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Essential oils can be used in so many different ways. In this section, I have included all the recipes which do not fit anywhere else. Room fresheners are included here. As a general rule, do not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per ointment, and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please read all the warnings at the bottom before using.

Carpet Deoderizer: 35 d. eucalyptus oil * 30 d. lavender oil * 25 d. rosewood oil: in 4 cups of Borax. Mix well in a bowl. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Vacuum up.

Children's Calming Mist: 10 d. allspice oil * 10 d. chamomile oil * 10 d. mandarin oil * 10 d. vetiver oil: in 4 oz. water. Mist into rooms where hyperactive children play.

Citrus Air Freshener: 20 d. orange oil * 10 d. lemon oil * 7 d. grapefruit oil * 5 d. cedarwood oil: in 4 oz. water.

Floral Air Freshener: 20 d. rose * 10 d. orange * 10 d. clove: in 4 oz of water

Guilt Reliever: 8 d. sandalwood oil * 8 d. neroli oil * 4 d. geranium oil: in 20 ml. of carrier oil. Use as a massage, paying special attention to the temples.

Insect Reppellant: 10 d. jojoba oil * 10 d. granium oil * 5 d. cedarwood oil * 5 d. sweet bay oil * 5 d. lime oil * 5 d. pine oil: in 2 oz. of vodka. Sprinkle around outside where insects are the most annoying.

Memory Lapses: If you find yourself the victim of frequent problems with your memory, use rosemary to counteract the problem. It works as a room spray, as an inhalant, or on a cold compress applied to the forehead and temples.

Mint Air Freshener: 5 d. peppermint oil * 5 d. spearmint oil * 2 d. peru balsam oil: in 4 oz. of water.

Pet's Calming Mist: 5 d. lavender oil * 5 d. chamomile oil * 2 d. mandarin oil: in 4 oz. of water.

Scent For a Winter Fire: 4 d. ginger oil * 4 d. sandalwood oil * 4 d. orange oil. Sprinkle mixture onto logs 15 minutes before starting fire.

Working Spritz- Productive: 3 d. peppermint oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d. juniper oil: in 1 oz of water.

Working Spritz- Focused: 3 d. basil oil * 3 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. lemon oil: in 1 oz of water.

Working Spritz- Stress Free: 4 d. geranium oil * 4 d. lavender oil: in 1 oz of water.

Working Spritz- Clear Thinking: 3 d. rosemary oil * 3 d. lemon oil * 3 d. basil oil: in 1 oz of water.

Please read the following warnings about essential oils:
Oils which ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HOME USE include, but are not restricted to: cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and sage.
Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY include, but are not restricted to: basil, clove, cinnamon, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, sage, and white thyme.
Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR STEAM FACIALS include, but are not restricted to: bay, clary sage, ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree.
Oils which are PHOTOSYNTHESIZING include, but are not restricted to: lemon, bergamot, lime, and orange. Do not go out into the sun for at least two hours after applying these oils to your skin.

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