Must-Have Essential Oils for Your First Aid Kit
When it comes to caring for your family, having an all-natural first aid kit on hand can make a world of difference. Essential oils are powerful plant extracts that have been used for centuries to support health and wellness. Whether you're dealing with scrapes, sniffles, tummy aches, or stress, these oils can offer natural support—without synthetic chemicals. Click here to buy your all natural first aid kit!
The Must-Have Essential Oils for Your First Aid Kit
Here are the top 10 essential oils to include in your family’s natural medicine cabinet:
1. Lavender (15 mL)
Uses: Calming, soothing for skin, sleep support, minor burns, bug bites.
Lavender is a must-have for families. It's gentle enough for little ones and incredibly versatile. Use it to calm anxious feelings, soothe sunburns or bug bites, and even promote restful sleep.
For kids: Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to feet or spine before bed.
For adults: Apply neat (undiluted) to minor skin irritations or add a few drops to a bath.
2. Peppermint (15 mL)
Uses: Headache relief, cooling, digestive support, respiratory support.
Peppermint is energizing and cooling. It’s wonderful for soothing tension headaches, reducing fevers, and supporting clear breathing.
For kids: Use diluted on the bottoms of the feet or spine (avoid near face).
For adults: Apply to temples or neck for tension, or inhale for a pick-me-up.
3. Lemon (15 mL)
Uses: Cleansing, immune support, mood boosting, sticky residue remover.
Lemon is a powerful detoxifier and mood lifter. It’s also great for cleaning wounds or surfaces naturally.
For kids: Add to diffuser to uplift mood.
For adults: Add to water (glass or stainless only!) for daily detox.
4. Deep Blue® (5 mL)
Uses: Muscle soreness, tension, growing pains.
Deep Blue® is a blend designed to soothe aches and pains—think of it like a natural icy-hot.
For kids: Use diluted on growing legs or after sports.
For adults: Massage into sore muscles or joints as needed.
5. doTERRA Breathe® (15 mL)
Uses: Respiratory support, congestion, seasonal threats.
This oil blend helps open airways and ease breathing—especially helpful during cold and allergy seasons.
For kids: Diffuse or apply (diluted) to chest and back.
For adults: Inhale directly or use topically over lungs.
6. DigestZen® (15 mL)
Uses: Tummy aches, bloating, motion sickness, indigestion.
DigestZen® is your go-to for all things digestive. It helps calm upset stomachs and supports regular digestion.
For kids: Dilute and massage on belly in clockwise circles.
For adults: Rub over stomach or take internally (as directed).
7. doTERRA On Guard® (15 mL)
Uses: Immune support, germ fighting, sore throats.
This protective blend supports immune function and can be used daily to ward off seasonal bugs.
For kids: Diffuse or apply diluted to spine and bottoms of feet.
For adults: Gargle with water for sore throat, or diffuse throughout the home.
8. Tea Tree (Melaleuca) (15 mL)
Uses: Cuts, scrapes, blemishes, fungal issues.
Tea Tree is antiseptic and antimicrobial—ideal for skin issues and cleaning wounds.
For kids: Apply diluted to scrapes or blemishes.
For adults: Use on nails, feet, or mix with carrier oil for skin support.
9. Oregano (15 mL)
Uses: Immune support, antifungal, powerful cleanser.
This is a potent oil—best used diluted and sparingly. It’s a powerhouse for immune defense.
For kids: Only use with heavy dilution (and ideally under guidance).
For adults: Use in a veggie capsule during seasonal threats or dilute for topical use on feet.
10. Frankincense (15 mL)
Uses: Skin health, inflammation, immune support, mood balance.
Frankincense is often called the “king of oils” for good reason. It enhances the benefits of other oils and promotes cellular health.
For kids: Use diluted on spine or feet for calming and immune support.
For adults: Apply under tongue, to skin, or combine with other oils to boost effectiveness.
Tips for Using Essential Oils Safely in Your First Aid Kit:
Dilute for children: Always use a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil for kids. A safe dilution is about 1 drop essential oil to 1 tsp carrier oil.
Patch test first: Everyone reacts differently—test a small area before widespread use.
Label your blends: If you make custom roller bottles or sprays, be sure to label them clearly.
Store properly: Keep oils in a cool, dark place or a portable case for easy access.
Get Your All Natural First Aid Kit Today!
Building an all-natural first aid kit with essential oils gives you a powerful, non-toxic way to care for your family. Use this link to get your first aid kit, from me. These ten oils cover a wide range of everyday needs—from immune support to skin healing, digestive comfort to emotional balance.
Whether you’re at home, on vacation, or out at the soccer field, you’ll feel confident knowing you’ve got natural tools at your fingertips.
Have you started building your essential oil first aid kit yet? Let me know which oil you reach for most often!
