First Aid

The following recipes are for doTERRA Essential Oils only

Acid Reflux:  Take 2-4 drops internally or rub over stomach as needed.

  • DigestZen 
  • Peppermint
  • Ginger


Aches & Pains: Massage 2-4 drops into affected muscle & joints as needed.

  • Ice Blue
  • Lemongrass
  • Marjoram


Alergies: Apply 1-3 drops to stomach, chest, bottoms of feet, or inside of wrists. Ingest 2-4 drops of Lavender 3 x daily.

  • Breathe  
  • Lavender
  • Purify


Anxiety:  Apply 1-3 drops to bottoms of feet, chest, or temples, or inhale from cupped hands as needed. Use a drop of Lavender under the tongue.

  • Lavender
  • Adaptive
  • Balance


Asthma:  Apply 1-3 drops topically to chest, neck, under nose and on bridge of nose, or inhale from cupped hands as needed.

  • Breathe     
  • Eucalyptus
  • Peppermint


Arthritic Pain: Apply 1-3 drops and massage into effected areas with lotion or carrier oil as needed.

  • Ice Blue         
  • Copaiba
  • Wintergreen


Bed Wetting:  Massage 2-4 drops over bladder and kidneys before bedtime.

  • Cypress
  • Black Pepper
  • Ylang Ylang


Bee Sting:  Apply 1-2 drops topically to sting or bite several times a day until symptoms cease.

  • Lavender     
  • Purify
  • Roman Chamonile


Blisters on Feet: Apply a few drops topically to affected area.

  • Lavender
  • Frankincense
  • Patchouli


Insect Bite: Apply 2-4 drops to affected area as often as needed.

  • Lavender
  • Tea Tree
  • Yarrow Pom


Bleeding:  Apply a drop topically to affected area as needed.

  • Helichrysum
  • Geranium
  • Myrrh


Boils:  Apply 1-3 drops topically to affected area several times daily.

  • Tea Tree
  • HD Clear
  • Lavender


Breathing Issues: Apply 2-4 drops to chest and neck area, diffuse several drops, or inhale from cupped hands as needed.

  • Breathe               
  • Peppermint
  • Cardamom


Bug Repellent: Apply liberally over exposed skin areas, combine with carrier oil to spread easily.

  • Terrashield         
  • Citronella
  • Peppermint


Bruising: Apply 2-4 drops to bruise area. Use a carrier oil if desired, Reapply 2-4 x daily.

  • Past Tense   
  • Ice Blue
  • Helichrysum


Burns: Apply 2-4 drops to affected area hourly or as needed, or mix 2-8 drops with 125ml witch hazel and apply as needed.

  • Lavender 
  • Frankincense
  • Helichrysum


Cavities: Apply 1-2 drops directly on tooth 2 x daily. Dilute with carrier oil if necessary.

  • Clove       
  • On Guard
  • Tea Tree


Chronic Fatigue: Apply 2-4 drops to chest area, bottoms of feet, or inside of wrists, inhale 1-3 drops from cupped hands.

  • Lemon               
  • Melissa
  • Basil


Common Cold: Ingest 2-4 drops On Guard and Oregano 3-4 x daily until symptoms subside. Diffuse several drops.

  • On Guard           
  • Breathe
  • Oregano


Cold Sores: Dilute with carrier oil and apply a drop to affected area as needed.

  • Melissa
  • Tea Tree
  • On Guard


Constipation:  Massage 2-4 drops over abdomen as desired every 5-10 minutes as needed. Ingest 2-4 drops for additional support.

  • DigestZen         
  • Ginger
  • Celery Seed


Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye):  Apply 1-3 drops diluted around the eye 4 x daily. Do Not get directly in eye.

  • Tea Tree                       
  • Myrrh
  • Eucalyptus


Cough: Apply 1-3 drops to chest, back of neck, or under nose as needed, inhale from cupped hands, gargle a drop.

  • Breathe   
  • Rosemary
  • Peppermint


Cramps (Menstrual):  Massage 2-4 drops into abdomen, lower back, and shoulders, apply to a warm compress over uterus area.

  • ClaryCalm                 
  • Clary Sage               
  • Frankincense


Croup: Dilute with carrier oil and apply 1-3 drops to baby’s chest and back as needed. Diffuse several drops.

  • Breathe   
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Lemon


Cuts: Dilute 1-2 drops with a carrier oil and apply to affected area a couple of times daily

  • Tea Tree     
  • Lavender
  • Helichrysum


Diarrhea: Ingest 2-4 drops, massage 1-3 drops into abdomen clockwise hourly as needed.

  • DigestZen   
  • Lemon
  • Ginger


Ear Infection:  Apply 1-3 drops around the opening (not inside) of the ear overnight, ingest 1-4 drops as needed.

  • Tea Tree         
  • Lavender
  • Basil


Ear Ache: Apply 1-3 drops around the opening of the ear or apply to a cotton ball and place over (not inside) ear open overnight.

  • Helichrysum   
  • Basil
  • Lavender


Food Poisoning: Apply 1-3 drops to stomach and rub clockwise, ingest 2-4 drops every 2-4 hours as needed.

  • Oregano             
  • DigestZen
  • Pink Pepper


Gas (Flatulence): Massage 1-3 drops into stomach area, ingest 1-3 drops as needed.

  • DigestZen             
  • Fennel
  • Peppermint


Gout: Ingest 2-4 drops Lemongrass twice a day, massage 1-3 drops gently into affected area as needed.

  • Lemongrass       
  • Black Spruce
  • Ice Blue


Hay Fever: Add 4-6 drops over sinuses, diffuse several drops, use a drop of Lavender under the tongue

  • Breathe       
  • Peppermint
  • Lavender


Headache (Tension): Massage 1-3 drops into forehead, temples, and back of neck, inhale from cupped hands.

  • Past Tense               
  • Peppermint
  • Frankincense


Hiccups: Inhale 1-3 drops from cupped hands, massage into chest and stomach area as needed.

  • Arborvitae   
  • Lemon
  • Copaiba


Hot Flashes: Massage 2-4 drops into chest, neck and face as needed, ingest 2-5 drops Clary Sage and 2 x daily.

  • ClaryCalm       
  • Peppermint


Jet Lag: Apply 1-3 drops to forehead, temples, back of neck, and chest, inhale from cupped hands as needed.

  • Peppermint 
  • Tangerine
  • Lemon


Laryngitis: Diffuse several drops throughout the day, ingest 3-5 drops 3 x daily, massage 1-3 drops onto outside of throat.

  • Lemon       
  • Tea Tree
  • Pink Pepper


Lice: Apply 3-5 drops with carrier oil to scalp 4 x daily.

  • Tea Tree
  • Lemon Eucalyptus
  • Purify


Migraine: Apply 1-3 drops to forehead, temples, base of skull, back of neck, and bottoms of feet, inhale from cupped hands.

  • Past Tense   
  • Peppermint
  • Frankincense


Motion Sickness: Apply 1-3 drops behind the ears and over navel, inhale from cupped hands, use a drop under the tongue.

  • DigestZen             
  • Peppermint
  • Ginger


Mouth Ulcers: Gargle 1-3 drops mixed with water several times daily, apply a dab to affected area 2-3 x daily.

  • On Guard         
  • Clove
  • Myrrh


Nausea: Apply 1-3 drops behind ears and over navel hourly, use a drop under the tongue, inhale from cupped hands.

  • DigestZen   
  • Ginger
  • Peppermint


Nose Bleeds: Apply 1-3 drops to the bridge and sides of nose and back of neck as needed.

  • Helichrysum     
  • Geranium
  • Frankincense


Panic Attacks: Inhale 1-3 drops from cupped hands, apply to back and front of neck, diffuse several drops.

  • Cedarwood         
  • Spearmint
  • Frankincense


Parasites/Worms: Ingest 3-5 drops 3 x daily, apply in a warm compress over intestinal areas 2-3 x daily.

  • Zendocrine             
  • Oregano
  • Geranium


Poison Ivy/Oak: Apply 1-3 drops to affected area with carrier oil a couple times daily or as needed.

  • Lavender           
  • Frankincense
  • Geranium


Rashes: Dilute 1-3 drops with carrier oil and apply to affected area as needed.

  • Tea Tree
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Lavender


Restless Leg Syndrome: Massage 2-4 drops onto legs and bottom of feet diffuse several drops, use 2 drops Yarrow Pom under the tongue.

  • Ice Blue                       
  • Cypress                       
  • Yarrow Pom


Strep Throat: Apply 1-3 drops with a carrier oil to outside of throat 5 x daily, ingest 2-5 drops Oregano, Thyme in a capsule, gargle a drop or  Oregano, Thyme with water.

  • Arborvitae         
  • Oregano         
  • Thyme


Sun Burn: Apply 1-3 drops to affected area hourly or as needed. Blend 2-3 oils, 2-3 drops each with carrier oil for improved results.

  • Lavender     
  • Helichrysum
  • Peppermint


Tick Bites: Apply 1-2 drops to bite frequently for the first hour after carefully removing tick, dilute Oregano if necessary.

  • Oregano       
  • Tea Tree
  • Purify


Urinary Tract Infection: Massage 1-3 drops over kidneys and on bottom of the feet, take 2-4 drops Basil & Lemongrass in a capsule 3 x daily.

  • Cypress                     
  • Basil                       
  • Lemongrass


Vomiting: Apply 1-3 drops over stomach as needed, drink a few drops in water inhale from cupped hands.

  • DigestZen     
  • Ginger
  • Bergamot


Warts: Apply a dab directly to wart several times daily until the wart disappears. Avoid the surrounding skin with Oregano.

  • Oregano 
  • Frankincense
  • Thyme


Whooping Cough: Apply 2-4 drops over chest and on bottoms of feet with carrier oil, diffuse several drops.

  • Bergamot               
  • Lavender
  • Breathe


Wounds: Apply 2-4 drops to affected area, use a carrier oil if needed.

  • Helichrysum
  • Tea Tree
  • Lavender