Essential Oils and First Aid
Essential oils can help you create a versatile natural first aid kit. Certain plants like lavender contain powerful constituents that may help relieve mild burns or cleanse small cuts. Other essential oils that can be added to a first aid kit include peppermint essential oil (stomach discomfort), lemon essential oil (cleansing), and Thieves® essential oil blend (may be effective against airborne bacteria).
Every home should have at least one fully stocked first aid kit. It’s also prudent to keep one in the car.
As you prepare your first aid kit, be sure to include items such as burn ointment and pain reliever. Here are some additional items you may want to have in addition to essential oils:
- Two pairs of sterile gloves
- Sterile pads
- Adhesive bandages including butterflies
- Self-adhering first aid tape
- Gauze
- Instant cold compress
- Eye wash solution
- Thermometer
- Prescription medication (insulin, asthma inhalers)
- Prescribed medical supplies (glucose meter, etc.)
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Safety Pins
- Bandana
- Calendula Balm
- Rescue Remedy
- Arnica gel
- Cayenne
- Goldenseal
- Thieves Wipes
- Bentonite Clay
- Activated charcoal
- Syrup of ipecac
- Aspirin
- Tylenol
- Chewing gum
- CPR breathing barrier
- Pencil
- Small notebook
- Flashlight & batteries
- Thermal blanket
Young Living’s Most Popular Oils for First Aid
- Lavender essential oil
- Lemon essential oil
- Peppermint essential oil
- Thieves® essential oil blend
- Chamomile essential oil
- Melaleuca alternifolia
