Not all essential oils are created equally, and we only want the good stuff for our health and our homes! We love having the option to ingest oils because we know that Young Living has the highest standard when it comes to quality.
Ingesting essential oils is like having herbal remedies right at our fingertips – but without the huge capsules that herbs tend to come in! This is because herbs are dried plant matter, so it takes a lot of it to get the response we need.
Oils are steam distilled from just-harvested plant matter, as close as you can get to a living plant! This means it doesn’t take nearly as much for us to get the benefits we need.
Two of our favorite oils for ingesting are Thieves (Immune support!) and Peppermint (digestive and tension support!).
Let’s talk about the beloved Thieves. This powerful blend of immune boosting oils works with the body’s natural defense systems, making it one we reach for every day. Thieves is a combination of Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils that smells amazing and kicks the germs to the curb at the same time. Some simple ways to use this blend include:
- Add a drop of Thieves to an empty capsule, add some olive or coconut oil, and take it as a daily supplement.
- Dilute Thieves 1:4 (1 part Thieves, 4 part carrier oil) and apply to the spine, over the lymph nodes, and/or to the bottoms of the feet.
- Add a drop to honey, then pour warm water over for a Thieves Tea (you can also add your favorite herbal tea), add a drop or two to coffee grounds before brewing, or mix into your favorite latte recipe.
- Diffuse! Studies have shown that the Thieves blend can blast 96% of airborne germs. Pair with Peppermint for a pick-me-up or with Lavender for a bedtime blend that supports the immune system.
Oh the sweet, soothing, icy cool feeling of Peppermint. This crisp oil can be diffused to create a focused environment for work or study, or it can be applied topically to soothe & cool muscles following activity.
Peppermint is also a digestive system powerhouse! Think about all the products on the stomach aisle at the pharmacy… they’re mint flavored! There is a good reason for that. Peppermint has long been known for its soothing abilities – from tension to sore muscles to digestion!
Some of the ways we Peppermint include:
- Add a drop of Peppermint to an empty capsule, add some olive or coconut oil, and take it as a daily supplement.
- Diffuse Peppermint while working or during homework time to create a focused environment.
- Sprinkle a few drops in your shower for an awakening shower steam in the morning.
- Apply it to your neck and shoulders or to tired muscles following physical activity for a cooling sensation.
There are specific EO’s in the Young Living Line called Vitality Oils. These are all for ingesting and perfectly safe!