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Blends ~n~ Uses

" The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them." Ecclesiaticus 38:4

WOW---
Where do we start? There are so many uses for essential oils. You can use them to scent rooms, perfume your body, inhalations, compress's and ease your spirit.

This is a new site and to begin I will give you just a short list of do's and don'ts to help you learn a little bit of what you need to know about choosing and using your oils. I will give you a few common tips on uses of essential oils and then I will give you some blends that you can create yourself.

My goal for these pages is to create an atmosphere of information dealing with specific oils, uses and conditions. Some months may be just a specific oil, ailment or use. Or there may be a variety of topics covered. For example, this month...it's pretty much a grab bag, a little bit of everything. A potpourri of information...speaking of potpourri...

Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil!

For Scent-Sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the dryer with your clothes. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4-cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of your washer.

Add essential oils to paper mache, the result is the creation of a lovely aromatic art piece.

Infuse bookmarks and stationary with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma.

Mice...yuck...Place several drops of Peppermint oil on cotton balls and place them at problem locations.

To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan on the stove.

Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.

Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Atlas Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oils. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before
putting the log on the fire.

1 drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with gentle buffing.

Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose & Geranium helps with doggy odor.... And speaking of dogs...

Make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil. Roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal's neck...and your Pooch will be "styling." Might as well put another little "doggy" or pet use here. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over your carpets. Leave it for an hour or more, then vacuum.

When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the scent of the "house"...into the scent of your "home".

When washing out the fridge, freezer, or oven, add 2 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin, or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.

The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for the office. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.

One drop on a cool light bulb will scent the air when the bulb is lit.

To create a scented candle in your favorite scent, place a drop or two of oil into the hot melted wax as the candle burns. DO NOT PUT OIL NEAR THE FLAME.

Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs

The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil - scented cotton balls inconspicuous places or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.

Smelly feet or shoes...of course not us. But you can share this with a friend. This can be remedied by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete's foot? Tea -tree is great!

Overindulge last night? Well, it serves you right.... Sorry, my bad self is showing. Ok...Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.

Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.

Fishermen have used anise oil for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips and hands before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and as such should be treated with respect. The following guidelines are important:

Never use undiluted essential oils on the skin, unless you are professionaly advised
to do so. (except Lavender and Tea Tree)
Keep out of reach of children and away from eyes.
Never take oils internally.
Keep undiluted oils stored in glass bottles.

Dilution Ratios

Massage Oil

Blend essential oils with a carrier or fixed oil, such as sweet almond or grapeseed oil, and use a ratio of 10 drops essential oil to every ounce of carrier oil or a 3% ratio.
When blending a facial treatment, never use more than a 1.5% dilution ratio.

Perfume Body Oil

Mix 4 teaspoons of jojoba or coconut oil with 10-15 drops of essential oil. Fill bottle with carrier oil and then add the essential oil/oils drop by drop, shaking and testing as you go, until you get the right fragrance. If kept tightly capped, in a cool place for a week or so, the blend will settle, releasing some of its high notes, and will improve.

To preserve a massage or body oil mixtures, add a few capsules of vitamin E or Jojoba oil.
Essential oils and fixed oils can go rancid, store them in the refrigerator to help preserve them.

Recipes

Insect Bites and Stings

Remove stinger with tweezers. Apply 1 drop each of lavender (anti-inflamitory &analgesic) and tea tree (anti-bacterial) to the bite/sting. Repeat at hourly intervals until irritation ceases. For subsequent applications, use 4 drops each of lavender and tea tree diluted in 1 tsp. of carrier oil or lotion.

Minor Burns

Hold a minor burn under running cold water for 10 minutes, unless the skin is broken. Apply lavender oil immediately to the affected area. Repeat the application every two hours for 24 hours.

Hot Flashes

Sprinkle a few drops of Peppermint on a tissue and inhale deeply.

Mothballs

Lavender, Geranium, Palmarosa, and Patchouli
A few drops, chosen from the above, dropped onto cotton balls and placed in the closets and linen drawers should keep the moths at bay.

Sweat and Smoke Eliminator

1 cup spring water
30-40 drops essential oils
Choose from five of the following: Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pine, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Palmarosa, Honey Myrtle, Patchouli, Geranium
Shake well before use. May be used in a diffuser, aroma lamp, or simply place mixture in an open bowl.

Phone Sanitizer

Place a drop of Tea Tree and Lavender on a cotton ball. Use it to wipe the mouthpiece regularly.

Headache Relief

Apply a drop of Lavender or peppermint to the temples. (Do Not Use Peppermint During Pregnancy.)

Head Lice

Add 2 drops each of Eucalyptus, lavender and Geranium to 1 tsp of unscented lotion. Massage the mix into the scalp, being careful not to get into eyes, and leave on for half an hour. Run a fine-toothed comb through the hair before shampooing and then rinse well. Apply the antiseptic rinse below. Leave hair to dry naturally. Repeat daily.
2 drops each of Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Geranium, 1/2 oz of vinegar, and 8oz of water.
Caution: Keep out of eye's

Tooth Aches and Gum Sores

Essential oil of Clove Bud (FCC Grade) applied directly on affected area inside mouth will numb tooth ache and gum sore pain.
This is safe and effective for teething babies.

Dust Mites

Add 1 to 3 tablespoons full of Eucalyptus essential oil to your wash when washing your clothes and bed linens to reduce and kill dust mites.

Cold and Flu Season Fighter

Use Tea Tree and Eucalyptus in a diffuser at bedtime to help combat airborne viral and bacterial germs and ease sinus congestion. Place up to 4 drops of each in a lamp ring, humidifier, plug in scent ball, aroma fan or any other type of diffuser.

Cold Sores and Fever Blisters

This is from first hand knowledge. At the first sign of getting a fever blister or cold sore, place 2 drops of lavender and 2 drops of tea tree on a cotton ball and apply to affected area. Do this 2 to 3 times a day , to relieve the pain. Your cold sore or fever blister will heal in half the time.

The information contained herein is not intended to treat diagnose or prescribe, but is to be used as a reference guide.
We do not claim that the use of our products should be substituted for treatment by a licensed medical professional.

Quitting Smoking, Want some help?

Try our Quit Smoking Blend.

Contents: Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Lime, Spearmint, Black Pepper, and Helichrysum
Quitting the smoking habit is supported in different ways: The blend soothes irritability and nervousness, promotes a feeling of calm, centering and peace. Grapefruit, Bitter Orange and Lime help ease cravings and detoxify. Spearmint and Black Pepper energize. Helichrysum helps release the underlying emotional imbalance. The blend also purifies the air.

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