Essential Oils: The Most Important Tool I Turn to Balance My Thyroid Print 10 LikeDislike By Tiana Kraus As a therapeutic natural chef, I’ve witnessed the healing magic that can be created in the kitchen and know the importance of having the right tools behind every intention. The knife for carving a chicken is not right for peeling the fine zest from a lemon. A whisk for whipping egg whites into a billowy cloud is not the same tool that’s needed to stir a 10-gallon stockpot of soup. Tools enable us to work more efficiently, create results, and make our lives easier when we know how to use them and can align our intentions with the results we are looking to achieve. This philosophy extends to all aspects of life including our journey to achieve vibrant health and sustained well-being. We may use certain tools every day such as supplements, green juicing, meditation or yoga, while others such as sauna, colonics, or gallbladder flushes may wait on the shelf until the time is right.In my perpetual thirst for knowledge surrounding my autoimmune condition, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, I experimented with almost every tool under the sun to create a robust toolbox. Each one a supportive friend there at the right time, to hold my hand and whisper what I needed to hear, never jealous when I needed to visit with someone else. I have learned through the years that there’s not one magic quick fix that will undo the damage we have done to our bodies. Healing is an ongoing process that requires self-love, self-compassion, forgiveness, dedication to wellness, and patience. Healing takes time, and a constant reminder that you are worth the effort! While many tools fell to the bottom of the box, my most devoted tools are my essential oils. They have been my go to support for years. They were there for me on my wedding day and through the birth of both of my children and continue to support me each morning when I wake up and each night before I fall into dreamland.I first fell in love during my studies at the California School of Herbal Studies, spending hours in the herb garden, getting to know the plants, and learning about their amazing healing potential. I then got my own essential oil still and cultivated my favorites on my ranch. The excitement and potential danger of a boiling still pushing steam through the flowers or leaves I had grown, then using cool spring water to condense the steam back to hydrosol was a gratifying experience. It also gave me a real appreciation for the sweet little bottles of essential oils you can just buy off the shelf at your local health food store and an understanding of the higher cost of buying pure therapeutic grade oils.It takes an unfathomable 2,160,000 rose petals to make one ounce of rose essential oil! Another amazing fact: The healing potential of one drop of pure essential peppermint oil equals 25 cups of peppermint tea!When I was presented with the allopathic model for my autoimmune condition, my mind quickly began to race through my memory files from herb school searching for the notes on thyroid health. I knew it would be a tool that would help me to find balance again.The art and science of using essential plant oils in therapeutic treatments dates back to ancient history, from 7000 to 4000 BC. Oils from olive and sesame were thought to have been combined with fragrant plants to create the original Neolithic ointments. Knowledge of these plants have traveled through time and across the world. Before our modern medical system, plant medicine wasn’t alternative, it was just medicine.Essential oils are multi-dimensional, filled with homeostatic intelligence to restore the body to a state of healthy balance. When body conditions change, oils adapt, raising or lowering blood pressure as needed, stimulating or repressing enzyme activity as needed, energizing or relaxing as needed. Oils are smart.While drugs may have their place and can offer prompt relief for certain uncomfortable symptoms, because of their unnatural design, they will always disrupt certain other bodily functions. Thus, you always have some side effects.Oil molecules send information to cells and cleanse receptor sites to bring your body back to natural function. Oils are balancing to the body. They address the causes of disease at a cellular level by deleting misinformation and reprogramming correct information so that cells function properly and in harmony with one another.When properly applied, pure essential oils always work toward the restoration of proper bodily function and rarely cause undesirable side effects. Over the years I have used many different oils for my family, my clients, and myself. I researched the oils that have been used for centuries to balance, support and heal the deeper causes of thyroid disfunction. This was the basis for the creation of the Butterfly Blend, containing oils that synergistically collaborate to become an invaluable tool in your toolbox.Butterfly Blend Oils:Clove (regulating)Geranium (supports adrenals, lifts spirits)Myrrh (balances thyroid function)Lemongrass (calms nervous system, promotes thyroid health and balance)Peppermint (cools inflammation in tissue)MCT oil (increases metabolism, fuels thyroid)This synergistic blend of pure essential oils and pharmaceutical-grade MCT oil brings balance, support and healing to your thyroid and adrenal glands.Apply topically to the base of your neck three times a day, tracing the butterfly shaped Thyroid gland while reciting the mantra: “I am healed.” Spread your wings, speak your truth and experience the power of these time-honored plant therapeutics.FAQsWhat is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or Hashimoto’s disease, is an autoimmune disease that typically results in an underactive thyroid. Having Hashimoto’s means that your immune system is attacking your own thyroid. As with any autoimmune disease, there is a genetic component. However, there are ways in which you can help reverse them, including dieting and other lifestyle changes.What are essential oils?Essential oils are the compounds extracted from plants, capturing the plant’s fragrance. They are derived using various methods, including distillation, and they require a lot of work to reap just an ounce! Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to heal the body and improve overall health. When properly applied, essential oils help your cells function and work in harmony.How are essential oils used to support our health?The use of essential plant oils in therapeutic treatments goes as far back as 7000 to 4000 BC. During ancient times, plant medicine was medicine, and so people used their knowledge of various plants and their homeostatic intelligence to treat specific conditions and restore the body. When your body condition changes, oils are able to adapt and work as needed, from lowering or raising blood pressure to stimulating or repressing enzyme activity. They are used to restore balance.What essential oils are good for healing Hashimoto’s?When creating or choosing the best oil, you should look into how each ingredient can address your needs. The Butterfly Blend is a perfect example of an oil recipe made to help you heal your Hashimoto’s. Butterfly Blend contains oils derived from clove, geranium, myrrh, lemongrass, peppermint, and MCT oil. These oils help with regulation, adrenal support, thyroid function and health, inflammation, and metabolism — an excellent mix of benefits that can help directly address your autoimmune disease.Want more? You might also like:Got Seasonal Allergies? Try These 3 Powerful Essential Oils For Natural ReliefExperiencing Negative Side Effects from Your Thyroid Medication? 6 Herbal Remedies You May Want to TryThyroid-Nourishing Foods: What Are Sea Vegetables and Why You Should Eat Them3 Surprising Causes of Thyroid Disease and How to Combat Them!3 Toxins That Threaten Your ThyroidNote: PLEASE consult with your doctor before making any changes to your diet or medications. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only, and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Kristen December 5, 2022 at 3:47 pmI read all the previous comments to hopefully see a good conversion of each essential oil to make my own roller to use on my thyroid. I’ve had Hashimoto’s for years and would like to try this blend. Is there any way I could get a DIY of how many drops of each oil to put in a 10ml roller? Reply ↓
Ashley December 28, 2021 at 5:21 amHello, my friend was recently diagnosed with hashimoto’s after years of fighting with her doctors. Could I have the ratios for the oil blend you use, please and thank you. Reply ↓
Yadi August 20, 2020 at 6:54 amI noticed many have asked the exact recipe but I don’t see the response anywhere. Help?? Reply ↓
Recipe Team August 24, 2020 at 7:03 amHi Yadi: Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately we don’t have the exact recipe for the Butterfly Blend. You may want to consult a holistic doctor or someone who works with essential oils to find the right essential oils that work best for you. If you are looking to heal Hashimotos or other thyroid issues, let us know. We have lots of articles on Further Food that you might find helpful. Best of luck to you. Reply ↓
Jennifer March 5, 2020 at 8:23 pmCould you please send me the recipe for the butterfly blend? I foh d out recently I have Hashimoto’s as well. Thank you for your post Reply ↓
Carla December 2, 2019 at 2:52 pmThank you for sharing your valuable information. Is there a ratio that works best for the Butterfly Blend? Reply ↓
Michele September 29, 2019 at 2:41 pmCan you share the exact recipe? It’s been years since a response had been made to this thread – not sure if this website is up to date or if this it all out of date information. Reply ↓
Stacy R September 29, 2019 at 4:59 amHow do we get Moreno information? Desperate to be healed after way too many years with this disease! Reply ↓
Brenda Meadows July 27, 2019 at 6:59 pmCan you please send me the measurements for the Butterfly blend oils? I have everything but the MCT (not sure what that oil is). Reply ↓
Karin Adams June 21, 2019 at 9:52 amI would like to know how many drops of each oil you use in the Butterfly oil blend. I am excited to use the blend and to feel better. Thank you for sharing. Reply ↓
Lydia Maness June 12, 2019 at 7:21 pmCould you give me the drops for each oil for the butterfly blend? Reply ↓
Karla Kay Sieler June 2, 2019 at 4:08 pmMy sister was diagnosed with Hashimoto. Would love the amounts of the oils in Butterfly blend for her healing. Thank you Karla Reply ↓
Meridith April 8, 2019 at 8:35 amHi there, I hope I’m not too late to the game, can you tell me what the ratio of the essential oils to MCT oil is? I would be so grateful for this information, thank you! Reply ↓
Jackie Morgan February 9, 2019 at 3:32 amYour understanding and knowledge of the arts are great, and I thank you for sharing them – the only point I would like to make is the use of MCT oil. The main issue around it is that it’s an extracted/processed oil and not 100% holistic, though it does come from natural sources. I won’t promote any particular website but instead I suggest searching the web for ‘MCT oil V Coconut oil’ which will produce various websites that should help with understanding MCT oil production and it’s properties better. I make your blend using 100% organic coconut oil, which I melt in a container that I place in a cup of hot water and let cool down a bit before adding the oils. (I use 1 drop of 4 of the oils to approx 1 tsp of coconut oil). This works great for me. Thanks again Reply ↓
Lauren January 22, 2019 at 3:01 pmI’d like to make the blend for my husband but am hoping you will share the quantity of each of the oils. I have all of the ingredients & supplies ready to go.Thanks! Reply ↓
Roseli A Jorge October 20, 2018 at 12:30 pmCongrats for your own iniative to cultivate te herbs! Please let me know what is mct oil, since I am Brazilian and need to translate in order to buy it for hashimoto’s God bless you Reply ↓
Cheryl Adelman September 25, 2018 at 11:50 amThat is beautiful Thank you for sharing your findings! Please reveal the actual recipeI AM HEALEDCheryl Reply ↓
Net September 13, 2018 at 12:48 pmI have just been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease and really do not want to be put on medication so I am researching alternate treatments. I love using essential oils and have over come other health problems by using essential oils. I would really like to try your Butterfly Blend to see if it might help me. Can you please share with me your recipe amounts or how to purchase the blend? I would greatly appreciate any response. Regards, Net Reply ↓
Pure Oils August 8, 2018 at 2:20 pmI am a Clinical Aromatherapist & have the drops required plus MCT just stands for Medium Chain Tryglycerides which are found in Coconut Oil. So you add the Essential Oils to Coconut Carrier Oil. My email address is Pureoils@mail.com if you would like me to either make the blend for you or work out the drops needed for your to make yourself. Reply ↓
Anca July 30, 2018 at 10:15 amHy! I’m realy interested in this amazing blend and I want to prepare it for my mom. Can you share the proportion for the oils you used in this blend? I si-l be verry gratefull! Reply ↓
Rita Margolian July 10, 2018 at 10:55 amCan you please share how to make or purchase the butterfly blend? Reply ↓
Janet June 9, 2018 at 5:04 pmMay I know what MCT blend is please.? And how much of each oil too? Thanks. Reply ↓
Vuyo May 12, 2018 at 12:00 amSend me proptions for essential oils for hypothyroidism tobe used with MTC. Reply ↓
Antonia May 1, 2018 at 11:53 amwow, you even made the oils yourself! Are you sharing the exact recipe or do you sell the blend somewhere? I would love to try it out. Reply ↓
hala April 25, 2018 at 12:27 amHello, i am suffering from hashimoto’s and its debilitating, can you please share with us how to do the butterfly blend of essential oils blend please . It would be extremely helpful. thank you. Reply ↓
Carmen Kittinger April 19, 2018 at 5:40 pmCould you reply with appropriate amounts of each oil to make the butterfly blend? Thank you! Reply ↓
Jean April 5, 2018 at 5:15 amMy daughter and myself both suffer from thyroid disease. Would you be willing to share the amounts of each oil that go in the blend? Also, how long did it take to notice the benefits? Thank you! Reply ↓
Julian April 4, 2018 at 11:06 pmHi and thank you so much for sharing your years work. I’ve had type 1 diabetes for 28 years and was diagnosed with hashimotos 2 years ago. Looking into everything and doing my best to avoid pharmaceutical drugs, I’ve even been to China to look into this and given a herbal blend. Would love to get an idea of the amounts of oils for the butterfly blend if possible. Keep on the great work and am sure your cooking is also amazing. Reply ↓
Krissany April 3, 2018 at 4:44 pmAny plans to release the amounts of the blend? Would love to make some rollers for my mom. Thanks Reply ↓
Dianna Staab March 28, 2018 at 5:14 amI would be very grateful to have the recipe for your Butterfly Blend. Thank you. Reply ↓
Jocelyn March 6, 2018 at 9:29 amCould you please let me know how much of each oil should be used in this butterfly blend. I am trying to heal my thyroid. Reply ↓
Missy Herr February 18, 2018 at 3:36 amHi! I was wondering if you sell this blend? If so, how do I purchase? If not, what are the amounts of each oil to use? I use oils in so many ways, but desperately need one for my thyroid health (I have hashimotos). Thank you so much!! Reply ↓
Deb January 24, 2018 at 8:53 pmAre you giving out the amounts of each oil in your recipe for the butterfly blend?? Reply ↓
kresta hauge July 20, 2017 at 10:37 amDo you list the quantities of the oils? If not could you? Reply ↓
Chele July 9, 2017 at 1:05 pmWhat if you do not have a thyroid due to a thyroidectomy? I have Hashimoto’s as well and am looking to heal my issues with Oils and Diet. I’m in the starting point and feel so overwhelmed at the amount of info that is out there! Any help is wonderful! Reply ↓
Marty May 9, 2017 at 7:51 pmYes, would love to know how much of each oil too. Please let us know!! Reply ↓
Jennifer Valentine May 4, 2017 at 1:12 pmhow much of each oil for the blend? I the MTC oil a carrier oil, if not what carrier oil and how much do you use. So want to be healed of this Hashimoto’s! Thank you, Blessings, Jen Reply ↓
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