Lemon: This oil is amazing for cleansing, and it is also a great mood lifter! It is famous for its cleansing ability and is great for all sorts of things: such as intestinal parasites, dissolving petrochemicals from your body, being very effective for colds and flu, and helps your digestive system and liver work more efficiently. It can also aid in reducing stress and fatigue or calm an upset stomach. It is also effective for a sore throat, gout, and is a disinfectant and an antiseptic. No first aid kit should go without it.

Oregano: This oil is an incredible and natural immune system supporter. Oregano is very effective in treating bacterial and yeast infections. It can also relieve joint and back pain, as well as aid in fighting against inflammation, colds and flu, warts, skin tags, and athlete’s foot. It is an effective cleanser for GI health. Your kit is hardly complete without this essential oil.

Clove:  This oil can help alleviate pain such to toothaches, headaches, and other issues. It can be used to draw toxins and infections from the body. Clove additionally aids in relieving nausea or constipation. It can also help fight against viruses and bacteria. This oil can relieve many discomforts such as the ones stated above so try to include Clove in your first aid kit!

Lemongrass: This oil can help soothe cramping or sore muscles. It is a natural cleansing agent and helps to warm feet in the colder months.

Lavender: This oil is primarily used as a calming agent and can help reduce stress, but really, it is great for almost anything. It can help heal cuts, burns, relieves insomnia, lessen stress and anxiety. It can also be used for bruises, earaches, bug bites, sleep deprivation, allergies and antihistamine, inflammation, sunburn, and more. As well as helps allergic skin reactions such as bee stings, hives and other allergic skin reactions. Another thing that Lavender can aid is depression. It is the most important oil to have in your first aid kit!

Peppermint: This oil is a very handy tool to have in your first aid kit. It is useful for many reasons like treating nausea and digestive problems, menstrual issues, seasonal allergies, lowers fever, increases alertness and focus, and boosts oxygen absorption. It is amazing for muscle aches or pains and headaches. When combined with other oils, this oil is a powerful player. Peppermint is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It can be used for shock, colic, colds, and heartburn. It is a must-have for any first aid kit.

Melaleuca: This oil is a soothing and healing helper. It can be used as a first aid ointment and is useful for skin irritations, bug bites, athlete’s foot, eczema and psoriasis. It helps with immune function and aids against throat and respiratory pathogens. It can also aid slivers in the skin. It is a key player in a first aid kit.

Myrrh: This oil is infections, pain relief, and antiseptic needs. It also useful to use when the swelling of cuts, wounds or bruises occur. Additionally, it can be applied on open wounds. This oil stimulates the immune system and blood circulation. It can also promote tissue regeneration! It has analgesic and astringent properties and can ease coughing/tonsillitis and other infections. Myrrh should have a spot in your first aid kit for all these important reasons!

Frankincense: This oil is an amazing oil and it helps to enhance the effects of other oils. Frankincense can relieve headaches, helps reduce inflammation, and supports skin tissue recovery. It additionally aids to calm hyperactivity, restlessness, and helps with clarity and focus of the mind. A great addition to your first aid kit!