Spotlight on Valor

Spotlight on Valor

Valor is one of Young Living's best selling oils -- for good reason! This slightly woodsy, slightly sweet oil blend is wonderful for emotional health and helps soothe our overactive thoughts! A blend of Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor, and Geranium, Valor was formulated based on historical writings about Roman soldiers who were said to apply plant extracts for courage and confidence before going into battle. We use it for the battles of daily life today!

Valor is one of our mainstay oils for everything from helping soothe our minds and bodies during stress, releasing stored trauma, and easing anxious thoughts and emotions. It is also a wonderful oil to reach for at the end of the day to let go of all that has happened and all your worries so that you can relax into sleep.

VALOR AT A GLANCE

Contains Blue Tansy, an oil that is specifically calming to the Central Nervous Systm

May enhance the appearance of healthy-looking skin

Enhances massage for a rejuvenating experience

A foundational daily blend that features a positive aroma to inspire confidence and courage

A key component of the Raindrop Technique

Creates a grounded environment for yoga and meditation

KEY INGREDIENTS

Each essential oil in Valor was carefully selected for its unique benefits:

Frankincense: uplifting, earthy aroma and skin-smoothing properties; stimulates the limbic center of the brain, elevating the mind and mood and helping center the emotions

Black Spruce: has a grounded, woodsy aroma; helps release emotional blocks and foster a sense of balance

Blue Tansy: has an inspiring aromatic profile that helps overcome anger, release negative emotions and promote a feeling of self-control

Geranium: a sweet, floral aroma that is uplifting and calming, strengthening the emotions

Camphor Wood: ha skin-benefiting properties and strong, herbaceous scent that is grounding and strengthening

FULL INGREDIENT LIST

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Picea mariana (Black spruce) leaf oil, Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor) wood oil, Tanacetum annuum (Blue tansy) flower oil, Boswellia carterii (Frankincense) oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) flower oil

KEY CONSTITUENTS

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

Sesquiterpenes: known for their ability to calm and focus the mind and central nervous system

Monoterpenes: help to support the respiratory system, are responsible for many immune system support properties of essential oils.

Limonene: known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits

VALOR & EMOTIONS

Valor essential oil blend contains blue tansy essential oil, an oil that specifically helps to calm the Central Nervous System. Valor essential oil blend releases the emotions of:

Losing a battle

Inability to cope

Fear of conflict

Aggression/passive aggression

Defensiveness

Feeling persecuted

This list practically spells out “Fight or Flight.” These are the core issues of chronic stress: needing to protect ourselves, or face conflict head on. These extremes of trying to stay alive cause our body to tell certain organs or processes, “Wait - we don't have time - we just have to run. There's no time to digest, reproduce, or sleep.”

That's really not a program to have switched on 24/7.

When your body receives the message for years on end that there isn't time to process your own thoughts and emotions, you slowly lose connection with yourself. You can begin to feel like you're not quite sure that you know who you are anymore outside of what you “get done” in your various roles or titles.

The passion in your life begins to dim because of being starved during this survival process. Emotions like happiness, joy, laughter, curiosity, passion, and compassion are essential to a healthy, balanced life. Fight or Flight doesn't shut down the bad emotions, it begins to block them all - except for fear and anger. And whatever triggers we haven't dealt with become survival instincts.

Valor has properties that get to the core control centers of these programs. When we're ready to make a change, to start challenging that survival mode with a better way of thinking and living, this is the perfect oil.

Using Valor for support can be as simple as applying some to your shoulders, the bottoms of your feet, the back of your neck, or anywhere that you're experiencing tension or a stressful tightness in your body. It's the ultimate diffuser oil with its deep, grounding fragrance.

One great technique is to place a drop or two of Valor between your wrists (palm-up side), and then hold them together for a few minutes. If you're taking time to relax, meditate, or work on your spiritual and emotional health, you can just hold your wrists together while you're sitting quietly. I do this on airplanes, before I go to large social events, and any time that I'm feeling scattered or worried instead of grounded and at peace.

When you're using Valor for balance, you can focus on instilling these new thoughts:

Peace.

Respect.

Growth.

Give your body permission to be at peace. Respect that people are powerful to make their own choices, and let go. Give your good habits a chance to grow instead of letting the seeds you plant be uprooted by stress.

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Valor essential oil blend

Valpor Roll-on

Valor Bar Soap

Valor Deodorant

Original Valor essential oil blend (contains Rosewood)

DAILY HABITS WITH VALOR

Use to support emotional and physical health and sleep

Add a drop to your palms, then breathe with your hands over your nose to promote feelings of courage and confidence.

Apply over the back and muscles to enhance massage or chiropractic adjustments.

DIffuse and/or wear Valor as a perfume or cologne during work, school, or stressful moments.

Add to diffuser jewelry to provide emotional support throughout the day. This is a great practice for kids with school day or other butterflies!

Keep your Valor Roll-on in your bag and apply it liberally and frequently.

Use to help little ones calm down after a busy day, after intense emotions, and/or to set the stage for sleep.

Pair with an emotional release technique such as journaling, visualization, meditation, or grounding.

Make a Unicorn Roller to use as a daily fragrance and for emotional support:

15 drops each Peace & Calming, Valor, Lavender, Bergamot, Tangerine, Patchouli

10 drops Vanilla

Carrier of choice or a pump or two of Relaxation Massage Oil

Roll onto the chest, wrists, neck or anywhere liberally and frequently.

Rub drops on wrists or back of neck to calm anxious thoughts and feelings

Use in your self-care routines

Dilute it with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex for a calming back massage before bed.

Add 4–5 drops to 1 cup of Epsom salt for a centering bath at the start of the day or as part of a calming evening routine.

Add it to Young Living Bath and Shower Gel Base for a cleanser your entire family will love.

Try this Wind Down Massage Oil:

4oz pump bottle

20 drops Valor essential oil

10 drops Cedarwood or Lavender essential oil

Carrier of choice

Make this Relaxing Sugar Scrub for a little TLC or to give as a gift!

1 cup organic sugar

½ cup coconut or olive oil

15 drops Valor

10 drops Lavender or Tangerine

Mix together. Add more oil to desired consistency, then mix in essential oils. Use on lips, hands, feet - anything you desire!

This DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe is a favorite, and adding Valor is perfect for making it smell amazing and soothe emotions at the same time:

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup pure organic shea butter

1/8 cup cocoa butter

1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil

50 drops Valor

Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk. Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.

We love this DIY Hand Salve for soothing dry skin (not just hands!)

½ cup Organic Olive Oil](https://amzn.to/3Iyc7i4) (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)

½ cup organic arnica oil

1 Tbsp shea butter

2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil

3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles

40 drops essential oils: Valor, Lavender, Frankincense, Cedarwood

Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.

Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.

Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.

Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce

Make this Dry Skin Bath Soak! Adding oatmeal to the bath is helpful for more acute skin needs, especially for children.

1 cup organic oats, ground

¼ cup organic powdered milk (or coconut milk) (or goat milk)

1 Tbsp liquid castile soap

2 tsp Vitamin E oil

15 drops Valor

5 drops Elemi or Frankincense

(Optional) 5 drops Helichrysum

Sit and soak for 30 minutes or as long as desired.

DIFFUSE:

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Our diffusers are running 24/7 with blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the uplifting scent of Valor!

Inspired: Valor, Lime, Envision

Goodnight Moon: Valor, Tangerine, Frankincense

Moon & Stars: Valor, Patchouli, Lavender, Tangerine

Calm & Collected: Valor, Stress Away

Blueberry Pie: Valor, Cinnamon Bark, Vanilla

WInter Sleep: Valor, Cedarwood, Lavender

Focused: Valor, Peppermint, Cedarwood

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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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