Admittedly, I used to be *very* skeptical when it comes to things like this. As a mother of seven, I’ve tried it all. Antibiotics, OTC remedies, etc. Here’s the thing: Essential oils work.
This is the tea I use whenever I feel the slightest twinge of a sore throat or “pressure” in my throat. It works.
- Mug of hot water
- 1 drop Thieves Vitality Essential Oil
- 3 Drops Lemon Vitality Essential Oil
- Honey to taste
Years ago, I tried this little remedy when I was scheduled to speak for a large audience. My throat hurt. I was sure I was coming down with something. Hesitantly, I drank a “tea” that my friend made me using essential oils. Within four hours, I felt 100% better.
Give it a try. For more information, please visit my go-to for essential oils: Young Living.
*disclaimer*
I DO NOT subscribe to the idea that inner healing comes from essential oils. As a woman of faith, I believe (and have experienced) ultimate spiritual healing. It’s never going to be found in a bottle, no matter how cleverly named. True inner healing comes from our Creator. It only comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ. God is the Master Healer.
Also, I’m not a doctor. Don’t tell this to my kids. (Raising a bunch of kids sometimes puts me in that role!)
Essential oils work in the same way modern-day medicines work—without the “modern day.” You can read about them in the Bible! In fact YL sells a set of them called 12 Oils of Ancient Scripture. After using them successfully for over two years, I decided to share what I’ve learned. I’d love it if you would purchase your oils through my link. I get a small percentage of what you purchase. I think I’ll get a latte with it… and you’ll feel a whole lot better.
I also love diffusing essential oils. Here is the #1 selling Essential oil diffuser on Amazon—but you can also purchase them directly from Young Living. Just search products for “diffusers.”
Essential oils work! Give them a try!
LOVE Young Living oils!! This past spring I did not have to take a single allergy med because I was using lavender, lemon, and peppermint oil in a capsule daily. How wonderful to go all spring without feeling doped up on allergy meds!!
Do you know which oils are safe for nursing and/or pregnant women? I’m nursing and my friend is pregnant. I love the idea of essential oils but I heard that you have to be careful.
Trying out the tea this morning…. Smells spicy!
Please PLEASE be careful with posts about essential oils! The FDA has sent warning letters to two popular eo distributors! http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2014/ucm416023.htm
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2014/ucm415809.htm
Tasha McLimont I would completely avoid ingesting oils when pregnant and nursing…. I don’t ingest anymore at all after researching a lot more than just sitting in at a ‘party’…
If you want to pm me I would love to pass on some information! Tasha McLimont
We use them for EVERYTHING!! I love Young Living products!!!
That’s it, Bonnie Follweiler, we need thieves oil next!
Please be very careful with recommending ingestion. Every trained aromatherapist I have heard discuss the topic of ingesting oils says it should never be done without strict supervision and and that it should only be for a specific reason or course of treatment. People do not realize that even though they are natural they are still VERY potent and taking them internally can cause damage to your liver!!!!!And most representative of essential oil companies while they mean well have never been certified in an independent aromatherapy degree. You wouldn’t take a drug from someone who had no formal training of medicine and oils are just as powerful as drugs (hence why they are so great).
Miranda Husek
Eating healthy as well as washing ones hands {front and back]also helps .I am a stickler also for cleaning door knobs and drawer pulls or cupboard openers..as well as bathroom.{tho my kids would say does not appear so] .
I love EOs, personally, and use them for everything! And im sure you already know this, but some go wild and crazy and become militant EO police when people talk abt ingesting EOs. All of the sudden everyone becomes an expert, so, just and fyi, if you haven’t already experienced the flack.
Alexis Weed Daly, Are you on this group? If not, I thought you’d want to see this. Chelsie Weed
Morgan Todd, even this lady…
IF you read licensed aromatherapists safety information, they say to NEVER consume/eat essential oils. Good luck on your journey! See learningabouteos.com for more info.
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I tried this & sore throat was gone in 3 or 4 hours! Amazing!
Thank you for sharing your expierences, I’m also using EO but just in aroma purposes,so to tell the truth still thinking about the risk og allergic effects. May be smb can share sites or information about some sites where it can be written/ ANyway thank you.Keep well!