Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. I’m sharing what has worked for me on my journey using essential oils to support my health.
For the past few years I have incorporated essential oils into my natural living routine. I diffuse them aromatically to purify the air in my home, boost my immune system, and even help me mentally wake up in the mornings. I add them to homemade cleaning products for their natural disinfecting power.
They are an ingredient in my diy personal care products for their aromatherapy benefits. I make roller bottle blends to use topically for everything from helping seasonal allergies to alleviating menstrual cramps to helping sinus issues.
When you’re using essential oils for their health benefits, it’s important to find pure oils since they don’t fall under FDA regulation. In my basic guide to beginning with essential oils, I go into more detail about pure oils, how to find them, and safe practices. I settled on Plant Therapy for their transparency with third party GC-MS testing, their large selection of organic oils, and their affordability for a quality product. I recommend doing your own research to find a company you trust.
Usually, I like to make my own blends by combining different single oils. However I was curious about Plant Therapy’s synergy blends so I bought their top 14 blends set to experiment with. Today I’m sharing four of my favorite blends from that set and how I use them.
Some Things to Keep in Mind:
- These oils are for adults and not part of Plant Therapy’s kidsafe line so do not use on children.
- If you haven’t used essential oils before always start with the smallest amount of oil or lowest dilution percentage to see how your body reacts. Avoid using it around your face and other sensitive areas until you’ve tested it.
- Be cautious using oils around pets.
4 Synergy Blends I Love and How to Use Them
1. Immune Aid
This synergy oil was created to stimulate the immune system as a preventative before illness strikes. The blend is made up of sweet orange, lemon, eucalyptus, tea tree, rosemary, and frankincense serrata. It can be used aromatically through a diffuser or applied topically. I like both options. It has a very pleasant scent with it’s citrus layers.
For topical application, I make a roller bottle. 2% dilution is recommended so I add 6 drops of immune aid for my 10mL bottle and top it off with fractionated coconut oil. When I’m feeling run down, I apply it to my head, throat, and back of my neck.
2. Rapid Relief
This synergy blend is used topically for pain relief. It eases the perception of pain by warming the area where it’s applied and increasing circulation to give a sense of relief. Rapid Relief contains 9 different oils, peppermint, clove, laurel leaf, cinnamon cassia, german chamomile, thyme, juniper berry, black pepper, and ginger.
I apply this topically with a roller bottle. I chose a 3% dilution to start with, erring on the side of less oil. It has been working well for me. Plant Therapy recommends diluting up to 5% for this synergy. A 3% dilution calls for 9 drops of essential oil for a 10mL bottle topped with carrier oil. I especially use this roller bottle for joint pain.
3. Muscle Aid
While Muscle Aid smells really nice to me, it is most effective when used topically. This essential oil blend combines wintergreen, camphor, and pine scots. It offers pain relief by soothing sore muscles after vigorous exercise. It has a minty herbaceous scent and provides a calming, cool effect on the skin. Muscle Aid can be applied before exercise as well as after.
A dilution of 3-6% is recommended for this synergy. That’s 9-18 drops of oil for a 10mL bottle. When I made my first roller bottle, I started on the lower end. Since making it again, I’ve upped the amount of essential oil used to the 6%. This is our preferred roller bottle for aches and pains. I apply it wherever I’m experiencing pain, most often on my back and upper arm muscles.
4. DiGiZen
DiGiZen synergy appears to be recently discontinued but the same ingredients now make up a Gut Aid blend. These synergy blends contain peppermint, ginger, star anise, tarragon, lemongrass, and sweet fennel. Both provide relief and comfort for occasional digestive issues from bloating or indigestion to queasiness.
This oil is for topical use only with a recommended 3-5% dilution. I have a roller bottle diluted to 3% so 9 drops of DiGiZen for the 10mL bottles I use, topped with fractionated coconut oil. I apply and gently massage it into my abdomen whenever I have stomach pain.
Essential Oil Resources:
Beginning with Essential Oils: A Basic Guide
How to Dilute Essential Oils on Plant Therapy’s Blog
Do you use essential oil blends? Which synergy blends do you find helpful?
