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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.
Emily Montroy says
I love essential oils and am always looking to try quality brands. I love using natural instead of pharmaceuticals .
Hilary Hill says
I would love to try these oils. I suffer with seasonal allergies and terrible GI issues. These oils may be my natural solution!
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Juley Peterson says
My daughter swears by essential oils for her preemie daughter. She also made a concoction for my Mom who was having some shoulder pain and it worked in minutes! I'm eager to try them!
Juley Peterson
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Concord, CA 94521
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Bridget says
This set of oils would be such a blessing for our family of 5 ( number six is on the way) we've had an extremely hard year and the balance and healing that could come from this kit would be a blessing to our family. There are multiple health issues in our family that we'd love to try and treat naturally. Please consider our family , we would be very appreciative. Also I'd like to help my parents with some natural ideas as well. Sincerest thanks to you.
Megan Olsen says
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Hannah says
I'd like to try essential oils but don't really know where to start. I think this would help immensely and I know I can trust the company.
Laura Meng says
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Tamela camp says
i have been ready some about how beneficial essential oils are, I would love to begin using them for my family!
Kerry Hunsinger says
My two daughters and I all want to become educated in the use of essential oils. I am becoming. afraid of store bought products...it seems everyday something else is discovered to have harmful chemical in it. We want to treat our family's with natural ingredients . We also live 1 1/2 hours from decent pharmacies, hospitals and major grocery stores and having these on hand would make our lives easier. We can't get baby Tylenol in our little town. I am looking for treatments for my 3 year old granddaughters eczema ( bad,) . Myself and my 2 adult daughters would embrace this kit and dive Into the world of homemade soaps, cosmetics and natural treatments for ailments that effect our combined families of 10.
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Melissa says
I love that oils are gods healing gift to I love that oils are Gods healing gifts to us. The original medicine.
Diane says
Looking for non-pharmaceutical ways to support my son who struggles with ADHD and ASD issues.
Laura Meng says
With so many companies selling fraudulent oils, I want some Plant Therapy oils because it's a company I can *trust*, and trust is huge! I have kids, and they have an amazing KidSafe line! Getting Plant Therapy oils would be such a blessing ;)
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Kathy Renner says
This set would be such a blessing to anyone's life, especially in today's times where everything is moving so fast. The blessing that it would bring into my life is that of becoming whole and balanced emotionally and physically. I know about eating healthy; but there are somethings that require more than just food to overcome those physical and emotional weaknesses, and I believe that the oils will provide that extra boost that is necessary for my well-being. Thank you for offering such a generous gift to two people and giving us a chance to express our gratitude for such a great opportunity to participate in! Have a great day!
Melissa says
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Char S. says
Change is good so that's why I am changing the way I do things. I'm looking for natural, safe, and effective alternative therapies for treating my chronic health issues and living a chemical free life as much as is possible. In todays world there are so many chemical laden products on the market so it's no wonder us and our children have so many chronic health issues. The use of essential oils is all new to me and I have been drawn to explore their natural benefits. Plant Therapy essential oils would be a great way to discover new treatment options. In addition to that, finding kid safe, chemical free solutions to the way we protect our children is essential for their health and wellbeing.
Katie says
I've been seeing more about essential oils as I look online for tips on migraine relief. My mom gets horrible headaches and the medications that help leave her knocked out for days. I'd love to learn more about the benefits of essential oils in the hopes of giving her some drug free relief! More days without headaches means more time to hang out with me and her grandkids! Thanks for posting this!
Tiffany says
I'd love to try Plant Therapy's oils to check out a new line of essential oils. I have some Young Living and DoTerra oils- which I love....but I always love trying new products.
Marie says
I have been wanting to try essential oils for several years, but have found doing so cost prohibitive. I know these oils can do a lot to aid in the health of my family, and would love this opportunity to try them out!
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Megan Olsen says
I've read so many great things about essential oils and then having a positive effect on kids on the autism spectrum. My daughter has been recently diagnosed with autism and I'd love to try them out for her but haven't been able to afford such a large quantity.
Melissa says
I LOVE essential oils, but have never even seen this company, so I would love to give them a try & see what I think of them compared to others I have used.
Stephanie S. says
I'd like to try the oils in homemade beauty products and cleaning supplies.
Melissa says
Maintaining your health through God's natural resources is the best way I know of to care for one's family. That is my purpose for using essential oils!
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Elizabeth S says
I am interested in essential oils for the benefits they can bring to my son to help with his inattentiveness.
Sharleen says
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Julia says
plant therapy has been my first choice in beginning essential oil use in our home. My 3 children have benefitted from ban the bugs, calm the child and germ fighter immensely! I woul be blessed to win and have many more oils on hand to keep our home healthy and free of chemicals!
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Sharleen says
I have heard so many good things about oils, that I want to try them.
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Erin lewis says
Oops- autocorrect is annoying! Special Ed classroom - I use it in my special Ed classroom!
Kristina S says
Just getting started using essential oils. Would love to be able to learn more!
Gwen says
I am curious about essential oils and would love to try them for some of our families issues!