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Aromatherapy Recipes
Learn to discover the benefits of essential oils in a busy lifestyle and find which aromatherapy recipes suit your needs...
Feel more energetic using basil oil or let the affect of vetivert dissolve all the stresses of the day... Whether you are a newcomer to the world of aromatherapy or have used it before I hope that you will find some useful recipes on my site.
Some general information before we go into the recipes:
If you are intending to massage your aromatherapy oils you will need carrier oil. There are various types on the market all for different reasons.
For example:
If you are prone to acne then you will want gentle carrier oil such as grape seed or jojoba.
If you suffer with eczema or other skin complaints then try using sweet almond, evening primrose, jojoba or even olive oil.
Calendula is great carrier oil for rubbing over scars and stretch marks.
Comfrey oil and Rosemary are gentle enough for healing cuts, bruises, burns and stings.
It is recommended that you use two drops of essential oils to one teaspoon of carrier oil. If you are doing a full body massage you will need about 1-2 ounces of carrier oil.
There are hundreds of different recipes for all types of conditions so it really is about the one that appeals to you most and works for you.
Most of these recipes can be used as massage, in the bath or in a room diffuser. If you follow the general pattern in all recipes as follows:
In the bath:
2 ounces of carrier oil to 15-20 drops essential oils. Mix well in an amber coloured bottle.
Massage oil:
1 ounce carrier oil to 8-10 drops essential oils.
Diffuser:
A total of 20 drops of essential oils as per recipes and follow instructions for the diffusers.
Air Freshener:
Using a 4oz spray bottle with fine mist add 30-40 drops of your essential oil mix to 1.5 ounces of distilled water and 1.5 ounces of high proof alcohol for example vodka. This may be omitted and use 3 ounces of distilled water. The alcohol helps the aroma to last longer.
Here are a selection of recipies that may appeal to you:
Anger Reducing
Blend 1: 3 drops bergamot
1 drop ylang ylang
1 drop jasmine
Blend 2: 1 drop Chamomile
2 drops bergamot
2 drops orange
Depression Reducing
Blend 1: 3 drops bergamot
2 drops Clary sage
Blend 2: 1 drop lavender
1 drop ylang ylang
3 drops grapefruit
Energising
Blend 1: 2 drops basil
1 drop cypress
1 drop grapefruit
Blend 2: 2 drops peppermint
1 drop frankincense
2 drops lemon
Happiness and Peace
Blend 1: 3 drops bergamot
1 drop ylang ylang
1 drop grapefruit
Blend 2: 1 drop Geranium
2 drops frankincense
2 drops orange
Insomnia
10 drops chamomile
5 drops clary sage
4 drops bergamot
Blend oils together in a dark bottle. Put 1-2 drops on a tissue and place inside your pillow case. Alternatively use 1 drop of each and add to your diffuser an hour before going to bed.
Menstrual Cramps (As a Massage)
1 ounce carrier oil such as sweet almond
15 drops peppermint
10 drops cypress
5 drops lavender
Arthritic Joints (As a Massage)
2 ounces carrier oil
10 drops chamomile
10 drops helichrysum
Insect Repellent
15 drops citronella
10 drops lavender
10 drops eucalyptus
5 drops lemon grass
Make in a spray mist using 4 ounce bottle as above then spray finally onto skin.
I recommend that you choose a recipe from the list above and give it a go... A lot of the fun comes from experimenting with different oils and fragrencies :-)