When it comes to supporting your health naturally, plant-based remedies have been doing the heavy lifting for centuries. Essential oils and herbal tinctures are two of the most potent tools in the modern wellness cabinet—and knowing how to use them makes all the difference.
Whether you're just beginning to explore plant-based wellness or looking for new ways to use the oils and tinctures you already have at home, we’ve got you covered with our top five essential oil and tincture picks—and how to make them part of your daily routine.
Top 5 Essential Oils for Everyday Wellness
Tea Tree – Your Skin & Immune Hero
Benefits: Naturally purifying and cleansing
Use It For:
– Targeted spot treatments (when diluted in a carrier oil)
– Boosting your DIY cleaning blends
– Adding to diffuser blends to help purify the air
Tip: Add a few drops to your shampoo for a scalp-refreshing boost.
Eucalyptus – Breathe Easy
Benefits: Promotes a refreshing, clarifying experience
Use It For:
– Diffusing to create a refreshing environment that encourages mental clarity
– Adding to a steamy shower
– Making a homemade chest balm with a carrier oil
Tip: Pair it with Peppermint for a more invigorating blend.
Lavender – Calming in Every Way
Benefits: Soothes stress, supports sleep, calms skin irritation
Use It For:
– A dreamy diffuser blend at bedtime
– Soothing bug bites or minor burns
– Adding to a relaxing bath
Tip: Mix with a carrier oil and apply to pulse points before bed.
Lemon – Cleanse & Energize
Benefits: Brightens your mood and refreshes your space
Use It For:
– Morning diffuser blends to kickstart your day
– Creating uplifting, non-toxic surface sprays
– Enhancing focus during work or study sessions
>Tip: Place a drop on a kitchen sponge to help combat lingering odors
Frankincense – Total Body Support
Benefits: Grounds the senses and nurtures skin
Use It For:
– Adding to facial oils or moisturizers for radiant skin
– Enhancing meditation or mindfulness rituals
– Wellness support when under the weather
Tip: Combine with a carrier oil and apply to the chest or back of the neck when you're feeling rundown.
Top 5 Tinctures for Everyday Wellness
Herbal tinctures offer a concentrated and fast-absorbing way to support your health, naturally. Whether you’re fighting off a cold, easing into sleep, or just trying to stay sharp and energized, these liquid supplements are simple to use and easy to integrate into your routine.
Sleep Better Organic Herbal Supplement – Sweet Dreams Start Here
Supports: Relaxation, a calm mind, and deeper sleep
How to Use: Drop into warm tea or water 30–60 minutes before bed. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual to help signal to your body that it’s time to rest.
Wellness tip: Pair it with calming essential oils like Lavender or Chamomile in your diffuser for the ultimate nighttime wind-down.
Brain Power Organic Herbal Supplement – Clarity Without the Caffeine Crash
Supports: Focus, memory, and mental alertness
How to Use: Add a dropperful to your morning beverage to help kickstart your brain and stay sharp through the day.
Wellness tip: Try this before a big meeting or when the afternoon fog sets in—it’s like a productivity boost in a bottle.
Immunity Boost Organic Herbal Supplement – Daily Wellness Armor
Supports: Ongoing immune system health and overall vitality
How to Use: Take daily during high-stress seasons, travel, or anytime your immune system could use extra support. Mix into a morning smoothie or juice.
Wellness tip: Rotate this with Echinacea for proactive immune support and to keep your defenses strong year-round.
Organic Echinacea Herbal Supplement – First Line of Defense
Supports: Immune response during seasonal shifts and sniffle season
How to Use: Take at the first sign of feeling run down, or proactively during cold and flu season. Add to water, juice, or take directly under the tongue.
Wellness tip: Keep this one stocked in your winter wellness kit—it’s your go-to when everyone around you is getting sick.
Cough Relief Organic Herbal Supplement – Soothing Support When You Need It
Supports: Respiratory comfort, throat irritation relief, and recovery from coughs
How to Use: Add to a warm herbal tea or take directly for soothing relief when that scratchy throat shows up uninvited.
Wellness tip: Combine with a steamy shower and Eucalyptus essential oil to double down on respiratory support.
How to Use Tinctures Like a Pro
Plant Therapy’s tinctures are simple by design:
- Shake well
- Use the dropper to measure your serving
- Take directly or mix into a drink
You can tailor your usage based on the time of day, your health goals, or how you’re feeling. And the best part? These bottles don’t take up much space—but they pack a powerful wellness punch.
Wellness is about small, daily choices—and these plant-based tools are here to support you every step of the way.
