Do you have a first aid kit in your home or car? First aid kits are great to have on hand when a little emergency presents itself. But wouldn’t you want to have your essential oils available too? The Oils to the Rescue First Aid Kit combines the basic supplies you need in a standard first aid kit. It also allows space for adding essential oils and customized products that you’ve prepared for common ailments and injuries.
If you aren’t sure which oils to include in your kit, try these emergency essential oils:
Cuts and Scrapes Lavender Frankincense Melaleuca Peppermint |
Insect Bites and Stings Lavender Melaleuca Protective Blend Cleansing Blend (backs ticks out) Peppermint |
Burns Lavender Burn Spray (Spray bottle, water, Lavender, Peppermint, Melaleuca) |
Headaches Peppermint Soothing Blend Frankincense |
Seasonal Discomforts Lemon Lavender Peppermint |
Digestive Issues Digestive Blend Peppermint Ginger |
Sprains, Strains, & Splinters Peppermint Soothing Blend Lavender Protective Blend |
You can purchase a card with this information to keep in your kit. Then you’ll know what to do with the oils when an emergency arises.
The Oils to the Rescue First Aid Kit includes 4 large slots that fit 2 oz. size bottles and 6 small slots that fit 15 ml essential oil bottles.
Other suggestions of helpful products:
This soothing balm is specially formulated to have antiseptic, antimicrobial, analgesic (pain-relieving), and antibacterial properties. It soothes and moisturizes the skin and works well for all first aid injuries, including children’s boo-boos.
This recipe yields 6 oz. So, if you use 2 oz. salve containers, you can keep one at home, take one on-the-go, and give one to a friend. Or, you could host a make & take class and send your attendees home with their own 1/4 oz. salve jar of balm.
Servings: Yield=6 oz. | Time: 10 minutes active | Difficulty: Easy
What would you include in your first aid kit? Comment below.
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