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