Among the single oils doTERRA offers currently, 37 are safe for internal use. Using the oils for internal purposes means that you go beyond putting them on your skin to ingest them for their specific benefits to various organs or cells. There are several ways to take oils internally; you can cook with the oils, take them in beverages, or put them in a veggie capsule to swallow.
I personally take them internally every day. In the morning I take Digestzen, DDR Prime, Frankincense, and Turmeric. At night I take the same thing, except I switch out the Frankincense for Copaiba. And, of course, I drink Lemon in my water all the time. Great way to detox while getting your daily water requirement.
For a complete list of these oils + some great ways to use them, check out this link:

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/healthy-living-reasons-to-use-oils-internally

To Dilute or Not Dilute... that is the question.

Is neat (undiluted) application more effective?

Carrier oils, such as Fractionated Coconut Oil, help trap volatile compounds which minimizes evaporation and enhances penetration through the skin.

Large molecule carrier oils (argan oil, rose-hip oil, jojoba oil, ...) are greasy and do not absorb well. They are used to provide a layer of protection on your skin.

Small molecules, like water, absorb too quickly and do not protect/trap essential oil volatiles.

Medium-chain triglycerides of Fractionated Coconut Oil absorb well and protect essential oil volatiles from evaporating.

Topical application is great, especially using massage. It stimulates the dilution of blood vessels resulting in improved skin absorption of volatile compounds.

Here's a short article from doTERRA with even more information.

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​Here's a great reference list for utilizing capsules. Remember taking oils internally is not recommended for children 6 or under.

Allergy Blend

• 2 drops Lemon
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Peppermint

Take one capsule three times a day during allergy season.

Relief of Runny Nose, Cough, Night Sweats, etc. 

• 2 drops On Guard
• 2 drops Melaleuca
• 2 drops Oregano
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Lemon

Take one capsule three times a day when you feel something coming on.

Strep/Sore Throat

• 3 drops Lemon
• 1 drop Oregano
• 1 drop Melaleuca

Take one capsule three times a day until your throat feels better.

Tummy Aches

• 2 drops Digestzen
• 2 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Ginger

Take one capsule up to two times a day.

Immune System Boost

• 2 drops Lemon
• 2 drops On Guard

Take one capsule up to three times a day as needed.

Natural Energy Boost

• 2 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Wild Orange

Take one capsule up to two times a day as needed.

Yeast Cleanse

• 5 drops of Lemon
• 5 drops of Melaleuca
• 3 drops on Oregano

Take one capsule twice a day for 2 weeks.  Rest 2 weeks and repeat.

Bladder Bacteria or Unwanted Pathogens

• 2 Drops Frankincense
• 6 Drops On Guard
• 6 Drops Oregano

Take one capsule three times per day and also drink 100% Cranberry Juice 3 times a day (must be the no sugar added juice)

Fingernail/Toenail Fungus

•  4 drops DigestZen
•  4 drops Lemongrass
•  4 drops Frankincense

Take one capsule twice a day.

Liver Cleanse

• 4 Drops Grapefruit
• 4 Drops Lemongrass
• 4 Drops Rosemary

Take one capsule daily to cleanse and support the liver in natural healing remedies.

I learned this little fact the other day and wanted to share it with you.

Essential Oils are great on people, but they also work wonders on our pets. I'll be posting more soon about other animals, but check this out about horses.

To see if a horse will be receptive to a specific oil, hold the bottle up to their nose. Notice what nostril the horse goes to and his reaction to the oil. Horses that like the oil may flare their nostrils, go for the bottle, or try to even nuzzle it right in your hand! 

They may also smell with one particular nostril, then go to the other nostril. Watch to see which they do first. If they smell with their left nostril, they may need some Emotional support. If they smell with their right nostril, they probably need some Physical support.
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Keep in mind, if your horse smells an oil from the left nostril first for a certain physical condition, then it shows that there is an emotional component that led to the physical issue. The emotional component should be addressed first.