see what all the talk is about! :)
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Roberta Brewer says
as a person with an autoimmune disorder, I am curious to discover if essential oils can help relieve some of my symptoms
Mary says
What an awesome gifts that you are giving away. Would love to win either one. Could definitely improve the quality of my health. Thank you
Laura says
I would absolutely LOVE to try these essential oils. My husband and I have recently adopted a healthier lifestyle cutting out all processed foods, cooking at home, and going to the gym daily. We've been on the fence about trying oils for awhile and this would really help to get a feel for if it's something we could benefit from. I've never heard anything negative about them!!
Marcelina Reyes says
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Danielle says
I am interested in trying and learning more about essential oils as my family progress towards a healthier lifestyle. One of my twin girls struggles to fall asleep at night and my son seems to have recurring congestion. A way to help them naturally would be fantastic!
Laura says
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Marcelina Reyes says
I'd love to try these oils to make my own deodorant, soaps and cleaning sprays.
Christa says
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It's telling me this is a duplicate post and won't let me comment. Hopefully this works.
Melissa Hagan says
I would love to win either kit, although that starter kit looks ah-mazing! I was recently introduced to oils by a friend that bought me a little kit with lavender, lemon, and peppermint oil. I admit, I was a skeptic but when a little lavender and peppermint made my headache disappear plus gave me a great's night sleep, I'm sold. I just don't know where to start!
Christa says
I recently started using EOs and love them! I've heard great things about PT and would love to try them.
Melanie Haspels says
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