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Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Recipes and Formulas

Generally, two drops of Essential Oil should be used per tsp of Carrier Oil (but follow individual recipes if available) and it takes about one to two ounces of carrier oil for a full body massage.  Any natural carrier oil except mineral oil is fine to use when preparing a massage blend.  There are lots to choose from and each has its own properties.  For most applications, we prefer our own Massage Base, which is a combination of Sweet Almond, Grapeseed and Jojoba carrier oils.

Essential Oil Blends for Skincare:

Athlete's Foot and Ringworm:

1 drop lavender essential oil

2 drops tea tree essential oil

Add 1 drop lavender and 2 drops tea tree oil to 1 teaspoon of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply with cotton swab.

Minor Burns:

2 drops lavender

Immediately apply ice cold water to burn for 10 minutes. Then apply 2 drops undiluted lavender directly from bottle.

Aromatherapy Recipes for Colds and Flu:

Chest and Sinus Congestion:

2 drops lavender

2 drops tea tree

2 drops Eucalyptus

Boil a pot of water and remove from the stove.  While still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for at least 3 minutes.   KEEP EYES CLOSED.

Colds:

2 drops lavender

2 drops rosemary

2 drops eucalyptus

Add 2 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary and 2 drops eucalyptus to 2 teaspoons milk or cream.  Pour into a warm bath, stir water and soak or place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room.

To Ease Sinus Congestion:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Peppermint

2 drops Tea Tree

Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove.   While it is still steaming, add 2 drops peppermint, 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops tea tree.  Immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes.   Keep eyes closed.

To Ease Coughs:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove. While it is still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender.  Immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes.   Keep eyes closed.

 To Ease Coughs throughout the day:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

Add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage base oil and apply to the throat and chest (this will make enough for several applications).

To Combat colds and flu - daytime:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Peppermint

2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops peppermint and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to a tea candle diffuser).

To Combat colds and flu - nighttime:

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to a tea candle diffuser).

Aromatherapy Recipes for Aches and Pains:

Muscle Pain:

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Rosemary

Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops rosemary oil to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Use for a gentle body massage.

Headaches:

2 drops Lavender

Massage 2 drops undiluted lavender into the temples and the base of the skull.

 Pre-Sports Rub:

2 drops Rosemary

1 drop Lavender

1 drop Eucalyptus

First, blend all the essential oils together, and then add to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply to the body prior to exercise.

Post-Sports Rub:

2 drops Lavender

1 drop juniper

1 drop Rosemary

Mix the essential oils together, then add to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply to body.

Relaxing Aromatherapy Blends:

Relaxation Massage Oil  

 4 drops Lavender

1 drop Petitgrain

1 drop Frankincense

Add the above essential oil to 6 tsp of massage base.  Add to a warm bath or use for a relaxing massage blend.

To Calm Nerves and Promote Sleep:

4 drops Lavender

Add 4 drops lavender to a teaspoon of milk or cream. Pour into a warm bath, stir bathwater and soak.

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Add 4 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room.

Peaceful Sleep Essential Oil Blend:

3 drops Lavender

1 drop clary sage

Mix 3 drops lavender and 1 drop clary sage with a teaspoon of milk or cream. Add to a warm bath & soak.

Stress Relief Massage Oil:

2 drops lavender

1 drop ylang ylang

2 drops petitgrain

Add 2 drops lavender, 1 drop ylang ylang and 2 drops petitgrain to 5 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and massage into body.

Uplifting Aromatherapy Recipes

Uplifting Personal Blend for Daytime Use:

2 drops Geranium

2 drops Rosewood

2 drops Bergamot

Add 2 drops geranium, 2 drops rosewood and 2 drops bergamot to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wear as a fragrance, use for a gentle massage or inhale directly from the bottle.  

Uplifting Personal Blend for Nighttime Use:

2 drops HoWood

2 drops Bergamot

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Add 1 drop howood, 2 drops bergamot and 2 drops ylang ylang to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Wear as a fragrance, use as a massage blend or inhale directly from the bottle.

Let Freedom Ring!!

If you are like me you are probably a little disgruntled about the political state of our country. I know I cannot wait for this voting year to be over. Regaurdless, Independence day is about celebrating the freedoms of our country with our friends and family. And hey let's be honest, it's really about the fireworks!! Just don't blow up your hand throwing fire crackers into the neighbor's pond. Whether you

are out in the forest, or laying on a denim quilt watching the stars from the fairgrounds, you might want to bring a few oils along.

Some Good Essential Oils for the Summer

• Insect repellent – several essential oils can be considered all purpose insect repellents such as citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), cedar (Cedrus atlantica), lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora) and patchouli (Pogosterum cablin). Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata or Syzygium aromaticum) is also effective, but it can cause skin irritation. It’s worth noting that not all insects are repelled by the same substance so it’s wise to modify the repellent blend in accordance with the relevant insect population. For example, catnip (Nepeta cataria) is particularly effective at repealing mosquitos while juniper (Juniperus communis) works on tics and fleas.
• Insect bites – cajeput (Melaleuca cajeputi), everlasting (helichrysum italicum), geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), melissa (Melissa offinicalis), patchouli, tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Everlasting, geranium, lavender and patchouli also facilitate bite or wound healing.
• Bee and wasp stings – Calendula (Calendula officinalis) and lavender. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is said to be particularly effective on wasp stings. Like clove (mentioned above), cinnamon can cause skin irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin.
• Overexposure and sunburn – Australian blue cypress (Callitris intratropica), geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), everlasting (Helichrysum italicum), lavender, Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) and tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Sunburns imply skin damage, and overexposure without burning is still tough on the skin. For skin healing and rejuvenation, try calendula, carrot seed (Daucus carrota), cistus (Cistus ladanifer), lavender, everlasting or frankincense (Boswellia cateri).
• Overheating – clary sage (Salvia sclarea), peppermint (Mentha piperita) and spearmint (Mentha spicata).
• Allergy symptoms – Sometimes hay fever and allergies are symptoms of, or exacerbated by, congestion in the liver and lymph. So, essential oils that detoxify or clear the liver can be very beneficial. These include cypress, helichrysum B., juniper, lemon and orange. Hay fever and allergies are typically accompanied by headaches, nasal congestion and mental fogginess so oils listed under these conditions can also provide relief.
• Nasal congestion and stuffiness – Allergies typically come with congestion and sinus inflammation. Some essential oils that act as antihistamine, clear decongestion and calm include: cypress, pepprmint eucalyptus (Eucalyptus dives), hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), helichrysum B. (Helichrysum bracteiferum), pinon pine (Pinus edilus), ravintsava (Cinnamomum camphora), rosemary and Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris).
• Tiredness – basil (Ocimum basilicum), black pepper (Piper nigrum), peppermint (Mentha piperita) and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis).
• Hangover – fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), ginger (Zingiber officinale), juniper, peppermint and rosemary for the various hangover symptoms: headache, nausea, upset stomach, mental fogginess, impaired balance, etc.

LET FREEDOM RING!!