Aromatherapy Recipes Tips
Aromatherapy Recipe - Bath for Headache Relief
3 drops chamomile, 3 drops lavender, 2 drops marjoram, 1 drop thyme, 1 drop peppermint
Fill bath tub with very warm water (NOT HOT). Add essential oils after the tub is full. Disperse oils through the water immediately before getting in. (Doing so prevents the oils from puddling into 1 area.) Soak, inhale deeple and relax for 20-30 minutes.
All Natural Body Powder Recipe
3 Tablespoons cornstarch, 13 drops geranium, 13 drops bergamot, 13 ylang ylang
Into a wide-mouthed clean glass jar add cornstarch. Add essential oils. Cap jar and gently shake to blend. Using a wooden spoon, break up any clumps that may form. Let sit for 2-3 days to allow essential oils to mingle and blend. Shake before using.
Essential oils have many properties and each oil can help in several different areas. Below is just a listing of which oils can help where. These are not the only essential oils that can be used, it is just a very small guideline.
Abscesses/Boils: basil, chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, lavender, rosemary, thyme, tea tree
Acne: aspic, calendula,chamomile, juniper, lavender,myrrh, neroli, patchouli, tea tree, thyme
Allergies: chamomile, lemon balm, rose
Anxiety: bergamot, basil, clary sage, cinnamon, coriander, jasmine, neroli, orange, pine, ylang ylang
Asthma: eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, lemon balm, rosemary
Coughs: aniseed, cypress, fennel, niaouli, thyme
Depression: bergamot, basil geranium, lavender, lemon balm, neroli, nutmeg, pine, rose, ylang ylang
Eczema: bergamot, chamomile, geranium, lavender, lemon balm, rosemary
Headache: basil, clary sage, fever few, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram, neroli, peppermint, rose, ylang ylang
Insect Bites: bergamot,lavender, lemon balm, tea tree,
Insomnia: chamomile, lavender, neroili, rose, rosewwod, marjoram, sandalwood
Menopause: clary sage, cypress, geranium, lemon balm
Sore Muscles: ginger, juniper, mint, nutmeg, peppermint, pine, rosemary, thyme
Nervousness: bergamot, coriander, fennel, lemon balm, marjoram
PMS: chamomile, clary sage, marjoram, neroli, ylang ylang
Stress: bergamot, clary sage, fennel, lavender, neroli, rose, sandalwood, vetiver
Sunburn: chamomile, lavender