Make Your Own Aromatherapy Remedies
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.
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