Healing & First Aid with Essential Oils

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Healing & First Aid with Essential Oils[Note: various sources]Healing & First Aid with Essential OilsHeal by Ailment: Aches & Pains, Cold & Flu, First Aid, Headache, Sinus &

AllergyHeadache Relief Herbal Bath - August 2001 Online Newsletter4 Tablespoons Dried Lavender4 Tablespoons Dried Lemon Balm2 Tablespoons Dried PeppermintMake a simple infusion. If you don't have time to make an infusion,

justput the herbs in a muslin bag or bath ball and throw in the tub withyou.Peppermint Headache Relief - December 2001 Online NewsletterRub directly on skin where it hurts. Two of Peppermint's main key

constituents are menthol (35%-55%) and flavonoids. Also, new studiesshow pure Peppermint oil is as good as Tylenol for relieving headaches.Cold & Flu ReliefFor 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 orglove compartment. Open baggie and breathe deeply as needed.At the first sign of a stuffy nose place 1 drop of Eucalyptus on thecorner of your pillow. This can sometimes even stop a cold from coming

on.Fever ReducerEucalyptus can effectively bring down a fever. Add 6 drops to a bowl oftepid water and mix well. Dampen several clothes in the water, wringoutand apply to wrists, feet and forehead. Wipe down the rest of the body

with one of the cloths.Germ Fighting Blend - January 2004 Online NewsletterLemon 8 dropsEucalyptus 6 dropsTea Tree 6 dropsDiscourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend ofEucalyptus

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

inhot bath water or make a simple infusion. (See instructions above.)Cold & Flu Spray - October 2003 Online Newsletter15 drops Eucalyptus15 drops Tea Tree15 drops Rosemary1 cup Water

Add to a spray bottle. Great for clearing the head and chest whiledisinfecting a room. Spray on door knobs, phones and in the air. Sprayin 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 oil6 drops Eucalyptus essential oil6 drops Tea Tree essential oilDiscourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend ofEucalyptusand 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 . Usethe end of a cotton swab to apply tiny amounts to blemishes.Honey Hot Toddy - October 2002 Online NewsletterTo make the recipe1 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 NewsletterMix equal parts Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Calendula and Peppermint. Steepinhot bath water or make a simple infusion.Steam Inhalation - January 2001 Online Newsletter

For nasal congestion, pour boiling water into a bowl, add 3 dropsEucalyptus and 2 drops Peppermint. Place a towel over your head, closeyour 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 quartsof water, add 1 teaspoon each: Hibiscus Flowers, Rosehips, LemongrassLeaves, Orange Peel, Spearmint Leaves and Rose Petals. Let steep 5-10

minutes. Add a pinch of stevia or add sugar to taste. Delicious hot orcold or with a slice of lemon.Sandalwood eases coughs, bronchitis, laryngitis and other throatafflictions. 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 NewsletterTo Alleviate Cold Symptoms: Place a few drops of Eucalyptus oil on ahandkerchief or tissue and deeply inhale the aroma.

Nausea Spray - July 2002 Online Newsletter20 drops Spearmint15 drops Lemon Essential oil5 drops Sweet Orange Essential oilAdd to four ounces of distilled water in a spray bottle.Shake well and mist air when feeling nauseous.

TeaDried Rose Tea - - February 2001 Online NewsletterA mild sedative, high in Vitamin C. Helps lower cholesterol levels. Use1 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 settlethestomach. 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 Newsletter1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort1 oz. Lemon Balm Leaves1 oz. ValerianUse 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 beforegoing 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 Wort2/3 oz. Thyme2/3 oz. Linden FlowersUse 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water to sootheirritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. Steepfor 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 Newsletter1 2/3 oz. St. John's Wort1 oz Valerian 1 oz. Linden Flowers1/4 oz. Juniper BerriesUse 1 tsp. of the mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min,

strain and sweeten. This tea helps dilate blood vessels and improvecirculation. If your headaches are triggered by weather, drink the teaas 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. Relaxesstomach muscles of the digestive tract and uterus. Great for upsetstomachs 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. - September2001Online NewsletterPeppermint 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 Newsletter2 qts. fresh brewed Orange Spice tea

2 c. water2 c. sugar2 large cans pineapple1 1/2 c. lemon juice3 c. orange juice1 stick cinnamon1 t. whole cloves - tied in cheeseclothBoil 2 c. each water and sugar together 10 minutes to make syrup. Add

remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove clovesand cinnamon. Serve hot.First AidAntiseptic Wash - October 2003 Online NewsletterAdd 30-40 drops of tea tree to 8 oz water.

Use to clean and heal scrapes, cuts, burns and other wounds. Also greatfor a facial wash. Tip: substitute rose or lavender water.Upset Stomach Compress - September 2002 Online NewsletterMake a compress by folding or rolling a washcloth.

Use up to 6 drops of Chamomile essential oil in a bowl of warm water.Mix thensubmerge compress cloth, ring out and apply to tummy area. Repeat ascompress 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 thoroughlywashingand bandaging them.Compress - May 2001 Online NewsletterMake 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 NewsletterTry 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 andapply compress to tummy area.For minor kitchen burns, apply pure Lavender essential oil generouslytothe 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 inoliveoil, drip 5 drops of Lavender oil onto it and place it on the outerpartof the affected ear. The Lavender oil will help relieve the pain and

inhibit the inflammation that often accompanies ear infections.Sinus & Allergy ReliefA compress with Peppermint oil relieves the symptoms of a sinusinfection. Mix 5 drops of Peppermint oil in two cups of warm water. Lay

a small cloth dampened with the mixture across your nose and yourcheekbones. Breathe deeply, keeping your eyes closed.Aches & PainsMuscular Aches and Pains - January 2004 Online NewsletterMake a cold compress by adding 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lavender,

and3 drops Rosemary to a bowl of cool water. Use a wash cloth or any softcloth, wring out and apply. Repeat. Can also be used as a hot compressfor 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,and3 drops Rosemary to a bowl of cool water. Use a wash cloth or any softcloth, 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 NewsletterUse on sore muscles, rheumatic and arthritis pain. Helps lower high

blood sugar. Great for cold feet, and tired or weak legs. Increaseswarmth and stimulates blood circulation. Acts through the skin as adetoxifer. Always dilute with a carrier oil when using on skin.Foot Soak - December 2001 Online Newsletter

5 drops Sage5 drops Tea Tree2 drops PeppermintFill basin or tub with hot water. Add essential oils and soak feet for15 minutes.For Muscular Pain Relief: Mix 10-15 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 2

ouncesof Sweet Almond or Grapeseed Oil. Massage into your muscles.It's My NatureP.O. Box 3106Florence, OR 974391- 888-445-5051

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