Aromatherapy Recipes

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Aromatherapy Recipes from Great Expectations Essential oils are potent natural products, which why you use so little in each recipe. The therapeutic values found in essential oils are perfect for treating emotional, mental, and physical problems. Aromatherapy recipes are used to maintain and improve health, skin, hair, body and spirit. Essential oils help improve health by working with your body in a natural way and it complements most types of therapy be it conventional or alternative. There are many wonderful recipes in aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is as old as time. The Egyptians used aromatherapy recipes for their cosmetics and in their religous ceremonies such as embalming. Cleopatra knew the power of aromatherapy when she soaked her sails with aromatic perfumes to entice Marc Anthony back to Egypt. We recommend that you test for sensitivity, especially if you have allergies or hay fever. A very simple test would be to take one drop of oil on a cotton swab. Dot it to the inside of your wrist or elbow...cover with a band-aide and wait 24 hours. If there is no reaction, you are most likely not allergic to that essential oil. After the following recipes, there will be listings for new recipes and for some new ideas. We invite you to view our aromatherapy article page as well. It is a great place to find out more about aroma therapy and/or an essential oil. Not sure what carrier oil to use? We have defined many carrier oils and many of our other products for you at Aromatherapy Products Defined WARNING: Never use undiluted essential oils on the skin. Do not take orally without the supervision of a practitioner or use when pregnant. Aromatherapy Recipe - Bath for Headache Relief 3 drops chamomile3 drops lavender2 drops marjoram1 drop thyme1 drop peppermintFill bath tub with very warm water (NOT HOT). Add essential oils after the tub is full. Disperse oils through the water immediately before getting in. (Doing so prevents the oils from puddling into 1 area.) Soak, inhale deeple and relax for 20-30 minutes. All Natural Body Powder Recipe 3 Tablespoons cornstarch13 drops geranium13 drops bergamot13 ylang ylangInto a wide-mouthed clean glass jar add cornstarch. Add essential oils. Cap jar and gently shake to blend. Using a wooden spoon, break up any clumps that may form. Let sit for 2-3 days to allow essential oils to mingle and blend. Shake before using. Romance Blend RecipeThis particular recipe is for using with a scent ring, a diffuser or an aroma lamp.20 drops rosewood10 drops neroli5 drops lavender5 drops thyme3 drops cinnamon or cloveAdd essential oils to a clean dark glass bottle. Gently rock to blend. Follow your diffuser's directions for the proper amount to add. For a scent ring add 5-6 drops. For an aroma lamp follow the manufacturer's directions, or add about 8-12 drops along with 1 teaspoon of water into the well of the lamp. Store remainder in a cool place. Anti-Anxiety Aromatherapy Recipe Blend3 drops neroli2 drops patchouli2 drops geranium2 drops rose2 drops ylang ylang1 drop frankincense1 drop bergamotAdd essential oils to a clean dark glass bottle. Gently blend. Add a few drops to a scent ring, or drizzle some into a piece of aromatherapy jewelry, inhale directly from the bottle (don't get any on your nose), or add to an aroma lamp. You can also add some oil to a cotton ball, place the cotton ball on a plate and let evaporate into a room. Aromatherapy Massage Oil Recipe for Muscle Aches1/2 cup carrier oil (we recommend Hazel Oil and/or Flax Oil)20 drops juniper20 drops lemon10 drops thymeAdd essential oils and carrier oil to a clean dark bottle. Gently shake to blend. Warm blend by soaking closed bottle in hot water. When oil is warmed, massage into sore muscles. HINT: For extra relief from aching muscles, try using Emu Oil mixed with Hazel or Flax Oil! Essential Oils: What Are They Good For?Essential oils have many properties and each oil can help in several different areas. Below is just a listing of which oils can help where. These are not the only essential oils that can be used, it is just a very small guideline. Abscesses/Boils: basil, chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, lavender, rosemary, thyme, tea tree Acne: aspic, calendula,chamomile, juniper, lavender,myrrh, neroli, patchouli, tea tree, thyme Allergies: chamomile, lemon balm, rose Anxiety: bergamot, basil, clary sage, cinnamon, coriander, jasmine, neroli, orange, pine, ylang ylang Asthma: eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, lemon balm, rosemary Coughs: aniseed, cypress, fennel, niaouli, thyme Depression: bergamot, basil geranium, lavender, lemon balm, neroli, nutmeg, pine, rose, ylang ylang Eczema: bergamot, chamomile, geranium, lavender, lemon balm, rosemary Headache: basil, clary sage, fever few, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram, neroli, peppermint, rose, ylang ylang Insect Bites: bergamot,lavender, lemon balm, tea tree, Insomnia: chamomile, lavender, neroili, rose, rosewwod, marjoram, sandalwood Menopause: clary sage, cypress, geranium, lemon balm Sore Muscles: ginger, juniper, mint, nutmeg, peppermint, pine, rosemary, thyme Nervousness: bergamot, coriander, fennel, lemon balm, marjoram PMS: chamomile, clary sage, marjoram, neroli, ylang ylang Stress: bergamot, clary sage, fennel, lavender, neroli, rose, sandalwood, vetiver Sunburn: chamomile, lavender

 

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