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On Guard Essential Oil – Uses, Benefits, Recipes
On Guard essential oil is doTERRA’s protective blend. It’s one of the main essential oils that I use in my cleaning products and whenever someone isn’t feeling well at home to help naturally rid my home of environmental threats and help support and maintain a healthy immune system. It has a warm, spicy and woody scent.
What is On Guard essential oil?
On Guard is doTERRA’s proprietary essential oil blend. It provides a natural and effective alternative for immune support when used internally. On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune system when ingested.
It is ideal for helping to maintain a healthy immune function.
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Benefits of On Guard?
Here are its primary benefits of this essential oil blend
- Supports healthy immune and respiratory function when used internally
- Ingest to support the body’s natural antioxidant defenses
- Powerful surface cleaner
- Energizing and uplifting aroma
How to use On Guard
On Guard can be used aromatically, topically and internally. You should dilute this oil with a carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, etc.) before using to minimize sensitivity.
Diffuse to help cleanse the air (see diffuser blends below).
Add to water and castile soap for an effective multi-purpose cleaner.
Soak sliced apples in water and a few drops for a healthy, immune-boosting snack.
Combine a few drops with water and rubbing alcohol for an effective hand sanitizer.
Add a few drops to your soap dispenser to give your hand soap a boost!
Create your own blends by combining this amazing oil with others like Lavender, Wild Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, Frankincense or Grapefruit.
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Diffuser Blends
Here are a few diffuser blends that you may enjoy. These recipes are for a 100ml diffuser. See below for conversions to bigger sized diffusers. Also, grab the printable from my resource library!
How many drops do I put in my diffuser?
Here’s a rough guide for how many drops to use in your diffuser by diffuser size:
Diffuser Recommendations
Here are a few diffusers that I just love.
doTERRA Petals Essential Collection with Petals Diffuser
InnoGear 500ml Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser – I have one of these at home and I LOVE it!
URPOWER Essential Oil Diffuser 150ml Wood Grain Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser
On Guard Popcorn
Here’s a quick recipe on how to make On Guard Popcorn. To get the printable subscribe to my email list for this AND the diffuser blends
Ingredients:
1 cup popcorn kernels
¼ cup refined coconut oil
¼ cup pure maple syrup
5-6 drops doTERRA On Guard
2-3 drops Cinnamon bark oil
Ground cinnamon to taste
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Air pop the popcorn and place in a large mixing bowl
Melt the coconut oil. Stir in the maple syrup and essential oils
Pour the mixture over the popcorn, pausing to toss and mix
Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and salt
Mix well and enjoy it!
Notes:
If you’re melting the coconut oil on the stovetop be sure to remove from the heat before adding the essential oils.
This is one amazing essential oil blend. It has so many great benefits. I love how essential oils can help enhance your life.
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I need to break out my diffuser. We all are feeling yucky!
Jen, ours runs every day AND night!
I definitely need a Guard Essential Oil in my life. Such an amazing product.
Sonia, I will email you so we can chat more!
I have yet to try essential oils but I really need to. I keep hearing all of these benefits the oils have. I appreciate you explaining some of the details so those of us who don’t know what they are doing can jump in.
Jessica, there is a lot of information out there, I will email you so we can chat more!
My entire family keeps having recurring issues despite my best strategies. Friends have recommended I use a diffuser and essential oils and I think I’m going to have to look into it, but I have no clue where to start. Your post is a helpful introduction to the essential oil world.
Kimberlie, I’d be glad to help you out with where to start, I will email you!
OnGuard is such an amazing essential oil. I love all of the ways you can use it to stay healthy. I’ll have to try your suggestion with the apple slices, that’s a great way to ingest it for immune support.
Elizabeth, Yes it is! putting the oils on the apples almost turns them into cinnamon apples!
I’ve never used a diffuser but I’ve heard so many great things. Will need to look into it more.
Kristen, let me know if you need any suggestions. I love making recommendations!
I haven’t heard of this oil before and I never thought about using an oil in a recipe like popcorn! So awesome!
It’s a cinnamon based oil so it gives it a great flavor!
Ive never heard the tip to toss on apples! Yum!
Melissa, it’s like cinnamon apples!
This sounds like a great oil! I love my essential oils!
Let me know if you want any more info!
I have always wondered how many drops to add to my diffuser. Thanks for sharing that useful tip! Also, the popcorn…yum!
Amanda, glad it helped!
I love on guard and use it all the time! Such a great natural resource to boost your immune system!
Lindsey, I use it all the time too!
This is great! I love that you can use it for so much as well.
Abby, it’s a very versatile oil!
Great Write up. I’m currently using essential oils in my diffuser and I’ve noticed a massive difference in the house since when we switched over.
Grace, we love the oils in our house. They really make a difference!
Love the idea of blending, some Ice never thought of, thanks!
Kim, happy to help!
I’ve heard so many things about this oil blend. I have never actually tried it but I am thinking that I need to.
Danielle, It’s an amazing blend, I love it!
I always forget that I have a diffuser but may have to get it out and give this brand a go, sounds great! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Jess, let me know if you need any oils!