Spring is here! Spring is here! Spring is HERE!
I’m quite excited, if you can’t tell, because this winter was so darn long, but Spring has sprung and there’s not going back now. 🙂
Our garden is going in a little late this year, as we’ve been (and will be) traveling for a bit, so that’s going to have to wait. But what I have been working on is doing some Spring Cleaning, trying to get this house freshened up and ready for the new season!
I’ve posted quite a few natural cleaning recipes here over the past year, and it’s no surprise that many of them contain not only simple, natural ingredients, but also essential oils. I love essential oils and use them for just about everything – including cleaning our home – because they have disinfecting properties and they leave the house smelling absolutely wonderful.
When Plant Therapy contacted me about trying some of their oils, I quickly jumped at the opportunity. I’d never heard of their company before, but after reading more about them, I knew I wanted to work with them!
Plant Therapy Essential Oils Review
Plant Therapy sent me their awesome Top 14 Essential Oils Set – it contains oils I use on a regular basis, some that I’ve tried a few times, and some that I’ve only heard about but haven’t yet had the chance to try out. This was super exciting for me, as I’m always up for trying new oils in different ways!
First, let me say that I love Plant Therapy’s super simple, yet elegant packaging. The oils come in a simple cardboard box with a small layer of foam to protect the bottles, and a cute little elastic bow to hold the box closed. That’s it. No extra, wasteful packaging or paper, etc. The box was shipped in a thick, padded envelope, but that was it. I love when companies use minimalist principles in their packing and shipping!
Spring Cleaning and Other Recipes
The essential oils I’ve been using for my Spring Cleaning include lavender, orange, peppermint, and tea tree. So I used these in everything from my homemade laundry detergent and dryer sheets, to my all-purpose cleaner, my foaming hand soap and I even made a fresh batch of my anti-bacterial spray.
Now, I’ve used a few different essential oil brands in the past, and I even have a favorite brand for each specific oil. But I can tell you that I’m very pleased with the high quality of Plant Therapy’s oils. They smell amazing, and sometimes even better than my previous favorites. The lavender and orange, specifically, have a cleaner, more vibrant scent – and those are my favorites!
From Plant Therapy:
Plant Therapy believes in the power of essential oils, and know of their incredible benefits, we want them to be used in as many households as possible. Plant Therapy was founded with one goal in mind… we want to provide the highest quality essential oils (and accessories) at a price that everyone can afford. Plant Therapy provides oils that are 100% pure, undiluted and therapeutic grade. We source each oil from top suppliers around the world, buy in large volume, and negotiate the best prices possible. We then pass those savings on to you, the consumer!
In addition to my Spring Cleaning, I also wanted to try out some of the other oils, so I made up a new batch of my homemade deodorant. I used the lavender and tea tree oils for one batch, as usual, but I also added some patchouli for another batch because it has an earthy, fruity scent. Patchouli also has antiseptic and antimibrobal properties, making it a great deodorant!
And since I’m pregnant, I just had to try some of the tips from my Essential Oils for Pregnancy post! I’ve been having some neck pain and stiffness, so I mixed a couple drops of bergamot and lavender into some coconut oil and gave myself a nice neck massage. Wow! I’ve never used bergamot oil before, but it was a very nice complement to the lavender oil, for a soothing, relaxing massage. Bergamot is good for stress and anxiety, so it’s a great addition to your relaxing bath and massage oil blends.
I also really like that they list the uses and benefits of the oils very clearly on the side of every bottle. That way, the info is right at your fingertips so you don’t have to go fumbling around looking it up online or searching through a book.
The only thing I didn’t like about these oils was how quickly they came out of the bottle when I was adding them to my recipes. I’m used to a slow, controlled drip, allowing me to carefully count each drop. But Plant Therapy’s oils come out much more quickly, that sometimes it was hard to count the drops. Of course, this is an issue with the bottles, and not the oils themselves, but I still thought I’d mention it just so you’re aware.
I’m really impressed by the quality of Plant Therapy’s oils. They’re 100% pure and natural, and free from any chemicals or pesticides. If you’re just starting to get into essential oils, or if you’re a seasoned pro, you may want to give them a try next time you’re shopping for some oils, as they’re very affordable!
Where to Buy Plant Therapy Essential Oils
You can buy Plant Therapy essential oils right from their website. They carry a very large selection of different oils sourced from around the world. They also carry lots of cool accessories like diffusers, cases, books, and empty roll-on bottles to create your own blends.
Be sure to check out Plant Therapy at the links below for more information, discounts, giveaways and more!
I use oils everywhere, for cleaning, laundry, freshening the air, boost the power of cleaners and for natural medicines and home remedies!
Love this products!!
I use essential oils to keep spiders and pests away and to disinfect my house and clean my pots and pans and my favorite essential oils ae Tea Tree oil, Lavender oil, peppermint oil and patchouli oil.
I have gathered all the research and recipes and ways to use EO. I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to have this set.
I use essential oils in homemade deep hair conditioning, body butter, deodorant, hair oils, in the bath tub, to get rid of pimples (tea tree) and to fight back fungus (right now in my armpit). I especially love rosmary and lavender essential oils!
I love Lavender, Patchouli, and Peppermint oil. In Vegas we have a ton of spiders- Black Widow & Brown Recluse…. and I am petrified of spiders! So I saw Facebook post about adding peppermint oil to a spray bottle with water spray around your house to repel them (the smell is too strong for them to stand). I’ve been doing this for a month and haven’t seen a Black Widow in my garage since! YAY!
Essential oils are so wonderful! I use the few that I have. I’d love to win the giveaway and add to the healing powers of oils!
I use essential oils for medicinal purposes right now, but really interested in starting to make my own cleaning and personal products. I feel really strong of getting onto the essential oil band wagon and teach my family how to take care of themselves naturally. i want to learn to use them on a more regular basis.
I use a house cleansing spray made from Sage, Lavender, Rosemary & either Peppermint or a Citrus oil. I also use various EO such as Lavender (my favorite), Rose, or Ylamg Ylang to make my own chunk bath salts/rocks, to bless candles with, & I make my own special blend of several EOs that has become my “signature” scent.
Started using essential oils for headaches years ago! Since then, My husband has bought me a new kit every few years. It is wonderful to have a new source for oils and organic is a plus with me.
I have a suggestion for the flow issue from the bottles. Get a set of droppers and label them for each oil. It works for me.
Glad to have found this site!
Love them all that I have tried.. For sleep at night, in laundry det, for bug repellent, and love different mixtures in diffuser.. Especially the orange & lemon !, thanks ..
How do you use essential oils around your home? What are your favorite essential oils to use?
I have a variety of skin allergies and fragrance allergies due to chemicals in manufactured products. I have been transitioning into an organic remedy life style. I use essential oils in body care products, household products, and herbal remedies.
My favorite essential oils are lavender, rosemary, lemon, clary sage, and spearmint.
Love Essential oils!!!
I love essential oils, use them very often, specially follwing the advices you give us!!!! Keep doing that please!! Than you.
I ahve not tried them yet, was doing research on oils, and found this site :). would be wonderful to win so i can try these out 🙂
I started using EO’s last fall. I started to make homemade cleaners & researching aromatherapy, then I learned about the medicinal aspect of them & I want to stop using OTC and prescription medications for everyday ailments.
My favorites Lavender and I use lemon & wild orange in water
I have used lavender oil for years. I used it when I would get headaches (several times a week). I would take a couple good whiffs. Sometimes the headache would go away with just this or it would at least dull it until aspirin would kick in. I also used it in my bathwater. I carry a very small bottle of it all the time. It is also a good antiseptic.
I use essential oils for my natural air freshners around the house and also I put a few drops in my deep conditioners. My favorites are lavender, tea tree oil, and rosemary
I have used tea tree oil against mould and citrus oils to keep spiders away, but I clearly need to expand my repertoire!
I love using oils for health, cleaning & cooming.
I use EO in candle making’ in my baths, in my car, on my carpet and beds, in the massages oils that I make. I didn’t realize that there were so many more uses and I plan on trying them.
Right now I am using Peppermint a lot to ward off bugs and mice. I use a mixture of water and oil and spray everywhere, and it makes my house smell good too 🙂
love this brand.
LOVE ESSENTIAL OILS!! WANT TO LEARN AND USE MORE FOR SURE 🙂
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This is sooooo awesome!! I hope I win!! :)))) <3 <3 <3
I use essential Oils for cleaning. Store bought cleaners cause asthma attacks and migraines. I use tea tree oil & lavender most. I want to learn more about them for home remedies.
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I am new to using oils.My friend gave me some peppermint oil several months ago,which I put away and never used.Recently I had a severe headache that wouldn’t go away w/ traditional pain relievers-I happened to be on the internet looking through DIY posts and came across the benefits of oils,so I looked up peppermint oil and BAM!-it said it could be used for headaches! I did what it said to do,I diluted it with some oil I had,rubbed it into my temples and I am not even kidding when I say it almost immediately took away my 2 day old headache so I AM A BELIEVER! i SOOO hope I win this so I can try these oils for my many health issues I suffer with!
I am using essential oils more and more. Love the pure scents and results.
I have been Sharing Green ideas (especially when lovely pictures present them) for my Friends on Facebook. The Green Spring Cleaning is a caveat! I will be purchasing in the near future with this in mind.
I see that you have Frankensence and Cedarwood. I am looking forward to smelling those.
I was wondering where I could get Arnica oil as I have found that so wonderful for circulation.
Would like to learn more about your Plant oils. There are so many Essentials oils out there in the Market Place. I like give away like this so people have a chance to try your products. I’m looking for ways to use Nature products on my family for cooking and Healing purposes.
Loving your website… and hoping i win the oils so i can give them a try!
Lavender is the only essential oil I have ever used & I use it in the bedroom for relaxation & sleep. I have been reading a lot about tea tree oil & it’s many uses & interested in trying it out! Thank you for the opportunity to win this set!
I use essential oils in almost everything: cooking, my laundry, medicinally, and just to wear so I smell great!
I would really like to use these products. I have osteo arthritis and would love a natural pain reliever since nothing else has worked.
I love and use essential oils to make homemade cleaners, room spritzers, candles, for migraines and health reasons. I love lavender, peppermint and tea tree blends. They’re great for everything!
I made pasta dish & used lemon & oregano essential oils. It was amazing….n such less work. I have a list of desserts I am gonna make using oils & no sugar. You can’t do that with every oil company though. Happy cooking join my facebook group called Stop Selling Me And Just Give Me The Facts for people that want to learn more without pressure. https://www.facebook.com/groups/629612617055147/
Thank you for the review!! I am new to Essential oils!!
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I use essential oils for almost everything: cooking, my laundry, medicinally, and just to wear so I smell good!
I use essential oils mainly for aches and pains but occasionally to help me sleep, much rather that than toxic chemical filled pharmaceutical drugs! Works better and protects my health 🙂
I am just starting to learn about these essentail oils.. I would love to win this kit~~
I LOVE ESSENTIAL and learning all about there uses.
I love essential oils. I carry lavendar oil with me for treating bug bites & small cuts, & use EOs to clean my home & ward off insects. I am also an avid EO perfume wearer.
I use EO’s medicinally as well cooking and absolutely LOVE them!!
These look amazing. I can;t wait to try them. 😀
I want to learn more. I keep hearing so much about them Thanks!
I don’t use a lot of essential oils right now. I would like to use more. I occasionally use peppermint oil if I have a headache, lavender to help me sleep and eucalyptus when I have a cold and am congested.
I love essential oils! This set looks awesome, I’m always up for trying new oils for new remedies!
Ooooh, those look great! I use tea tree oil, and peppermint oil, but i need to branch out and try more
I use EO’s for EVERYTHING! From cleaning to colds and more. I love lavendar or tea trea oil for cleaning – such great scents & so effective. Also, mint is great mixed w/coconut oil for a faux vick’s.
I love Plant Therapy!
I love this site as well. Everything a person needs on one page, plus helpful information and quick fix tips. Im so thankful these people share their information. What a blessing indeed! I am studying metaphysics and need essential oils for numerous purposes. So glad I found the PERFECT site to buy them AND get the opportunity to learn while Im here. 🙂
I absolutely love essential oils. I use them for cooking, cleaning and medicinally. When one of us is sick or under the weather, we reach for our oils first. I keep a bottle of Serenity (a lavender blend) and vetiver on my nightstand and use them every single night. I also like how I can use EOs to replace zest in recipes. EOs rock!
Oh my goodness, you replace zest in recipes? That’s awesome! 🙂
the serenity idea is great; thank you!