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| 50 Ways To Use Essential Oils |
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| 1. For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your
favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the
clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener
or water and place in the center cup of the washer. |
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| 2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of
essential oil. |
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| 3. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air
freshener. |
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| 4. Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a
potpourri pot. |
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| 5. To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the
candle burns. |
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| 6. To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a
simmering pan. |
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| 7. For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches, mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and
Basil oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage
oil. |
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| 8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary I Lavender oil onto the back
of your neck. |
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| 9. To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil
to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin-nourishing vegetable oil. |
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| 10. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix
very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on your
home. let set for an hour or more, then vacuum. |
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| 11. To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope
with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely
around the animal's neck. |
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| 12. Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential
oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops
of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete's foot? Tea Tree is great! |
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| 13. Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it
in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with
pet odors. |
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| 14. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a food scent dabbed on
a cotton ball into an inconspicuous corner. |
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| 15. Are mice a problem? Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball
and place at problem locations. |
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| 16. The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in
inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower
arrangements or wreaths. |
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| 17. Apply true Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or
scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing. |
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| 18. Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with
essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure essential oils. |
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| 19. Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the
flowers and herbs. |
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| 20. An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring or light bulb will not
only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as
calming or uplifting. (Don't put essential oil in the socket.) |
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| 21. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand
washables makes for pleasant results. |
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| 22. Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the
fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the
fish away. |
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| 23. Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal
essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age two weeks
before using. |
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| 24. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests, drop a few drops of Citronella
oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.
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| 25. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective
means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.
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| 26. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally
during long car trips and while reading or studying. |
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| 27. Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of
spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the essential
oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the
home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture
polish and wipe |
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| 28. Add essential oils to paper mache, the result is the creation of a lovely
aromatic piece of art. |
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| 29. Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil on
paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the
aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters. |
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| 30. Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply
by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving. |
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| 31. Overindulge last night? Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit,
Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a
hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a
bath. |
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| 32. Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense , and Myrrh all
make wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of
your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting
the log on the fire. |
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| 33. Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your
window frames. |
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| 34. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as Chamomile, Lavender or
Neroli on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep. |
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| 35. When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your
favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this
for several days until it begins to feel like your space. |
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| 36. Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or
Lemon. |
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| 37. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a
gentle buffing. |
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| 38. When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add ~ drop of Lemon, Lime,
Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential oil to the final rinse
water. |
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| 39. For burns or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.
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| 40. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in ½ glass of water, sip slowly to aid
digestion and relieve upset stomach. |
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| 41. Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve
teething pain in children. |
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| 42. 6-8 drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and
protects in winter. |
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| 43. Add I drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant
glow in your skin. |
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| 44. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote
growth and thickness. |
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| 45. When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or
simmer in a pan on the stove. |
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| 46. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of
Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added. |
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| 47. The blend of lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for the office. Lavender
creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and
clears up stale air. |
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| 48. A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and
depression. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath. |
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| 49. A wonderful massage blend for babies is I drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop
Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil. |
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| 50. 1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back
of the neck helps to relieve headaches. |
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