Fifty uses for Essential Oils

50 Ways To Use Essential oils and Aromatherapy

for a cleaner, sweet-smelling life

Essential oils are very concentrated substances and for external use only. When applying directly to the skin, it is generally advised to use no more than 2% solution (3-5 drops/ounce, 5-10 drops/bath), unless specifically directed by a doctor or professional Aromatherapist. Keep all Essential oils out of the reach of children and pets. Store Essential oils in a dark bottle and out of the sun, Check with a professional Aromatherapist, Doctor or reference manual when using Essential oils during pregnancy. ~ From Scented Thymes Newsletter, Published by Janell Squires and Jeanne Rose Aromatherapy

1. For Scent-Sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite Essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops Essential oil to ¼ cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the wash.
2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of Essential oil.
3. Add a few drops to water in a spray bottle to use as an air freshener.
4. Simmer a few drops EO in a pan of water on stove or in potpourri pot.
5. To scent a candle, place a drop or two of EO into hot melted wax and re-light flame.
6. A few drops of Clove EO in a simmering pan will dispel household cooking odors.
7. Massage oil for tired aching muscles or arthritis pain ~ 1 part Cajeput, Sage, and Basil oil to 4 parts Jojoba or other vegetable oil.
8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.
9. To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite EO to 1 oz. Jojoba or other skin-nourishing vegetable oil. Don't make too much
10. Add 10 drops of EO to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets in your home. Let set for an hour or more, and then vacuum.
11. To 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.
12. Smelly feet or shoes can be remedied by either dropping a few drops of Geranium EO 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!
13. Put a few drops of your favorite EO on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with doggy odor.
14. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a food scent dabbed on a cotton ball in an inconspicuous corner.
15. Are mice a problem? Place several drops of Peppermint oil on cotton balls and place them at problem locations. This will also help repel ants.
16. The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.
17. 1 or 2 drops true Lavender or Tea tree oils directly to cuts, scrapes, or scratches will promote healing.
18. Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with Essential oils.
19. EOs blended with the flowers and herbs make great home-made sachets.
20. An EO dropped on a radiator or light bulb ring, will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but also set a mood such as calming or uplifting.
21. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.
22. Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. A drop or two on the finger tips and hands before baiting up hides human scent from fish.
23. Create your own personal perfume essence~ 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol. Let age two weeks before using.
24. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic or Bar-B-Q pests~ a few drops of Citronella oil in the melted wax of candle or on the hot Bar-B-Q coals.
25. 1 drop of Lemon EO applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply daily until the wart is gone.
26. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.

27. Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon, and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the EOs of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and other spices, Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful, and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.
28. Add EOs to paper mache to create a lovely aromatic art piece.
29. Infuse bookmarks and stationary ~ drops of EO on paper sealed in a plastic bag and left overnight. Send only good news in perfumed letters.
30. Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of EO on them before giving.
31. Hangover? Make your own blend of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary, and Lemon use 6-8 drops in a bath.
32. Vetiver, 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.
33. Flies and moths dislike Lavandin oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.
34. Place 1 or 2 drops of oils such as Chamomile, Lavender, Neroli, Marjoram, or Hops, on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.
35. When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite Essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.
36. Ideal bedroom scents ~ Roman Chamomile, Geranium, or Lavender.
37. 1 drop of Lemon Essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with gentle buffing.
38. When cleaning the fridge, freezer, or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin, or Orange Essential oil to the rinse water.
39. Burns or scalds ~1 drop Lavender or Tea Tree oil directly to affected area.
40. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.
41. Use 1 drop Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.
42. 6-8 drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects it in winter.
43. Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.
44. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.
45. Flu season~ a few drops Thyme in a diffuser or simmering water.
46. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Lavender oils have been added.
47. Lavender and Grapefruit is a good office blend. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears stale air.
48. A blend of Geranium, Lavender, and Bergamot alleviate anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.
49. A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.
50. 1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches.

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