101 uses for 9 essential oils in a disaster

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101 Uses for 9 Essential Oils in a Disaster

2nd Edition

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The Power of Essential Oils –

Imagine this – there’s an earthquake of 8.6 on the Richter scale in your area. You were hit in

the head with chunks of your home falling on you. One of your children has a large

laceration on her arm. And everyone is stressed and emotionally on edge. Since no medical

help will be available possibly for days, for now at least you alone must take care of

everyone’s injuries.

Thankfully, you find your Essential Oil Survival Kit and are able to quickly stop the bleeding

in your daughter’s arm, painlessly cleanse the wound, and set her up for speedy healing with

a few drops of one of the essential oils before you bandage the wound up. For yourself, you

take precautions against possible brain injury with a couple of the essential oils that have

been shown to heal the brain and prevent swelling. And in order to calm everybody down,

you have everyone put on one of the essential oils in the kit that helps to instantly soothe and


reduce even severe stress.

Here’s another scenario. The economy has gotten much worse than it is currently. You are

out of work, and trying to provide the bare-bones basics for yourself and your family. Lines

are long for people like you to see doctors. And besides, you prefer to take care of most

things yourself without relying on doctors and drugs for every little thing. Everyone around

you is getting the flu, and a neighbor woman is 8 months pregnant and has asked you to be

her backup if she can’t get in to the hospital to deliver the baby. She also has a toddler who

is irritable with chronic earaches.

Again, you feel more prepared than most to help keep yourself, your family, and friends

healthy because you have your Essential Oil Survival Kit. You use just a drop or two of one

of the essential oils every day to keep your immune system healthy so you don’t get the flu.

If you happen to start to feel sick, you’ll just use a bit more and will be able to avoid the flu.

As for your neighbor, you let her use one of the essential oils that helps with relaxation and

stress relief, both for herself and her toddler. She is feeling more calm and capable and the

child’s tantrums are fewer. Another of the essential oils helps get rid of the child’s earache in

just a few days.

There are so many uncertainties. But you are just glad that you can take the edge off the

stresses, knowing that you have some powerful tools for health and healing in your back

pocket with your Essential Oil Survival Kit.

How Essential Oils Work

Essential oils are Mother Nature’s pharmacy. They are super-concentrates of aromatic herbs

and plants, naturally rich in the chemicals used by the plants for immune, stress, and

hormonal responses as well inter-cellular communication. Depending on the specific

essential oil, they have properties that can boost the immune system, kill microbes, heal

wounds, relieve pain, balance the mood, even out hormones, and so much more!


Ever since the dawn of humanity, man has harnessed the power of plant medicine. Essential

oils became the foremost medicinal substances in such societies as ancient Egypt and the

Middle East and were used daily by their royalties. They were truly the most prized

commodities in many of these ancient societies, gifts fit for a king. From the ancient

Hebrews using essential oils in their temple rituals, to ancient Egyptians using them in their

beauty rituals, to the Three Wise Men bringing gifts of frankincense and myrrh to the Christ

Child, essential oils have a long and prestigious history. There are over 188 references to

essential oils in the Bible alone!

What’s the Difference Between Herbs and Essential Oils?

Just to compare, it takes 26 cups of peppermint tea to achieve the same effect as one drop of

therapeutic-grade peppermint essential oil! Our therapeutic-grade lavender oil naturally has

over 200 chemical components, which explains how at one time, lavender has significant

anti-anxiety, anti-histamine, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. This one

essential oil can be used for literally thousands of health conditions. It takes 170-250 lbs. of

lavender plant material to make just 1 lb. of lavender oil. So each and every drop of real

lavender oil is a potent, precious, non-toxic natural medicine that you can feel good about

using on yourself, your children, and even your pets.

In summary, essential oils are portable, super-concentrated, versatile, cost-effective, need no

refrigeration, and are chemical-free. You don’t have to worry about bulky bottles, annoying

pills or tinctures, and expirations dates. When used internally, they can work instantly as

they go straight into the bloodstream! They can easily fit in your purse, backpack, or

survival kit. And most importantly of all – they work!

Essential Oil Survival Kit – My Experiences

The Essential Oil Survival Kit comes with 9 different essential oils and essential oils blends.

Over the years using these specific oils, I have been continually amazed with their

effectiveness for so many varied conditions and in so many situations. I would like to share


just a few ways I have personally used each of these essential oils.

Lavender Essential Oil

(lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and

refreshing. It is considered the “Swiss Army Knife” of essential oils because of its

versatility. No home should be without it. I have used lavender to stop the

bleeding and quickly heal a large gash on my elbow. I have used it to heal a

severe sunburn on my legs that was purple, swollen, and painful. My mom used

lavender oil on a 3rd-degree burn from a run-in with the oven, and it healed the

burn within just a week and saved her the hassle and expense of an ER visit! I

have use lavender oil during allergy attacks to instantly calm the sneezing, and

take my eyes from itchy and red to normal within several minutes. Lavender got

rid of bad case of eczema for one of my clients. Not even the expensive

prescription creams did that for her!

Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) --

Peppermint has a strong, clean, fresh, cooling aroma. It has hits a home run

for me every time when I have used it for nausea or digestive upset. One time

when my family got sick with the stomach flu during a vacation, I got rid of

my nausea immediately with applying peppermint oil on my belly. I never

vomited or had diarrhea like all the people around me, who were too stubborn

to try the peppermint oil themselves. My first experience with Young Living

peppermint oil was using it to get rid of a migraine within 5 minutes! I had

struggled with chronic migraines as a child and nothing had ever worked to

get rid of migraines for me – much less within a few minutes! Once when


camping in a friend’s RV, I used peppermint oil to repel a pesky mouse that

was running around my bed.

Lemon Essential Oil (Citrus limon) --

Lemon oil consists of 68 percent d limonene, a powerful antioxidant. I love

drinking it in my water. Just 1-2 drops of lemon oil in a glass of water is

refreshing and good for you too! Inhaling lemon oil is naturally uplifting. I have

also used it to sanitize my countertops without chemicals, and to easily remove

sticky labels from various surfaces.

Frankincense Essential Oil (Boswellia carteri) --

Frankincense has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating to

the mind. I use frankincense oil morning and night on my skin as it dramatically

improves my skin’s texture and appearance. I am 35 years old, and often get

mistaken for someone up to 10 years younger! It really enhances my meditation. I

just apply a drop or two to my forehead and then breathe it in. Thankfully I don’t

struggle with depression or cancer, but frankincense is currently a hot commodity

among scientists who are finding that frankincense has powerful anti-cancer and

anti-depressant properties!

Thieves Essential Oil Blend

(Ingredients: Clove oil, lemon oil, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary oil.)

Thieves was created based on research about four thieves in France who protected

themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague

victims. It has been university tested and shown effective even against such modern

plagues as MRSA. I use Thieves oil daily in my oral care and to clear up problem

skin. I use it to clean my house. Last year I had a mump-like illness that was

healed in a couple of days with Thieves. Countless colds and flus have passed me

over. As soon as I feel an illness coming on, I take Thieves oil internally and I

usually don’t end up getting sick. In fact, I haven’t been to a Western doctor since


2006. I haven’t needed to! One drop of Thieves got rid of a friend’s toothache

permanently – she never needed to go to the dentist because the problem went away

and never came back!

Peace & Calming Essential Oil Blend

(Ingredients: Blue tansy, patchouli, tangerine, orange, and ylang ylang oils.)

My first experience with Young Living essential oils was with a small bottle of

Peace & Calming oil. Who knew that such a tiny bottle would pack such a large

punch! Peace & Calming helped me get off sleeping medication that I had been on

for over 5 years and was unable to wean off of despite all my efforts. I have used it

to calm babies and small children instantly. Their mothers were amazed! I have

calmed down a stressed-out boss just by having him applying a few drops to his feet

and inhaling it.

Purification Essential Oil Blend

(Ingredients: Citronella, lemongrass, lavandin, rosemary, melaleuca alternifolia, and myrtle oils.)

Purification oil has served me well as a totally natural and non-toxic insect

repellent. Those times I have neglected to use it while camping, I have dabbed

Purification oil on insect bites and stings and it has immediately removed the itch

and pain. I have used Purification oil to help me detoxify from chemtrail exposure,

and to clear the air at home of noxious chemical odors.

PanAway Essential Oil Blend

(Ingredients: helichrysum, wintergreen, clove, and peppermint oils.)

PanAway was created by Dr. Gary Young following a severe injury to the ligaments

in his leg. After getting my health back from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and

fibromyalgia a few years ago, I went to the gym after not being able to work out for

6 years. I overdid it a bit on the weight machines. I went home, took a bath, and

mixed several drops of PanAway oil with almond oil and massaged it into my

muscles as a precaution against pain. The next morning, the only places I was sore


was a small spot on my upper back and in my armpits – places I didn’t reach with

the PanAway! PanAway is one of my most potent tools to use this with clients

suffering from sciatic problems, muscle & joint injuries, tendonitis, or any type of

pain. It works quickly and with no negative side effects! A very tiny bit goes a

long way.

Valor Essential Oil Blend

(Ingredients: rosewood, blue tansy, frankincense, and spruce essential oils in a base of

almond oil.)

Valor is known as the “chiropractor in a bottle” because of its ability to properly

align both the physical and energetic aspects of the body. I use it on all of my

reflexology clients at the beginning of a session to help them unwind and to

promote healing. I used Valor daily on my feet after a painful divorce and it

helped me to feel more confident and capable.

Why I use Young Living Essential Oils

The supplier of all of the essential oils I am talking about is Young Living Essential Oils –

one of the pioneers of modern medicinal aromatherapy. Prior to using Young Living’s oils, I

had previously used oils from the health food store. After using Young Living’s lavender

and peppermint, I couldn’t believe the difference! It was like the difference between a fine

European cheese and a Velveeta cheese product! (Go to www.essentialsurvival.org and click

on the “Archive” to see articles on therapeutic-grade essential oils vs. cheap counterfeit oils.)

My further research and experiences with essential oils confirmed to me that cheaper

essential oils might be OK to use as a fragrance, but if I wanted therapeutic results I needed

to use real, therapeutic-quality oils.


Essential Oils for Disaster Preparedness

I have been teaching people how to use essential oils since 2005 when I was first introduced

to them and began getting powerful results. In 2008 I began to get serious about disaster

preparedness. Through my own experiences, I began to see how vital it would be for me to

have at least this kit of 9 oils on hand for first-aid, and to help with even serious health

conditions either in conjunction with medical help, or in the event that no medical was

available. After discovering the power of these essential oils for myself and seeing hundreds

of friends, family, and clients benefit from them as well, I wanted to help as many people as

possible to be prepared.

How to Use Essential Oils1. Inhalation. Diffuse with a cold air diffuser (which preserves the chemical structure of the

oils and maintains optimal therapeutic value), put a couple of drops in your hands, rub

them together, then cup your hands over your nose and inhale.

2. Direct application. Therapeutic-quality essential oils like the ones in the Essential Oil Sur

vival Kit may be applied to the skin (avoid eyes, inside the ears, and other sensitive areas).

Oils may be applied neat (undiluted) or diluted with a carrier oil such as organic, cold-

pressed almond oil, refined sesame oil, coconut oil, or olive oil. Essential oils may also be

mixed with Epsom salts, sea salt, or a carrier oil and poured into the bath.

3. Internal use. Many of our therapeutic-quality essential oils may be used internally.

This is done by adding a drop or two of the essential oil to water or rice milk, or by

adding to blank capsules (always add a few drops of a carrier oil such as olive oil to the

capsules as well). Some essential oils can also be placed directly on or under the tongue.

Be careful with “hot” essential oils such as oregano oil.


Natural First-Aid the Essential Survival WayNote – Please also seek medical help, if available, for serious injuries and conditions

Each of the following essential oil tips comes from a mixture of my personal experience and

that of close friends and clients, the experiences of many different people at www.oil-

testimonials.com , the expertise of Dr. Gary Young, ND as recorded in the Essential Oil Desk

Reference, and tidbits from other holistic health providers who have years of experience

using essential oils for a variety of conditions.

These tips are not meant to replace the advice of a doctor, but to supplement such advice and

provide a way for the average person to get real results in the event of an emergency when no

doctor is readily available. That being said, I have personally seen truly amazing results

using these essential oils – oftentimes even better than drugs and creams promoted by

doctors.

Each tip below refers to the use of Young Living’s oils and will take the mystery out of using

essential oils for over 100 common conditions. I would strongly caution you not to

substitute cheaper essential oils, which often have synthetic additives and can do more harm

than good.

1. Animal bite (dog, etc…) – Cleanse the bite with a couple of drops of Thieves oil

neat or diluted. Diluted peppermint oil may be dabbed around the bite for pain. Seek

medical help immediately.

2. Anxiety/stress -- Mix a few drops of Peace & Calming or lavender oils with

Epsom salts and take a bath. Diffuse, inhale. Apply to bottoms of feet and shoulders.

3. Anti-fatigue – Inhale peppermint oil for a quick pick-me-up.

4. Bleeding -- Apply lavender oil neat to cuts, scrapes, and all types of wounds to

stop the bleeding.

5. Blisters – Apply Purification oil neat on location to disinfect and speed healing.

6. Boils/abscesses -- Dilute Thieves oil 50/50 and apply on location 3-6 x/day.


7. Broken bone – Apply PanAway oil neat or diluted on location, avoiding any open

wounds.

8. Bruises/contusions – Apply peppermint, lavender, or PanAway oils neat or diluted

1-3x/day to site of injury.

9. Burns -- Lavender oil soothes and heals burns. Apply neat on location or dilute

with a carrier oil.

10. Callouses/corns/bunions -- Apply a drop of lemon oil neat on site morning and

evening.

11. Carbon monoxide poisoning – Immediately move the affected individual to an

area with fresh air, and call for medical help. To help re-oxygenate the body, do the

following protocol every 3-4 hrs. Massage a few drops of Valor on bottoms of feet.

Sprinkle several drops of Purification oil along the spine and lightly massage into the

tissue. Diffuse Purification oil and massage 4 drops on the feet, focusing on the balls

of the feet, tops of feet, and bases of toes.

12. Chemtrail detoxification – Place a couple drops of Purification oil under the

tongue several times a day. Drink plenty of water. Eat a lot of cilantro.

13. Cold/flu -- Diffuse Thieves oil to kill airborne microbes. Apply to bottoms of feet

and in armpits to boost immune system. Place a drop in a glass of water and drink

3x/day when you feel you are coming down with something, take internally in

capsules 2-3x/day to overcome infections.

14. Coma – Diffuse frankincense, peppermint, and/or Valor for 15 minutes 4-7x/day.

Also dilute 50/50 and apply 3-5 drops on temples. Get medical help immediately.

15. Concussion – Apply 1 drop each of frankincense and peppermint oils to soft

palate 2-3x/day or as needed. Get medical help.

16. Congestion – Inhale peppermint oil, apply neat or diluted on chest or lightly dab

onto sinus areas, carefully avoiding the eyes. For severely congested lungs, also use

frankincense.

17. Convulsions – Inhale Valor and apply 2-4 drops to the base of the skull. Get

medical help.

18. Cuts, scrapes, abrasions – Lavender oil disinfects and heals wounds of all


types. Apply neat on location or dilute with a carrier oil.

19. Dehydration – Add 1-2 drops of lemon oil to a glass of water to encourage

higher water intake (no plastic or Styrofoam).

20. Diarrhea/Constipation – Apply a few drops of peppermint oil on the belly neat or

diluted. Add a drop to a glass of water and drink (no flimsy plastic or Styrofoam cups, as

the oil will start to dissolve these substances). Apply a drop or two to the bottoms of the

feet.

21. Dizziness/Fainting – Inhale peppermint or frankincense and apply neat to

temples, back of neck and shoulders.

22. Fever -- Apply 1-2 drops of peppermint oil neat on the bottoms of the feet.

23. Food poisoning – Take 2 Thieves capsules 2x/day and as needed.

24. Gangrene -- Dilute Thieves 20/80 and apply 2-4 drops on affected area 3-5x/day.

Warm compress 3x/day every other day. Get medical help immediately.

25. Headaches – Apply a drop of peppermint neat on location, being careful not to

get it in your eyes. A drop of lavender or PanAway may also be added to the

peppermint. This works for migraines too, especially when they are caught in their

beginning stages.

26. Heart Attack -- Apply a couple of drops of Peace & Calming, Valor, lavender,

and/or PanAway oils over the heart and on the left arm from the pinky finger to the

armpit. Get immediate medical attention.

27. Heat exhaustion – Apply a couple of drops of peppermint oil neat to the back of

neck and shoulders. For added effect, place a cool wet washcloth over the area.

Peppermint oil can also be applied to the feet. Get medical help if severe symptoms

persist.

28. Heavy metal toxicity – Dilute frankincense and/or Purification oils 50/50 and

apply to armpits, kidney area, and bottoms of feet 1-3 times/day.

29. Hiccups -- Apply 1 drop of peppermint oil to each side of the 5th cervical vertebra

(up 3 notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck).

30. Hives – Dilute peppermint oil 50/50 and apply on location.

31. Insect bites/stings -- Apply a drop of Purification oil neat on location. Lavender


may be added to speed the healing.

32. Insect repellant – Dilute Purification oil 50/50 and apply to exposed skin. To

make a non-toxic insect repellent spray for the whole family, fill a 4 oz. glass spray

bottle with distilled water and 9 drops Purification. Spray liberally to exposed areas.

33. Insomnia -- Apply a 2-3 drops of Peace & Calming oil to the bottoms of feet

before bed. Inhale or diffuse. Use less for children. Lavender or Valor oils may also

be used.

34. Itching -- On unbroken skin, apply peppermint oil neat or diluted.

35. Motion sickness -- Apply a drop of lavender oil to the end of the tongue, behind

the ears, or around the naval.

36. Nausea/vomiting – Apply a couple of drops of peppermint oil to the belly and

bottoms of the feet neat or diluted.

37. Nosebleed -- Put a drop of lavender oil on a tissue and wrap the tissue around a

small ice chip. Place the tissue-wrapped ice chip under the middle of the top lip at the

base of the nose until bleeding stops.

38. Poison ivy/ poison oak – Apply peppermint or frankincense neat or diluted on

location.

39. Perforated eardrum – Dilute lavender oil 50/50 in warm olive oil, apply 2 drops

to cotton swab and apply small amounts around the opening of the ear (NOT in the

ear). Place 2-3 drops of lavender dilution on a cotton ball and placed in ear opening

overnight.

40. Puncture wound – Apply several drops each of Thieves and Purification oils to

the wound, neat or diluted. Apply PanAway around the wound if painful.

41. Rash -- Lavender oil soothes and heals rashes. Apply neat on location or dilute

with a carrier oil.

42. Shock – Inhale peppermint, frankincense, and/or Valor oils. Diffuse 50/50 and

apply to temples and back of neck.

43. Spider bites – For a Brown Recluse bite, apply 1 drop of Thieves oil on site every

minute until you reach emergency medical treatment. For a Black Widow bite, apply a

drop of lavender oil on site every 2-3 minutes until medical help is reached.


44. Snake bites – Apply 2-3 drops of Thieves oil on location every 15 minutes until

medical help is reached.

45. Spine injury & pain – Dilute Valor, PanAway, peppermint, and/or Thieves 50/50

and apply 6-10 drops on location 2x/day or as needed. Also may be used with a

warm compress 1-2x/day if the spine is not inflamed.

46. Stroke, thrombotic (with blood clot) – Dilute peppermint, lemon, and/or Thieves

oils 50/50 and apply 1-3 drops to temples, forehead, jawline, back of neck, base of

throat above clavicle notch, and tips of toes. Also, the oils may be taken in capsules

2x/day. Massage the tips of the big toes. Get medical help.

47. Sunburn -- Lavender oil soothes and heals sunburn. Apply neat on location or

dilute with a carrier oil.

48. Sunscreen -- Dilute lavender oil with avocado oil 80/20 and massage into skin.

Reapply after being in the water.

49. Sore feet – Dilute peppermint, lavender, frankincense, and/or PanAway oils

50/50 and massage several drops on each foot before bed. Soak feet with bath salts

and the essential oils as needed.

50. Sore muscles/tendonitis/muscle spasms/sprains/strains– PanAway oil naturally

soothes pain in muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones due to injury or due to chronic

conditions. Massage diluted or neat on location (dilution is recommended especially for

larger areas). Peppermint oil may be added.

51. Ticks -- Apply a drop of peppermint oil onto a cotton swab and rub on the tick.

Wait for it to unhedge its head, then remove. Apply a drop of Purification oil on site

to cleanse the wound.

52. Toothache/abscessed tooth -- Apply a drop of Thieves oil neat on location.

53. Toxemia (blood poisoning) – Take Purification oil under tongue or in capsules

2x/day or more as needed.

54. Toxic chemical absorption – Apply 3-7 of lavender, lemon, or Purification oils

(or a mixture of the oils) on area of absorption (ie hands). Cover with clean cotton

gloves or fabric, wrap lightly with cotton bandages, keep on all night.


Infectious DiseaseUse these remedies in conjunction with medical help, if available

55. Anthrax -- Dilute Thieves oil 20/80 and apply to hands and exposed areas.

Diffuse for 5 minutes 4-6 times per day. Take Thieves capsules 4x/day.

56. Chicken pox -- Add 20 drops of Thieves oil to 1 Tbsp calamine lotion and dab on

spots.

57. Cholera – Take capsules with Thieves and/or lemon oil 3 times/day with meals.

Lemon juice may also be helpful.

58. Dysentery – Take capsules with lemon, peppermint, and/or Thieves oil 3x/day.

59. Hepatitis -- Dilute Thieves oil 50/50 and rub on carotid arteries 2-5x/day, warm

compress over liver 1-2 times/day, in capsules or water, apply to liver reflex of foot.

60. Measles – Dilute lavender oil 50/50 and apply on spots 3-5x/day or as needed. Soak

in bath salts and several drops of lavender oil 30 minutes daily.

61. Mumps -- Dilute Thieves oil 50/50 and apply 2-4 drops behind ears 4x/day. Take 1

capsule per day. Make a warm compress or mud pack on jaw and throat.

62. Sexually transmitted diseases -- For Gonorrhea and Syphilis, take 1 Thieves

capsule 2x/day for 15 days. Get medical help for this as well. For genital warts,

dilute Thieves 50/50 and use 1-3 drops on location 2x/day for 10 days. Women can

put several drops of Thieves diluted 50/50 on a natural tampon and wear nightly for

several days.

63. Staph (including MRSA) -- Apply Thieves oil diluted on location 3-6x/day and take

3 drops internally in capsules 3x/day.

64. Tuberculosis – Diffuse Thieves and/or lemon oil 1 hr 2x/day and at night.

Inhale. Take in capsules 3x/day for 10 days. Dilute 50/50 apply 6-10 drops to chest

and upper back 1-3x/day. Do a warm compress on chest and upper back 2x/day. Get

medical help immediately.

65. Typhoid fever – Dilute peppermint oil 50/50 massage 4-6 drops on lower

abdomen 2-4x/day. Take in capsules 2x/day for 10 days.

66. Whooping Cough – Dilute Thieves, lavender, and/or Purification oils 20/80 and


apply to neck and chest. Do a warm compress with the diluted oils on neck, chest,

and upper back 1-3x/day. Inhale, diffuse several times/day.

Other Common Health ConcernsIf available, consult with a health care practitioner for serious issues

General

67. Allergies/hayfever -- Rub lavender oil on feet and inhale deeply daily often as

you need to during attacks. For very bad allergy attacks, take a drop of lavender oil

internally as often as you need to.

68. Arthritis – Dilute PanAway 50/50 and massage into affected areas 2-3x/day.

69. Athlete’s foot -- Dilute Thieves oil 50/50 and rub on affected areas. Soak feet in

bath salts with Thieves daily.

70. Blood sugar issues – Take capsules with Thieves oil 3x/day.

71. Cancer – Dilute frankincense and/or lavender oils and apply on site several times

per day. Apply the oils strait on corresponding reflex areas on the feet. Take

internally in capsules. Avoid sugar, dairy, and meat. Cancer is a serious and

complex issue that must be addressed by a multi-faceted approach. Using these and

other anti-cancer essential oils can be highly effective when combined with

nutritional, emotional, and medical approaches. Consult with a doctor immediately.

72. Cataracts/glaucoma – Take capsules with lavender and/or Thieves oils 2-3x/day.

73. Depression – Diffuse or inhale frankincense oil as needed. Apply to forehead

and brain stem areas. Lemon and Valor oils can also be helpful for depression.

74. Heartburn – Apply a drop or two of peppermint oil neat or diluted to the belly

as needed or take a drop internally in water or directly on the tongue. Drink a glass of

water with a drop of peppermint oil in it nightly before bed.

75. High blood pressure – Diffuse lavender and/or Peace & Calming oils for 20

minutes 3x/day. Take in capsules 1-2x/day.

76. Gallbladder infection/Gallstones – Apply 6-10 drops of lemon oil over

gallbladder area 2-3x/day. Do a warm compress for even better results. Take


internally in capsules 3x/day. For infection, PanAway can be added to the lemon oil.

77. Lice – Dilute lavender and/or peppermint oils 50/50 and apply 1 tsp to scalp.

Massage it in and cover with disposable shower cap for at least 30 min. Shampoo

and rinse with 8 oz. water, ½ oz. vinegar, and 4-6 drops of the essential oils.

78. Pneumonia – Dilute Thieves and/or frankincense oils 50/50 and apply several

drops to neck and chest as needed. Do a warm compress for even better results.

Gargle with salt water preparations with a drop of Thieves added hourly or as needed.

Inhale, diffuse several times a day. Oils can be used in a rectal preparation. Add 20

drops of essential oils to 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and insert into rectum with a bulb

syringe. Retain through the night. Repeat nightly for 5-6 days.

79. Restless leg syndrome – Apply Peace & Calming or Valor oils to bottoms of feet

before bed.

80. Sciatic problems – Apply PanAway or peppermint oils neat or diluted on

location and on the inner and outer ankles.

81. Shingles -- Apply Thieves oil neat on location 2x/day as soon as shingles are

detected.

82. Sinus infection -- Dilute Thieves 50/50 and apply just under jawbone 4-8 times/day.

Inhale, diffuse. Gargle 2-5 times/day with salt water and a couple of drops of Thieves.

83. Sore throat – Place a couple of drops of Thieves or lemon oil on tongue and

swallow. Add the essential oils to hot water and honey.

84. Strep throat – Place a couple of drops of frankincense and/or Thieves oils on

tongue 2-6x/day and swallow. Gargle with a couple of drops of essential oils added

to the salt water mixture. Dilute 50/50 and apply to throat. Do a warm compress on

chest. Drink a couple of drops of essential oils in warm rice milk 2-4x/day. Inhale.

85. Swollen glands – Apply Thieves oil neat or diluted to neck and throat as needed.

86. Ulcers – Take capsules with Thieves oil 3x/day for 20 days.

Infants

87. Colic – Dilute peppermint oil 50/50 and apply a couple of drops of the dilution to

bottoms of baby’s feet.


88. Cradle cap/baby acne – Dilute lavender and/or lemon oil in almond oil or

another vegetable oil (never baby oil or mineral oil) and massage into baby’s skin and

scalp after a bath.

89. Diaper rash – Dilute lavender oil 50/50 and apply on site during diaper changes.

90. Fussiness -- Apply 1 drop of Peace & Calming oil in your hands then put your

hands on baby’s feet. Diffuse. Lavender and Valor oils may also be used.

91. Teething pain – Apply a small amount of Thieves oil diluted 20/80 on affected

areas.

92. Umbilical cord stump – Apply a couple of drops of frankincense oil on site

2x/day until stump is healed. For best results, apply frankincense to stump

immediately after cord is cut.

Children

93. ADD/ADHD – Inhale or diffuse Peace & Calming, Valor, Apply to bottoms of

feet as needed.

94. Asthma – Apply Purification oil to feet, particularly the balls of the feet. Inhale

as needed.

95. Ear infection – Dilute Purification, lavender, frankincense, or Thieves oils 50/50

in warm olive or coconut oil. Apply 2 drops to a cotton swab and apply small

amounts around the opening of the ear (but never in the ear canal). Put 2-3 drops of

the diluted oils on a cotton ball and place it in the ear opening overnight. Apply a

small amount of diluted oils behind the ears and do a warm compress as needed.

96. Pinkeye – Rub a drop of lavender, frankincense, Thieves, or Purification oil onto

bridge of nose or diluted around the eye sockets, taking care to avoid the eyes. Diffuse

overnight.

Women

97. Breast infection – Dilute lavender oil 20/80 and massage over breasts and in

armpits 2x/day. The tops of the feet may also be massaged with the lavender oil.

98. Childbirth/labor pains – Rub a few drops of Valor on the bottoms of the feet


and shoulder to instill confidence. Peace & Calming can be inhaled and applied to

the abdomen and feet to help the woman relax in between contractions. A few drops

of PanAway can be taken by mouth every couple of minutes and massaged onto low

back and abdomen (diluted 50/50) to help with pain. Some people have found that

applying peppermint oil neat to the abdomen before labor begins has induced a

breach baby to turn.

99. Morning sickness – Apply a drop of peppermint oil neat or diluted to the belly

or bottoms of the feet. Take a drop of peppermint oil in a glass of water at nighttime

before bed (use glass – not plastic or Styrofoam).

100. PMS/menstrual cramps -- Rub lavender oil neat onto abdomen and inner

ankles. Use in bath. Diffuse, inhale.

101. Vaginal yeast infection – Dilute Purification, lavender, and/or peppermint oils

50/50 with olive oil, place several drops on a tampon, and wear nightly for 5-10 days.

**BONUS**

Hygiene

102. Deodorant -- Apply a drop or two of Thieves or Purification oils into armpits

after showering.

103. Chapped skin & lips -- Lavender oil soothes and heals the skin. Apply neat on

location or dilute.

104. Bad breath -- Place a drop of peppermint or Thieves oil on the tongue and swallow.

105. Dandruff — Massage several drops of lavender oil into the scalp on a regular

basis. This may also help to re-grow hair.

106. Oral hygiene -- Make a natural toothpaste (mix together 2 oz. of water, ¼ tsp.

baking soda or sea salt, and a couple of drops of Thieves oil) and mouthwash (2

cups water, 1 tsp witch hazel, 6-8 drops Thieves oil. Store in a sealed glass bottle

away from light.)

Skin


107. Acne -- Dilute 1 drop of lavender or Thieves oil with a natural moisturizer like olive

oil and apply twice daily.

108. Age spots -- Apply frankincense oil neat or diluted on location.

109. Cold sores/canker sores – Apply a drop of lavender, peppermint, Thieves, or

Purification oils neat on location 3x/day or as needed.

110. Eczema/dermatitis – Lavender oil soothes and heals rashes, eczema, and

dermatitis Apply neet on location or dilute with a carrier oil.

111. Skin cancer lesions -- Apply frankincense neat or diluted on location to help

soothe and heal skin cancer lesions. Note — use in conjunction with the advice of a

physician.

112. Skin tags – Apply frankincense or Thieves oil diluted or neat on location 2x/day

until the skin tags dry up and fall off.

113. Varicose veins -- Massage several drops of lemon oil neat or diluted on location

on a regular basis.

114. Warts/moles -- Apply a drop of frankincense neat on location 2x/day until wart

or mole disappears.

115. Wrinkles/aging/sun-damaged skin -- Dilute frankincense oil with an all-

natural moisturizer such as olive oil and apply to face morning and night.

Household

116. Sanitize surfaces -- Apply a drop or two of Thieves or lemon oil on the surface,

and clean with a damp sponge or cloth.

117. Kill mold/mildew in air and on surfaces -- Diffuse Thieves oil for airborne

mold and mildew problems, clean moldy areas with cleaner (below).

118. Remove paint – To clean up a paint spill, scatter several drops of Thieves oil on

the spill and clean up with water and a natural soap. Thieves can be used to remove

paint stuck on clothing. Just apply a drop or two on site and rub it into the cloth.

119. Stain remover -- Add a drop or two of Thieves or lemon oil directly on the

stain, and clean.

120. Natural household cleaner – In a spray bottle, mix water with a natural liquid


soap such as Miracle II Soap or castile soap, and several drops of Thieves oil. This

works great to clean all surfaces throughout the house. For bathtubs and toilet bowls,

pour in 1/2 cup of baking soda as a scrubbing agent to use with the cleaner.

121. Wood polish -- use 4-5 drops lemon oil per tablespoon of olive oil. Apply to

real wood furniture with a clean cloth.

122. Clear the air of bad odors, noxious chemicals, and heavy metals – Diffuse

Purification oil.

123. Repel insects & pests from home and/or garden -- put a few drops of

peppermint oil on cotton balls, and place the cotton balls in cupboards, by

baseboards, and wherever else pests are found.

As you can see, the 9 essential oils in the Essential Oil Survival Kit are incredibly versatile.

Getting the Essential Oil Survival Kit is the perfect place to start preparing to handle your

health during a disaster. For more targeted help with such issues as heart disease, diabetes,

ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, pregnancy/childbirth, and toxicity from vaccines, see our

deluxe Essential Oil Survival Kits for Pregnancy/Small Children, Families, Adults, and

Seniors.

Preparedness is a Lifestyle – Not an Event

You can buy several hundred pounds of wheat, but if you don’t at least learn how to grind the

wheat and make bread with it, you’ll be sorry later. If you’re only used to eating out or

making TV dinners meals every night, you’ll be in for a shock when they are no longer

available for you.

Similarly, you will want to begin using the oils in the Essential Oil Survival Kit now on a

day-to-day basis so that when disaster strikes, you can be confident in your ability to use the

oils and get results. Get the Essential Oil Survival Kit as soon as you can. Print out this

ebook and keep it handy.


Just as building and eating out of your food reserves now will save you money on your

grocery bill, using the essential oils in the Essential Oil Survival Kit now will help you save

money on your out-of-pocket medical and personal care expenses, as well as potentially save

you trips to the doctor or pharmacy!

Go to www.essentialsurvival.org and click on the “Archive” section to see articles on using

the oils for specific conditions, as well as topics related to preparedness and natural healing.

Click on “Products” to purchase your own Essential Oil Survival Kit now.

Guidelines for Safely Using Essential Oils

1. Always keep pure vegetable oil (cold-pressed organic almond, sesame, coconut, or olive

oil) handy when using essential oils. Vegetable oils dilute essential oils if they cause

discomfort or skin irritation.

2. Keep bottles of essential oils tightly closed and store them in a cool location away

from light. If stored properly, essential oils can maintain their potency just about

indefinitely.

3. Keep essential oils out of reach of children. Treat them as you would any product for

therapeutic use.

4. Do not use essential oil rich in menthol (such as peppermint) on the throat or neck area

of children under 30 months of age.

5. Citrus oils (such as lemon) and blends with citrus oils in them (such as Peace & Calming

and Purification) may cause a rash or a darker pigmentation if applied to skin exposed to

direct sunlight or UV rays within 3-4 days of use. Keep essential oils away from eye area

and do not put in ears. Do not handle contact lenses or rub eyes with essential oils on

your fingers. Oils with high phenol content (such as Thieves) may damage contacts and

irritate eyes.


6. Pregnant women should consult their health care professional before using essential oils

containing constituents with hormone-like activity such as clary sage, sage, Idaho tansy,

juniper, and fennel.

7. Epileptics and those with high blood pressure should consult their health care

professional before using essential oils. Avoid using hyssop, fennel, and Idaho tansy.

8. People with allergies should test a small amount of oil on a small area of sensitive skin,

such as the inside of the arm, before applying the oil on other areas. The bottom of the

feet is one of the safest, most effective places to use essential oils.

9. Before taking GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) essential oils internally, you may dilute

them in an oil-soluble liquid such as honey, olive oil, or rice milk.

10. Do not add undiluted essential oils directly to bath water. Dilute first in Epsom salts,

sea salts, or an organic, cold-pressed vegetable oil.

Essential Oils and Animals --

Essential oils can be safely used on horses, cattle, goats, and dogs. Use caution with cats by

diluting the oils at least 20/80 in a carrier oil and avoiding strong essential oils such as

peppermint and Thieves. For smaller animals such as birds and hamsters, apply a small amount

to your hands and slowly approach the animal with your hands outstretched. Please go to

www.essentialsurvival.org for more details.

Disclaimer — The information in this eBook is intended for educational purposes only. These

statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are

not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent, or treat any disease.

Anyone suffering from any disease should consult with a qualified health care


practitioner.

Sources — www.youngliving.com, www.oil-testimonials.com, Reference Guide for Essential

Oils, pdf document 101 Uses for Young Living’s “Essential 7 Kit”.

101 uses for 9 essential oils in a disaster

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