This year, autumn has been a long time coming, that's a fact. But it has finally arrived!
Autumn is a divisive season, on one side we have those who associate autumn with cocooning atmospheres, hot drinks and walks in the forest and on the other side we have those who are very far from appreciating this period of transition where bad weather and the reduction in the duration of sunshine have an effect on morale.
In this article, I suggest you discover a selection of essential oils from the doTERRA brand, perfect for use at this time of year, whether in your comforting recipes or in a diffuser for an autumn scent in the house... I promise everyone will agree.
Which essential oils for fall and their benefits
1. Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil - dōTERRA
The sweet, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark is very popular this time of year.
Extracted from the fragrant bark of the cinnamon tree, one of the most recognizable aromas: spicy, woody and warm, with a hint of sweet tartness.
The main benefits
- Popular in cooking, enhances the flavor of water, tea and adds a spicy touch to desserts, dishes and hot drinks.
- Ideal as a mouthwash: add one drop to a 60 ml glass of water and rinse the mouth. Cinnamon Bark essential oil freshens the breath.
- Promotes healthy digestion.
- Provides a warming sensation to the skin when mixed with a carrier oil.
- Remarkable cleaning properties, add a few drops to a spray bottle filled with water. Cleans surfaces while releasing a spicy fragrance.
How to use it
- Internal use: Do not hesitate to combine it with herbal tea, dilute one drop in 120 ml of liquid or with essential oils of thyme or oregano which both protect the liver.
- External use: Dilute one or two drops in a carrier oil (jojoba, macadamia, etc.) for a tonic massage base. Do not apply to the face, even after dilution.
- Aromatic Use: This oil has a warm and uplifting aroma. It is a great oil to diffuse, not only does it smell great, but it also helps purify the air. Add a few drops of cinnamon bark essential oil to your diffuser along with orange essential oil to bring an uplifting and spicy atmosphere.
Its sweet and sugary scent is particularly pleasant, but it must be handled with care, as it is aggressive for the skin.
2. Wild Orange Essential Oil - dōTERRA
Wild orange essential oil has a sweet scent and a sublime citrus taste. Pleasant to the senses, this oil is perfect for autumn. Particularly soothing and anxiolytic, it is a psychic calming agent, it reduces stress and nervousness and improves the quality of sleep.
The main benefits
- Freshens breath
- Adds a refreshing taste to water or recipes.
- Has a refreshing and comforting aroma.
- Cleans surfaces and improves the smell of the house.
How to use it
- Internal use: Add a drop of wild orange to your favorite recipes for a refreshing taste or to replace orange zest.
- External use: Pour 1 drop each of Wild Orange Oil, Peppermint Oil and Frankincense Oil onto the palms of your hands and breathe deeply for an energizing aroma. It is ideal for diffusion to create a fresh and soothing atmosphere.
- Aromatic Use: Mix ten drops of Wild Orange essential oil in a spray bottle filled with water to and clean household surfaces.
- Other Uses: Breathe new life into your old wood furniture by making your own wood polish. To do this, add ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup vinegar, and 10 drops dōTERRA Wild Orange essential oil to your spray bottle. Simply spray this solution on your wood furniture to admire your precious items in all their gleaming glory.
3. Clove essential oil - dōTERRA
Native to Indonesia, clove is the flower bud of a tropical tree that can grow up to 15 meters high. Its woody, warm, spicy aroma brings a soothing sensation.
In the fall, for most of us, the prospect of the long winter months approaching is synonymous with low morale accompanied by fatigue and a loss of energy. Clove essential oil can be your secret weapon, its uses are numerous.
Tonic, stimulating, this oil will bring you tone in case of fatigue while strengthening your digestive and intestinal system. It is also a great remedy for dental pain, diluted Clove essential oil is also an effective anti-inflammatory against rheumatism or even arthritis pain.
Let's not forget to mention its use in cooking, its unique and powerful aroma can enhance any dish or dessert.
The main benefits
- Gives off a calming and comforting aroma.
- Helps clean teeth and gums while freshening breath.
- Powerful anti-infective.
- Anti-inflammatory and dental analgesic.
- Stimulating and invigorating.
- Enhances the flavor of water and recipes for a warm, spicy taste.
- Provides a warming sensation to the skin when mixed with a carrier oil.
How to use it
- Internal use: Take 1 to 2 drops 3 times a day in a teaspoon of honey for up to 7 days.
- External use: Dilute in a vegetable oil for local application or body massage.
- Aromatic use: For a comforting and cozy room fragrance: mix in a spray bottle a few drops of clove essential oil, patchouli oil and cinnamon bark in 45 ml of distilled water.
- Other uses: In case of dental pain or abscess, apply 1 pure drop locally inside the mouth. Wash your hands well before and after.
4. Ginger essential oil - dōTERRA
Ginger essential oil is made from the rhizome of the ginger plant, which is native to Madagascar. It’s a very popular oil for the fall season, especially if you enjoy cooking. doTERRA Ginger essential oil has a tangy, spicy flavor that can replace fresh ginger in recipes or add a warm, sweet taste to your favorite herbal tea.
Ginger essential oil is also great for digestion due to its calming and rebalancing effect. Used internally, it can work as a digestive aid or help relieve occasional nausea.
The main benefits
- Provides a soothing aroma during a massage.
- Gives off a soothing, warm and energizing aroma.
- Adds a spicy, earthy flavor to water or recipes.
How to use it
- Internal use: Dilute 1 drop of ginger oil with 1 drop of lemon oil and honey in hot water for a soothing herbal tea.
- External use: Apply 1 or 2 drops of ginger essential oil to the lower abdomen for a soothing massage after a meal. Preferably dilute ginger essential oil in a vegetable oil to prevent skin irritation.
- Aromatic use: During the fall, diffuse 3 drops of Ginger essential oil with 2 drops of Wild Orange essential oil for a comforting aroma.
- Other Uses: Use a drop of ginger oil in place of fresh ginger in sweet savory recipes.
5. Cardamom essential oil - dōTERRA
Cardamom essential oil is perfect for autumn, it releases a spicy, fruity, warm, balsamic aroma. Highly prized in cooking to give food a more flavorful spicy taste, this oil has many other very interesting benefits. An excellent stimulant of digestion, it is indicated in cases of colitis, digestive pain with bloating.
Ideal for stimulating the glands of the respiratory mucous membranes, it is expectorant and fluidifies the bronchi. Cardamom essential oil is particularly recommended in cases of catarrh.
The main benefits
- Gives off a spicy, fruity, warm and energizing aroma.
- Enhances the flavor of water and recipes for a spicy taste.
- Provides a refreshing sensation to the skin.
- Releases a harmonious and calming aroma during a massage.
How to use it
- Internal use: Add 1 drop of cardamom essential oil to your hot chocolate for a deliciously spicy winter drink.
- External use: Pour 1 drop of cardamom oil into a warm Epsom salt bath to immerse yourself in a soothing, relaxing and comforting atmosphere.
- Aromatic use: Diffuse 2 or 3 drops of cardamom oil with 2 drops of cinnamon or ginger oil for a spicy and warm aroma diffuser blend.