Tag: essential oils

I was taking stock of my medicine cabinet in preparation for my annual flu season overhaul. Every year, in fact, twice a year I replace the products in my medicine cabinet to keep them as fresh and effective as possible. I try my best to stick to natural, organic products that contain at least one or two of my five favorite essential oils: peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, cinnamon, and orange. Fortunately, Mother Nature has us covered. Swap out your OTC medicines for these all natural, plant-based medicine cabinet essentials.

1. Instead of Pain / Headache medication try Past Tense
2. Instead of Nasal Decongestant, cold and flu medication or allergy relief medication try Breathe 
3. Instead of cough suppressant try Rosemary
4. Instead of anti-itch lotion, sleeping aids, burn cream or cuts and scrapes disinfectant try Lavender
5. Instead of mouthwash, add Peppermint to your homemade mouthwash recipe
6. Instead of Immune system boost or sore throat medicine, try On Guard Blend. The Throat Drops are very handy for on the go 
7. Instead of upset stomach medication or heartburn medication try Digest Zen
8. Instead of a sterilizing agent, try Purify. It also works great as a room freshener.
9. Instead of whitening flouride toothpaste try On Guard toothpaste
10. Instead of wart removal cream try Oregano
11. Instead of athlete’s foot cream try Tea Tree Oil