Healing & First Aid with Essential Oils

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Healing & First Aid with Essential Oils

 

Heal by Ailment: Aches & Pains, Cold & Flu, First Aid, Headache,

Sinus & Allergy

 

Headache Relief Herbal Bath - August 2001 Online Newsletter

4 Tablespoons Dried Lavender

4 Tablespoons Dried Lemon Balm

2 Tablespoons Dried Peppermint

Make a simple infusion. If you don't have time to make an infusion,

just put the herbs in a muslin bag or bath ball and throw in the tub

with you.

 

Peppermint Headache Relief - December 2001 Online Newsletter Rub

directy on skin where it hurts. Two of Peppermint's main key

constituents are menthol

(35%-55%) and flavonoids. Also, new studies show pure Peppermint oil

is as good as Tylenol for relieving headaches.

 

Cold & Flu Relief

For a stuffed up nose or head, place a tissue with a few drops of

Eucalyptus inside a plastic zip lock baggie. Keep this in your purse

or glove compartment. Open baggie and breathe deeply as needed. At

the first sign of a stuffy nose place 1 drop of Eucalyptus on the

corner of your pillow. This can sometimes even stop a cold from

coming on.

 

Fever Reducer

Eucalyptus can effectively bring down a fever. Add 6 drops to a bowl

of tepid water and mix well. Dampen several clothes in the water,

wring out and apply to wrists, feet and forehead. Wipe down the rest

of the body with one of the cloths.

 

Germ Fighting Blend - January 2004 Online Newsletter

Lemon 8 drops

Eucalyptus 6 drops

Tea Tree 6 drops

Discourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend of

Eucalyptus and Lemon and Tea Tree to wipe down surfaces (add to warm

water). Use 8

- 10 drops in a diffuser or room spray to help cleanse the air.

 

Cold and Flu Bath Blend - January 2004 Online Newsletter

Mix equal parts Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Calendula and Peppermint. Steep

in hot bath water or make a simple infusion. (See instructions above.)

 

Cold & Flu Spray - October 2003 Online Newsletter

15 drops Eucalyptus

15 drops Tea Tree

15 drops Rosemary

1 cup Water

Add to a spray bottle. Great for clearing the head and chest while

disinfecting a room. Spray on door knobs, phones and in the air.

Spray in sleeping rooms and public room. Any place you want to purify.

 

Cold Buster and Blemish Fighter Blend - October 2003 Online

Newsletter

8 drops Lemon essential oil

6 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

6 drops Tea Tree essential oil

Discourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend of

Eucalyptus and Lemon and Tea Tree to wipe down surfaces (add to warm

water) or use 8 - 10 drops in a diffuser or room spray to help

cleanse the air . Use the end of a cotton swab to apply tiny amounts

to blemishes.

 

Honey Hot Toddy - October 2002 Online Newsletter

To make the recipe

1 tablespoon of honey.

1 shot of lemon juice.

1 shot of whiskey.

Add all the ingredients to a coffee mug, fill with steaming hot

water, stir, and sip until gone. Drink whenever coming down with a

sore throat, head cold or the flu.

 

Cold and Flu Bath Blend - January 2001 Online Newsletter

Mix equal parts Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Calendula and Peppermint. Steep

in hot bath water or make a simple infusion.

 

Steam Inhalation - January 2001 Online Newsletter

For nasal congestion, pour boiling water into a bowl, add 3 drops

Eucalyptus and 2 drops Peppermint. Place a towel over your head,

close your eyes, lean over the bowl and inhale the steam.

 

Hibiscus High Blend - February 2002 Online Newsletter

High in Vitamin C and great for the cold and flu season. Boil 2

quarts of water, add 1 teaspoon each: Hibiscus Flowers, Rosehips,

Lemongrass Leaves, Orange Peel, Spearmint Leaves and Rose Petals. Let

steep 5-10 minutes. Add a pinch of stevia or add sugar to taste.

Delicious hot or cold or with a slice of lemon. Sandalwood eases

coughs, bronchitis, laryngitis and other throat afflictions. Use as a

compress. 6 drops to a bowl of water. Wet a cloth, squeeze out some

of the water and apply for 15 min. Repeat.

 

 

June 2002 Online Newsletter

To Alleviate Cold Symptoms: Place a few drops of Eucalyptus oil on a

handkerchief or tissue and deeply inhale the aroma.

 

Nausea Spray - July 2002 Online Newsletter

20 drops Spearmint

15 drops Lemon Essential oil

5 drops Sweet Orange Essential oil

Add to four ounces of distilled water in a spray bottle.

Shake well and mist air when feeling nauseous.

 

Tea

Dried Rose Tea - - February 2001 Online Newsletter

A mild sedative, high in Vitamin C. Helps lower cholesterol levels.

Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried petals or hips per cup of boiled water.

Steep 10 minutes.

 

Sage Tea - - April 2001 Online Newsletter Make an infusion to settle

the stomach. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling

water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day. This may also be

used as a gargle. Sage tastes warm, pleasantly aromatic, and somewhat

pungent.

 

Tea For Nervous Tension: - May 2001 Online Newsletter

1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort

1 oz. Lemon Balm Leaves

1 oz. Valerian

Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10

min., strain, sweeten if necessary. Drinking a cup of this tea before

going to bed each night for several weeks will calm overwrought

nerves, lift depression, and help you fall asleep more easily.

 

Tea For Coughing Fits: - May 2001 Online Newsletter

1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort

2/3 oz. Thyme

2/3 oz. Linden Flowers

Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water to soothe

irritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. Steep

for 5-10 min., strain, sweeten with honey for added benefit. This tea

has proved helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough.

 

Tea For Migraines: - May 2001 Online Newsletter

1 2/3 oz. St. John's Wort

1 oz Valerian 1 oz. Linden Flowers

1/4 oz. Juniper Berries

Use 1 tsp. of the mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min,

strain and sweeten. This tea helps dilate blood vessels and improve

circulation. If your headaches are triggered by weather, drink the

tea as the weather is changing.

 

Lemon Balm Tea - - August 2001 Online Newsletter

Drink for colds, fever, indigestion, PMS and insomnia.

Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried crushed herbs per cup of boiled water.

Steep 10 minutes. Drink Rosemary tea to clear sinus, bronchitis &

colds. Also great for settling the stomach. Makes a good mouthwash

for halitosis. Relaxes stomach muscles of the digestive tract and

uterus. Great for upset stomachs and menstrual cramps. Also a great

decongestant for colds, flu and allergies. Blends well with Mint,

Bergamot, Basil, Lemon, Juniper, Lavender, Thyme, and Peppermint as

well as many others. - September 2001 Online Newsletter

 

Peppermint Tea - December 2001 Online Newsletter

1-2 teaspoons of dried, crushed Peppermint leaves. Steep 10 minutes.

Great for indigestion, cramps, and other stomach disorders.

 

Hot Spiced Tea - November 2000 Online Newsletter

2 qts. fresh brewed Orange Spice tea

2 c. water

2 c. sugar

2 large cans pineapple

1 1/2 c. lemon juice

3 c. orange juice

1 stick cinnamon

1 t. whole cloves - tied in cheesecloth

Boil 2 c. each water and sugar together 10 minutes to make syrup. Add

remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove

cloves and cinnamon. Serve hot.

 

First Aid

Antiseptic Wash - October 2003 Online Newsletter

Add 30-40 drops of tea tree to 8 oz water.

Use to clean and heal scrapes, cuts, burns and other wounds. Also

great for a facial wash. Tip: substitute rose or lavender water.

 

Upset Stomach Compress - September 2002 Online Newsletter

Make a compress by folding or rolling a washcloth.

Use up to 6 drops of Chamomile essential oil in a bowl of warm water.

Mix then

submurge compress cloth, ring out and apply to tummy area. Repeat as

compress cools.

 

Garden First Aid - Rub fresh Sage leaves on stings and bites. Or

crush some fresh leaves into cuts and scrapes on the way to

thoroughly washing and bandaging them.

 

Compress - May 2001 Online Newsletter

Make an infusion of the dried St. John's Wort. Can be used hot or

cold for headaches, wounds and rashes.

 

Soothing An Upset Tummy- December 2000 Online Newsletter

Try this tip that is especially soothing for upset stomachs. Add up

to 6 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil to a bowl of warm water.

Mix well, put a small cloth in the water, wring out excess and apply

compress to tummy area.

 

For minor kitchen burns, apply pure Lavender essential oil generously

to the affected area, then cool with ice cubes. The next day the skin

should look like nothing happened.

 

For the Ears: For middle-ear infections, saturate a cotton ball in

olive oil, drip 5 drops of Lavender oil onto it and place it on the

outer part of the affected ear. The Lavender oil will help relieve

the pain and inhibit the inflammation that often accompanies ear

infections.

 

Sinus & Allergy Relief

A compress with Peppermint oil relieves the symptoms of a sinus

infection. Mix 5 drops of Peppermint oil in two cups of warm water.

Lay a small cloth dampened with the mixture across your nose and your

cheekbones. Breathe deeply, keeping your eyes closed.

 

 

Aches & Pains

Muscular Aches and Pains - January 2004 Online Newsletter

Make a cold compress by adding 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lavender,

and 3 drops Rosemary to a bowl of cool water. Use a wash cloth or any

soft cloth, wring out and apply. Repeat. Can also be used as a hot

compress for muscle aches, sprains and flesh wounds.

 

Muscular Aches and Pains - January 2001 Online Newsletter

Make a cold compress by adding 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lavender,

and 3 drops Rosemary to a bowl of cool water. Use a wash cloth or any

soft cloth, wring out and apply. Repeat. Can also be used as a hot

compress for muscle aches, sprains and flesh wounds. Massage - 1/2

teaspoon Eucalyptus oil and 1 tablespoon pure olive oil - very good

for arthritis.

 

Rosemary Essential Oil - September 2001 Online Newsletter

Use on sore muscles, rheumatic and arthritis pain. Helps lower high

blood sugar. Great for cold feet, and tired or weak legs. Increases

warmth and stimulates blood circulation. Acts through the skin as a

detoxifer. Always dilute with a carrier oil when using on skin.

 

Foot Soak - December 2001 Online Newsletter

5 drops Sage

5 drops Tea Tree

2 drops Peppermint

Fill basin or tub with hot water. Add essential oils and soak feet

for 15 minutes.

 

For Muscular Pain Relief: Mix 10-15 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 2

ounces of Sweet Almond or Grapeseed Oil. Massage into your muscles.

 

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