10 Must Have Essential Oils for Children

These 10 essential oils should be in every parent's essential oil stash. They are great for general use with children.

1. St. John’s Wort Oil – Treats dry skin, infection, insomnia, sunburn, mild depression, wounds, nervousness, burns and ear aches.
2. Sandalwood Oil – Highly effective anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial oil. Treats anxiety, insomnia, sore throat and relieves persistent cough.
3. Frankincense Oil – Eases vertigo, relieves nervousness, relieves asthma symptoms, strengthens the immune system and treats digestive ailments, sinus infections and mild wounds.
4. Citrus Oils – Treats sore throats, scars, indigestion, anxiety and provides immune stimulating properties.
5. Rose Oil – Treats seasonal allergies, eczema, anxiety and is an effective anti-inflammatory.
6. Eucalyptus Oil – Is anti-viral and anti-bacterial. It treats loss of appetite, wounds, burns, fevers and sinus congestion.
7. Peppermint Oil – Treats colic, indigestion, fevers, sinus congestion and irritable bowel syndrome.
8. Chamomile Oil – Treats diaper rash, colic, ear infection, chest colds, eczema, wounds, upset stomach and insomnia.
9. Lavender Oil – Boosts immunity and treats sunburns, colic, headache, toothache, vomiting and loss of appetite.
10. Tea Tree Oil – Treats persistent cough, sinus infection, chest congestion, flu, burns, cuts school nits and bug bites.

Important Note

Always use essential oils in the manner prescribed in the recipe for children or babies.

Essential oils are highly concentrated and potentially dangerous when used in the wrong way or with the wrong amounts. On the other hand, they are also highly effective treatments if your recipe source is reliable.