Use
aroma therapy oil for stress, indigestion, immune deficiencies and
other maladies
Aromatherapy Recipes
by Tan Jian
Yong
Aromatherapy
Recipes
Organic
aromatherapy recipes have been used for centuries and its usage is
very diverse and spread all over the world. Hundreds of recipes have
been found and perfected over thousands of years. Aromatherapy makes
use of essential oils to combat everyday maladies in our lives such
as stress, depression, indigestion, menopause, nausea, immune
deficiencies, fatigue and numerous others. The following
aromatherapy recipes are for your aromatic information.
First things
first! Always remember that essential oils are very potent and
volatile liquids that can be very harmful if used carelessly.
CAUTION: Never apply undiluted oil on the skin without use of
carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, hazelnut oil, sunflower oil or
grape seed oil. Massage is perhaps the most popular way to use
essential oils. It combines the healing art of aromatherapy with the
healing art of touch. Self-massage is just as effective as being
massaged by another person and lack of a partner is no excuse for
not trying these relaxing recipes. As a general rule, always use ten
drops of total essential oils per mixture, and keep it around five
for maximum effectiveness.
You can always
concoct your own innovative recipe using many essential oils that
available in the market. You don't really need a branded expensive
aromatherapy product or go to an expensive aromatherapy spa and some
wholesale aromatherapy vendors can be too expensive. Here are a few
quick, instant and easy natural aromatherapy recipes that can be
formulated at your home:
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Beat the
depression with 3 revitalizing drops of orange essential oil and 2
drops of zesty ginger.
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Drive out
insomnia with easeful drops of Roman chamomile, clary sage and
bergamot oils.
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Reduce
menstrual cramps with pacifying drops of peppermint, cypress and
lavender oils.
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Soothe
stress with calming drops of Roman chamomile, lavender and vetiver
oils.
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Enhance
memory with stimulating drops of peppermint and lemon oils.
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Boost your
immune system with protecting drops of eucalyptus, pine and
peppermint oils.
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Fight acne
with toning lavender and antiseptic tea tree oil.
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Ease a
grieving heart with oils of warm rose and sandalwood.
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Disinfect
the kitchen sink with the citrus smell of lemon, lime and
grapefruit oils.
Apart from
these most common recipes, you can also prepare hundreds of them by
using correct amounts of essential oils.
All-Purpose
Face and Neck Massage: 3 drops violet oil + 2 drops rose oil: in 20
ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extra richness.
Anti-Tension
Massage: 2 drops petit grain oil + 2 drops lavender oil + 2 drops
sandalwood oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Apply on the neck, shoulders,
and temples.
Backache
Massage: 2 drop eucalyptus oil + 2 drops lavender oil + 1 drop lemon
oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Focus on areas of tension with
fingertips.
Bedtime
Massage: 3 drop sandalwood oil + 2 drops chamomile oil: in 20 ml of
carrier oil.
Calming Back
Massage: 4 drop ylang ylang oil + 3 drops jasmine oil + 2 drops
geranium oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Circulation
Improvement Massage: 6 drop lavender oil + 4 drops rosemary oil + 2
drops vetiver oil: in 4 oz. of sesame oil.
Face and Neck
Massage: 2 drop galbanum oil + 3 drops neroli oil: 20 ml carrier
oil.
Hand Massage:
5 drops lime oil + 5 drops thyme oil + 5 drops eucalyptus oil + 5
drops cajuput oil: in 4 tablespoons carrier oil.
Leg Massage: 2
drops cypress oil + 2 drop lime oil + 1 drop lemon oil: 20 ml
carrier oil. Massage on calves, using gentle pressure on varicose
veins.
Mature Skin
Massage: 2 drop myrrh oil + 2 drops lavender oil + 2 drops neroli
oil: 20 ml wheat germ oil.
Pain-Relieving
Massage: 3 drop pine oil + 3 drop eucalyptus oil + 3 drops
frankincense oil: 20 ml carrier oil. Apply on sore joints.
Relaxing
Full-Body Massage: 3 drop neroli oil + 2 d jasmine oil: in 20 ml of
carrier oil.
Relaxing
Massage: 2 drops geranium oil + 2 drops rose oil + 2 drops lavender
oil: 20 ml carrier oil.
Face and scalp
massage. Sensual Body Massage: 2 drops patchouli oil + 3 drops
geranium oil + 3 drops rose oil: 20 ml carrier oil.
Stimulating
Body Rub: 1 drops peppermint oil + 1 drops myrrh oil + 2 drops
lavender oil: 20 ml carrier oil. This is an excellent winter rub.
Summer
Stimulating Massage: 2 drop lemongrass oil + 3 drops orange oil + 1
drop rosemary oil: 20 ml carrier oil. Good for back and shoulder
massages.
Uplifting
Massage: 2 drop bergamot oil + 2 drops orange oil +2 drops petit
grain oil: 20 ml carrier oil. Good early-morning body rubs.
Varicose Vein
Massage: 2 drops lime oil + 2 drops cedar wood oil: in 20 ml carrier
oil. Rub lightly, using only fingertips.
Wrinkled or
Puffy Face Massage: 2 drops rose oil + 1 drops violet oil + 1 drops
geranium oil: 20 ml carrier oil. Rub lightly on face, using only
fingertips.
Oils which are
not preferable for home use include: cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and
sage.
Oils which
should not be used during pregnancy include: basil, clove, cinnamon,
fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rosemary,
sage, and white thyme.
Oils which are
not recommended for steam facials include: 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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