Aromatherapy: Nature's Medicine
Below is a quick reference list of some everyday ailments and the essential oils used in aromatherapy to combat them. Please seek the advice of a physician before trying any treatment.
Acne: Face mask; 1 tblsp mask compound, 1 tsp water, 1 drop each- Chamomile, Juniper, Lavender and Patchouli.
Back Pain: Massage oil;
Blend 1: 10 drops each- Marjoram, Rosemary and Sage.
Blend 2: 10 drops each- Eucalyptus, Ginger and Lavender.
Blend 3: 10 drops each- Basil, Peppermint and Rosemary.
Blisters: Straight oil; 1 drop each- Lavender and Chamomile.
Bad Breath: Mouthwash; 2 drops each- Lemon and Peppermint, warm glass of water
Chapped Lips: Apply to lips; 2 drops each- Chamomile and Germanium, 2 tsp Aloe Vera Gel
Cold Sores: Apply to affected area: 1 drop Geranium oil straight everyday
Common Cold: Apply to bath; 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops each- Thyme and Tea Tree, 1 drop of Eucalyptus
Constipation: Massage lower abdomen 3x a day with: 15 drops Rosemary, 10 drops Lemon, 5 drops Peppermint, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Coughs: Massage back and chest with: 3 drops Eucalyptus, 2 drops Thyme, 1 tsp veg, oil
Cracked Skin: Massage gently with: 5 drops per tsp base oil, base oil- 90% Almond oil, 10% Wheatgerm oil
Cramps (arms and legs): Massage limb with:10 drops each of- Rosemary and Marjoram, 5 drops each- Hyssop and Lavender, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Cuts: Clean area with: 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Tea Tree, 2 cups warm water
Dehydration: Drink following: 1 quart water, 8 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 8 drops Lemon oil
Diarrhea: Massage body with: 3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops chamomile, 1 drop Eucalyptus, 1 tsp veg. oil
Ear Ache: Massage ear and neck with: 3 drops Chamomile, 1 drop each- Lavender and Tea Tree, 1 tsp veg. oil
Face Mask: Use this recipe for basic mask, then add your essential oils as needed: 2 ounces green clay, 3 tsp cornflower
Fainting: Raise patient's legs higher than head and hold open bottle of Peppermint under nose until cosciousness is regained
Fever: Sponge down with: 1 drop each- chamomile, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Tea Tree, 1 gallon lukewarm wmter
Foot Odor: Make this powder for feet: 2 drops Sage, 1 tblsp Baking powder
Frostbite: Massage area with 5 drops Geranium straight
Headaches: Massage temples and base of skull with: 3 drops Lavender, 1 drop Peppermint, 4 drops veg, oil
Hemorrhoids: Apply to affected area: 2 drops each- Cypress, Geranium, Peppermint, 2 tblsp Wheatgerm oil or 1 oz KY jelly
Hiccups: Place 1 drop of Chamomile into a brown paper bag and hold over nose and mouth, breath through nose slowly and deeply
Indigestion: Massage abdomen with: 10 drops each- Cardomon and Coriander, Dill, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Insect deterrent: 8 drops Lemongrass, 4 drops each- Lavender, Peppermint, Thyme
Itching: Apply to affected area: 2 drops each- Eucalyptus and Peppermint, 1 tsp veg. oil
Memory Loss: Massage temples or spritz into air: 10 drops Grapefruit, 8 drops Basil, 7 drops Lavender, 5 drops Rosemary
Morning Sickness: Place a bowl of boiling water with 5 drops of Spearmint by your bed overnight
Nose Bleeds: Place 3 drops Lemon, 1 drop Lavender on tissue and inhale with head back. Then pinch your nose.
Nose Stuffiness: Disperse Tea Tree and Rosemary into the air
PMS/ Painful: Massage abdomen and hips with: 10 drops each- Palma Rosa, Bergamot and Geranium, 2 tbls veg. oil. Apply to bath: 3 drops each- Palma Rosa, Bergamot and Geranium
PMS/ Depression: Massage: 9 drops each- Rose and Bergamot, 12 drops Clary Sage, 2 tblsp veg. oil. Bath: 3 drops each- Rose and Bergamot, 4 drops Clary Sage
PMS/ Irritable: Massage: 15 drops Bergamot, 10 drops Nutmeg, 5 drops Geranium, 2 tblsp veg. oil. Bath: 5 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Nutmeg, 2 drops Geranium
PMS/ Tiring: Massage: 18 drops Grapefruit, 10 Clary Sage, 2 drops Jonquil, 2 tbsp veg. oil. Bath: 6 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Clary Sage, 1 drop Jonquil
Rash: Apply and massage: 1 drop each- Lavender, Chamomile and Eucalyptus
Skin Care/ After Sun: After bathing apply: 10 drops Lavender, 5 drops Chamomile, 2 drops Geranium, 1 drop Bergamot, 2 oz Almond Oil, 2 tblsp Sesame Oil
Skin Care/ Dry, Cracked: Apply to area: 2 drops each- Geranium and Lavender, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Sleeplessness: Combine: 3 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops each Vetiver and Lavender, 1 drop Valerian- For Bath: Add 3 drops of mixture to bath. For Body Rub: Add 2 drops of mixture to 1 tsp veg. oil
Sore Throat: Use the following in a steam inhalation: 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Chamomile, 1 drop Thyme
Splinters: Remove splinter with clean tweezers or needle and apply 1 drop Lavender straight
Stings and Bites: Apply 1 drop of Lavender to area every 5 minutes for one hour
Tendinitis: Massage with: 10 drops each- Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Toothpowder (natural): Combine and store in an airtight container, when needed dip toothbrush into dry mixture, wet and brush: 4 tsp clay, 2 drops each Peppermint and Lemon, 1 tsp salt
Toothache: Put 1 drop of Clove oil on cotton ball, massage gum around tooth, jawbone and cheek with: 3 drops Chamomile, 1 drop each Clove and Lemon, 1 tsp veg. oil