Using the Herbal Essential Oils

By doTERRA Essential Oils

doTERRA essential oils come from all varieties of plants. From herbs to trees, we wanted to explore each category of oils and explain how to use that group of oils. Though there are similarities between individual oils within groups, each oil is also unique. For this post, we will be discussing how to use all of the oils that are derived from herbs.

First, please note that herbs are a separate category from spices. An herb (according to the Farmer's Almanac) always comes from the leafy green part of a low-growing plant, while a spice comes from the root, stem, seed, fruit, flower, or bark of the plant. This leaves Basil, Cilantro, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Melissa, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, and Thyme in the herb category.

We'll start with the similarities: all 12 oils in this category are distilled using Steam distillation. Each of these oils can also be taken internally and therefore are great for using in cooking. In fact, we have many recipes using the herb oils on this blog if you go to the Recipes section.

What else are herb oils good for besides cooking? Plenty. When taken internally, Cilantro, Lemongrass, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Spearmint are all shown to aid in digestion. The Marjoram, Melissa, Oregano, and Thyme oils also support a healthy immune system.

Basil • Rub it into areas of your skin that need some soothing after a busy day. • Promotes mental alertness and lessens anxious feelings when diffused. • May help ease feminine discomfort during menstruation.

Cilantro • Acts as a powerful bodily cleanser and detoxifier when taken internally. • Helps eliminate unwanted odors when diffused or used in a room spray.

Lemongrass • Can be combined with a carrier oil for and apply to skin to enhance a soothing massage. • Apply diluted after a long run for a refreshing feeling.

Marjoram • Valued for its calming properties and positive effect on the nervous system. • May promote a healthy cardiovascular system.

Melissa • Melissa can calm tension and nerves just by putting a few drops in your palms, cupping them over your nose, and inhaling deeply. • Promotes feelings of relaxation when used topically or aromatically in a diffuser.

Oregano • Used as a powerful cleansing and purifying agent when mixed with water in homemade cleaners. • Supports healthy respiratory function when taken internally in a veggie capsule. • Offers powerful antioxidants to respond to oxidation and free-radicals. Patchouli • Has a grounding or balancing effect on emotions when used aromatically or topically. • Add one to two drops to your face during your facial routine to promote a smooth, glowing complexion. • Add to lotion or apply directly to your skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, and skin imperfections.

Peppermint • Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing when taken internally. • Put a few drops on cotton balls a place them around your home to repel bugs and spiders naturally.

Rosemary • Helps reduce nervous tension and fatigue when added to water or taken in a veggie capsule. • Use a few drops and give yourself a scalp-massage to promote full, healthy-looking hair.

Spearmint • It can help to soothe occasional upset stomach. • When diffused, Spearmint promotes a sense of focus and uplifts mood. • Use in homemade mouthwash to cleanse the mouth and promotes fresh breath.

Thyme • Use it diluted with a carrier oil for a cleansing and purifying effect on your skin. • It naturally repels insects, whether it is used topically or aromatically.

About Lezanne Shone

I finished my studies at Isa Carstens Academy of Health & Skincare as a Certified Somatologist and Advanced Aesthetician with a Diploma in Advanced Aromatherapy by Eve Taylor from the UK. The wonder of Essential Oils always had me extremely interested in natural medicine and I never knew it will become such a huge and life changing part of my life after 22 years of a proven reputation. I was searching for a Certified Essential Oil company in South Africa for years with no results. Finally, doTERRA was introduced to me and after 6 months of intense research, and my wonderful and unexpected journey with doTERRA started at the end of April 2020 I am extremely passionate about Advanced Aesthetics in Health & Skincare, actively seeking to develop knowledge and skills to advance in this specialized field and this is exactly why doTERRA became part of my life. My biggest dream and passion is to change the lives of people around me and to have a positive influence in their lives especially with essential oils as a natural medicine.

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