This is so hard for me to narrow down, because I do use SO MANY of them every. single. day.
But these are the ones I reach for the most and why.
My first answer is always THIEVES! THIEVES! THIEVES! when someone asks me what my favorite is...but really, I love them all! And they can all do so many things! I love having these oils as my first line of defense for the care of myself & my family but I will certainly treat with meds if need be.
Thieves: As I mentioned before, we use thieves daily.
I put a dime size amount of coconut oil in my palm and a drop of thieves on top of that, rub together and apply to little feet. Cover with socks and shoes and we are ready to go. My kids know they get thieves before we leave the house. I sit them on the edge of the bathtub so we don't get oil everywhere.
I diffuse thieves in their rooms each night. We come in contact with so.many.germs on a daily basis so this is one way I can do my part to keep our house clean. Thieves can clean the air when diffused.
I use Thieves to clean with as well. I will put a drop of thieves + a drop of lemon in a bucket of hot water and mop my floor. SO much better than harsh chemicals!
I also occasionally add a drop of thieves on top of my toothpaste. Thieves is a "hot oil" so be ready for a bit of a burn, but it feels good to me! That first time is a shock though!
I love to make Thieves Tea also. If I feel a tickle in my throat, my first approach is to make a cup of hot tea. I use Orange Tea + local honey + 1 drop each of thieves + lemon.
Thieves is immune enhancing! Sign me up for that!
Lavender: I love Lavender. I didn't at first, but I've found so many uses for it.
Just recently, Easton bumped his chin on the monkey bars at school. When he got home we make a little paste of coconut oil + lavender. I applied that to his chin 3 times that night and then once the next morning. I was shocked at just how fast the strawberry disappeared.
We love Lavender for sleep. It helps me relax and sleep soundly. I have also used it diluted on Emerson's back and feet when I feel like she's geared up.
Lavender in the bath is so wonderful. Mix a few drops in some epsom salts and soak in the relaxation.
When I was Pregnant, I got TERRIBLE carpal tunnel in my wrist. It will still flare up occasionally when I'm crocheting or making rulers. I rub a little on my thumb and wrist and it feels so much better. I like PanAway with this combo too if its really sore.
Stress Away: Copiaba, Lime, Cedarwood, Ocetea, Lavender & Vanilla
NEED I SAY MORE! Lime + Vanilla is what I smell when I apply this oil.
I apply this at night time before bed on my neck and shoulders. I carry my stress in my shoulders and this does a wonderful job at easing that load.
I'm overly anxious at night. I don't know why, but I am. I have found that this really addresses that anxiety and helps me relax.
This blend really does smell wonderful. Sometimes I just apply it simply for the smell.
Cedarwood:
I use Cedarwood primarily for sleep. I find that it really helps me go to sleep and stay asleep.
Again, being a nervous nelly at night time, I need all the help I can get.
Cedarwood is great for your hair. I have mixed it with my shampoo and really love it.
I've also heard of folks mixing it with coconut oil to rub on cellulite. I'm making no claims here...but that's what i've heard!
Melrose:
I LOVE MELROSE. ALMOST AS MUCH AS I LOVE THIEVES!
I use Melrose as my moisturizer. I use about 5 drops of Grapeseed Oil+ 1 drop of melrose and apply to clean skin. I was an avid name brand moisturizer user. But I ran out of grape seed and went back to my bottle of moisturizer until I could get more grape seed oil and my skin was not happy. I had major blemishes start popping up. Within 1 night of using my melrose combo again, I was already clearing up! I will NOT run out of grape seed (or jojoba is good for skin too) again.
I have used Melrose + grape seed on easton eczema spots. He has a few that flare up in extreme hot or cold and this really helps him.
Melrose can get rid of odors in a room too! It's a good one to diffuse. It has Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil) and Clove in it, along with some other wonderful oils. But I pick up the Mel A and Clove the most. Both are wonderful oils!
I've applied Melrose to cold sores with a little bit of carrier oil as well. Love using it on cold sores.
Melrose is a great oil to use on scrapes, cuts, burns & rashes. I love this oil.
I hope you've enjoyed this little overview of my favorite oils.
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