TRAVEL TIP #704: Carry Essential Oils With You

One of the [many] items hooked on to my backpack is an 8-bottle pack of doTERRA essential oils. I’ve carried one on my backpack for over a dozen years as I’ve visited dozens and dozens of countries. And not once have I ever been questioned about them by any airport security personnel.
Each bottle is 5/8 dram, or about 2 milliliters (ml), and they are easily re-fillable from the larger 5ml or 10 ml bottles. You can certainly carry any oils that you want, but the following are the eight Certified Therapeutic Grade oils that I carry with me:
• Lemon – a light citrusy oil that is great for freshening your water; it is also has a nice uplifting scent
• Lavender – my favorite all-time essential oil. Lavender is great for putting [and aids in healing] on cuts, rashes, itches, burns, bites.
• Peppermint – a cooling oil for when you are warm and/or overheated. It also helps to feel better if you are suffering from car sickness.
• Cedarwood – helps to freshen clothing, and to sprinkle on bedding when you are traveling if you are concerned about bed bugs.
• Breathe – helps to clear airways if you are suffering from a shortness of breath. Rub a couple drops behind plugged ears to help them open up.
• Deep Blue – a strong oil that helps to relieve aches, pains, sore feet
• DigestZen – rub on stomach if you feel nauseous or suffering from diarrhea. You can also add some to a glass of water for a similar result.
• OnGuard – an immune-boosting oil that also aids in sanitizing and fighting germs.