The Essential Oil First Aid Kit

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Use the power of essential oils to build your own essential oil first aid kit to provide relief for common problems.

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I know it’s weird to think essential oils being in a first aid kit, but honestly, they are so powerful that their healing properties are truly on point with all the things you want handy whenever an accident occurs. Just add bandaids! First and foremost though, check out my guides for using essential oils with babies and essential oils with kids and make sure that you are following proper protocol to keep everyone safe. And of course, Im not a doctor, and don’t pretend to be – just an essential oil lover. If you are on the same page as me, mama, then you will want to build your own essential oil first aid kit, too!

What do you need in your essential oil first aid kit?

Before setting these oils aside, you want to make sure that you have somewhere to store these specific oils so they are handy whenever you need them. I’ve found that makeup bags are really great for storing essential oils that you want to travel with or group together. It helps me keep them away from little hands and stay organized, or else I would have oils everywhere. It’s also important to make sure you have a small bottle of carrier oil in your essential oil first aid kit. I always love sweet almond oil and this bottle is the perfect 4oz size. You are welcome to use your own favorite, but keep in mind that you want to choose one that is liquid at room temperate (unlike coconut oil), just in case you don’t have time for the means to heat it.

Now onto the oils! Here’s the ones you’re going to want in your essential oil first aid kit, as well as what ailments they help with and how to use them. There are probably so many more you could add to this list, but I like to keep things simple, and have chosen 5 oils that cover all your basis whenever minor accidents happen in your home or on the go.

For cuts and scrapes: Lavender Oil is amazing for so many things in an essential oil first aid kit, but really does a great job with healing minor cuts and scrapes. It also helps with itching that bug bites can bring on, stress, cold sores, blisters, ear aches, head aches and muscular pains. Shop for Lavender Oil HERE

For burns: Chamomile Oil is one of the known oils to even be safe for children, so this is wonderful to have handy. It’s very well known for aiding in the relief of burns, but also is an anti-inflammatory and can help relieve headaches, rashes and fevers. Shop for Chamomile Oil HERE.

For antiseptic use: Tea Tree Oil is kinda like an essential oil first aid kit all on its own. In addition to being one of the most powerful antiseptics known, it is also antiviral, anti-fungal, and antibacterial. It can also help with minor burns, sores, bruises and can even aid in putting an end to dandruff and athletes foot. You can also use it to help relieve cold and flu symptoms. So many uses! Shop for Tea Tree Oil HERE.

For nausea: Peppermint Oil works wonderful to help whenever feelings of nausea overcome you or a friend or family member. Simple breathe in some peppermint or rub it directly onto your stomach for relief. In addition, it will also help if you are having muscle issues and relieve spasm, sprains, tension and aches. Shop for Peppermint Oil HERE.

For pain relief: Eucalyptus Oil is actually used in a lot of common pain relievers found at your local drugstore because it is so powerful. Rub it on the sore area and you will feel a difference quickly. And since we all know it’s found in things like cough drops, it can also greatly aid in feeling of the cold and flu. Shop for Eucalyptus Oil HERE.

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What oils do you have sure you have handy if there is an accident? I honestly didn’t know until I started researching that essential oils had power beyond just helping relieve stress and promote energy.

Which ones are your must haves in your essential oil first aid kit?

XOXO,

Allison