{"id":24560,"date":"2019-05-22T09:07:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T15:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=24560"},"modified":"2022-07-27T10:52:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T16:52:01","slug":"abcs-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/abcs-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to basics with the ABCs of essential oils!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to know a secret to remembering some essential oil<\/a> favorites? Recite your ABCs!<\/p>\n

Fall in love with essential oils from A to Z<\/strong><\/span> and find out why they made our list! You many know that P is for Peppermint and L is for Lavender, but can you guess which oils start with X or K? Find out here!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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A is for Abundance essential oil blend<\/span><\/h2>\n

Live life with an abundance of health, happiness, and, of course, Abundance\u2122 essential oil<\/a> blend! Diffuse Abundance all day long and take in the sweet and spicy goodness!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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B is for Basil essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Banish stressful moments during busy days. Simply dilute Basil<\/a> with V-6\u2122 Vegetable Oil Complex<\/a> and apply to neck and temples, then breathe in the calming aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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C is for Cedarwood essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Say yes to self-care with Cedarwood<\/a>! Infuse your conditioner with a couple drops of this sweet oil for extra moisture!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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D is for DiGize essential oil blend<\/span><\/h2>\n

Calm your cranky muscles with DiGize\u00ae<\/a>. Massage a couple drops of this soothing oil on sore joints after your heavy workout!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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E is for En-R-Gee essential oil blend<\/span><\/h2>\n

Refresh your carpets with En-R-Gee\u2122’s<\/a>\u00a0herbaceous, invigorating scent! Mix 5 drops with 1 cup of baking soda and sprinkle over the carpet. Let it sit overnight, then vacuum the excess.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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F is for Frankincense essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Find your center with Frankincense<\/a>. Diffuse this oil\u2019s powerful, grounding aroma during spiritual practice, prayer, meditation, or yoga!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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G is for Gentle Baby essential oil blend<\/span><\/h2>\n

Face the day with a youthful complexion. Dilute Gentle Baby\u2122’s<\/a> blend of sweet, floral oils with coconut oil and massage it on your skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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H is for Helichrysum essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Glow up morning and night! Add a drop of Helichrysum<\/a> to your moisturizer for a sugary yet earthy scent and absorb benefits that reduce uneven skin and promote uplifting features.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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I is for Inspiration essential oil blend<\/span><\/h2>\n

Invite positive vibes! Apply a couple drops of Inspiration\u2122<\/a> to your chest and inhale to uplift your spirits!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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J is for Joy essential oil blend<\/span><\/h2>\n

Journey through \u201cme time\u201d with Joy\u2122<\/a>! Finesse a luxurious bath by adding a few drops of this fun, floral-scented oil!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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K is for Kunzea essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Take out trashy odors with Kunzea<\/a>! Add a few drops of this oil to a cotton ball and stash it in the garbage can for a woodsy, spicy aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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L is for Lavender essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dream sweetly with Lavender<\/a>! Put three drops on a tissue, tuck it inside your pillowcase, and breathe in the calming scent as you drift off to sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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M is for M-Grain essential oil blend\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stay relaxed with M-Grain\u2122<\/a>. Apply topically to the base of the neck, forehead, shoulders, and temples for a cooling sensation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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N is for Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Create cabin vibes in your home with Northern Lights Black Spruce<\/a>. Diffuse this forest-scented oil while you\u2019re playing board games with the family!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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O is for Oregano essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Relax with a total-body refresh! With Oregano<\/a>, you can utilize Young Living\u2019s unique Raindrop Technique\u00ae<\/a> for a blissful massage!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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P is for Peppermint essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stay peppy through the afternoon slump! Bust out your bottle of Peppermint<\/a> and simply open to breathe in the bright, energizing aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Q is for Melaleuca Quinquenervia essential oil\u2014it counts, okay?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cue a dewier look! Dilute Melaleuca Quinquenervia<\/a> with V-6 and apply to skin for similar results to what Tea Tree offers\u2014and that\u2019s saying a lot!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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R is for Rosemary essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let down your luscious locks! Add Rosemary<\/a> to your shampoo for healthier, shinier hair!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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S is for Stress Away essential oil blend<\/span><\/h2>\n

Spend the day on cloud nine! Add Stress Away\u2122<\/a> to your bath and soak away your worries with this sweet, relaxing oil.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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T is for Tea Tree essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Clear the impurities. Simply add a drop of Tea Tree<\/a> to your facial moisturizer and apply each night for cleaner skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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U is for (E)u<\/strong>calyptus Globulus<\/span><\/h2>\n

Clear the air in an enclosed space. Add a few drops of Eucalyptus Globulus<\/a> to your car diffuser<\/a> and let its sharp, clean, and fresh aroma cut through stale odors.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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V is for Vetiver essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tap into Vetiver<\/a> during chaotic moments. Diffuse this exotic, earthy oil with Lavender and unwind as your head hits the pillow.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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W is for Wintergreen essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Call on your workout superhero for support! Add Wintergreen\u2019s<\/a> potent powers to your massage oil and ease your tired muscles with its icy sensation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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X is for Xiang Mao essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Help yourself to hydration your skin will love! Add two drops of Xiang Mao<\/a> to your skin and soak up its moisturizing properties.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Y is for Ylang Ylang essential oil<\/span><\/h2>\n

Create a romantic hair treatment with Ylang Ylang<\/a>! Mix 2 drops with coconut oil and apply throughout your hair for a sweet, floral fragrance.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Z is for Ginger<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fun fact: Ginger\u2019s Latin genus name is<\/span> Zingiber<\/em><\/a><\/strong>! Mix up your daily home fragrance and diffuse ginger essential oil<\/a> to warm and uplift the mood!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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For a quick refresh on essential oil basics, read essential oils 101<\/a> and aromatherapy essential oils guide<\/a> on the Lavender Life<\/em>!<\/p>\n<\/div>