On Guard  

This is definitely one of my "must have" oils in cold and flu season, being used topically on a daily basis in our house.

I love the smell of On Guard. It's like Christmas in a bottle!  This is lovely diffused with Lemon oil to make your house smell amazing.

The On Guard blend is also used in a whole range of products including hand soap, washing detergent, toothpaste and cleaning concentrate.

doTERRA On Guard can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function and support healthy cardiovascular function. It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner. When diffused, doTERRA On Guard helps purify the air, and can be very energizing and uplifting.

Frankincense

King of Oils. With so many benefits and uses, Frankincense essential oil has rightfully earned its title as the “king” of all essential oils. It’s beautifying, aromatic, and health-promoting properties are extremely powerful and can easily improve an everyday lifestyle.

For anyone seeking a helpful essential oil tip, always remember, if in doubt, use Frankincense.  

Frankincense oil is produced from the resin of the Boswellia sacra tree. One Boswellia sacra tree can produce a couple of pounds of resin each year. If Boswellia sacra trees are properly cared for, the tree can produce resin for hundreds of years.

Lemon  

As one of doTERRA’s top selling oils, Lemon oil has a variety of uses and benefits. With a clean, fresh, citrus aroma, Lemon is known for its purifying properties. Often used in cleaning products and air purifiers, Lemon has distinct cleansing and deodorizing characteristics that make it a popular choice for cleaning surfaces and purifying the air.

As a versatile oil, Lemon also has the ability to aid in digestion and support healthy respiratory function when taken internally. Whether it is being diffused, taken internally, or applied topically, Lemon essential oil offers a variety of benefits.

When we examine the scientific makeup of Lemon essential oil, it is clear that Lemon can’t help but provide an energizing, uplifting feeling when diffused or applied topically—it just comes naturally! Lemon oil is comprised of chemicals called monoterpenes, which are generally known to have uplifting characteristics. Along with other citrus oils, Lemon is composed of Limonene and beta-Pinene, two monoterpenes that are known for their uplifting properties.

Oregano

With a very distinct, strong smell, this was not an oil I liked very much initially, but over time I have learnt to embrace oregano as it has such wonderful properties.

Extracted from the fragrant leaves of the oregano plant, Origanum vulgare, Oregano essential oil has made its way into cookbooks, cleaning cabinets, and supplements. Oregano oil is one of the most versatile and powerful essential oils.

Oregano oil possesses a high concentration of both carvacol and thymol, two phenol chemicals with cleansing properties. Oregano oil uses both components to its advantage, making it one of the best household cleansing agents known to the essential oil world.

Oregano oil can be taken internally to help support a healthy immune system and healthy digestion and respiratory function.

Melaleuca

Tea Tree (or Melaleuca) essential oil possesses over 92 different compounds and, as such, possesses almost endless ways it can be used for wellness.

But what is Tea Tree oil? It comes from the Melaleuca plant which hails from Australia, where it was a daily necessity for the ancient peoples there. The Bundjalung Aboriginal people from the coast of New South Wales would apply the leaves directly to the skin for a cooling effect.

Over time, the knowledge of Melaleuca’s numerous benefits spread worldwide, leading up to it's popular use today.  

Uses include skin and hair care, for cleaning, soothing skin irritations and natural household cleaner.

Air

doTERRA Air is one of doTERRA’s most popular essential oil blends due to its powerful uses and benefits.

Well known for its ability to maintain feelings of clear airways, doTERRA Air is enriched with a series of oils that help cool and invigorate, promoting feelings of easy breathing.  

doTERRA Air essential oil blend can be used both aromatically and topically to help minimize the effects of seasonal threats.  

This powerful blend can also be used to promote peaceful sleep.

doTERRA Air is a blend of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca (Tea Tree), Lemon, Cardamom, Ravensara, and Laurel Leaf that emits an airy and fresh mint aroma.

ZenGest

With so many digestive health benefits, ZenGest quickly received the nickname of the “tummy tamer” blend.

ZenGest is infused with Ginger, Fennel, Coriander, Tarragon, Anise, Caraway, and Peppermint essential oils, which combine together to help ease occasional stomach discomfort, maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract, and aid in digestion.

This powerful blend can be used aromatically, topically, and internally, and is great for at-home or on-the-go use.

For those prone to motion sickness, ZenGest can also be used to diminish feelings of queasiness and occasional stomach upset.

ZenGest provides a safe and natural way to assist in digestive health whenever you may need it.

Peppermint

The peppermint plant is a versatile perennial herb that has been cherished since ancient times. The plant’s first recorded appearance dates back to 1000 BC when dried peppermint leaves were found entombed in ancient Egyptian pyramids.

Throughout human history, this herb has been valued as a multi-purpose plant and an essential oil whose components are now used by cosmetic, culinary, and health industries around the world.

When you use it internally, Peppermint oil is also well known for its ability to help alleviate occasional upset stomach and promote healthy respiratory function.

With so many facets and uses, it is no surprise that Peppermint essential oil continues to be one of doTERRA’s best-selling and highly-favored essential oils.

Lavender

With a distinct aroma and countless applications, Lavender has been used for centuries.

The ancient Romans and Egyptians would use Lavender as perfume and for bathing and cooking.

Since that time, many have discovered the myriad benefits that Lavender holds—using Lavender oil topically for skin, internally to ease feelings of tension and promote restful sleep, and more.

The versatile properties of Lavender essential oil make it a doTERRA favourite, and a must-have oil to keep on hand at all times.

Deep Blue

doTERRA Deep Blue Soothing Blend is the origin of doTERRA’s popular line of Deep Blue products. Since the creation of Deep Blue, the blend and its offspring products have been a favorite among doTERRA customers due to Deep Blue’s powerful and effective nature.

The Deep Blue essential oil blend can be applied topically to provide a soothing and cooling sensation that is perfect for a comforting massage.

It is well used by athletes and exercise enthusiasts and can be applied topically to soothe muscles and relax the body after strenuous activity. This soothing, proprietary blend can easily be applied to the skin through direct oil-to-skin contact or it can be diluted with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for individuals with sensitive skin.