If you have ever wanted to bring the peace, tranquility and aroma of an evergreen forest to your space, then this is the blend for you!! Evergreen Essence essential oil blend is formulated with various conifer oils, including Pine, White Fir, Spruce, Black Pine, Idaho Blue Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Scotch Pine, and Pinyon Pine. This combination feels like walking through a snow-draped forest!!

JUST A DROP OF EVERGREEN ESSENCE

• Has a rich conifer aroma that encourages peace and serenity
• Brings nature's tranquility inside your home
• Contains multiple varieties of Pine essential oil, which are wonderful for immune support
• Calming and grounding to the mind and body
• Conifer oils provide muscle and tension support, making this a wonderful option for massage
• Can be added to Thieves Chest Rub for even more amazing support!

Evergreen Essence is by far one of our favorite oil blends. It creates a cozy, welcoming environment when diffused, adds an incredible layer of immune support to our wellness rollers and winter health habits, and it is lovely when used with calming oils during a bath or at bedtime! This is one oil blend we love to have on hand during the winter months -- and all year long!

EVERGREEN ESSENCE & THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Most of the tree oils have a long history of use as a construction material due to their durability and stability. The oils can be steam distilled from the branches, wood, needles, bark or leaves of the plant to produce an incredible essential oil!

Tree oils in general are wonderful for supporting our bodies during times of inflammation. Because they are high in alpha-pinene, they support the body's natural response to injury and stress, allowing our bodies to be soothed and to recover in the face of acute needs. This is especially true of spruce, cedar, cypress and pine oils -- all of which are in Evergreen Essence!

EVERGREEN ESSENCE & EMOTIONS Evergreen Essence is a blend of conifer (tree!) oils, all of which contain alpha-pinene, a constituent that helps the mind and body reach a calming, peaceful environment. Tree oils can be a wonderful tool for processing feelings of Unimportant, Un-nurtured or Disempowered. The Spruce and Evergreen family of oils are the ones to reach for when you feel like you are comparing yourself to others, are feeling undervalued or as though your unique voice has no place. The alternate side to feeling unimportant is Empowerment. When we can rest secure in who we are then comparison melts away and our unique blend of magic can shine!

A 2011 study in Pharmacognosy Magazine looked at the anxiolytic effects of an alcohol based pine needle extract and its ability to soothe depression in rats. Bottom line: however you approach it, pine and other conifer essential oils can be powerful health tools!

Interestingly, we are often drawn to these oils during the colder months, when we are gathering with friends and family, remembering years past, and even grieving the things we have lost. Pine, Spruce, and Fir are calming and grounding and help us connect to feelings of strength and protection, which is something we need while processing those emotions. Adding Evergreen Essence to your daily routine is a wonderful way to support mental and emotional health during these times!

Read more about how to process and release emotions in this powerful book Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils.

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Fir: Evergreen Essence includes multiple variets of fir essential oil, which was traditionally used by Native Americans to promote overall health and well-being, so it's also a favorite for immune support.
• Spruce: Spruce oils can be powerful emotional tools for releasing blocks and promoting feelings of balance. They also provite immune and respiratory support properties, which pairs amazingly well with the other tree oils in this blend.
• Pine: Pine needles have been used in herbal medicine and folklore for centuries. Pine needles contain Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which are essential for many bodily functions, including red blood cell production, hair and nail growth, and a healthy immune system. Pine needle tea was a common folk remedy for many things! Like other tree oils, Pine is also very grounding and calming.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST Pinus contorta (Lodgepole pine) branch/leaf oil, Abies grandis (Grand fir) branch/leaf oil, Pinus ponderosa (Ponderosa pine) branch/leaf oil, Abies lasiocarpa (Subalpine fir) branch/leaf oil, Pseudotsuga menziesii (Balsam Oregon) branch/leaf oil, Pinus sylvestris (Scotch pine) leaf oil, Abies lasiocarpa (Corkbark fir) branch/leaf oil, Abies balsamea (Balsam Canada) needle oil, Pinus aristata (Bristlecone pine) branch/leaf oil, Picea pungens (Blue spruce) branch/leaf oil, Pinus monticola (White pine) branch/leaf oil, Picea engelmannii (Engelmann spruce) branch/leaf oil, Larix occidentalis (Western larch) branch/leaf oil, Tsuga heterophylla (Western hemlock) branch/leaf oil

DAILY HABITS WITH EVERGREEN ESSENCE Create a cozy home with Evergreen Essence

• Diffuse this favorite on its own or with Tangerine, Cinnamon Bark or Lavender.
• Drop onto porous holiday decor to create a passive diffuser.
• Mix with filtered water and a splash of witch hazel to create a festive room spray! You can also keep fresh greenery looking spiffy by spraying it with this same combination.
• Make Scented Pinecone Fire Starters for your cozy winter home
  • Yarn or twine
  • Large, foraged pinecones from the yard
  • Thieves Household Cleaner
  • Evergreen Essence
  • Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.
  • Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.
  • Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever you build one.
• Make an artificial holiday tree smell like the real thing with these simple hacks:
  • Add to reed diffuser sticks and place in your tree
  • Make a simple DIY Tree & Garland Spray and spritz on greenery as desired. To a 2oz glass spray bottle add
    • 35 drops Evergreen Essence
    • Splash witch hazel
    • Fill with filtered water
• Use in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home.
• Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)
• Make a DIY Wood Polish
  • 1 cup olive oil)
  • 5 drops Evergreen Essence essential oil
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil

Add Evergreen Essence to your health and wellness routine

• Some individuals choose to take this oil in a capsule (diluted with olive or coconut oil) for targeted immune support during and after acute needs.
• Add a few drops directly onto the crown of the head for emotional support. Drop directly onto the scalp and avoid rubbing in and your hair will not be oily! Plus, you've now turned your hair into a diffuser. Win win!
• Relax and recharge with an epsom salt bath! For every 1 cup of salts, add 10 drops of Evergreen Essence. Feeling run-down? Add ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup Himalayan salt and a little extra essential oil!
• Make these Detox Bath Salts::
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes
  • ½ cup epsom salts
  • 20 drops Evergreen Essence essential oil
  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Geranium
  • Optional: 10 drops Thieves essential oil
  • Optional: dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary
  • Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing add ¼ cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.
• Make a ‘Roaring 20s' roller to take advantage of all the immune support of these conifer oils! Apply over lymph nodes, along the spine and/or on the bottom of the feet. In a 10mL roller add:
  • 20 drops Evergreen Essence
  • Optional: 10 drops each Lemon, Frankincense, Geranium
  • Fill with carrier.
  • Use liberally and frequently for acute needs.
• Give your skin and your joints some love with this Soothing ACV Bath Soak:
  • ¼ cup ¼ cup magnesium flakes
  • ¼ cup organic oats, ground
  • 2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 15 drops Evergreen Essence
  • ¼ cup raw organic apple cider vinegar
  • Mix together and add to bath water. Then add ACV to the water and gently mix.

Use Evergreen Essence in your self-care routine

• Diffuse this oil during prayer, meditation, yoga, stretching or journaling.
• Drop onto your palms, rub together and cup your hands over your nose as you breathe deeply and recite a prayer, Bible verse or calming mantra.
• Make this incredible Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.
• DIY Gardener's Hand Salve
  • ½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)
  • ½ cup organic arnica oil
  • 1 Tbsp shea butter
  • 2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 30 drops essential oils
  • Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.
  • Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.
  • Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.
  • Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce
• Whether your skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this ‘Ultimate Skin Healing Balm' and use it frequently and liberally! Use whatever oils you have that are listed.
  • Ultimate Skin Healing Balm
  • To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:
  • 10 drops Evergreen Essence
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Lavender
  • Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs!
• Make a simple cuticle oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:
  • DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil
  • 1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
  • 10 drops Evergreen Essence essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • Add all the above to an empty 15 ml essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.
• Make this nourishing DIY Goat Milk Soap:
  • 2lb melt and pour soap base
  • ½ cup powdered goat milk
  • 2 Tbsp organic raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 60 drops essential oils
  • Soap molds
  • Chop soap base into cubes and melt using a double boiler. Whisk in all remaining ingredients and pour into soap molds. Option to add dried flowers. Let sit overnight.

DIFFUSE This incredible blend is amazing diffused all on its own, or you can try one of these combinations. You can't go wrong!

• Roaring 20s: 5 drops Evergreen Essence, 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Frankincense
• Sleep Tight: 4 drops each Evergreen Essence, Lavender, Tangerine
• Campfire Calm: 4 drops Evergreen Essence, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 2 drops Vetiver, 2 drops Peppermint
• Relaxation: 4 drops Evergreen Essence, 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Lemon