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Vetiver Essential Oil

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Description

Vetiver oil is distilled from the roots of the vetiver grass which has long been used to prevent soil erosion due to it’s impressive root system. Vetiver essential oil has long been used as a fixative in the perfume industry.  It has an aroma that is very earthy, sweet, and woody. (You can learn more about the Vetiver Plant Here)

The plant is harvested for it’s roots which are stream distilled for the oil.  This oil is very viscous (thick like honey) although it does thin out when mixed with other oil and can actually be added to almost any blend.

 

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dōTERRA Vetiver has a unique, exotic aroma that’s sweet, woody, caramel, and smoky making it ideal for calming emotions and focusing your thoughts.  These properties make Vetiver Oil ideal for use in massage therapy.  It can also be rubbed on the feet before bedtime to promote a restful night’s sleep. When taken internally, Vetiver can support a healthy immune system.*

  • Add 1–2 drops to tea or hot drinks during winter time to promote immune-supporting properties*.
  • Use as a massage oil to calm emotions.
  • Take a warm bath with a few drops of Vetiver essential oil for deep relaxation.
  • Diffuse with Lavender, doTERRA Serenity®, or doTERRA Balance® to calm emotions and lessen stress.
  • Use a toothpick to help get the desired amount out of container if Vetiver is too thick to get out of the bottle. A little goes a long way.

Directions for Use

Aromatic use: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice or apply to a personal inhaler or the felt pad of a charm or leather strap for the aromatic use.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Always safer to dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.  Click HERE For more information on the safe use and application of essential oils.

**These statements has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How do we use it? 

The earthy aroma of this oil aromatically blends well with black pepper, geranium, orange, ylang ylang, bergamot, lavender, mandarin, rose, grapefruit, clary sage, jasmine, sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood, lemon, ginger, and lemongrass.

Vetiver oil may be used to treat most skin problems and is also know to naturally help reduce swelling and could be recommended to those managing aches and pains, sprains, muscle or joint stiffness, and similar problems. Widely used to scent household products including but not limited to detergents, soaps, cleaners, window coverings, baskets, and table or floor matts.

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doTERRA CPTG quality means we are confident in using this internally and topically for use in soaps, toiletries, diffuser and aromatherapy, massage oil, balms, tonics, homeopathic products, air fresheners, lotions, face lotions, inhalants, deodorants, skin care products, hair products, shampoos, conditioners, beard and hair oils, household cleaning products, detergents, candles, body sprays, body creams, ointments, bath salts, perfumes, and colognes.  For a relaxing and stress free evening at home, we use Vetiver as a massage oil for the body, a beard oil for my husband, in a rollerball blended with Lavender, doTERRA Serenity®, or doTERRA Balance® and rolled on our feet before bedtime to promote a restful night’s sleep*.

You can also add a few drops of Vetiver essential oil to a warm bath for a deeper relaxation.

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Jennifer is a trained Massage Therapist and Certified in Herbal Remedies with over 15 years experience using Essential Oils for her own health and the health of her friends, family, and clients. email: jen.knourek@comcast.net or visit her site HERE

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Safety Tips when using Essential Oils

Essential oil safety is so very important.

Please follow the following tips and guidelines as you learn the proper use and common sense practices of using Essential Oils for you Health and Wellness.

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  1. Do not put oils in eyes, ears, or up nose!

  2. If you get oil in your eye, apply 1-2 drops of carrier oil to the eye to ease the burning. Do not use water!!
  3. Citrus oils can cause photo-sensitivity (this means your skin may and will burn when exposed to UV light). Do not apply to exposed skin prior to being in the sun.
  4. Please reference oil/drug interactions in the books. Caution for epilepsy.
  5. Always use glass containers, not plastic, with your oils.
  6. Apply a small amount of oil to your skin to test for a skin reaction before using.
  7. Should you have irritation, redness, itching, or burning, apply a carrier oil (coconut oil, olive oil, or a natural vegetable based oil) to the area to dilute the essential oil and stop the sensation. DO NOT USE WATER!!
  8. Be sure to read labels prior to ingestion. Some oils should not be taken internally.
  9. Typical application is 1 drop or less for most applications.  It is important to remember that therapeutic grade essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts and should be used with reasonable care.
  10. To improve absorption, slow evaporation, allow for the distribution of oils over a greater area, and prevent skin sensitivity it is recommended to use a carrier oil with all oils.
  11. Please consult a physician when using with medications of if you have any health concerns.
  12. For dilution see below chart.

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Essential Oils that everyone should have

For years I have believed in the support and balance that therapeutic grade essential oils can offer us it addressing ailments, aches and pains, and emotional support. 

I am often amazed at the effects these amazing oils actually have, and even skeptics become true believers in the healthy balance and support these oils provide their “issue” once they actually use them.  I suppose I am equally amazed that so many people in our society trust, on blind faith, that the prescription drugs and over the counter medications are not causing any health problems to our families. And despite the synthetic man-made ingredients, disclaimers and list of potential side effects, these over the counter and prescription options claim treatment of the symptoms in hopes of a cure.   

Plant Medicine has been around since the beginning of time, both in the support of, and the prevention of disease.  And essential oils are the natural oils extracted from a plant’s seeds, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and rinds.  Slow steamed, or cold pressed, these are naturally extracted by co-impact partners, growers, distillers of doTERRA from the regions where the plants grow naturally.

Fast forward over 15 YEARS and here I am, speaking with you on all the amazing wonders of essential oils.

So, let’s get started.

Below you will find the top 10 oils every family should have in their home. Now I would love to name the hundreds of ways to use each one of these, but here are just a few reasons to have these in your medicine cabinet.

lavender-15mlLavender

  • Widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities.
  • Known for its ability to calm and soothe skin.
  • Helps to ease feelings of tension and anxious feelings.
  • Promotes a restful nights sleep.

 

 

Lemon

  • Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces for a chemical free clean.lemon-15ml-1
  • Promotes a positive mood.
  • Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion.
  • Diffuse it with Peppermint and Lavender when seasonal threats are high.
  • Awesome furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes.

 

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Peppermint

  • Promotes clear breathing and alleviates an upset stomach.
  • Diffuse when feeling low on energy.
  • Helps reduce bloating, gas, and indigestion.
  • Apply topically to relieve feelings of tension.
  • Natural breath freshener.
  • promotes digestive health.

 

BreatheBreathe

  • Maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing.
  • Diffuse to open up the airways when breathing is difficult.

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Deep Blue

  • Loosen tight and sore muscles.
  • Perfect for a soothing massage.
  • Apply topically when in need of soothing growing pains.

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Melaleuca

  • Supports immune function and purifies skin.
  • Keep head lice at bay with a few drops in a glass spray bottle with water.
  • Protects against environmental and seasonal threats.
  • combine one to two drops with your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties.

FrankincenseFrankincense

  • Supports cellular health.
  • Supports aging skin.
  • Apply to the bottoms of feet to promote feelings of relaxation and to balance mood.

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Oregano

  • Protects against environmental and seasonal threats.
  • Promotes a healthy immune system.
  • Excellent source of antioxidants.
  • Supports healthy digestion.
  • Used as a powerful cleansing and purifying agent.

 

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Digestzen

 

  • Promotes healthy digestion.
  • Eases feelings of queasiness.
  • Soothes stomach discomfort.

 

 

OnGuard

  • Effective alternative to synthetic options for immune support.
  • Add two to three drops in a veggie capsule for a quick immune boost.
  • Supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses.
  • Protects against environmental threats.
  • Diffuse in your home to rid the air of airborne pathogens.

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Of course you can always pay retail, but please take a moment and learn more about the benefits of the membership are to make it more affordable for you and to be able to properly support you.   In your search you can even find doTERRA’s labels on Amazon, but I caution you here, if you aren’t buying direct from the company, they cannot honor their amazing guarantee to return the product if you aren’t satisfied.   And unfortunately there has been evidence that doTERRA labeled products on Amazon or through other sources have been tampered with and are not pure.   Such a shame.  But you are here to learn, and now you know.

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