Aromatherapy Tips

Using Essential Oils for First Aid

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Teething Pain in Children

  • Use 1 drop Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children

Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps respond to essential oils especially when used in a warm bath with Epsom and Sea Salt.

Essential Oils useful for cramps are

  • Chamomile
  • Cypress
  • Basil
  • Carrot Seed
  • Frankincense
  • Clary Sage
  • Juniper
  • Jasmine
  • Lavender
  • Marjoram
  • Nutmeg
  • Peppermint
  • Rosemary

Spider Bites (on your leg)

  • 5 drops Lavender
  • 2 drops Cypress
  • 2 drops Nutmeg
  • 2 drops Peppermint

add to bath salts, soak for 20 min. Rest afterwards, elevating your legs.

Nasal Inhaler

  •  rock salt
  • 2d. eucalyptus
  • 2d. rosemary
  • 1d. peppermint

Put a few pieces of rock salt into a glass vial, add the eucalyptus. The salt will absorb the oil. Use to inhale the vapors when you have a cold or sinus congestion

Germ Fighter Spray

We've all been told to wash our hands more frequently. Here is an antiseptic, germ fighting spray to use on cuts and scrapes. May also be used as a room spray.

  • 12 drops Tea Tree
  • 6 drops Eucalyptus Unrectified
  • 6 drops Lemon
  • 2 oz. distilled water

Combine ingredients and add to spray bottle. Shake gently before use.

Essential Oils for Cold and Flu
Here are the some of the best choices in anti viral oils.

  • Ravansara
  • Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Tea Tree

They help fight viral infections and support the immune system. Mix 10 drops in 1 Tablespoon carrier oil and massage upper chest and back. or Place 3 drops on a tissue and inhale, pause and inhale again.

Essential Oils for Congestion

  • Eucalyptus Globulous
  • Eucalyptus Radiata
  • Rosemary
  • Lavender Spike
  • Tea Tree

They loosen congestion, help fight viral and bacterial infections while lifting the spirits. Mix 10 drops in 1 Tablespoon carrier oil and massage upper chest and back. or Place 3 drops on a tissue and inhale, pause and inhale again.

Cold and Flu Fighter

  • 4 drops Sweet Eucalyptus unrectified is best
  • 4 drops Scotch Pine
  • 3 drops Lemon

Add to a large bowl of steaming water. Covering your head lean over the bowl and inhale deeply for 2-5 minutes. May also be added to a diffuser or vaporizer. For Children Use Eucalyptus Smithi, a mild Eucalyptus for children and the elderly.

Essential Oils for Headache

  • Peppermint
  • Lavender
  • Roman Chamomile

Put 1 drop of essential oil on each temple and at the nape of the neck. or mix 5 drops of Lavender and 1 drop of Peppermint into 1 Tablespoon carrier oil or lotion and massage neck and shoulders.

Essential Oils for Body Aches

  • Lavender
  • Roman Chamomile
  • Sweet Marjoram

Help to soothe aches and pains. Mix 10 drops of essential oil in 2 Tablespoons of carrier oil or lotion and massage areas of discomfort.

Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal Dryness from the book Aromatherapy Pocketbook by Kendra Grace
Mix 2 parts Jojoba Oil with 1 part melted Cocoa Butter to make 1 ounce. Add, 3 drops Sandalwood and 1 drop Geranium. Stir while warm to an even mix. Allow to cool to solidify. Smooth the mixture with fingers over the tissue two times a day and before intercourse. You may use 1 drop of Neroli in place of Geranium. Completely Safe.

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