30 Uses for the Top 10 doTERRA Essential Oils

Let’s talk about 30 ways you can use the top ten doTERRA essential oils. The top ten oils are oils that are included in almost every starter kit, so if you have doTERRA essential oils, you probably have most of these. If you don’t have any essential oils yet, grabbing these oils are a great place to start. 
 

The Top Ten doTERRA Essential Oils 
  • On Guard 
  • Frankincense 
  • Lemon 
  • Tea Tree 
  • Oregano 
  • Breathe 
  • DigestZen 
  • Peppermint
  • Deep Blue
  • Lavender 


doTERRA On Guard –  for Immune Support


1. Immune Support 
2. Household Cleaning 
3. Diffuse to Purify Air 
 
On Guard is doTERRA’s protective blend. This is one of doTERRA’s most popular oils and for good reason. On Guard supports healthy immune function when used internally, it also contains powerful cleansing properties. On Guard can be used to protect against environmental and seasonal threats. It can also be used as a powerful non-toxic surface cleaner in your home. Using On Guard in a diffuser can helps to purify the air in your home as well.
 
Ingredients
Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, and Rosemary Leaf/Flower essential oils.
 
Want to know how to make a household cleaner with OnGuard? Check out my article, How to Make Household Cleaners with Essential Oils. 

 

Frankincense - for Everything Anti-Inflammatory and Discomfort


4. Grounding
5. Cellular Support 
6. Healthy Skin 

Frankincense is known as the “king of oils”, it is renowned as one of the most prized essential oils. Spend enough time around essential oil people and you will hear the phrase, “when in doubt, use Frankincense. Frankincense can be used to improve the appearance of skin imperfections and it can also be used in a veggie capsule to support healthy cellular function. It is known for supporting healthy cellular, immune, nervous, and digestive function when used internally. It can also be diffused to create a peaceful and satisfying aroma.

 
One of the ways that I use Frankincense for healthy skin is by adding a drop to my Verage Moisturizer from doTERRA and apply it to my skin every night, especially around my eyes to help reduce the appearance of fine lines. 
 
For cellular support, you can add a drop of Frankincense under your tongue every day to help promote homeostasis within your body. You can also put Frankincense on your feet to support grounding. 

 

Lemon – is uplifting


7. Cleansing 
8. Sticker Remover 
9. Mood Booster
 
Lemon essential oil is a top selling oil among doTERRA customers. It has cleansing, purifying, and invigorating properties. Lemon essential oil can be diffused to purify the air and for an instant mood booster. Add a couple drops to your water for a healthy boost throughout the day. It can also be added to water and placed in a spray bottle to clean countertops and other surfaces in your home. If you have leather furniture in your home, soak a cloth in Lemon oil and wipe down leather surfaces to preserve them or use Lemon oil on silver and other metals to combat the early stages of tarnish.
 
Lemon is a citrus oil, and all citrus oils are known to be elevating to the mood and cleansing to the environment. You can put Lemon in your diffuser at any time to boost your mood. It pairs well with other oils such as Peppermint, Lavender, Frankincense, or Wild Orange and Frankincense. 
 
Lemon essential oil is great for removing labels, stickers, or anything sticky from glass surfaces. Picking labels off glass jars can be a chore sometimes, but in my experience, Lemon really helps to take labels off easily. For wood surfaces you may want to spot test before using Lemon oil to remove stickers from it. 
 
For cleansing, I recommend adding a few drops to your water every morning to help gently activate the cleansing channels of your body. 

 

Tea Tree – is a natural disinfectant


10. Hair and Nail Health 
11. Promotes Clear Skin
12. Apply to Blemishes 

Tea Tree essential oil is best known for its purifying properties. Tea Tree oil can be used to cleanse the skin, clean surfaces in the home, and purify the air. It can be applied to the skin after shaving or to the fingernails and toenails after showering to keep them looking healthy. It can also be added to water and a spray bottle to clean surfaces in your home.
 
The way that I used Tea Tree for hair and nail health is by making a spray with ten drops of Tea Tree, Lavender, and Rosemary added to about 2 oz of water, and I spray that on my daughter’s hair every morning before school so that she doesn’t bring those little bugs home in her hair from school. This can also be used on the nails of the feet, for any nail funk you may be experiencing. 

 

Oregano – for serious immune support


13. Immune Boosting 
14. Cleansing 
15. Use in Cooking 

Oregano is known as a spice, often used in cooking, but did you know it contains powerful cleansing agents as well? Oregano has many uses that extend outside of the kitchen and it offers powerful antioxidants. According to doTERRA’s website, “The primary chemical component of Oregano is carvacrol, a phenol that possesses antioxidant properties when ingested.” It is recommended that Oregano be diluted with a carrier oil when being applied to the skin. Oregano can be taken internally to support healthy digestion and respiratory function. 
 
Oregano is quite strong, so if you are using it in a pasta sauce you only need to dip a toothpick in the Oregano oil and add that to your pot of sauce; you do not need a full drop. 
 
Oregano can also be incorporated into a 30-day gut cleanse. Check out my article, 30 Day Cleanse: Get ready to GLOW, increase vitality and feel AMAZING


doTERRA Breathe – for open airways


16. Apply Pre-Workout 
17. Open Airways 
18. Respiratory Support 

Breathe is doTERRA’s respiratory blend. This powerful blend is great for promoting or maintaining the feeling of clear airways and easy breathing. Breathe can be applied topically to the chest, back, and bottoms of the feet at night to promote restful sleep. It can also be diffused to reduce seasonal or environmental threats.
 
Ingredients
Laurel Leaf, Eucalyptus Leaf, Peppermint Plant, Melaleuca Leaf, Lemon Peel, Cardamom Seed, Ravintsara Leaf, Ravensara Leaf essential oils
 
I like to apply a drop of Breathe to my chest before going to the gym for a workout. It helps support increased oxygenation to the blood and it helps my lungs feel open. I also like to diffuse it with Lavender for my daughter before bed, especially if she is feeling congested. 

 

DigestZen – for digestive discomfort


19. Digestive Health 
20. Supports Gut Function 
21. Soothe Stomach 
 
DigestZen is doTERRA’s digestive blend. It is great for using to aid in the digestion process. It can soothe occasional upset stomach and works to reduce gas when used internally. Add DigestZen to water to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract. If you experience motion sickness when flying or during long periods in the car, try rubbing a drop of this on your stomach prior to beginning your trip. Use DigestZen in a diffuser for a sweet, minty calming aroma.
 
Ingredients
Peppermint, Coriander, Ginger, Caraway, Cardamom, Fennel, and Anise essential oils
 
This is great to add to water and drink if you are feeling stomach discomfort or you can apply it topically over the abdomen.

 
 

Peppermint – for uplifting and invigorating


22. Cooling and Energizing 
23. Freshen Breath
24. Ease Head Tension 
 
Peppermint is another best-selling oil among doTERRA customers. Peppermint oil can help to alleviate occasional stomach upset and promotes healthy respiratory function when used internally. Create a mouth wash with Peppermint oil by adding a drop of Peppermint oil and a drop of Lemon oil to water. Add a drop or two of peppermint oil to a veggies capsule to alleviate stomach upset. For a mid-day pick me up, place one drop of Peppermint oil and one drop of Wild Orange oil in your hand and inhale deeply.
 
Peppermint oil can be applied to the temples if you are experiencing head tension. It can also be applied to the back of the neck to help you cool down when it’s hot out or if your body is running hotter than you would like it to you can apply it right along the spine. 
 
Apply a drop of Peppermint oil to your tongue to freshen breath. 

 

Deep Blue - for Physical Discomfort 


25. Use On Sore Muscles 
26. Ease Tension 
27. Soothe After Exercise 

Deep Blue is doTERRA’s soothing blend. Deep Blue is a great essential oil to use for occasional physical discomfort. It can be used to soothe sore muscles after a workout or just a long day at work. It can be applied to knees and feet before and after a workout. Dilute it with a carrier oil and massage it into growing kids’ legs before bedtime. Use on lower back muscles to soothe discomfort.
 
Ingredients
Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus
 
I like to apply Deep Blue before I go to the gym and get sore. I keep this oil in my hiking bag as well to apply as needed on long hikes. 

 

Lavender – for all things calming


28. Sleep Support 
29. Promotes Relaxation 
30. Soothe Skin 

Lavender is a must have essential oil. It is versatile and have a plethora of uses and when diffused it creates a peaceful aroma. Lavender can be used for soothing mild skin irritations, promoting restful sleep, reducing anxious feelings, ease feelings of tension, and so much more. It can be added to bath water to soak stress away or applied to the temples and back of the neck to ease head tension. It can also be added to your laundry detergent when washing your bedding. There are so many ways Lavender can be used that I believe everyone needs this essential oil in their home.

 
Roller Bottle Blend: F.L.O.O.T Bomb (Fight the Funk) 
 
  • Frankincense – 10 drops
  • Lemon – 10 drops
  • Oregano – 10 drops
  • On Guard – 10 drops
  • Tea Tree – 10 drops

 
Directions: 
Add essential oils to your roller bottle, then fill to the top with a carrier oil, place roller top on bottle and snap in place.
 
For more roller bottle blends using these oils, read 5 Essential Oil Roller Recipes for Beginners Using doTERRA's Healthy Start Kit
 
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