I didn’t have any knowledge of what Myrrh was except a vague biblical reference as one of the gifts given to the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men. In my research I discovered Myrrh essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of the Myrrh tree. It has been documented throughout history in embalming and religious ceremonies, and has been used as a perfume, incense and health aid.
Read moreA Drop of... Sandalwood
The Oil of Sacred Devotion
Sandalwood has been used throughout history as an incense in religious ceremonies, meditation and embalming. Its grounding effects and ability to quieten the mind see that it is still used in meditation and spiritual practices today.
With its sweet, woody aroma, Sandalwood is great to include in your beauty regime. It promotes a healthy, smooth complexion and can help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and scars.
For a beautiful at home spa experience, try filling a large bowl with steaming water, then apply 1 or 2 drops to your face. Place your face above the steaming water and cover your head with a towel. This will leave your skin feeling nourished and rejuvenated. You can also try applying 1-2 drops to wet hair to help restore moisture and give hair a silky shine.
Not only is Sandalwood grounding and calming, but it is also uplifting which makes it a great oil to use in your diffuser.
A Drop of... Balance
The Oil of Grounding
Known as the Grounding Blend, dōTERRA Balance is primarily used to promote feelings of tranquillity while bringing harmony to the mind and body, and balance to the emotions.
dōTERRA Balance is formulated with oils that evoke feelings of relaxation, grounding and calmness. Its beautiful sweet woody scent is made from a unique mix of essential oils (including Spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy & Blue Chamomile) in a base of Fractionated Coconut Oil.
As this is primarily a combination of tree oils and roots, it instructs us to be more like trees. They live in the present moment, they aren’t in a hurry and they are stable.
With Christmas almost upon us, most of us will end up spending a lot of time in the car travelling to see family and friends. This can be a stressful time for most of us, so try diffusing dōTERRA Balance in your car during road trips to create a calming, soothing environment.
Some wonderful ways to use dōTERRA Balance are:
🌟 Apply it to the bottom of your feet when you wake up to promote feelings of calmness and tranquillity throughout your day.
🌟 Apply it to your feet before going to bed to help calm you and encourage a restful night’s sleep.
🌟 Add some to your bath with Epsom salts to really make it a relaxing experience for your whole body.
🌟 Apply to your wrists or neck prior to stressful events and meetings. It helps give a sense of stability and relaxation during situations that are prone to anxious and stressful feelings.
🌟 Apply to your wrists or neck to help ease anxiousness and overwhelmed feelings as they arise.
There are so many fantastic ways to use dōTERRA Balance, but my friends with children swear that diffusing it in the evening is the best. It helps relax the kids (not to mention the parents) and calms the mood in the house so they can enjoy their family time and prepare everyone for bed.
A Drop of... Vetiver
The Oil of Centring and Descent
Vetiver is a member of the grass family and its thick tangle of roots is the origin of Vetiver essential oil. The oil has a unique and complex aroma (sweet and woody, with a strong earthy scent) which doesn’t appeal to everyone on its own, however it is extensively used in the perfume industry.
The grounding qualities of Vetiver oil assists individuals in becoming more rooted in life and deeply connecting with what they think and feel. This is incredibly supportive in all kinds of self-awareness work. By allowing individuals to descend and discover deeper facets of their being, it opens the doors to light and recovery through this downward journey into an emotional catharsis.
Vetiver is commonly used for massages as it helps provide a grounding and calming effect on emotions. After a long day of standing, try applying a few drops to your feet and slowly massage the oil in.
When experiencing anxious, unnerved, or stressed feelings, use Vetiver oil aromatically or topically. It can also be used in a warm bath for deep relaxation.
My favourite use of Vetiver though is to promote restful sleep. I love to diffuse it in my bedroom at night with Lavender and Juniper Berry, however it can be rubbed on the feet before bedtime instead.
Vetiver oil is very thick so patience is required to get it out of the bottle. You can use a toothpick to help get the desired amount out of the bottle if you can’t wait - a little goes a long way.