Essential Oils to Be Aware of for Particular Situations
Pregnancy: Oils to avoid Due to the effects of these oils on the reproductive organs, and the sensitivity of the foetus, they should not be used at all during pregnancy. * Ajowan * Angelica * Anise...
View ArticleInsect Bite Soother
* 15 ml Calendula (Healing Oil) * 4 drops German Chamomile in Jojoba * 2 drops Niaouli * 2 drops Lavender (Tasmanian) * 1 drop Bergamot Apply mixture to affected area as needed. Free PDF Health...
View ArticleBay and Benzoin Uses
Bay: Properties: Stimulant, antiseptic, tonic, expectorant, analgesic, anticonvulsant, antineuralgic, antirheumatic and astringent. Uses: Respiratory System: Bay’s antiseptic quality is useful...
View ArticleAchy Day Soap Recipe
Use either white or clear melt and pour soap. Ingredients: * 6 oz castor oil * 14 oz coconut oil * 12 oz olive oil * 6 oz palm oil * 2 oz winter green oil * 5 oz clary sage oil What you need to do:...
View ArticleLuscious Lavender Night Cream
If you work outside a lot this is the ideal answer to sore chapped hands and weather-beaten skin. * 1 tablespoon avocado or apricot oil * 1 tablespoon almond oil * 3 tablespoons lanolin * 1 teaspoon...
View ArticleBlends for those Pesky Tiny Insect Bites
Gnats and Midges Bites Dilute 3 drops of Thyme in 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar or lemon juice and apply to the bites. This should stop the irritation. Or as an alternative, just dab on neat Lavender...
View ArticleAlternative Medicine Uses for Wintergreen Oil
Have you heard of wintergreen oil therapy? You might have thought of it as something that is added to gum or mouth wash in an attempt to give it bite, but there is a lot more to this essential oil...
View ArticleOrange Essential Oil Cleaner
Ingredients: * 8oz Distilled Water * 1 Tbsp Polysorbate 20 * 1 Tbsp Orange Essential Oil Directions Combine Orange essential oil & polysorbate 20, stirring to combine. Add distilled water, mix...
View ArticleSoap of the Magi Recipe
* 5 Ounces Glycerine Soap * 1/8 teaspoon Myrrh Oil * 1/8 teaspoon Frankincense Oil * Bronze and Gold Mica Dust * Ultra fine gold fabric glitter * Oval soap mold Melt 1/2 of the soap. Stir in the...
View ArticleSome Myths Surrounding Essential Oils
The reality is that using essential oils and aromatherapy can help alleviate stress and tension in almost anyone—and it is easy, too. It is okay to be a “newbie” in the world of aromatherapy. There...
View ArticleExtraction Methods to Create Your Own Essential Oils
Most people who are interested in using essential oils for their home or on their body will simply purchase the oils already in a container. They wont worry too much about how essential oils are made,...
View ArticleOil Blend to Ease Stress and Muscle Pain
Try the following blend of essential oils in a warm bath to ease stress and muscle pain: 3 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) 2 drops Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara) 12 drops...
View ArticleHomemade Nasal Inhaler
For those nasal allergy symptoms You’ll need: * rock salt * 2 d. eucalyptus * 2 d. rosemary * 1 d. peppermint Put a few pieces of rock salt into a glass vial, add the eos. The salt will absorb the...
View ArticleHow to Make Citrus Potpourri
* Lemon 100 drops * Mandarin 40 drops * Cinnamon 30 drops * Patchouli 30 drops Gather dried leaves, flowers, and small wood shavings. Crush these plant materials to the desired size. Place 1/2 cup...
View ArticleHow to Make an Essential Oil Spritzer
These are easy to make just follow the guidelines below. * Use 4 oz. of distilled water * To make a facial mist use 8-10 drops of essential oils per 4 oz. of distilled water. * 30-40 drops per 4 oz....
View ArticleMake Your Own Bubble Bath
By Abigail Beal (PioneerThinking.com) Indulge yourself and make your own bubble bath. Wouldn’t it be nice to relax into a bubble bath that you’d created? Making bubble bath is simple & fun. They...
View ArticleOil Blends To Help With Depression
The below blends can help during times of anxiety. When selecting and using oils, be sure to follow all safety precautions and remember that aromatherapy should not be used as a substitute for proper...
View ArticleMuscle Pain Poultices
Muscle Pain Poultice I: * 3 d. ginger oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil: in 600 ml hot water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back of neck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body...
View ArticleConstipation Relief Oil
Massage in a clockwise direction over the lower abdomen three times a day with the following: * Rosemary 15 drops * Lemon 10 drops * Peppermint 5 drops Dilute mixture in 2 tablespoons Massage Oil...
View ArticleInsomnia Blends
Here are a few blends to try on those restless nights. # 1 Insomnia- Nightmares Wake You * Lavender 15 drops * Roman Chamomile 5 drops * Mandarin 10 drops # 2 Insomnia- Noise Wakes You * Lavender 10...
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