Mini Starter Kit

The new Mini Starter Kits arrived in the mail today! I'm so glad Butterfly Express is finally doing this!

The kit includes 10 ml bottles of peppermint, lavender, Breezey, Deeper, Deliverance, and Millenia (click on the links to read more about each oil) plus 1/2 oz coconut oil, 1/2 oz almond oil, and 1/2 oz Miracle Salve. It also includes a small pamphlet that lists their most common oils and what they are used for (for easy reference), plus tips on how to use the oils (similar to my list here.)

The coconut oil and almond oil are the best carrier oils with a very light texture and mild smell.

The Miracle Salve can be used as a carrier oil. It was originally formulated to treat burns and prevent infection, but it's been used in many other ways. I have really liked using it on the skin around my fingernails that tend to crack and bleed during the winter months. My husband burned his hand on an auto part and I put some lavender on it. He said it helped but there was still some discomfort. Then I added the Miracle Salve and it took the rest of the pain away.

This kit is only $45--a 30% savings!!! If you've ever wanted to try essential oils, this is the kit to get! These oils are my favorite and I consider them as must-haves.

If you would like to order this kit, you can contact me by e-mail or message me on my Facebook page. My contact info is listed in the upper right corner under "Contact Me".

Favorite Oils #4 and #5

In the previous post I listed my Top 3 Favorite Oils that I think everyone should have. In this post I'll discuss the next 2 oils that I would add to an essential oil inventory. I make sure to have these 2 oils on hand during cold and flu season. Aspire and Breezey are similar to doTerra's Breathe oil and Young Living's R.C. and Raven oil.

My favorite ways to use Aspire:

- On the feet, especially the balls of the feet (the energy point for lungs).
- Directly on the neck/chest. Use a carrier oil if you have sensitive skin and for children.
- Diffuse.
- Use with Breezey and Deliverance to really fight a cold.

From the book "Butterfly Miracles with Essential Oils":

APPLICATION: ^LeAspire should be applied diluted with a carrier oil on the chest and neck for respiratory ailments. Using ^LeAspire, with or without herbs, as a compress or poultice can be particularly effective. This blend can also be applied to the energy points on the ears and to the bottoms of the feet. ^LeAspire can be applied alternately with^LeBreezey. Although the oils in ^LeAspire are quite effective against infectious agents, ^LeDeliverance, which is strongly antiviral and antibacterial, is often applied simultaneously to aid in the fight against infection. ^LeAspire is used to open the airways and relieve the congestion in the lungs.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: ^LeAspire is especially effective used in a humidifier to decongest and clear respiratory passages and to relieve coughs and sore throats.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: ^LeAspire is used to bring relief from colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, respiratory congestion, allergy symptoms, deep pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, and flu that have settled in the lungs. ^LeBreezey is considered by some to be more effective for upper respiratory conditions and ^LeAspire for use in deeper chest complaints affecting the bronchial passages and the lungs.

Both ^LeBreezey and ^LeAspire have proven effective in eliminating snoring when diffused or applied, well diluted, to the face and chest areas. ^LeAspire is an excellent expectorant, aiding the body in the discharge of phlegm and mucus. This blend also has antispasmodic properties which help to quiet dry, hacking coughs.

The synergy of the single oils in ^LeAspire gives it the unique ability to dissolve bone spurs if applied frequently and faithfully. A bone spur creates bruising in the tissues surrounding it, especially if the person is on their feet and pressure is being applied when walking or wearing shoes. It is recommended that a carrier oil containing arnica be used when ^LeAspire is used for a bone spur. The arnica will reduce the bruising and the pain that the bone spur is causing while ^LeAspire works to remove the spur. It is recommended that treatment with ^LeAspire be continued for a few weeks after the pain is gone.

My favorite ways to use Breezey:

- On the feet, especially the balls of the feet (the energy point for lungs).
- Directly on the neck/chest. Use a carrier oil if you have sensitive skin and for children.
- Diffuse.
- Rub (diluted) on sore muscles. It has a nice warm feeling like IcyHot.
- Use with Aspire and Deliverance to really fight a cold.

From the book "Butterfly Miracles with Essential Oils":

APPLICATION: ^LeBreezey should be diluted and rubbed on the chest or back. It can also be diffused or placed on your pillow at night.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: ^LeBreezey opens bronchial and sinus passages very effectively and has been successful in alleviating snoring.

EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL / MENTAL ASPECTS: While generally thought of as an oil for physical illness, the aroma of ^LeBreezey lifts the spirits and brings a sense of confidence and self-worth.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: ^LeBreezey, besides being very effective in times of illness, is an excellent respiratory tonic and immune stimulant. The inclusion of ravensara oil creates viral fighting and tissue rebuilding properties, especially for the lung and bronchial tissues. This blend should also be tried for colds, asthma, allergies, sinus congestion, and flu. ^LeBreezey makes an excellent muscle relaxant and pain reliever when you do not have ^LeWarmDown or ^LeDeeper handy and you have strained a muscle.

GENERAL INFORMATION: ^LeBreezey is often used alternately with ^LeAspire.