Tag: diffusing oils

Categories
herbs Immune Support Nervous System Skin Support Women

Ancient Oils

The doTERRA Ancient Oils Collection is inspired by the peoples of the distant past. The Collection comes in a beautifully designed, natural wood box and includes six essential oils used by the most important people in the world as for their health benefits and to improve wellbeing in ancient times—CPTG® Myrrh, Frankincense, Galbanum, Hyssop, Cistus, and Common Myrtle.

Take pleasure in these captivating oils.

Myrrh Commiphora myrrha 5 mL: Ancient records show that Myrrh was deemed so valuable that at times it was valued at its weight in gold. Myrrh has been used throughout history in perfumes and religious ceremonies, and for its internal and external health benefits.

Frankincense Boswellia carterii, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia frereana 5 mL: In addition to its notoriety in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians would burn Frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used Frankincense resin in everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin.

Galbanum Ferula galbaniflua 5 mL: Egyptians used Galbanum for incense and embalming. The Roman and Greek civilizations used it in beauty products and perfume. Hippocrates used it for its other benefits. Galbanum was even mentioned in the Bible.

Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis 2.5 mL: Hyssop, a member of mint family, was regarded by both the Greeks and the Hebrews as a sacred herb. It is mentioned several times in the Old Testament and is known as one of oldest herbs used by human beings.

Cistus Cistus ladaniferus 5 mL: Also known as Rock Rose, Sun Rose, Rose of Sharon, and Labdanum, use of Cistus for perfume and incense was known in Biblical times. For centuries, Cistus has been used during meditation and for other benefits.

Common Myrtle Myrtus communis 5 mL: Common Myrtle, also known as Corsican pepper, has been used for thousands of years as a symbol of love, honor, happiness, and generosity. Its benefits were well known as early as 600 B.C. In the Bible, it was used in purification ceremonies.

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.

Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.

Get your collection Here

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. Galbanum, Hyssop, Cistus, Common Myrtle: Not for internal use.

Jennie Knourek

Herbalist, Phyto/Aromatherapist & Wellness Advocate. Trained Massage Therapist

WA#2923893

Owner/Admin of OpenRoadEssentials.com and Crunchy Biker Clubhouse and Healthy Happy Strong Tribe on Facebook

Join my FREE Online Class to Learn More about Essential Oils

Categories
General Wellness Healthy Home Immune Support

Winter, stay healthy

During these colder months we aren’t able to get out in the yard or on the road as much. But that doesn’t change who we are! We are Bikers, we travel and get out of the house as often as we can, but now of course like so many others during this continued and extended pandemic, only as needed (“Freedom over Fear”).

But we are not Rebels without a cause! We are intelligent adults, we respect our family, friends, and others and when appropriate we do wear our masks while in close proximity to others when off of our property. And I always make and have hand sanitizer available when we are away from a water source (and we use it).

Let’s talk about some of the things we can all do to stay healthy during these closed in, dry winter months.

1. Studies suggest that a relative humidity of 40–60% is ideal for containing the virus. I have increased the humidity in the house by adding humidifiers adjusting the furnace attachment setting and I will be moving a self-contained garden fountain indoors on a tray by my plants (you could also run a humidifier).

2. I have also added more house plants (which will keep me busy and out of the fridge), and have added pebbled humidity trays.

3. We keep our immune system strong with regular daily vitamins and supporting essential oils.

Life Long Vitality supplements

4. We keep our surfaces clean, wash our hands often and I have hand sanitizer available in the pockets of our coats, our cars, purses, and back-packs with OnGuard oil to help kill germs and keep us healthy.

These Really are amazing!

5. And of course, I diffuse essential oils in every room at least once a day! Here are some diffuser blends for cleaning the air. 

6. And as I mentioned we do wear our masks. But for our extended use (like when we are traveling or on the airplane I like to place One-drop of Breathe or OnGuard on a felt dot inside the mask to help support our breathing and overall health.

You can learn more about all of the different ways to use the essential oils in your collection by attending any or all of our online workshops!

What do you do to mitigate risk?

Some risks, such as your age, you can’t change. But there are things you can do to minimize your risk of catching and getting very sick with the virus or any other contagious germ:

  • Maintain a healthy weight and stay as physically fit as you can. Staying physically healthy, eating nutritiously, reduce sugar intake, etc.
  • Limit the number of people you come into contact with, gatherings of large groups with strangers isn’t encouraged right now anyway… but you could make extra steps to avoid those situations
  • Sit/stand side-by-side or behind other people, rather than facing them and avoid loud talking or singing with others
  • Meet people outdoors, rather than indoors
  • Keep interactions brief
  • Wear a face covering on public transport, in shops or crowded indoor places
  • Increase ventilation indoors if you have visitors – open a window, diffuse essential oils, turn on circulation or ceiling fans
  • Increase humidity in the air through humidifiers, water diffusers, whole house humidifier.

And remember 3 things: Hands, Space, Face.

If you would like to learn more about using essential oils in your home instead of toxic chemical air fresheners (which can contribute to headaches and other issues), please search this site for other information on essential oils or contact me directly and I would be happy to help you.

Jennie Knourek

Herbalist, Phyto/Aromatherapist & Wellness Advocate. Trained Massage Therapist

WA#2923893

Owner/Admin of OpenRoadEssentials.com and Crunchy Biker Clubhouse and Healthy Happy Strong Tribe on Facebook

Join my FREE Online Class to Learn More about Essential Oils

Join our Healthy, Happy, Strong Community Group to learn more…