Top Rated Essential Oils for Moms

Want to know what every mom must have in their homes? These are the most popular and top-rated essential oils that you must have.

The essential oil business has grown over the last few years due to people wanting to find natural remedies for the common cold and minor first aid injuries. The benefits of using natural medicine to remedy or prevent ailments have created a great reputation for essential oils.

As an essential oil user and distributor, I want to help you find the most beneficial essential oils to get you started. You are going to learn about the most favored essential oils that moms should have and need.

For new beginners that are wanting to start using essential oils, but don't know which oils to start with first, here's a list of the most top-rated essential oils that everyone needs in their homes and purses!

1. Frankincense 

2. Lavender 

3. Peppermint 

4. Tumeric 

5. Serenity 

#1 - Frankincense

Frankincense oil is known as the King of Essential Oils. This oil is by far the most well-rounded oil that can be used for emotional, mental, and physical health. There are three different types of Frankincense oils that you need to know: Boswellia Frereana, Boswellia Carteri, and Boswellia Sacra (Boswellia Serrata).

Benefits:

• Frankincense contains a compound called alpha-pinene that has been known to fight skin cancer. Studies have also shown that it induces breast cancer cell death. It is not a cure, but a natural treatment to heal your body in addition to cancer treatment protocol, supplements, and exercise.

• Can help in reducing inflammation, especially joint and skin inflammation.

• Increases spiritual awareness. Great way to use when in meditation and prayer.

• Crosses the brain barrier to help with poor memory, anxiety, and mood disorders.

• Balances immune system.

Below is a video by Dr. Josh Axe and his uses for Frankincense:

#2 - Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is one of the most popular oils that are used in the world today. Most cultures used lavender oil as a perfume and the Egyptians used it in mummification. Because it has versatile properties, it is a must-have oil, especially if you are starting to use essential oils for your health. It is widely known to help with sleep and reduces stress, but this powerful essential oil can do many more.

Benefits

• Improves mood and reduces stress.

• Supports brain function (mood, anxiety, brain cognitive impairment)

• Improves sleep

• Helps heal minor wounds and burns on the skin

• Promotes healthy skin

Below is a video by Natural Cures that include lavender recipes for ailments.

#3 - Peppermint

This is the second most commonly used essential oil. With its cooling and numbing benefits, it is great for muscle pain and headaches. Most people have known peppermint oil to help with fatigue. According to Dr. Josh Axe, studies showed that it could help with symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) (2007, Human Study). By rubbing it topically on your belly, the oils are absorbed into the intestines. After four weeks of using peppermint oil for IBS, they saw a 50% reduction in symptoms including abdominal bloating, discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, and pain.

In an animal study, peppermint oil has the ability to open airways and act as a decongestant; it had a relaxant effect on the airways of lab animals.

Benefits

• Soothes respiratory issues, helps to clear a stuffy nose

• Boosts energy

• Used in a combination of Eucalyptus oil, it is shown to have a calming effect on headaches

• Great for digestive issues and gut issues

The main property is Menthol or Mentha; acts similar to hot peppers that contain capsaicin (cooling effect) it stimulates your nerves in a very similar way.

Below is a video of Stacy Paulsen who introduces Peppermint oil into your home.

#4 - Tumeric

Tumeric oil is under-rated and not everyone knows how powerful this oil is. If anyone has used this oil, they know it has strong properties to heal inflammation in the body, especially for arthritis. You can also use turmeric oil in your cooking. Some people add it to their tea. If you do take this oil internally, monitor your intake and take it moderately. Digesting too much essential oil can cause a reverse affect.

Benefits

• Helps fight colon cancer

• Helps prevent neurological diseases like Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer’s disease, spinal cord injury, and stroke

• Aids in reducing arthritis and joint issues

• Improves liver health

• Helps combat breast cancer

• Relieves depression and anxiety

• Improves the common cold symptoms

• Boosts skin health

Below is a video of Dr. Josh Axe talking about the benefits of Tumeric.

#5 - Serenity Restful Blend (by doTerra)

This oil has similar uses as lavender but with a mix of other essential oils to create a powerful oil that aids in a variety of ailments. This blend contains essential oils such as Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, and Roman Chamomile, which give it its soothing scent, while Hawaiian Sandalwood and Vanilla Bean offer a warm aroma. It can be used aromatically and topically to promote relaxation, encourage calm emotions, and lessen feelings of tension. Like Lavender, it can aid in reducing everyday stresses and promote a relaxing night’s sleep.

Benefits

• Helps lessen feelings of tension and calms down emotions

• Decreases stress and help with calming the mind and creates a peaceful environment

• Promotes relaxation and encourages a restful sleep environment

Below is a doTerra video explaining the benefits of Serenity blend.

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There are many more powerful essential oils out there that every house should have. In the season of 2020 and 2021, inflammation, stress, and colds have been the center of everyone's worry. These oils help with all of those worries and can aid in better mental health as well.

I hope this post has helped you choose your first essential oils for natural health issues. If not, at the least, you have some idea of what you need and the benefits it provides.