A Drop of... Lemon

The Oil of Focus

It is time we talked about Lemon as it is the top-selling dōTERRA essential oil.  The beautiful citrus aroma of Lemon is uplifting, promoting feelings of lightness, cheer and joy.  It is also incredibly refreshing and energising.

The citrus flavour is amazing and can be enjoyed simply by adding a few drops to water.  I have even enjoyed adding a drop or two to a bottle of Corona when I haven’t had fresh lemon on hand – perfect!  Lemon essential oil can also be added to food to enhance the flavour of desserts and main dishes.

Another reason that Lemon is so popular, is for its use as a natural cleaner.  Simply it can be added to a spray bottle of water as a surface cleaner of tables and bench tops.  It can be added to olive oil as a furniture polish to clean, protect and shine wood finishes.  Lemon can also be used to preserve and protect your leather furniture and garments, or to help remove the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.

Lemon is the Oil of Focus as it promotes feelings of clarity and invigoration.  That sharp citrus scent helps hold you in the present moment to aid alertness and focus.  It can be a wonderful addition to your diffuser blend while studying or working.  Emotionally, it inspires a buoyancy in the heart and calms fears and insecurities while restoring confidence in the self.

As you can see, Lemon has so many benefits and daily uses, it is little wonder why it sells so well.

A Drop of... Arborvitae

The Oil of Divine Grace

The Arborvitae tree, known as the “tree of life”, is the largest tree in the Cypress family ranging up to 65 to 70 metres high and can live over 1,000 years. dōTERRA source their Arborvitae essential oil from the heartwood of the Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) in Canada.

The Arborvitae tree is popular in woodcraft due to its natural preserving properties that prevents wood from rotting. Try mixing 4 drops of Arborvitae essential oil with 2 drops of Lemon essential oil for a DIY natural wood preservative and polish.

Not only does the oil preserve wood, but it contains tropolones which act as a natural insect repellent. You can apply Arborvitae to your wrist and ankles when you are spending time out doors or diffuse in your home to deter bugs from hanging out inside.

Emotionally, Arborvitae is known as the Oil of Devine Grace. It invites individuals to live with peace and joy by trusting in the abundant flow of devine grace. This is particularly useful for those individuals who find the need to constantly be in control and could use a break. Arborvitae inspires feelings of peace and calm making it great to use when unwinding after a long day or during mediation or yoga.

Arborvitae oil has a warm, woody aroma and is ideal for using aromatically and topically for cleansing and purifying. It can easily be turned into a household spray by adding a few drops to a spray bottle with water. This spray can be used both on surfaces and on hands.

My favourite thing about Arborvitae though, was learning about the sourcing arrangements. It is done in an innovative, environmentally-responsible way through the distillation of residual wood materials to ensure no trees are unnecessarily harvested for production.

Check out this video to see for yourself:

A Drop of... Thyme

The Oil of Releasing & Forgiving

Thyme is one of the oldest herbs around and is known for its culinary, aromatic and health purposes. The dōTERRA essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the Thyme plant and is high in thymol. The oil is potent and should be diluted before applying to your skin.

This herb has been used across the centuries. The Egyptians used it in their embalming rites and in Ancient Greece it was used in baths and as incense in their temples. In the Middle Ages, Thyme was given to knights and warriors before they went into battle by ladies as it was thought to impart courage to its bearer. Today we most commonly use Thyme as a seasoning, but its cleansing and purifying properties make it great for cleaning surfaces and removing unpleasant odours. Thyme also helps support your immune system and works well in DIY skin care and as a natural insect repellent.

Emotionally, the cleansing properties of the oil is great for cleaning the emotional body. It reaches deep within the body and soul, searching for unresolved negativity. As Thyme empties the soul of negativity, it leaves the heart wide open for forgiveness, freeing it from its emotional bondage.

Thyme’s warm, herbaceous scent is great to add to daytime diffuser blends to help stimulate the mind and promote a sense of alertness.

With so many wonderful possibilities, Thyme is a beautiful oil to have on hand.

A Drop of... On Guard

The Oil of Protection

dōTERRA On Guard (also known as the Protective Blend) is one of dōTERRA’s most popular oils. Combining Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils, it has a warm and spicy aroma which is energising and uplifting.

Apart from helping energise and uplift your spirits, this blend can extend beyond the physical level by aiding individuals in warding off energetic parasites, domineering personalities and other negative influences. It is also incredibly helpful for strengthening the inner resolve to stand up for oneself and live in integrity.

On Guard has incredible uses and benefits for both the body and home. This blend of oils is most commonly used as a non-toxic cleaning agent for skin and household surfaces to help protect against environmental and seasonal threats. When diffused, it can also help to clean and purify the air.

For a tasty and nutritious snack, slice up an apple and put the slices in bowl of water. Add a few drops of dōTERRA On Guard essential oil and let the apples soak. After a few minutes, take the apples out of the water and enjoy a healthy, delicious snack.

dōTERRA have multiple On Guard products available including (but not limited to) Foaming Handwash, Protecting Throat Drops, Natural Whitening Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent and Cleaner Concentrate.

A Drop of... Wild Orange

The Oil of Abundance

Wild Orange is one of dōTERRA’s top selling essential oils and it is little wonder why. Sustainably sourced from the Dominican Republic, this oil is cold pressed from the peel. The distinct sweet citrus smell combined with its purifying properties, make Wild Orange a popular choice as a natural cleanser for the air and surfaces around the home and office. It can also be used to make a DIY natural furniture polish and skin care products.

The refreshing aroma is energizing and uplifting making it perfect to use to start your day or help give you a lift in the afternoon. Wild Orange combines well with most oils making it popular in diffusers and for topical use.

Wild Orange supports the emotions by inspiring abundance, fostering creativity and supporting a positive mood. It is particularly useful for individuals wanting to share, play, relax and enjoy the bounties of life.

The citrus flavour of dōTERRA Wild Orange can add extra zing to food and drink recipes. It also has the additional benefit of helping to support the immune system. You can try adding a few drops of dōTERRA Wild Orange to your favourite tea or simply add a drop to a glass of water.

A Drop of... Lime

The Oil of Zest for Life

With its distinct citrus flavour and aroma, Lime is refreshing, energizing and has seemingly endless applications. Whether it be cooking, cleaning or personal care, Lime essential oil is a must have.

Emotionally, Lime is known as “The Oil of Zest for Life”. With the ability to uplift, balance, and energise, it revitalises the heart space, giving room for light and joy while clearing discouragement and feelings related to a loss of will to live. Lime instils the determination to face all of life’s challenges and encourages balance between the heart and mind.

Lime is a great purifier of both the body and external environment due to its high limonene content. Some ways to use this are:
🌟 Air: Add Lime to your diffuser when you want to cleanse the air in your home or office and make it smell fresh. It will also lift your mood!
🌟 Surfaces: It is a great natural surface cleaner for countertops. If you have grease spots and sticker residue, try adding a few drops on a cotton pad and rub to remove.
🌟 Body: You can use Lime oil to help purify the skin and hair. Try adding a drop to your facial cleanser or shampoo.
🌟 Internal: Lime can also be used as an internal cleanser to support healthy immune function. Consider adding a drop or two of Lime oil to your water – it also tastes fantastic!

The fresh, citrus flavour of Lime can also give food an extra punch of flavour. There are countless recipe options for beverages, entrées, mains, desserts and even dressings.

With this oil being so versatile, it is a must have!