The Ten Essential Oils to have on hand.

• Lavender - for burns & scalds, antidepressant, antibiotic, detoxifier, sedative and it aides the immune system
• Tea Tree - antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal
• Peppermint - anti-inflamatory, antiseptic, digestive aide and promotes circulation
• Chamomile - anitbacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflamatory, disinfectant, diurectic, analgesic, promotes calmness and is used to treat respitory problems and burns
• Lemon - antiseptic, antibacterial and assists in weight loss
• Clove - antibacterial, antiseptic and analgesic
• Thyme - antiviral
• Eucalyptus - antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflamatory, diuretic, analgesic and deoderizer
• Rosemary - physical and emotional stimulant
• Geranium - excellent for skin care and mood changing

Dilutions for External Use

General use is usually a 2 % dilution ratio, for babies and sensitive skin use a 1 % ratio.

• 1 % dilution = 5 - 6 drops per ounce of carrier oil
• 2 % dilution = 10 - 12 drops per ounce of carrier oil
• 3 % dilution = 15 drops per ounce of carrier oil
• Carrier Oils: hazelnet, almond, grape seed, avocado, apricot, olive

Massage Oil: application of choice, as well as the safest. 2 or 3 % dilution is best
Bath: 2 to 10 drops per tub. Careful with lemon grass, citrus, basil, and mint.
Mouthwash: 2 drops per 1/2 cup of water
Inhalant: 6 - 12 drops per 1 qaurt of water. Boil the water, cool 1 minute, add the oils and inhale for 2 - 5 minutes.
Douche: 5 to 10 drops per quart of water.

Remedial Recipes

Abrasions: Clean the area with 5 drops of Lavender (Tea Tree or Thyme) diluted in a bowl of warm water. This also works for insect bites/stings and small cuts or wounds.

• For Blisters: Apply 1 drop of Lavender and 1 drop of Chamomile by patting in thoroughly.
• For burn blisters, use 1 or 2 drops of Lavender, following by ice. DO NOT PIERCE.

Athlete's Foot: Make up a mixture of 2 drops Tea Tree and 1 drop Lavender, spread over and between toes with a cotton ball. Or massage feet with 5 drops Tea Tree and 1 drop Lemon diluted in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Bleeding: Apply a compress of 1 drop Geranium, 1 drop Lemon and 1 drop Chamomile.

• For nose bleeds, put 3 drops Lemon and 1 drop Lavender on a tissue and inhale.

Chapped Skin: Massage the area, including face and lips, with 10 drops Geranium, 10 drops Chamomile, 5 drops Lemon, 5 drops Lavender, diluted in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Common Cold: Mix 2 drops of each Thyme, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Lemon into a hot bath. This also brings some relief for the flu.

Coughs: For a dry cough; Mix 2 drops Eucalyptus and 2 drops Lemon with 2 tablespoons of honey, take 1 teaspoon of this mix dissolved into a wine glass of warm water. Sip slowly and repeat as necessary.

• For a cough with mucus: Mix 2 drops Eucalyptus, 1 drop Thyme and 1 drop Tea Tree with 1 tablespoon of honey. Use only 1 large drop per wine glass of warm water. Sip slowly.

Stomach Upsets: Make a drink 1 drop peppermint to a teaspoon of honey and dilute in a mug of warm water. Sip slowly. This also works for heartburn, diarrehea, air and motion sickness.

Headaces: Mix 3 drops Lavender, 1 drop Peppermint and 2 drops vegetable oil, massage 1 drop of this into temples and along the hairline.

• Gastric Headaches: Mix 2 drops Peppermint, 1 drop Rosemary and 1 drop of Lavender and massage into the back of the neck.
• Sinus Headaches: Mix 5 drops of both Rosemary and Geranium, 3 drops Peppermint and 2 drops Eucalyptus with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil and massage into neck, cheeks, nose and forehead.

PreMenstrual Symptoms: Four formulas based on moods which can be mixed and matched as needed. These are added to a warm to hot bath; or can be mixed with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil and massaged in.

• Violent/Aggressive Formula: 10 drops of each Bergamot, Geranium and Palma Rosa
• Weepy/Depressive Formula: 12 drops Clary Sage and 9 drops of each Bergamot and Rose
• Irritable/Disagreeable Formula: 10 drops of each Bergamot and Nutmeg and 5 drops Geranium
• Apathetic/Listless Formula: 18 drops Grapefruit, 10 drops Clary Sage and 2 drops Jonquil

Essential Oil uses for everday stress

In an office atmosphere, lethargy and headaches are common. Colds are also more common due to the recirculating air-conditioned atmosphere. So for these work enviroments the essential oils of Grapefruit and Eucalytus lemon for lethargy, Lavender for headaches, Tea tree, Rosemary, Grapefruit to aid in preventing and alleviating the cold type symptoms.

• For stress of the work enviroment use Chamomile, Cedarwood, Geranium Bergamot, Basil, and/or Corriander
  
• For stress caused by too much caffeine or airborne irritants in the air use lavender, patchouli, geranium, clary-sage, grapefruit, lemon and/or rosemary
  
• For stress caused by burning the candle at both ends for too long use rosemary, chamomile, marjoram, lavender, thyme, bergamot and/or geranium

Massage Oils

After Play Soother: (For wind burn and sun burn.) Mix 10 drops of each Chamomile, Geranium and Lavender with 1 teaspoon of each Jojoba oil, Sesame oil, Evening Primrose oil and 1 tablespoon of Almond oil. Blend well and apply as needed.

Back Pain: A choose your favorite massage oil. Mix each formula with 2 tablespoons of vegetable or Almond oil and massage in where and as needed.

• Formula 1: 10 drops of each Rosemary, Marjoram and Sage
• Formula 2: 10 drops of each Lavender, Eucalyptus and Ginger
• Formula 3: 10 drops of each Peppermint, Rosemary and Basil

Workaholics: Mix 10 drops of each Lemon and Lavender, 5 drops of each Neroli (Sweet Orange) and Geranium with 2 tablespoons vegetable or Almond oil.

Essential oils to Deter Insects & Pests

• For ants use spearmint, peppermint, garlic, citronella
  
• For spiders use spearmint, peppermint, cedarwood, hyssop
  
• For caterpillars use spearmint, peppermint, pennyroyal
  
• For fleas use lemongrass, citronella, pennyroyal, tansy, lavender
  
• For flies use lavender, citronella, peppemint
  
• For gnats use spearmint, citronella, Patchouli
  
• For mosquitoes use lavender, pennyroyal, sassafras, citronella, lemongrass
  
• For moths use spearmint, lavender, hyssop, citronella, peppermint
  
• For slugs use garlic, cedarwood, pine

Scented Odds & Ends

A drop of basil [sniffed] on a tissue or or straight from the bottle revives a tired mind.

A whiff of peppermint calms a queasy stomach.

The smell of lavendar, neroli (sweet orange), lemongrass or linden blossom can calm and help you sleep. Keep a bottle by your bed for when you can't sleep.

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