Derived from the soft needles of the tree, white fir is a favorite among essential oil users for its ability to relieve and soothe muscle aches and pains when applied topically. Properties: Antiarthritic, analgesic, antiseptic, anticatarrhal, expectorant, and stimulant. Historical Uses: White fir essential oil has been used historically for fever, respiratory complaints, and rheumatic [...]
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Vetiver is loved for its rich, exotic, and complex aroma. Used extensively in perfumes as a base note and fixative, vetiver’s woody, earthy scent complements many other essential oils. Vetiver also has many therapeutic uses, including as an antioxidant and for relaxation. Properties: Antispasmodic, antiseptic, grounding, calming, rebefacient, immune stimulant, stimulant, sedative. Historical Uses: Vetiver [...]
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Thyme, familiar to most as a common seasoning for cooking, produces and essential oil that has valuable cleansing and clarifying properties. It is also notable for its broad-spectrum activity for winter health. Properties: Antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral. Historical Uses: Thyme essential oil has been used historically during the embalming process, against infectious diseases [...]
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With a documented history of use of several thousand years and a wide variety of applications, sandalwood is most notable for its smoothing effects on skin and for its mood-enhancing properties. Properties: Antiseptic, antidepressant, antitumor, astringent, aphrodisiac, sedative, calming and tonic. Historical Uses: Sandalwood essential oil has been used historically as an incense for ceremonial [...]
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Considered sacred by ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Hebrews, Rosemary has been revered by healers for centuries for its digestive uses and for muscle aches and pains. Properties: Antibacterial, analgesic, anticatarrhal, anticancer, anti-infectious, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant. Historically Uses: Rosemary essential oil has been used historically to protect against plague and other infectious diseases [...]
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Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used oregano as a cleansing agent as well as for digestive and respiratory support. High in antioxidant activity, oregano contains phenolic acids and flavonoids. Properties: Antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic for the respiratory system, antiparasitic, antiviral and an immune stimulant. Possible Uses: doTERRA oregano essential oil may help with digestive problems, colds, [...]
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