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Orange Oil and Children

Tess July 2nd, 2009

Children love the fragrance of Orange oil and parents will find it calming and relaxing for little ones. Use in the playroom or bedroom to soothe and help to sleep.

Orange oil tells us not to take things so seriously. A scent that brings us joy and lightens our mood. When we are tense, stressed, nervous it brings happiness and laughter. It calms, relaxes and refreshes. It uplifts our mood and helps us feel more positive.

Relaxing Massage Oil

Tess June 30th, 2009

* 2 d. geranium oil
* 2 d. rose oil
* 2 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.

Can be used effectively as a face and scalp massage. Relieves anxiety.

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Originally posted 2007-03-07 14:10:58. We hope you have enjoyed this Post From the Past!

Stress Soothing Massage Oil

Tess June 28th, 2009

* 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 a massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). to the massage base. Stir gently to mix and massage into body.

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Originally posted 2006-05-02 10:58:32. We hope you have enjoyed this Post From the Past!

Helping Irritability with Aromatherapy

Tess June 19th, 2009

Blend for Irritability

* Coriander – 8 drops
* Cypress – 8 drops
* Lavender – 8 drops

Blend in amber bottle and wear as a perfume or inhale as needed. You can also diffuse this blend in your home or work area.

Another Irritability Blend

* Ylang Ylang – 30 drops
* Coriander – 20 drops
* Roman Chamomile – 10 drops

Focus Spritz Recipe

Tess May 28th, 2009

Ingredients:

* 3 d. basil oil
* 3 d. rosemary oil
* 2 d. lemon oil
* 1 oz of water

Directions:

Blend ingredients in a small spray bottle. Use throughout the day by spritizing your work or home area. You can also spray some on a Kleenex or cotton pad and keep it in a plastic baggie. Open the baggie and inhale deeply 3-4 times through your nose as needed.

Calendula Massage Oil

Tess May 20th, 2009

* 8 ounces of oil (olive, almond, apricot, or sunflower)
* 1 ounce calendula flowers
* (You can add a few drops of essential oils if you like. Try 5-10 drops each of orange and lavender or chamomile. For the ultimate luxury use rose essential oil)

Place the oil and calendula flowers in a crock pot on about 4 hours to extract the beneficial properties of the calendula into the oil. Check very carefully that your oil is not getting to hot! Allow the oil to cool and then strain it using cheese cloth.

Concentration Bath Recipe

Tess May 20th, 2009

* 4 d. violet oil
* 2 d. rose oil
* 2 d. ylang ylang oil.

Eases tension and returns concentration. Add oils to 1/4 C epsom salts or baking soda; add to bath while water is running; soak 15-20 minutes.

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Originally posted 2007-04-23 11:24:43. We hope you have enjoyed this Post From the Past!

Sleep Easy Bath

Tess May 17th, 2009

* 2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
* 3 drops lavender essential oil

Add to tub full of warm water and mix well.

This is a soothing, relaxing blend that helps ease away a day’s stresses
and strains.

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Aromatherapy Blends for Mental Concentration

Tess May 17th, 2009

Blends To Apply Directly To Skin

To use: Blend and apply these formulas to the back of the neck, chest and temple area until the oil is fully absorbed. Breathe the vapours deeply.

Blend #1

* Spearmint 4 drops
* Tangerine 4 drops
* Cedarwood 2 drops
* Sesame oil 2 teaspoons

Blend #2

* Rosemary 4 drops
* Bergamot 4 drops
* Clove 2 drops
* Sesame oil 2 teaspoons

Blend #3

Recipes For Relaxation

Tess May 16th, 2009

You’re restless and you want to relax. This is the perfect time to use essential oils to help you relax. Lavender is often considered the number one essential oil for relaxation but there are several others when used alone or blended give you a more relaxation atmosphere. Roman Chamomile is used a lot, especially around children and babies. It’s smell is not overpowering, but very soft and soothing.

A simple blend for relaxation is

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