150 Uses for the Top 10 Doterra Essential Oils - Peppermint and Oregano

150 Uses for the Top 10 Doterra Essential Oils


15 uses for Peppermint

• Support Healthy Breathing. Dilute a drop of Peppermint oil combined with FCO and place under your nose to support open airways and help you breathe easily.
• A Hot Feet Fix. Add Peppermint to a cold compress and cool down your overworked feet.
• Break Away from Summer Heat. Keep a spray bottle of water with a few drops of Peppermint oil nearby, especially when you REALLY need to cool down!
• Could You Start A Fire With Your Breath? Use a drop of Peppermint with Lemon in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse. It freshens breath and builds confidence in your close encounters. I also love to add 1 drop of Peppermint to my lip gloss tubes.
• Take a deep breath. Inhale deeply to invigorate lungs and increase alertness.
• Stressed? Apply to neck and forehead with Lavender to relieve tension and pressure.
• A Joint Effort. Peppermint is a great way too cool joints without taking an ice bath. It helps to soothe occasional muscle and joint discomfort.
• Tummy Calmer. Rub on the stomach or take internally for occasional digestive discomfort.
• Shake it up. Add a drop of Peppermint to your chocolate Trim shake for a yummy twist.
• Zero to Satiety in Seconds. Most people eat until they feel full. Diffusing Peppermint will help reign in the urge to snack on junk food. It's a good way to control appetite and to feel full faster.
• Out on the Open Road. Don't fall asleep at the wheel! Inhale Peppermint from a handkerchief or straight from the bottle to perk up on long drives.
• Awaken Your Senses. Before you work out, apply a bit of Peppermint to your chest or just take a deep breath straight from the bottle. Then, after your workout add to shampoo to stimulate your senses and help with scalp health.
• Approaching Deadlines mean Long and Late Hours. Rather than grab a Snickers to revitalize you as you 'go the extra mile', deeply inhale Peppermint to feel revitalized and ready to go.
• Unblock Writer's Block. Peppermint can support blood circulation and leave you feeling rejuvenated to keep those creative juices flowing. Simply spritz peppermint on child's shirt before study time for improved concentration and alertness.
• Savor the Combination. Peppermint makes a delicious addition to all things chocolate. Add a drop into your chocolate beverages and baked goods. Yum!

15 uses for Oregano

• An Immune System Boost. Take 1-2 drops in a Veggie Capsule, with olive oil, for periodic immune support
• Keep  Calm and Oregano on. Concerned about the sanitary conditions of a public place you or the kids have just walked on with bare feet? Your feet absorb more than you think. Follow up by applying one drop of Oregano and Thyme, diluted with 6-7 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil. Happy feet.
• Savor the Flavor. Put a drop of Oregano essential oil in your spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, on a roast, or any other entrée for delicious flavor. Because Oregano is so strong, you may want to put the drop first on a spoon and then use a toothpick to slowly add oil to the recipe.
• The best defense is a good offense. To help keep your home clean, mix 3 drops of Oregano with water in a spray bottle and spray it in corners of the shower, sink and other damp and darkened areas.
• Little Italy at Home. Put a drop of Oregano and a drop of Basil in  your veggie dip! Or, mix them both with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a savory bread dip.
• Bring on Sandal Season! Apply one drop of Oregano to 6 drops FCO to soften cuticles and rough spots that may be encroaching on your toenail real estate. Oregano keeps impurities out!
• Digestive Dilemmas Aborted. Oregano helps create a peaceful environment that is unfriendly to 'the unmentionables' that tax our digestive systems.
• It's about Natural Effectiveness. Essential oils quickly go to work in your system. This year, when a change of seasons may have you down, make your own wellness blend by combining 3 drops of Oregano, 5 drops protective blend, 5 drops melaleuca and 5 drops Lemon into a Veggie Capsule. By putting the properties of these oils to work, you will feel better naturally!
• Warming wonder. Dilute just 1 drop in several drops of FCO and massage quickly into hands and feet to help warm the body.
• Chase Away Whatever is Blocking Your Lower Registers. When it comes to effortless breathing, having Oregano in your system (taken with a Veggie Capsule) has the ability to clear respiratory gunk.
• Comfortable Exit Ramps. When your body's waste liquid elimination systems are unhappy, it's uncomfortable. Cranberry juice is great, but Oregano in your system can work to clear this out, clean it up and help you be well.
• Target The Source of Unsightly Skin Woes. Anyone's skin can have imperfections, bumps or feel irritated. The same properties that make Oregano great for internal use are also effective as a topical ointment. Use sparingly! Oregano is potent. Dilute 1 drop to 4 drops of FCO.
• Tea Time Boost. On a cold winters day, Oregano added to an earthy, hot tea can do wonders to the body and soul.
• Foodborne Problems Beware. Oregano has properties that can counteract the effects of improper food handling practices, preparation or food storage. Combined with regular hand washing. Oregano has been known to be effective in contributing to the healthiness of foods.
• Less is more, in nearly all applications, more Oregano is not the answer. Oregano is one of the most potent essential oils - one drop is usually all you need. When used improperly, be sure to have FCO on hand to dilute it potency if needed.