Ways of Using Aromatherapy/ Recipes

Ways of using aromatherapy: Place a few drops of essential oil into a bowl of steaming water. Breathe the steam for 15-30 minutes. This is great for clearing sinuses and providing headcold relief. __________________________________________________________ Mix your favorite essential oil(s) with distilled water (no more than 15 drops of oil(s) per ounce of water) for a refreshing floral spray... __________________________________________________________ Place a few drops on a cloth. Use this cloth as a scarf or place it on your pillow case. Move cloth away when you have had enough. (Great for using while sleeping!) __________________________________________________________ Use during massage. This can have amazing effects. Beware that changes can happen EXTREMELY fast when doing this, so dilution is recommended. __________________________________________________________ Aromatherapy bath salts are often both extremely relaxing and effective.

Recipes using "The Basic Four" (Lavender, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus):

Lavender - promotes healing of burns, wounds, bites, etc.; fights infection; eases muscle pain; eases headaches; calms; promotes sleep; reduces inflammation; repels insects. Rosemary - stimulates; eases muscle pain; eases the symptoms of colds. BEST AVOIDED BY PERSONS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. Tea Tree - fights infection; boosts immune function; good for cuts and scrapes; antifungal. Eucalyptus - fights infection; clears sinuses and chest congestion; eases muscle aches; repels insects. ___________________________________________________________ Recipe: Abrasions: 5 drops (plus 1) lavender Clean well with 5 drops lavender diluted in a small bowl of warm water. Apply one drop undiluted lavender directly from bottle and leave to heal. ___________________________________________________________ Recipe: Athlete's Foot and Ringworm: 1 drop lavender 2 drops tea tree Add 1 drop lavender and 2 drops tea tree oil to 1 teaspoon of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). to the massage base. Stir gently to mix and apply with cotton swab. ___________________________________________________________ Recipe: Minor Burns: 2 drops lavender Immediately apply ice cold water for 10 minutes. Then apply 2 drops undiluted lavender directly from bottle. Recipe: Chest and Sinus: 2 drops lavender 2 drops tea tree 2 drops eucalyptus Boil a pot of water and remove from the stove. While still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for at least 3 minutes. KEEP EYES CLOSED. ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: Colds: 2 drops lavender 2 drops rosemary 2 drops eucalyptus Add 2 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary and 2 drops eucalyptus to 2 teaspoons milk or cream. Pour into a warm bath and soak. or Mix 2 drops lavender, 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops tea tree oil. Place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room. ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: Headaches: 2 drops lavender Massage 2 drops undiluted lavender into the temples and the base of the skull. Recipe: To Calm Nerves and Promote Sleep:: 4 drops lavender Add 4 drops lavender to a teaspoon milk or cream. Pour into a warm bath and soak. or Add 4 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room. ___________________________________________________________ Recipe: Muscle Pain: 2 drops lavender 2 drops rosemary Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops rosemary oil to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Use for a gentle body massage. _________________________________________________________ Warning essential oil: The information provided in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally. Do not apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before. Essential oils are flammable. BB assumes no liability for misuse or abuse of its products. Common sense prevails.. read instructions. If you have allergies or adverse reactions to certain ingredients, read the label before using. Whether ingested, damage to property / materials or personal injury results from using our product in a careless manor... we are not responsible.

Recipes using "The Uplifting Four" (Bergamot, Geranium, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang:

Bergamot - refreshing and uplifting without being stimulating; combats depression, eases tension. DO NOT APPLY TO SKIN THAT WILL BE EXPOSED TO SUN AS THIS OIL PROMOTES SUNBURN. Geranium - combats depression, balances emotions, balances hormones, eases pre-menstrual tension, mildly stimulating. Rosewood - uplifting, calms and steadies the nerves. Ylang Ylang - combats depression, gently lifts mood, calms, aphrodisiac. ___________________________________________________________ Recipe: Uplifting Personal Blend for Daytime Use: 2 drops Geranium 2 drops Rosewood 2 drops Bergamot Add 2 drops geranium, 2 drops rosewood and 2 drops bergamot to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wear as a fragrance or inhale directly from the bottle. Lasts a long time. Or use for gentle massage. ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: Uplifting Personal Blend for Nighttime Use: 2 drops Rosewood 2 drops Bergamot 2 drops Ylang Ylang Add 1 drop rosewood, 2 drops bergamot and 2 drops ylang ylang to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wear as a fragrance or inhale directly from the bottle. Lasts a long time. Or use for gentle massage. ___________________________________________________________ Other Essential Oils that are uplifting - Jasmine, Rose, Neroli and Clary Sage: ________________________________________________________ Warning essential oil: The information provided in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally. Do not apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before. Essential oils are flammable. BB assumes no liability for misuse or abuse of its products. Common sense prevails.. read instructions. If you have allergies or adverse reactions to certain ingredients, read the label before using. Whether ingested, damage to property / materials or personal injury results from using our product in a careless manor... we are not responsible.

Recipes using "The Relaxing Four" (Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Petitgrain, Clary Sage):

Lavender - Lavender - calms and soothes, promotes sleep, improves mood, eases aches and pains. Ylang Ylang - calms body and mind, releases anger, reduces anxiety, aphrodisiac. Petitgrain - uplifting without being stimulating; refreshing; reduces anxiety. Clary Sage - very relaxing; somewhat sedative; promotes feelings of happiness; encourages dreaming. Best used at night since it can make you feel drowsy. AVOID USING WHEN DRINKING ALCOHOL. Avoid if pregnanant. ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: Sleepwell: 3 drop lavender 1 drop clary sage Mix 3 drops lavender and 1 drop clary sage with a teaspoon of mild cream. Add to a warm bath & soak. ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: Stress-Soothing Massage Oil: 2 drops lavender 1 drop ylang ylang 2 drops petitgrain Add 2 drops lavender, 1 drop ylang ylang and 2 drops petitgrain to 5 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). to the massage base. Stir gently to mix and massage into body. ____________________________________________________________ Other Essential Oils for Relaxation: Bergamot, roman chamomile, jasmine, marjoram, neroli and rose. ____________________________________________________________ Warning essential oil: The information provided in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally. Do not apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before. Essential oils are flammable. BB assumes no liability for misuse or abuse of its products. Common sense prevails.. read instructions. If you have allergies or adverse reactions to certain ingredients, read the label before using. Whether ingested, damage to property / materials or personal injury results from using our product in a careless manor... we are not responsible.

Recipes using "The Breathe Easy Four" (Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree):

Lavender - relieves pain, relaxes spasms, calms, promotes sleep, fights infection, eases cough. Peppermint - stimulating, clears congestion, induces sweating. DO NOT TAKE PEPPERMINT IF YOU ARE USING HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES - IT PREVENTS THEM FROM WORKING. Eucalyptus - fights infection, clears sinuses, eases aches and pains, stimulating. Tea Tree - antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, stimulates the immune system, induces sweating. ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: To Ease Sinuses: 2 drops Eucalyptus 2 drops Peppermint 2 drops Tea Tree Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove. While it is still steaming, add 2 drops peppermint, 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops tea tree, immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes. Keep Eyes Closed. ___________________________________________________________ Recipe: To Ease Coughs: 2 drops Eucalyptus 2 drops Lavender Boil a pot of water and remove it from the stove. While it is still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender, immediately cover the pot and head with a towel and inhale for 3 minutes. Keep Eyes Closed. ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: To Ease Coughs throughout the day: 2 drops Eucalyptus 2 drops Lavender Add 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage base oil and apply to the throat and chest (this will make enough for several applications). ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: To Combat colds and flu - daytime: 2 drops Eucalyptus 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Peppermint 2 drops Tea Tree Add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops peppermint and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to our tea candle diffuser). ____________________________________________________________ Recipe: To Combat colds and flu - nighttime: 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Tea Tree Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to our tea candle diffuser). ____________________________________________________________ Warning essential oil: The information provided in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally. Do not apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before. Essential oils are flammable. BB assumes no liability for misuse or abuse of its products. Common sense prevails.. read instructions. If you have allergies or adverse reactions to certain ingredients, read the label before using. Whether ingested, damage to property / materials or personal injury results from using our product in a careless manor... we are not responsible.