Aromatherapy Recipes

                            Using Essential Oils

General Information about Blending Essential Oils

Size Conversions:
3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon (tbsp)
2 tablespoons (tbsp) = 1 ounce (oz)
6 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 ounce (oz)
10 milliliter (ml) = 1/3 oz.
15 milliliter (ml) = 1/2 oz.
30 milliliter (ml) = 1 oz.
10 milliliter (ml) = approximately 300 drops

Generally, two drops of Essential Oil (use only Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils) should be used per tsp of Carrier Oil (but follow individual recipes if available) and it takes about one to two ounces of carrier oil for a full body massage.   Any natural carrier oil except mineral oil is fine to use when preparing a massage blend.  There are lots to choose from and each has its own properties.  For most applications, we prefer our own Massage Base, which is a combination of Sweet Almond, Grapeseed and Jojoba oils.

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Aromatherapy Recipes:

Skin Aromatherapy Blends

Athlete's Foot and Ringworm:

1 drop lavender

2 drops tea tree

Add 1 drop lavender and 2 drops tea tree oil to 1 teaspoon of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply with cotton swab.

Minor Burns:

2 drops lavender

Immediately apply ice cold water to burn for 10 minutes. Then apply 2 drops undiluted lavender directly from bottle.

Respiratory Aromatherapy Recipes

Chest and Sinus Congestion:

2 drops lavender

2 drops tea tree

2 drops eucalyptus

Boil a pot of water and remove from the stove.  While still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for at least 3 minutes.   KEEP EYES CLOSED.

Colds:

2 drops lavender

2 drops rosemary

2 drops eucalyptus

Add 2 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary and 2 drops eucalyptus to 2 teaspoons milk or cream.  Pour into a warm bath, stir water and soak.

or

Mix 2 drops lavender, 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops tea tree oil. Place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room.

To Ease Sinuses:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Peppermint

2 drops Tea Tree

Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove.   While it is still steaming, add 2 drops peppermint, 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops tea tree.  Immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes.   Keep eyes closed.

To Ease Coughs:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove. While it is still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender.  Immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes.   Keep eyes closed.

 To Ease Coughs throughout the day:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

Add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage base oil and apply to the throat and chest (this will make enough for several applications).

To Combat colds and flu - daytime:

2 drops Eucalyptus

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Peppermint

2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops peppermint and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to a tea candle diffuser).

To Combat colds and flu - nighttime:

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to a tea candle diffuser).

Aromatherapy Recipes for Aches and Pains

Muscle Pain:

2 drops lavender

2 drops rosemary

Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops rosemary oil to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Use for a gentle body massage.

Headaches:

2 drops lavender

Massage 2 drops undiluted lavender into the temples and the base of the skull.

 Pre- Sports Rub:

2 drops rosemary

1 drop lavender

1 drop eucalyptus

First, blend all the essential oils together, and then add to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply to the body prior to exercise.

Post- Sports Rub:

2 drops lavender

1 drop juniper

1 drop rosemary

Mix the essential oils together, then add to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and apply to body.

Relaxing Aromatherapy Blends:

Relaxation Massage Oil  

 4 drops Lavender

1 drop Petitgrain

1 drop Frankincense

Add the above essential oil to 6 tsp of massage base.  Add to a warm bath or use for a relaxing massage blend.

To Calm Nerves and Promote Sleep:

4 drops lavender

Add 4 drops lavender to a teaspoon of milk or cream. Pour into a warm bath, stir bathwater and soak.

or

Add 4 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room.

Sleep-well:

3 drop lavender

1 drop clary sage

Mix 3 drops lavender and 1 drop clary sage with a teaspoon of milk or cream. Add to a warm bath & soak.

Stress-Soothing Massage Oil:

2 drops lavender

1 drop ylang ylang

2 drops petitgrain

Add 2 drops lavender, 1 drop ylang ylang and 2 drops petitgrain to 5 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil).  Stir gently to mix and massage into body.

Uplifting Aromatherapy Recipes:

Uplifting Personal Blend for Daytime Use:

2 drops Geranium

2 drops Rosewood

2 drops Bergamot

Add 2 drops geranium, 2 drops rosewood and 2 drops bergamot to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wear as a fragrance, use for a gentle massage or inhale directly from the bottle.  

Uplifting Personal Blend for Nighttime Use:

2 drops Rosewood

2 drops Bergamot

2 drops Ylang Ylang

We also offer Aromatherapy Kits centered around specific themes.  Each kit includes essential oils, a bottle of massage oil and recipes.   For more information on our kits, or to order, click:  Aromatherapy Kits

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