Essential Oils + Blends

Essential Oils and Blends

Essential Oil Singles

Known to work wonders, essential oils contain the true essence of the plant from which they were derived. Contrary to what you'd think, they are not oily to touch, but rather a pure liquid extracted from the plant.

The oils are distilled by using either water or steam and are highly concentrated. Because of this, essential oils are packaged in small bottles as only a few drops are needed at a time. The uses vary from aromatherapy to household cleaning to insect repellent to natural remedies for physical discomfort and well being.

Essential oils are often used by diluting them with a carrier oil (sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil) and then applying this blend to the skin for absorption. 

Essential Oil Blends

LAVENDER: Try a few drops of this oil (with Epsom salts) in your bath for aching muscles and in a foot bath, your porous soles will absorb lavender quickly into the bloodstream. Massage a few drops into your forehead or nape of neck for relief from a headache.  If you can't get to sleep, soak a washcloth in a sink filled with warm water and lavender oil and place wrung out washcloth on your face and breathe in the calming scent. Or, place a few drops on your pillow to drift into sleep. 

Not only is it one of the few oils that is gentle enough to use undiluted, it's often claimed a “virtual first aid kit in a bottle". The antibacterial properties allow it to fight germs (which is why it’s also such an important ingredient in many all natural cleaning products for home and body), and, like peppermint, it’s often credited with aiding digestion and helping fight headaches.

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• Soothes nervous tension, headaches, anxiety and depression. 
• Helps to induce sleep: recommended for insomnia.
• Relieves pain from soreness in the joints. 
• Disinfects scalp and skin: effective on lice removal. 
• Enhances blood circulation: also lowers blood pressure.
• Treats respiratory problems: used in a vaporizer or directly on neck, chest and back.
• Digestion- increases the mobility of the intestine. 

Massage Oils

TEA TREE: Powerful antiseptic, antifungal and anti-viral. Good for acne, cold sores, warts, and burns. Use for vaporising to kill germs. Useful cleansing agent for skin including foot odor. Tea tree essential oil can help to control germs, bacteria, and fungi.

• Anti-fungal-use on athlete's foot, eczema. 
• Antiseptic-use on cuts and burns. 
• Anti-viral(inhibits the growth of a virus)-use a few drops in the bath. 
• Vaporizer to loosen chest congestion. 
• Combat lice and sooth dry/dandruff scalp. 
• Treats sinus infections, colds and persistent coughs. 

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EUCALYPTUS: Try adding a few drops of eucalyptus to a tissue or cotton rag and place over the steam vent of a humidifier for optimal sinus clearing benefits and to keep room germ free.Powerful antiseptic and works well when used in baths and massages during the cold season. Blend in oil for natural chest rubs. 

• Helps with respiratory problems-effective relief from colds and coughs.
• Antiseptic-good for cleaning wounds and soothing burns and stings.
• Relieves muscle pain: analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Apply in circular motion.
• Stimulating-good for relief of mental exhaustion.
• Dental and skin care: effective against cavities, plaque, gingivitis and infections.
• Fever reducer: reduces body temperature. Also called fever oil.

Essential Oils Tools

SWEET ORANGE: This oil is obtained from the peels of orange by cold compression. Sweet orange is used to lift the spirits yet it's calming to the nerves. Add to massage oil for an aid to the digestive system. Believed to brighten dull complexions and also encourages sleep. Try placing a few drops in the kitchen trashcan for a deodorizer.

• Anti-inflammatory, Anti-depressant, Anti-spasmotic (prevents/eases spasms or convulsions).
• Mild Aphrodisiac. 
• Carminative- removes gases from intestines.
• Diuretic: promotes urination to flush out toxins.
• Sedative: relief from anxiety, anger, inflammation and depression.

Accessories

ROSEMARY: Rosemary is an energizing oil with a strong herbaceous aroma. It helps to relieve muscle aches and combats mental fatigue. Use it in the daytime as its energizing effect may keep you awake at night. Helps combat water retention and cellulite.

• Indigestion: helps with stomach cramps and indigestion.
• Hair care: stimulates follicles making hair stronger. Nourishes dry scalps.
• Pain relief: used for headaches, muscle pains, rheumatism and even arthritis.
• Skin and mouth care: disinfectant for mouth and toner for dry skin.
• Boost of mental activity: increases concentration.
• Respiratory: relievs throat congestion, treats respiratory allergies and asthma.