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doTERRA Essential Oils Uses – How Much Should I Use & How Often?

October 4, 2017 //  by Rebecca Baron 5 Comments

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How much doTERRA essential oils should I use and how often?

 

When first starting to use doTERRA essential oils, you should proceed with caution. Essential Oils can be very safe, as long as you follow these precautions:

Cautions

  • Do a patch test on the skin
  • Dilute with a carrier oil for topical and internal use
  • The feet are the safest part of the body
  • Avoid eyes, mouth and other sensitive areas of the body
  • Remember that less more often is more effective
  • Only use essential oils that are certified to be pure with no added fillers

If you put the carrier oil on first, it will slow down the absorption rate in to the body. If you put the carrier oil on second, it will speed up the absorption rate. Or you can dilute before  you apply, like in a roller bottle or capsule.

Usage in ANY Context is Systemic

How fast does the liver “process” an essential oil?

  • Liver – breaks down every essential oil utilized
  • The larger the quantity the more the liver has to deal with. Less oils more frequently is always better
  • Times it takes to break down? (varied opinions from 30-120 minutes)
  • Excessive use at one given time can reduce the effects of that oil

Quality vs. Quantity

Less more often is the best philosophy. The action of an essential oil depends on its relative concentrations of each constituent.

How much of an essential oil(s) does one use?

  • “A couple drops a couple times per day, on, on and around you is  a great place to start.”
  • Consider body weight, size, age, sensitivity, usage experience, personality and history

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My husband and I have been using natural solutions since before we were married, so when we were introduced to doTERRA essential oils about seven years ago it didn’t take long before we were addicted! We love how pure and potent they are.

We started this blog so we could share our experiences and you could learn all about doTERRA essential oils too!

I also blog at MyNaturalFamily.com.

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Rebecca

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  1. Bronwyn Murray

    April 1, 2018 at 8:57 am

    thank you this is great information. I am just starting my doterra oils and loving them. I am finding so much relief from pain and the support from Pauline is amazing.

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  2. Kristi

    April 19, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    thank you for all the information.

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  3. Rebecca

    March 25, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you like my posts!

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  4. Miranda S

    March 23, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Thank you for sharing this blog! I have friends asking about some of the items you addressed in this posting! Now I can share it with them & try to get them onboard.

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    • Rebecca

      March 23, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      You’re welcome! Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment.

      Reply

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