Emergency Preparedness (Essential Oils style!) (Part 3)

Welcome back to the third and final emergency preparedness with essential oils post. The last five oils that are invaluable during emergency situations are listed below.

Lemon for water purification, cleansing, and to elevate your mood, Lemon has antioxidant properties, detoxifies, helps to cleanse, elevates your mood, reduces fatigue, helps to cope with stress, can calm an upset stomach, and helps aid elimination. I drink lemon in my water every day. Start with a few drops in a glass of water, and then increase according to your preference. It is important to use citrus oils in glass or stainless steel containers only as they dissolve petro-chemicals. Try this fun experiment at home. Put 2-3 drops of doTERRA certified pure therapeutic grade essential oil in a Styrofoam cup. Watch as the oil literally dissolves the cup. No need to worry, it will not harm you, it will only effect the petro chemicals.

Lemongrass to support muscle cramps, freshen air, treat bladder infections, reduce mental fatigue, and treat sprains. 3-4 drops of Lemongrass in a gelatin capsule (then fill the rest with fractionated coconut oil) can help to reduce water retention and bring quick relief for a urinary tract infection. I witnessed this myself with a close friend.

Melaleuca for soothing and promoting healing, use Melaleuca as a first aid ointment on bug bites, athlete's foot, eczema, psoriasis, and to support the immune system. You can use it topically or take it internally.

Oregano leaves are good for more than just
spicing up an nice Italian meal

Oregano to support the immune system, Oregano is a powerful oil, and should be used cautiously. Always dilute oregano with fractionated coconut oil. You can apply it straight to a wart, but us caution not to get it on the skin around the wart. If you do, apply coconut oil, do not rinse with water. Take oregano in a capsule to fight bacterial infections. Can help to reduce inflammation, joint and back pain; apply topically with fractionated coconut oil.

Peppermint for fevers, headaches, cooling off, and for indigestion and stomach related problems. The most common use for peppermint is headaches. It works faster than any over the counter! I suggest diluting it with coconut oil initially to test for tolerance. I use peppermint straight, but some find it much easier to use diluted. For a headache, apply to temples, and back of neck, and along jawline. Use caution not to get peppermint in your eyes. I love peppermint for motion sickness. Apply to hands, rub together and inhale.

There are many uses for each of these oils, and there are even more benefits then what has been covered in these posts. Is your family prepared for an emergency? What would you do if you needed medical assistance and were unable to get it right away? Besides food and water, what are some of the other things you think are vital for emergency situations? I'd love to hear your suggestions.

Here is a sneak peek for next weeks posts.