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Essential Oils for the Humidifier

December 14th, 2009

7 drops tea tree oil
3 drops lavender oil

Add this blend to the water in your humidifier to keep the air fresh and clean. Please see Aromatherapy for your Humidifier.

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Rheumatic Pain Massage Oil

November 19th, 2009

10 drops rosemary
10 drops chamomile
5 drops juniper
5 drops marjoram
2 drops clove
3 ounces jojoba oil

Blend essential oils together is a dark air tight glass container, and allow them to marry for several days before adding the jojoba oil.

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Earache Remedy

November 18th, 2009

1 teaspoon olive oil
5 drops tea tree oil
eyedropper and cotton balls

Warm olive oil in glass dish in microwave (use caution, it should be very warm but not burning hot), then add tea tree oil. Tilt head to one side and insert a couple drops of the oil into effected ear and follow up with a piece of cotton ball. If you need to treat both ears, wait 5-10 minutes before treatment.

This remedy is safe for babies and small children, but use one drop of olive oil/tea tree mix on infants.

Never insert tea tree oil into your ear UNDILUTED.

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Exotic and Romantic Diffuser Blend

November 17th, 2009

10 drops sandalwood
5 drops lavender
3 drops patchouli
3 drops rose
2 drops frankincense
2 drops ylang ylang
1 drop myrrh

Blend all essential oils in dark glass airtight container and allow to marry for several days. A truly exotic and romantic blend!!

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Tea Tree Hand Soap

November 16th, 2009

Because this hand soap includes tea tree essential oil, it is a natural hygienic hand disinfectant.

1 cup liquid castille soap
1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin
EO Blend as follows: 10 drops tea tree, 10 drops peppermint, 5 drops lavender

Prepare EO blend and allow it to marry for several days. Then combine all ingredients in a pump bottle and shake well. Shake well before using.

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Sweet Dreams Pillow Spray

November 13th, 2009

1 cup distilled water
6 drops lavender
3 drops chamomile
2 drops orange
2 drops ylang ylang

Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well and use as a spritz on pillows and other bedding to encourage a restful night’s sleep.

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Anti-Depressant Diffuser Blend

November 9th, 2009

15 drops lavender
15 drops geramium
6 drops bergamot
6 drops ylang ylang
6 drops rosewood
5 drops patchouli
3 drops lemon
2 drops helichrysum

This is a complex diffuser blend that is well worth the extra blending time. Not only is it a marvelous anti-depressant, it smells great!

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Psoriasis Relief Skin Oil

November 5th, 2009

4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
10 drops evening primrose oil
EO blend of 10 drops each tea tree and cypress

Blend all ingredients and massage into skin as a moisturizer.

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Achy Muscles Bath Salts

November 3rd, 2009

1 cup epsom salts
1 cup dead sea salts, sea salts, or kosher salts
1 cup baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (50 drops) rosemary
1/2 teaspoon (50 drops) tea tree

Combine all ingredients in an air tight container. Add 1/4 cup of Achy Muscles Bath Salts to a warm (not too hot) bath.

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All Purpose Spray Cleaner

November 2nd, 2009

12 ounces distilled water, boiled
1 tablespoon borax
2 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ cup liquid soap
10 drops sweet orange
10 drops lemon
10 drops tea tree

Dissolve the borax in hot water, shake well, then add vinegar. and shake again. Add soap and essential oils and shake again.

Use as you would any commercial spray cleaner.

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Rejuvenating Foot Soak

October 26th, 2009

Finally, a good use for all those pretty stones you pick up!

large basin
enough small round stones to cover the bottom
hot water to fill
1 cup epsom salts
5 drops of the following EO blend: 5 drops rosemary, 5 drops peppermint, 5 drops lavender

Line bottom of basin with stones, add (not too) hot water, swish around the epsom salts and then add 5 drops only of the EO blend. Soak feet for about 10 minutes, occasionally rolling your feet along the stones. Pat dry and follow up with a foot oil or cream and a foot powder.

Bliss !

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Black Cat’s Bane – Halloween Potpourri

October 25th, 2009

Finally, a good use for the pumpkin chunks carved out of a jack’o'lantern.

1 whole apple
2 cups chucked pumpkin (with rind)
5 whole cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
10 whole allspice berries
Cut unpeeled fruit into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer uncovered, adding water throughout the day as needed.

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Calming Foot Powder

October 23rd, 2009

Calming Foot Powder – perfect after a long stressful day!

½ cup arrowroot powder
½ cup cornstarch
20 drops lavender essential oil
7 drops sandalwood essential oil
8 drops clary sage essential oil

Blend essential oils and allow to marry 2-3 days. Then measure out dry ingredients, mix thoroughly, add EO blend and mix again.

To Use: Clean feet, apply lotion or foot cream, finish off with foot powder. Bliss!

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Sleep Inducing Bath Blend

October 22nd, 2009

2 drops clary sage
2 drops lavender
1 drop vetiver

Use in a warm (not too hot) bath to make you drowsy and ready for sleep.

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Insect Repellent

October 17th, 2009

4 ounces distilled water
20 drops Citronella
15 drops Lavender
15 drops Eucalyptus
10 drops Patchouli

Prepare EO blend, add to spray bottle and then add distilled water. Shake well to blend. This formula should be shaken well before use.

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