Aromatherapy Synergies

Aromatherapy for Earaches:

• Lavender
• Tea Tree

Application:

• Mix 3 drops of lavender and 3 drops of tea tree into 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This mixture is good for a few uses. Rub some of the mixture on the ear and going down the neck 2-4 times a day until the earache is gone. This can be used for children if the portions of essential oils are cut in half. No more than 3 essential oils for 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Aromatherapy for Eczema:

• Lavender
• Tea Tree
• Rosemary

Application:

• Massage 2 drops of lavender, 2 drops of rosemary and 1 drop of tea tree on the affected areas twice a day.

Please read the contra-indications and precautions.

Aromatherapy for Dry Skin:

• Lavender
• Geranium

Application:

• Mix 3 drops each of lavender and geranium in 1 tablespoon of apricot kernel oil and use as a moisturizer.
• Add 3 drops of each to 1 teaspoon of olive oil and add to bath water.

Please read contra-indications and precautions.

Aromatherapy for Dandruff:

• Bergamot
• Lavender

Application:

• Add 2 drops of each to a small quantity of shampoo in your hands and wash hair as usual.
• Put 2 drops of each in your hands and give yourself a scalp massage.

Please read the contra-indications and precautions.

Aromatherapy for Athletes Foot:

• Tea Tree
• Lavender

Application:

• Prepare a foot bath with hot but not burning water and add 3 drops of each. Let feet soak for 15 minutes and dry well especially in between the toes.

Please read the contra-indications and precautions.

Aromatherapy for Bruises

• Lavender
• Rosemary

Application:

• Mix 2-4 drops of lavender and 2-4 drops of rosemary to ¼ to ½ of teaspoon of arnica. Amounts vary according to the size of the bruise.

Please read the contra-indications and precautions.

Aromatherapy For Diarrhea:

• Eucalyptus
• Tea Tree
• Lavender

Application:

• Put 2 drops of eucalyptus, 2 drops of 2 drops of tea tree and 1 drop of lavender to 1 teaspoon of olive oil and massage on stomach in a clock wise motion 2-3 times daily.

Please read the contra-indications and precautions.

Aromatherapy For Depression:

• Marjoram
• Lavender
• Ylang Ylang

Aromatherapy For Constipation:

• Peppermint
• Rosemary
• Mandarin

Application:

• Put 2 drops of peppermint, 2 drops of rosemary and 3 drops of mandarin in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and massage stomach in a clock wise motion twice a day.
• This same blend of essential oil with the olive oil can also be added to the bath water.

Please read the contra-indications and precautions.

Aromatherapy For Concentration:

• Basil
• Peppermint
• Pine

Application:

• Put 2 drops of each in your hands and massage your scalp. Be careful not to get any of the mixture in your eyes.

Please read the contra-indications and precautions.