Aromatherapy Recipes - Part 4

Indigestion

20ml sweet almond
6 drops orange essential oil
4 drops ginger essential oil

Massage this blend onto abdomen. Orange has a normalizing effect on the peristaltic action of the intestines while ginger promotes the elimination of intestinal gas.

Hangover

2 drops fennel or ginger essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops spearmint essential oil

These essential oils dropped onto a tissue or handkerchief and inhaled directly provide nausea and headache relief.

Fever (Relief of Symptoms)

10ml sweet almond oil
5 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Dilute eucalyptus oil in sweet almond oil and apply as a chest and back rub to help reduce body temperature.

Natural Treatment for Psoriasis (Relief of Symptoms)

25ml jojoba oil
15 drops lavender essential oil

Jojoba and lavender oil provide relief to itching and repair to skin tissue.

Acne

50mls jojoba oil
8 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops geranium essential oil
4 drops bergamot or tea tree oil

Jojoba is the most suitable carrier oil for mild to moderate acneic conditions (avoid Rose Hip oil). Mild antiseptic properties of lavender, bergamot and tea tree oils help to fight bacterial infection and skin inflammation. Geranium and lavender will help balance the skin sebum and aid in repair of skin tissue.

Monster Spray

6-8oz water
3-4 drops lavender essential oil
1 spray bottle

Let the child pick out a “magical” spray bottle.

Fill bottle with water

Add essential oil

Shake well

Spray in corner, under beds, in closets, etc.

Child may chant “monster, monster, stay away” or any other powerful words.

Shake before each use to make the magic strong.