Spotlight on Herbal Oils

Spotlight on Herbal oils

Ohhh, the sweet, slightly earthy aroma of an herb garden in full bloom. Deep, rich Oregano, grounding Rosemary, light and springy Dill, the licorice scent of Fennel and much more. These herbs and oils are rich in constituents with incredible health benefits that we can harness and use! Whether we're bolstering immunity, soothing the respiratory system or using them for more targeted support, this family of oils is a mainstay in our arsenal!

JUST A DROP OF HERB OILS

Have a crisp, invigorating, herbal aroma that pairs well with most other oils

Can be used in cooking in place of ground, dried herbs

Are cleansing and purifying, making them great additions to cleaning DIYs

Some help create an environment conducive to work or study

Support the immune system and overall wellness

Contains antioxidants and other compounds that are great for overall health

Herbaceous oils can be steam distilled from the leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the parent plant, depending on the oil being extracted. Each specific oil has its own unique aroma, and most of them have an uplifting, invigorating scent that can help still and focus the mind. All of the herbaceous oils contain antioxidants and immune-supporting properties.

HERB OIL OPTIONS

Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme, Basil, Rosemary, Parsley, Sage, Mountain Savory, Dill, Cilantro, Fennel, Laurus Nobilis (Bay Leaf), Celery Seed, Caraway

The herbal oils are also infused into many of the YL supplements and products: Inner Defense capsules, OrthoSport and OrthoEase Massage Oils, soothing blends like SniffleEase, Breathe Again, and Aroma Siez, and many more. These oils are also key ingredients in the Raindrop Massage technique, a powerful health tool!

Note: The herb oil and the Vitality version of the oil are the same oil; the Vitality one is labeled for ingestion but is the same product.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

Thymol: this constituent is wonderful for reducing inflammation within the body using the body's own mechanisms.

Eucalyptol: eucalyptol has a distinctive, fresh aroma that has a calming effect on the user when applied in aromatherapy. Research shows that eucalyptol may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects. It may also act as a bronchodilator, supporting airway opening.

Camphor: known for its medicinal aroma, camphor has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its cleansing properties and was used as a fumigant during the plague era. This constituent may provide antibacterial anti-inflammatory and skin supporting properties.

Alpha-pinene: a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind.

HERB OILS & EMOTIONS

Herbaceous oils can be an incredible health tool when it comes to emotional support! Not only do they help with mental clarity and focus, they are supportive of the immune system as well. And our immune system is highly linked to our emotional state!

Think about it. When you feel something coming on you are often more easily agitated, feel low energy and even depressed. When we begin to fall below the wellness line it affects us physically, yes, but also spiritually, emotionally, mentally. The opposite is true as well. When we are feeling the negative side of emotions, our immune systems need some support. Feelings of Vulnerable, Exhausted, Unfocused, Uncertain and Run Down are a great time to grab Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, or Basil!

One simple way to help with this… keep your bottle of oil beside the bed. When you wake in the morning feeling sluggish, unwilling to start the day, uncertain of what is ahead, take a deep breath. To promote clarity and focus, dilute your chosen oil and rub it over the throat or over the liver.

DAILY HABITS WITH HERB OILS

Diffuse these oils on their own or with citrus and floral oils for a rounded blend:

Crisp Breeze: 3 drops each Rosemary, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot

Be Well: 4 drops each Oregano, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata

Herbal Remedy: 4 drops Marjoram, 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Basil, 3 drops Grapefruit

Happy Hearts: 4 drops each Basil, Stress Away, Lemon

Add Vitality oils to your dressings, sauces, marinades and infused oils for cooking! Use 1 drop of Vitality oil to replace 1 teaspoonful of dried herb.

Make this DIY Adrenal Love Serum to support the endocrine and adrenal systems (stress response!)

To a 2oz dropper bottle add:

10-20 drops each Rosemary, Clove, Nutmeg.

Fill with castor oil.

Apply over the lower back daily before bed OR morning and evening.

Use them in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home.

Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)

Add to a room spray (recipe above)

Use in laundry: on wool dryer balls, add to Thieves Laundry Soap

Use to make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster.

To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add

1 1/2 cup salt Epsom Salt

1/2 cup baking soda

30 drops oil of choice (we like to mix Rosemary and Oregano)

Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.

To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.

Make this Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner recipe:

16oz glass spray bottle

1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner

10 drops each Oregano, Rosemary

20 drops each Grapefruit, Lemon

Filtered water

Take a relaxing epsom salt bath. Add 10-20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Apply Rosemary over the heart daily for cardiovascular support.

Apply diluted Oregano, Marjoram and Thyme on the bottoms of your feet for immune support.

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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