USES
FOR ESSENTIAL OILS
Important
Note: The information on this page has been compiled from published sources and
is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is
not guaranteed to be accurate.
General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without
consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted
essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any
other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified
aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children
and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest
to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with
children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using oil that you've
never used before. These statements have not been evaluated by the food
and drug administration. The products mentioned are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always see your licensed
health care professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
General Recipes
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USE |
OILS
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DIRECTIONS
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Air
freshener |
25 drops each marjoram, sage, spearmint, clove, 20
drops patchouli, 4 ounces distilled water |
Mix all the oils and add to the water. Shake well
and use in a sprayer. Always shake well before using. |
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Air freshener - fall/winter blend |
8 drops orange, 3 drops each frankincense and benzoin,
4 drops geranium, 2 1/2 cups water |
Mix all the oils and add 8 drops to the water.
Shake well and use in a sprayer. Always shake well before using. |
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Air freshener - spring/summer blend |
10 drops lemon, 4 drops geranium, 3 drops
pettigrain, 2 drops sandalwood, 2 1/2 cups water |
Mix all the oils and add 8 drops to the water.
Shake well and use in a sprayer. Always shake well before using. |
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Air freshener - forest and fruit |
8 drops each of juniper berry and pine, 1 2/3 oz
distilled water |
Pour into a spray bottle. Shake the bottle
vigorously before each use and mist the room. To make this blend more
cheerful, try replacing the pine with lemon or bergamot. |
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Carpet freshener |
30 drops each eucalyptus, cinnamon, and
lemongrass, 10 drops clove and 1/2 c baking soda |
Blend the oils and baking soda in a wide mouth jar
and close lid and let sit for 24 hours. Sprinkle over the carpet and let sit
for 10-15 minutes. Vacuum as usual. |
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Carpet Cleaning |
10 drops Lemon for each gallon of water |
Mix in cleaner – brightens up rug and helps pull
stains out and gives a fresh smell. |
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Cleaning |
Lavender |
Most people do not realize the source of odors is
bacteria. Essential oils are powerful enough to destroy the bacteria and
leave your home smelling fresh. There is no need to use toxic cleaners and
chemicals to destroy bacteria. First
remove the "dirt". Dust, sweep, and vacuum. |
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Clothes freshener |
4 drops rosewood, 2 drops geranium, 3 drops lemon |
Mix oils and put 1 drop on a cotton ball. Put
cotton in drawers, closets, etc. |
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Dishwashing liquid |
5 drops lime, 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops lavender,
1 drop orange |
Mix oils and add to 3 ounces of liquid. Shake
well. |
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Disinfectant room spray |
3 drops eucalyptus 1 drop each of peppermint, and
tea tree, 2 drops each of pine and bergamot, 1 oz water |
Combine ingredients. Shake well before using. This
combination can also be used as a chest rub by replacing the water with a
carrier oil. |
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Insect repellent - blend |
5 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops each orange and lemon,
4 drops lavender, 8 drops cedar, 1 drop each peppermint, clove, and cinnamon,
2 oz carrier oil |
Mix together and apply liberally. Keep out of
eyes. |
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12 drops eucalyptus, 6 drops each peppermint and
cedarwood, 2oz carrier oil |
Blend and use as needed. Keep away from eyes. |
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10 drops Geranium, 5 drops Cypress, 10 drops Cedar
wood, 5 drops Eucalyptus, ¼ tsp. Exuberance Conditioner, ¼ cup Distilled
Water (Increase amounts proportionally for larger supply) |
Directions:
Mix Oils in conditioner, then add to the distilled water and shake
well. May be used in a sprayer and
applied to hair, skin, or clothing.
Excellent for people and pets.
Responsible Cautions: For
external use only. |
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Kitchen cleanser |
8 drops each lavender and rosewood, 10 drops
lemon, 5 drops eucalyptus and 3 drops palmarosa, 2 1/2 cups water |
Mix all the oils and add 8 drops to the water.
Shake well and use in a sprayer. Always shake well before using. This mixture
is extremely effective as well as a disinfectant and an antibacterial. |
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Relaxing blend |
8 drops geranium, 3 drops clary sage, 5 drops
lemon, 3 drops bergamot |
Use this blend for an air freshener, diffuser, or
try it in your bath, etc. |
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Relaxed Atmosphere |
Clary Sage, Lemon |
Sprinkle a few drops throughout the house. Better
yet diffuse for 10-15 minutes. |
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Romantic blend |
8 drops palmarosa, 1 drop ylang-ylang, 2 drops
each clary sage and nutmeg, 4 drops lime |
Use this blend for an air freshener, lamp ring,
diffuser, or try it in your bath, etc. |
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Stimulating blend |
8 drops grapefruit, 4 drops lavender, 4 drops
lime, 2 drops basil |
Use this blend for an air freshener, lamp ring,
diffuser, or try it in your bath, etc. |
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ILLNESS/ |
OILS |
DIRECTIONS |
SUBSTITUTE OILS |
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Abscess, dental |
3
drops lavender, 2 drops tea tree, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Put
1 drop of chamomile on a cotton ball and apply directly to the abscess. Also
rub massage oil over the jaw and cheek area. |
lemon,
geranium, fennel, bergamot, myrrh |
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Abscesses |
2
drops lavender, 2 drops tea tree, 3 drops chamomile |
Make
a compress using these oils and apply it to the area of swelling twice a day. |
eucalyptus,
red thyme, lemon, juniper, sandalwood, palmarosa |
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Abrasions |
5
drops lavender |
Clean
the area well with lavender oil diluted in a bowl of warm water. Apply 1 neat
drop of lavender and leave to heal. |
tea
tree, red thyme, neroli, frankincense, myrrh |
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Acne |
a)
4 drops each Lavender and Tea Tree, 1 tsp Epson salts, ¼ cup boiling water |
Acne
compress: Pour ¼ cup boiling water
over 1 tsp Epsom salts-dissolve add essential oils. Soak a small absorbent cloth in the
solution, wring out, and press directly on pimples for a minute or two. Place the cloth back in the hot solution
and then reapply it several times. |
Dry
Skin – Clary Sage, fennel, frankincense, patchouli, rosemary. Oily
skin – Bergamot, Cedar wood, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Tea Tree. Any skin Type: Chamomile, Geranium,
Lavender, Sandalwood, Tea Tree |
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Acne |
b)
12 drops Tea Tree, ½ Tsp comfrey root powder, 1 tbls water |
Acne
paste: Stir Tea Tree into ½ tsp comfrey root powder, and add enough distilled
water to make a paste. Mix well, then
dab the paste directly on acne spots, and let it dry into a mask for 10 to 20
minutes before rinsing it off. Store
any leftover paste in the refrigerator for the next treatment. |
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Athlete's foot |
2
drops chamomile, 1 drop geranium, 2 drops lavender, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Mix
2 drops tea tree and 1 drop lavender. Dip a cotton ball into it and smear it
between the toes and around the nails. Make massage oil and rub it over the
feet, paying special attention to the toes. |
Thyme,
lavender, hyssop |
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2
drops tea tree oil, 1 drop lavender oil |
Dip
cotton ball in mixture and smear between toes and around nails |
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Back pain |
a)
10 drops each rosemary, marjoram, sage, 2 tsp. carrier oil |
Blend
oils and massage into painful area. |
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b)
10 drops each lavender, eucalyptus, and ginger, 2 tsp. carrier oil |
Blend
oils and massage into painful area. |
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c)
10 drops each peppermint, rosemary, basil, 2 tsp. carrier oil |
Blend
oils and massage into painful area. |
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Bad breath - see halitosis |
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Bee Stings |
Lavender |
1-2
drops of Lavender (neat) may reduce or stop the pain of a bee sting |
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Black eyes |
1
drop geranium, 1 drop chamomile, 2 tsp. witch hazel |
Dilute
oils in witch hazel and blend together well. Add 1-tablespoon ice-cold water,
mix well. Soak some cotton pads in it. Close your eye and apply a pad to the
eyelid and surrounding area. |
lavender,
rose |
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Bladder Infection |
20
drops Tea Tree, 1 oz carrier oil |
Apply
Tea Tree in standard dilution often enough so that it will work. Apply over the body and especially on the
lower back. Use a compress on the
lower back as well, comprised of Tea Tree and Lavender with a drop of Oregano
added if the infection is severe.
Diffuse these oils as well.
Drink lots of liquid to flush out the infection |
Sandalwood,
Tea Tree, Lavender |
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Bleeding |
1
drop of each geranium, lemon, chamomile |
For
bleeding from an open wound, apply a compress to which you have added these
oils. |
Hyssop,
lemon, cypress, rose |
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Bleeding gums |
2
drops lemon, 1 drop lavender, 2 drops eucalyptus, 1 tsp. brandy |
Make
up the mixture, add it to a tumbler of warm water and use as a mouthwash. DO
NOT SWALLOW. |
tea
tree, myrrh, rose, cypress |
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Blisters |
1
drop each of lavender and chamomile |
a)
Apply neat 1 drop of lavender and 1 drop of chamomile. Pat in thoroughly but
carefully. b) Apply one drop of
Lavender and one drop of Eucalyptus to the blister. Cover loosely with a band-aid |
Tea
tree, lemon, Eucalyptus, myrrh |
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Blisters - burns |
1
drop lavender |
Apply
neat 1 drop of lavender oil onto the blister and hold an ice cube on the
blister for at least 10 minutes. Cover with dry clean gauze. Repeat up to 3
times per day. |
tea
tree, eucalyptus, yarrow |
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Boils |
2
drops each lavender, tea tree |
Bath
area with lavender and tea tree diluted in small bowl of hot water. If the
inflammation is severe, add 1 drop of chamomile. Bath twice daily. |
Bergamot,
Clary Sage, chamomile, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Helichrysum, thyme, lemon,
nutmeg, oregano, Tea Tree |
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Boils - compress |
3
drops lavender, 2 drops red thyme, 2 drops tea tree, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
These
oils can be applied to draw out the pus. Apply 1 drop red thyme onto a hot
compress and apply twice daily. After the pus has been dispelled, apply the
massage oil over the affected are twice daily. |
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Bruises |
2
drops each lavender and rosemary, 1 drop geranium, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Make
up 2 bowls of water, one hot and one cold. Add the following to both: 2 drops
lavender, 3 drops rosemary, and 1-drop geranium. Soak washcloth in each bowl
and apply them alternately to the bruised and surrounding area. Then apply a
small amount |
chamomile,
parsley, cypress, hyssop |
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Bronchitis |
15
drops cedarwood and 15 drops Eucalyptus, 1 oz carrier oil |
Mix
essential oils & carrier oil and massage over the throat, chest and
back. Repeat every couple of
hours. b) Place a tissue inside the
pillowcase during the night of Wild Rosemary & Peppermint. |
Respire
Blend |
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Bubble bath |
5
drops Bergamot, 4 drops Mandarin 4 drops Lavender, 1 cup liquid Ivory, 1 tbs.
glycerin, 2 tbs. aloe vera gel, 2 tbs. sweet almond oil, 2 tbs. distilled
water (add a little more if mixture is too thick) |
In
a lidded container (a Mason jar is perfect) combine all ingredients. Using a
small spoon, stir gently, until well blended. Let stand at least one day to
let the oils properly disperse. Pour into hot running water for a great,
scented, bubble bath. |
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Burns |
1-2
drops Tea Tree |
Drop
Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area |
Chamomile,
Geranium, Helichrysum, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosewood, Sage, Tea Tree |
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Carpal Tunnel |
6
drops Helichrysum, 7 drops Lavender, 5 drops Marjoram, 5 drops Rosemary 1
ounce carrier oil. If you don’t have Helichrysum use 15 drops of Lavender |
Mix
oils with carrier oil and apply to effected area |
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Chapped lips |
2
drops each of chamomile and geranium, 2 tsp. aloe vera gel |
Mix
well and apply to lips |
eucalyptus,
rose, sandalwood, neroli |
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Chapped skin |
10
drops each of geranium and chamomile, 5 drops each of lemon and lavender, 2
tsp. carrier oil |
Mix
oils and massage over the chapped area, including the face if affected. |
rose,
sandalwood, carrot, neroli |
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Cold sores |
10
drops each geranium and lavender, 2 drops thyme, 8 drops lemon, 2 tbs.
carrier oil |
Put
1 drop of geranium on a cotton ball and apply directly to cold sore as soon
as it is suspected. Repeat every day. Apply massage oil over whole body
including the face and neck. |
tea
tree, chamomile, rose hyssop |
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Cold Sores |
1
drop Tea Tree |
Place
1 drop of Tea Tree on a pure cotton ball and apply to area |
Bergamot,
Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Tea Tree |
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Common colds - bath |
2
drops each thyme and tea tree, 1 drop eucalyptus, 3 drop lemon |
Use
these oils in a hot bath. Do not add the oils until after the water has been
drawn. Lie back and inhale deeply. |
Basil,
Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar wood, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Ginger
Root, Healthy Blend, Lavender, Pine Needle, Rosemary, Respire Blend, Tea
Tree, oregano, cinnamon, clove, |
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Common colds - massage oil |
1
drop lemon, 2 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops rosemary, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Mix
well and apply around the chest, neck and sinus area (forehead, nose and
cheekbones). |
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Common colds - steam
inhalation method |
1
drop each of tea tree, lavender, thyme, and clove |
Mix
oil with hot water. Cover head with towel and lean over water about 10 inches
from bowl and with eyes closed. Breath deeply through your nose for about 1
minute |
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Common Cold, coming down |
20
Cypress, 1 oz carrier oil |
When
you feel a cold coming on make a standard dilution of Cypress and massage
over the throat area. |
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Common Cold, Bath |
5
drops Lavender, 2 drops of Eucalyptus, 3 drops of Lemon |
Mix
oils in bath/shower gel or Bubble bath and put in hot bath. Relax and inhale the fumes |
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Conjunctivitis |
1
drop chamomile, 1 tsp. witch hazel |
Mix
as well as possible. Add 2 tbs. rosewater and leave it for at least 7 hours.
Strain through a paper coffee filter and use a compress on the eyelids. KEEP
EYES CLOSED! |
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Constipation |
15
drops rosemary, 10 drops lemon, 5 drops peppermint, 2 tbs. carrier oil |
Mix
oils and massage over the lower abdomen in a clockwise direction three times
per day. CONSTIPATION may have underlying causes - please check dietary
habits. |
patchouli,
cedarwood, angelica |
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Coughs - dry |
2
drops each of eucalyptus and lemon, 2 tbs. honey |
Take
1 tsp. and dilute in a wine glass with warm water. Sip slowly. Massage over
the back and chest: 3 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops thyme and 1 tsp. carrier oil.
For steam inhalation use: 3 drops lavender. |
Eucalyptus,
Lavender, Ginger Root, Pine Needle, Tea Tree, Cypress, Sandalwood, Lemon,
Respire Blend |
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Coughs - productive |
2
drops eucalyptus, 1 drop each thyme and tea tree, 2 tbs. honey |
Blend
all oils together. Use 1 drop ONLY. Mix oils with honey. Take 1 tsp. and
dilute in a wine glass with warm water. Sip slowly. |
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Coughs |
20
drops Eucalyptus, 1 oz carrier oil |
Make
a standard dilution of one or more of the oils and massage over neck, throat,
and chest |
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Cuts and wounds |
5
drops lavender, 2 drops tea tree |
Mix
oils to 2 cups warm water. Bath affected area. Put 3 drops lavender on a
piece of clean gauze and place it over cut. Renew it 2 times per day and
expose the cut or wound to air on the third day if possible |
cypress,
myrrh, rose, palmarosa |
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Dandruff |
4
drops cedarwood, 3 drops pine, 6 drops rosemary, 8 drops tea tree, 2 oz
jojoba oil |
Blend
all ingredients. Massage into hair and leave on 45 minutes. or overnight then
shampoo with Dandruff-Diminishing Shampoo. |
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Dandruff |
Hair
Rinse: 3 drops rosemary, 4 drops
lavender, 2 drops tea tree, 1/4cup vinegar and 2/3 cup of water. |
Mix
oils, vinegar and water. Shake this
mixture well before using it to rinse your hair. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse. |
Chamomile,
Geranium, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, myrrh, patchouli |
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Diarrhea - food |
2
drops chamomile, 3 drops peppermint, 1 drop eucalyptus, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Blend
oils. Massage over the whole of the abdomen area. Make a drink by adding
1-drop peppermint to 1 tsp. of honey and diluting it in a glass of warm
water. Sip slowly. |
Carrot
Seed, Cypress, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Ginger Root, Lemon,
Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Wild Rosemary, Peppermint, thyme, tea tree |
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Diarrhea - nerves |
1
drop chamomile, 2 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops lavender, 1 tsp. carrier |
Blend
oils. Massage over the whole of the abdomen area. Make a drink by adding
1-drop peppermint to 1 tsp. of honey and diluting it in a glass of warm
water. Sip slowly. |
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Diarrhea - viral |
3
drops thyme, 2 drops lavender, 1 drop tea tree |
Blend
oils. Massage over the whole of the abdomen area. Make a drink by adding
1-drop eucalyptus to 1 tsp. of honey and diluting it in a glass of warm
water. Sip slowly. |
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Dry skin lotion |
3
drops Lavender, 2 drops patchouli, 1 drop rose Otto, 2 drops sandalwood, 2
tsp. calendula, 6 tsp. white unscented lotion |
Mix
all ingredients and apply after cleansing. |
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Ear infections |
3
drops tea tree, 1 drop thyme, 2 drops lavender, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Treat
as for earache but use these oils. For earplug, substitute 3 drops tea tree
and 2 drops of lavender. Blend massage oil and apply to ear area, up the
neck, and across cheekbones. |
chamomile,
eucalyptus, neroli, marjoram, juniper |
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Earache |
1
drop each lavender and chamomile, 1 tsp. olive oil |
Blend
well. Soak a piece of cotton in this and use it to plug ear. Use the
following oils to massage around the ear area up to the neck and across the
cheekbone: 3 drops chamomile, 1 drop lavender, 1 drop tea tree, 1 tsp.
carrier oil. CAUTION: Persistent pain and earache could indicate a perforated
eardrum or an infection. You should get a medical diagnosis. |
eucalyptus,
tea tree |
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Fatigue |
6
drops bergamot, 4 drops lemon, 2 drops eucalyptus, 1 drop cinnamon, 2 drops
peppermint, 2 drops cardamom, 2 oz carrier oil or lotion |
Mix
and massage the oils and carrier oil lotion |
Basil,
Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon Root, Cardamom, Cedar wood, Ginger Root,
Lavender, Peppermint, Ravensara, Pine Needle, Wild Rosemary, DeeLight Blend |
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Fever |
1-drop
each Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender – or 5 drops Lavender |
To
bring fever down mix oils in tepid water and sponge the body |
Basil,
Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Ginger Root, Lemon, Peppermint, Lavender |
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Flu |
Oregano
& Lavender |
Diffuse
Oregano and Lavender in the sleeping room and throughout the house to prevent
others from getting infected |
Basil,
Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cinnamon Bark, Ravensara, Ginger Root, Tea Tree,
Oregano, Lavender |
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Foot soak |
5
drops each of sage and tea tree, 2 drops peppermint |
Fill
basin or tub with hot water. Add essential oils and soak for 15 minutes. |
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Gingivitis |
3
drops thyme, 2 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops chamomile, 3 drops peppermint, 1
tsp. brandy |
Prepare
mouthwash by adding 1 tsp. of mixture to glass of warm water. Swish well
around the mouth. DO NOT SWALLOW. Also mix 3 drops chamomile and 2 drops
lavender to a tbs. aloe vera gel. Smooth a little over the gums. |
tea
tree, myrrh, bergamot |
General
Injury and Illness Recipes, Continued
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ILLNESS/ |
OILS |
DIRECTIONS |
SUBSTITUTE OILS |
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Halitosis - digestive
problems |
2
drops each peppermint and lemon, 1 tsp. brandy |
Dilute
the 4 drops of oil in brandy and then put in a tumbler of warm water and use
as a mouthwash.(Eliminator) |
anise,
coriander, fennel, myrrh |
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Halitosis - general |
4
drops lavender, 1 tsp. brandy |
Dilute
the 4 drops of oil in brandy and then put in a tumbler of warm water and use
as a mouthwash. (Eliminator) |
anise,
coriander, fennel, myrrh |
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Halitosis – general |
1-2
drops of Peppermint and/or Lemon, mouthwash |
For
proper digestive health, use peppermint and / or Lemon oil in a mouthwash or
place a drop or two in a glass of water and swish around mouth. |
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Halitosis - gum disease |
2
drops tea tree, 2 drops thyme, 1 tsp. brandy |
Dilute
the 4 drops of oil in brandy and then put in a tumbler of warm water and use
as a mouthwash. (Eliminator) |
anise,
coriander, fennel, myrrh |
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H ay fever |
2
drops each chamomile and lemon, 1 drop lavender |
Blend
oils and put 1 drop on a tissue and inhale.
Massage neck, chest, and back with: 2 drops chamomile, 1 drop
geranium, 1 drop lemon with 1 tsp. carrier oil. Hay fever affects many people
in different ways. Treatment is often a case of trial and error. Experiment
with the essential oils. |
peppermint,
clove, rosemary |
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Hay Fever |
1-2
drops of Essential Oils |
Use
a drop or two of chamomile, lavender, lemon and geranium on your hand and
apply mix to the back of the neck and right under the nose. |
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Headaches - gastric |
1
drop rosemary, 2 drops peppermint, 1 drop lavender |
Mix
1 drop of peppermint with a tsp. of honey. Dissolve in a glass of warm water
and sip. Blend the oils. Use 1 drop to massage the back of the neck. Either
inhale 1 drop on a tissue or use 3 drops in a steam inhalation. |
chamomile |
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Headaches - general |
3
drops lavender, 1 drop peppermint |
Massage
around the temples and the base of the skull, along the hairline, with a neat
drop of this combination of diluted in 1 drop of carrier oil. |
rosemary,
chamomile, rose, marjoram, coriander |
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Headaches – nervous or
tension |
3
drops lavender, 1 drop chamomile |
Combine
oils and use 1 drop with 1 drop of carrier oil. Massage around temples, base
of the skull and along the hairline. Blend the following oils with 1 tsp. of
carrier oil and massage over solar plexus (upper abdomen) in a clockwise
direction: 1 drop geranium, 2 drops lemon, 3 drops lavender diluted in 1 tsp.
carrier oil. |
Lavender,
Eucalyptus, ginger root, marjoram, basil, ylang-ylang, wild rosemary,
cedarwood, peppermint, quiescence blend, composure blend |
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Headaches - sinus -- see
sinusitis |
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Heartburn |
3
drops peppermint, 2 drops eucalyptus, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Add
1 drop of peppermint to a tsp. of honey and dissolve in a cup of warm water.
Sip slowly. Blend massage oil and rub the upper abdominal area. |
clove,
lavender |
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Herbal baby oil (extra
gentle) |
10
drops lavender, 4 drops chamomile, 4 oz. calendula oil (you can use another
carrier if you wish, but calendula is good) |
Use
as massage oil, in the bath, etc. |
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Hiccups |
1
drop chamomile |
Put
1 drop in a brown paper bag and hold it over your nose and mouth. Breathe in
deeply and slowly through your nose. |
lavender,
lemon, anise, fennel |
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Hiccups |
1
drop Peppermint |
Put
1 drop on peppermint on your hand and then lick it off |
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Hives - rash |
5
drops each lavender and chamomile, 1 tbs. aloe vera gel |
Apply
2 neat drops to affected area as soon as possible. Mix ingredients and sooth
it over rash. Take warm baths to which one handful of Epsom salts and 4 drops
chamomile have been added. |
eucalyptus,
yarrow, angelica |
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Influenza - bath |
5
drops tea tree, 2 drops each lavender and thyme |
If
you are shivery and cold and feel that you have the onset of something more,
take a warm bath to which these oils have been added. |
Chamomile,
oregano, cinnamon, ravensara, eucalyptus |
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Influenza - massage oil |
2
drops tea tree, 3 drops eucalyptus, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Mix
1 drop of the following blends of oil, adding it to 1 tsp. of honey and
diluting it in a cup of hot water: 1 drop clove and 2 drops lavender. Sip and
drink slowly. Blend massage oil. Massage whole body with oil and go to bed. |
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Insect bites |
1
drop lavender |
Remove
stinger if applicable and apply neat 1-drop lavender to the site. |
Chamomile |
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Laryngitis |
2
drops chamomile, 3 drops lavender 1 drop thyme |
Use
a steam inhalation with these oils. Blend a massage oil with: 5 drops
chamomile, 1 drop thyme, 2 drops lemon diluted in 1 tsp. carrier oil. Massage
over neck area and behind ears. |
geranium,
ravensara, ginger, parsley, sage, pine |
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Lift your spirits bath |
2
drops each of bergamot, clary sage, and ylang-ylang |
Add
to bath water. |
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Lower abdominal pain |
2
drops thyme, 3 drops eucalyptus, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Apply
massage oil over the painful area in a clockwise direction. |
geranium,
peppermint, rosemary, patchouli, ginger |
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Menstrual cramps |
4
drops lavender, 3 drops geranium, 2 drops each marjoram and chamomile or
clary sage (not both), 1 drop ginger, 1 oz carrier oil |
Combine
oils and apply to abdomen, hips, and lower back. |
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Menopausal Bath Regulates, helps with Hot
Flashes |
3
Drops Geranium - Regulates and Balances Emotions |
Directions:
Add 6-10 drops of essential oil to the following mixture: 1 tsp. Baking soda,
2 tsp. Epsom salt, 3 tsp. Sea salt Mix well. Add to bath water (Can use up to 1/2 cup of bath salts per bath, but do not exceed the 10 drops total of essential oils per bath) The above bath salts can be made ahead of time in larger amounts. The typical amount used for one bath is 2 tbsp. |
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Mouth ulcers |
2
drops each of peppermint, geranium, and thyme, 4 drops lemon, 2 tsp. brandy |
Make
mouthwash by adding this mixture to a glass of warm water. Swish around the
mouth, but do not swallow. Blend 2 drops chamomile, 1 tsp. thyme and 1 tbs.
aloe vera gel and use a little to smooth around the ulcerated area. |
lavender,
tea tree, myrrh |
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Muscles - over-exercised |
5
drops each eucalyptus, peppermint, and ginger, 1 tbs. carrier oil |
Blend
oils and massage into painful area. |
black
pepper, rosemary, lavender, cypress, basil, pettigrain, juniper, thyme,
grapefruit, orange, lime, birch |
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Muscular pain massage oil
or lotion |
10
drops lavender, 5 drops rosemary, 15 drops cypress, 1 oz carrier oil or
unscented lotion |
Blend
all ingredients and use as needed. |
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Nail and hand conditioner |
10
drops lemon, 4 drops pettigrain, 3 drops tea tree, 2 oz. carrier oil or
unscented lotion |
Blend
all ingredients and use as needed. |
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Neuralgia |
5
drops each lavender and chamomile, 2 drops clove, 2 tsp. carrier oil |
Numbing
the area with ice often relieves the pain initially so use a cold compress or
ice over the affected area. To relieve any swelling, follow by blending
massage oil and apply. If the affected area is the face, omit the clove and
substitute 2 drops of rosemary. |
peppermint,
eucalyptus, thyme, nutmeg, marjoram, vetiver, juniper |
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Nose bleed |
3
drops lemon, 1 dream lavender |
Lie
flat on your back, pinch the nostrils, then inhale the following oils from a
tissue. |
rosemary,
chamomile, cypress, rose, palmarosa |
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Oily skin oil |
1
drop each clary sage and geranium, 2 drops each lemon and rosewood, 3 drops
ylang-ylang, 1 oz jojoba |
Mix
all ingredients and apply after cleansing. |
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Oily skin soap |
6
drops bergamot, 3 drops each of cedarwood and patchouli, 3 oz of unscented
liquid soap or shower gel |
Cedarwood
and patchouli essential oils are naturally astringent as well as a fragrant
addition to the bath or shower. Cedarwood is not recommended for use by
pregnant women. Sandalwood may be used as a substitute. |
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Pregnancy - constipation |
30
drops patchouli, 2 tbs. carrier |
Combine
oils and rub all over abdomen in clockwise direction. You should try to alter
your diet to include raw vegetables, dried fruits like prunes and figs, and a
lot of mineral water. |
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Pregnancy - morning
sickness |
4-6
drops of spearmint oil, bowl of boiling water |
Add
spearmint to water and place on the floor by the bed overnight. This will
help keep the stomach calm. After using this for 3 nights in a row, the
morning sickness should be gone. You can also put a drop of spearmint on your
pillow. An alternative would be to put 1 drop of spearmint or ginger on a
cotton ball and inhale. |
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Pregnancy - stretch marks |
7
drops rose oil, 6 drops lavender, 5 drops tangerine, 2 tbs. almond oil, 1
tbs. wheat germ oil, 10 drops borage seed oil, 5 drops carrot seed oil |
Combine
oils and use as needed where stretch marks may occur (thighs, upper and lower
abdomen, buttocks). Use daily to prevent stretch marks. You can change the
essential oils as long as you use 18 drops. Do not change the base oil. Base
oil is: almond, wheat germ, borage seed, and carrot seed. |
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Pregnancy - uplifting back
rub oil |
Any
combination of the following oils not to exceed a total of 30 drops:
geranium, lavender, roman chamomile, or rose. 2 tbs. carrier oil |
Blend
oils and massage into back on a regular basis to help lessen physical
problems and to lift your spirits. |
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Relaxing blend |
8
drops geranium, 3 drops clary sage, 5 drops lemon, 3 drops bergamot |
Use
this blend for an air freshener, lamp ring, diffuser, or try it in your bath,
etc. |
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Ringworm/Athlete’s Foot |
Foot
Powder: ¼ Cup cornstarch, 25 drops Tea
Tree or eucalyptus, 8 drops clove oil, 8 drops sage oil and 3 drops
peppermint. |
Place
cornstarch in plastic sandwich bag.
Drop in essential oils. Close
the bag and mix well with your fingers (through the outside of the bag. Dab
directly on the infected area 3 to 5 times a day |
Eucalyptus,
Lavender, Tea Tree, Patchouli, Respire Blend |
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Ringworm/Athlete’s Foot |
Liquid
Antifungal: ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 25 drops Tea Tree or eucalyptus, 8
drops clove oil, 8 drops sage oil and 3 drops peppermint. |
Mix
Oils with the apple cider vinegar. Dab
directly on the infected area 3 to 5 times a day. |
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shock |
3
drops lemon, 2 drops geranium, 1 drop lavender, 2 tsp. carrier oil |
Massage
body before bed. |
chamomile,
valerian, rose, palmarosa, basil |
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Sinusitis - massage oil |
5
drops each rosemary and geranium, 2 drops eucalyptus, 3 drops peppermint,
carrier oil |
Blend
the essential oils and use 5 drops of the blend per teaspoon of carrier oil.
Massage around the neck, behind and in front of ears, over the cheekbones,
the nose, and forehead. |
tea
tree, basil, juniper, benzoin, oregano, neroli, pine |
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Sinusitis - steam
inhalation |
3
drops rosemary, 1 drop each thyme and peppermint |
Use
this oil combination in steam inhalation method. |
tea
tree, basil, juniper, benzoin, oregano, neroli, pine |
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Sinusitis - tissue
inhalation |
2
drops rosemary, 1 drop each geranium and eucalyptus |
Blend
these oils and put 1 drop on a tissue and inhale. |
tea
tree, basil, juniper, benzoin, oregano, neroli, pine |
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Smoking, quit |
10
drops thyme, 10 drops ylang-ylang, 10 drops pine |
Mix
in with a bit of massage oil and apply to body or enjoy the smell. B) You can also use Black Pepper – sniff
oils 4 times – several times a day – whenever you get a craving for a
cigarette |
Black
Pepper |
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Sore throats - see
laryngitis |
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Splinters |
1
drop neat lavender |
Remove
splinter with sterilized needle or a pair of tweezers. Apply lavender. |
Tea
tree, myrrh |
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Stimulating blend |
8
drops grapefruit, 4 drops lavender, 4 drops lime, 2 drops basil |
Use
this blend for an air freshener, diffuser, or try it in your bath, etc. |
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Stress relieving massage
oil or lotion |
9
drops bergamot, 11 drops geranium, 10 drops ginger, 1 oz carrier oil or
unscented lotion |
Blend
all ingredients and use as needed. |
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Sunburn spray |
1/2
tsp. lavender oil, 4 oz. aloe vera juice, 1 tsp. vitamin E, 1 tbs. vinegar |
Combine
all the oils and put in spray bottle. Use as often as needed for pain and to
speed up healing. For extra cooling relief, store in refrigerator. |
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Tendonitis |
10
drops each rosemary, lavender, peppermint |
Blend
oils and massage into painful area. |
ginger,
eucalyptus lemon, eucalyptus peppermint |
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Toe Nail Fungus |
30 drops each of: Tea Tree, |
Mix essential oils with carrier oil – make ½ ounce. or put
oils in a 15 ml bottle and fill to top with Mixing Oil. |
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Toothache |
1
drop each clove and lemon, 3 drops chamomile, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Put
1-drop clove on a cotton ball and apply it to the gum, around the tooth, or
into crevices on either side. Blend massage oil and use on the jawbone and cheek.
If severe, a hot compress can be used. Use 3 drops chamomile in hot water and
soak material in this, apply to affected cheek area. If nerves are not
exposed, you can use ice on the cheek. |
peppermint,
lavender, clary sage |
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Upper abdominal pain |
3
drops peppermint, 2 drops clove, 1 tsp. carrier oil |
Apply
massage oil over the painful area in a clockwise direction. |
eucalyptus,
chamomile, marjoram, coriander, angelica, fennel, anise |
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Varicose veins |
6
drops cypress, 3 drops each of myrtle and German chamomile, 2 drops
frankincense, 1 oz St. John's Wort |
Blend
oils. Apply externally. You can also make a salve by heating oil and adding
1/2 tsp. shaved beeswax before adding the essential oils. |
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Recipes
for Your Home
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Essential
Oil Recipes
Carpet
Deodorizer
Ingredients:
10 drops Tea Tree
10 drops Lemon
20 drops Lavender
1-16 oz box of baking soda
Directions:
Add the baking soda to a large bowl and then add the essential oils. Be sure to
mix the oils into the baking soda well. Since lemon essential oil is normally
yellow, it is essential that it is mixed well into the baking soda so that no
undiluted lemon oil stains your carpet. This blend may be adapted to use your
favorite essential oils, but strive to add essential oils that offer
antibacterial and disinfectant properties to give the deodorizer an added
benefit (the oils in this blend work to accomplish that). After you have
blended the oils into the baking soda seal tight and set aside for 24 hours,
then sprinkle on carpet and let set for 15 minutes, then vacuum up.
This deodorizer can be stored in a glass jar or airtight container.
You
can, also, drop several drops of essential oil on a cloth and put it in
the collecting bag of your vacuum.
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Natural
Disinfectant
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Option 1 |
Option 2 |
Either combination is an
equally disinfectant.
Directions:
Just shake and spray the counter, the boards, the dish rack. This can
also be used for air freshener and on furniture you want the cats to stay off
of.
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Eucalyptus
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chest, Respiratory
Helichrysum
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Lavender
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Peppermint
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nausea, Cramping
Tea
Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colds, scrapes, staff
infection, impetigo, athlete's foot, anti-bacterial, anti-viral
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