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Essential Oils for the Humidifier

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:50:43 +0000

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.

Exotic and Romantic Diffuser Blend

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:19:18 +0000

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!!

Tea Tree Hand Soap

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:37:37 +0000

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.

Sweet Dreams Pillow Spray

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:11 +0000

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.

Anti-Depressant Diffuser Blend

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:01:15 +0000

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!

All Purpose Spray Cleaner

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:35:20 +0000

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.

Black Cat’s Bane – Halloween Potpourri

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:16:18 +0000

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.

Insect Repellent

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:37:43 +0000

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.

Aromatherapy Dish Detergent

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:41:55 +0000

Dish Detergent

2 tablespoons liquid castile soap
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
5 to 10 drops lavender oil as an antibacterial

Combine the soap and water in a jar. Add the glycerin and lavender. Stir to blend. Not recommended for extremely hard water.