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Essential Oils in the Bathtub(d. stands for drops)Adding essential oils to a bath makes the experience even more relaxing,or invigorating, than usual. Add about five drops of your favorite oilto your bathtub, or try one of the recipes listed here (after it hasfilled), stir the water, and soak for at least fifteen minutes. As ageneral rule, do not exceed ten drops of total essential oils per bath,and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please readall the warnings at the bottom before using. This rule applies for allredipes seen here:Balancing Bath: 2 d. rose oil * 2 d. neroli oil * 2 d. geranium oil.Cleansing Bath: 3 d. geranium oil * 3 d. lemon oil * 2 d. petitgrainoil.Cold/ Flu Bath: 5 d. eucalyptus * 5 d. peppermint * 4 d. lavender. Add 7d.thyme for chest congestion.Concentrating Bath: 4 d. violet oil * 2 d. rose oil * 2 d. ylang ylangoil.Eases tension and returns concentration.Extra-Relaxing Bath: 10 d. lavender * 5 d. marjoram. To be used onlyright before bed.Feminine Bath: 4 d. ylang ylang * 4 d. petitgrain. Tension reliever,preferred by women.Hot Summer's Day Bath: 3 d. juniper oil * 3 d. patchouli oil. Besteffective in a cool bath.Insomnia Bath: 4 d. chamomile oil * 2 d. lavender oil * 4 d. neroli oil* 2 d. marjoram oil.Invigorating Bath: 3 d. bergamot oil * 3 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. lemonoil.This bath is helpful for winter dullness.Jet-Lag Bath: 3 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d. frankincenseoil.Masculine Bath: 2 d. bay oil * 2 d. cedarwood oil * 2 d. lemon oil. Canbe applied to the skin before showering, diluted in oil.Men's Relaxing Bath: 3 d. pine oil * 2 d. chamomile oil * 2 d. lemonoil.Mental Confusion Bath I: 6 d. melissa * 4 d. bergamot * 6 d. lemon * 2d. lemongrass * 2 d. lavender.Mental Confusion Bath II: 4 d. rosewood * 4 d. patchouli.Muscle Ache Bath: 2 d. ginger oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil * 4 d. rosemaryoil.Relieves muscle cramping and pain.No-More-Nervousness Bath: 6 d. geranium oil * 2 d. basil oil * 2 d.neroli oil.Pain-Relieving Bath: 2 d. geranium oil * 3 d. cypress oil * 2 d.lavender oil.Especially effective for relieving period cramps.PMS Bath: 3 d. lavender oil * 3 d. clary sage oil.Relaxing Bath: 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. bergamot oil * 2 d. cedarwoodoil.Relaxing Bath II: 2 d. bergamot oil * 4 d. patchouli oil * 6 d.frankincense oil.Reviving Bath: 2 d. orange oil * 2 d. frankincense oil * 2 d. geraniumoil.Sensuous Bath I: 3 d. jasmine oil * 3 d. sandalwood oil * 3 d. ylangylang oil.An intimate bath, more feminine than masculine.Sensuous Bath II: 3 d. cedarwood oil * 2 d. frankincense oil * 2 d. limeoil.Stress-relieving as well as sensuous.Shock-Reducing Bath: 4 d. cypress * 2 d. cedarwood * 2 d. sandalwood.Soothing Bath: 2 d. galbanum oil * 2 d. geranium oil * 2 d. lavenderoil.Relieves anxiety and frustration.Summer Bath: 3 d. lemon oil * 3 d. rosemary oil * 3 d. peppermint oil.Most effective in a cool or lukewarm bath.Tranquilizing Before-Bed Bath: 2 d. neroli oil * 2 d. rose oil * 2 d.lavender oil * 2 d. ylang ylang oil.Flowery; good after a stressful day.Water Retention Bath: 6 d. geranium oil * 6 d. juniper oil * 6 d.cypress oil.Welcome the Weekend Bath: 2 d. geranium oil * 2 d. neroli oil * 5 d.lavender oil. Miscellaneous Oil RecipesEssential oils can be used in so many different ways. In this section, Ihave included all the recipes which do not fit anywhere else. Roomfresheners are included here. As a general rule, do not exceed ten dropsof total essential oils per ointment, and try to keep it around five formaximum effectiveness. Please read all the warnings at the bottom beforeusing.Carpet Deoderizer: 35 d. eucalyptus oil * 30 d. lavender oil * 25 d.rosewood oil: in 4 cups of Borax.Mix well in a bowl. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit for 10-15 minutes.Vacuum up.Children's Calming Mist: 10 d. allspice oil * 10 d. chamomile oil * 10d. mandarin oil * 10 d. vetiver oil: in 4 oz. water.Mist into rooms where hyperactive children play.Citrus Air Freshener: 20 d. orange oil * 10 d. lemon oil * 7 d.grapefruit oil * 5 d. cedarwood oil: in 4 oz. water.Floral Air Freshener: 20 d. rose * 10 d. orange * 10 d. clove: in 4 ozof waterGuilt Reliever: 8 d. sandalwood oil * 8 d. neroli oil * 4 d. geraniumoil: in 20 ml. of carrier oil.Use as a massage, paying special attention to the temples.Insect Repellant: 10 d. jojoba oil * 10 d. granium oil * 5 d. cedarwoodoil * 5 d. sweet bay oil * 5 d. lime oil * 5 d. pine oil: in 2 oz. ofvodka.Sprinkle around outside where insects are the most annoying.Memory Lapses: If you find yourself the victim of frequent problems withyour memory, use rosemary to counteract the problem. It works as a roomspray, as an inhalant, or on a cold compress applied to the forehead andtemples.Mint Air Freshener: 5 d. peppermint oil * 5 d. spearmint oil * 2 d. perubalsam oil: in 4 oz. of water.Pet's Calming Mist: 5 d. lavender oil * 5 d. chamomile oil * 2 d.mandarin oil: in 4 oz. of water.Scent For a Winter Fire: 4 d. ginger oil * 4 d. sandalwood oil * 4 d.orange oil. Sprinkle mixture onto logs 15 minutes before starting fire.Working Spritz- Productive: 3 d. peppermint oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d.juniper oil: in 1 oz of water.Working Spritz- Focused: 3 d. basil oil * 3 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. lemonoil: in 1 oz of water.Working Spritz- Stress Free: 4 d. geranium oil * 4 d. lavender oil: in 1oz of water.Working Spritz- Clear Thinking: 3 d. rosemary oil * 3 d. lemon oil * 3d. basil oil: in 1 oz of water. Medicinal OilsAromatherapy can be used to treat minor pain, in conjunction with adoctor's or homeopathist's treatment. If you are experiencing severephysical pain, or discomfort of any kind, do not rely on aromatherapyalone to alleviate your symptoms. Visit a licensed medical practitioner.As a general rule, do not exceed ten drops of total essential oils perrecipe, and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Pleaseread all the warnings at the bottom before using.Athlete's Foot: 3 d. lavender oil * 2 d. tea tree oil: in 4 oz. of hotwater.Soak foot in water for at least 15 minutes. Eucalyptus oil may besubstituted for tea tree oil.Bronchitis Bath: 6 d. eucalyptus oil * 2 d. hyssop oil * 2 d. sandalwoodoil.Bruises: 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. fennel oil: in cold water.Wring out a cloth in the water and apply as a cold compress to affectedarea.Cellulite: 5 d. fennel oil * 4 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. juniper oil * 4 d.lavender oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.Massage into affected area.Constipation Massage: 6 d. rosemary oil * 6 d. thyme oil: in 1 oz. oliveor almond oil.Massage on abdomen in a clockwise circular motion.Cough and Cold Treatment Bath: 3 d. tea tree oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d.pine oil.Soak for at least 15 minutes in bathtub to relieve tightness andcongestion.Cramps Bath: 5 d. marjoram oil * 5 d. basil oil.Cystitis Bath: 3 d. lavender oil * 3 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d. cedarwoodoil.Dermatitis Bath: 4 d. geranium oil * 2 d. juniper oil * 2 d. lavenderoil.Diarrhea Massage: 5 d. lavender oil * 5 d. patchouli oil * 5 d. cypressoil: in 20 ml of carrier oil.Massage onto abdomen in a clockwise motion.Eczema Massage: 3 d. bergamot oil * 3 d. geranium oil * 6 d. juniper oil* 3 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml massage oil.Fever Compress: 3 d. tea tree oil * 2 d. bergamot oil: in 4 oz of icedwater.Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back ofneck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature.Hangover Bath: 3 d. rosemary oil * 3 d. rosewood oil.Hangover Compress: 1 d. peppermint oil * 1 d. rosewood oil * 1 d.lavender oil: on a cool, wet rag.Apply to temples for ten minutes.Headache Inhalant: 1 d. rose oil * 1 d. basil oil * 1 d. orange oil * 1d. rosemary oil.Hemhorroids Bath: 5 d. cypress oil * 3 d. juniper oil * 3 d.frankincenseoil.Hives Massage: 4 d. chamomile oil * 4 d. melissa oil: in 20 ml carrieroil.Hot All-Purpose Poultice: 5 d. cypress oil: in 4 oz. of hot water. Wringout a piece of fabric in the water.Apply to stomach for stomachache or period cramps.Indigestion Massage: 4 d. peppermint oil * 4 d. marjoram oil * 4 d.coriander oil * 4 d. fennel oil * 4 d. basil oil: in 1 oz olive oil.Massage gently into stomach.Inflammation-Reducing Compress: 3 d. clary sage oil * 2 d. geranium oil:in 4 oz. iced water.Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back ofneck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature.Insect Bites: 1 tbsp. Aloe Vera * 5 d. chamomile oil.Apply to affected area until skin no longer itches.Muscle Pain Poultice I: 3 d. ginger oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil: in 600 mlhot water.Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back ofneck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature.Muscle Pain Poultice II: 3 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. eucalyptus oil: in600 ml hot water.Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back ofneck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature. Good for periodcramps.Nausea Inhalant:1 d. lavender oil * 1 d. peppermint oil.Puffy Eyes: 1 d. chamomile oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool.Apply to closed eyes for ten minutes.Period Cramp Poultice: 3 d. juniper oil * 2 d. clary sage oil: in 600 mlofhot water.Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back ofneck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature.Pre-Menstrual Stress Massage Oil: 10 d. rose oil * 8 d. ylang ylang oil* 7 d. bergamot oil * 5 d. geranium oil: in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.Rub gently onto abdomen, using more massage oil if needed (do notincrease essential oil amounts).Skin Rash Compress: 3 d. cedarwood oil * 2 d. lavender oil: in 600 mliced water.Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back ofneck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature.Sore Eyes: 1 d. fennel oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool.Apply to closed eyes for ten minutes.Sprained Ankle Massage: 5 d. chamomile oil * 5 d. peppermint oil * 5 d.cypress oil: in 3 tablespoons of carrier oil.Sunburn Bath: 6 d. peppermint oil * 4 d. lavender oil.Tired Eyes: 1 d. chamomile oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool.Apply to closed eyes for ten minutes.Urinary Tract Infection Bath: 10 d. eucalyptus oil * 10 d. sandalwoodoil.Add to a lukewarm bath.Varicose Vein Bath: 5 d. cypress oil * 5 d. geranium oil. Essential Oils for Facial CareEssential oils can be used to treat blemishes or acne, or can be used inface masks or washes to balance and tone healthy skin. As a generalrule, do not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per ointment,and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please readall the warnings at the bottom before using.Acne Medication: 8 d. tea tree * 6 d. bergamot * 4 d. lavender: in .75oz of jojoba oil. Apply to face every evening, massaging around, not on,the pimple. Mix recipe with cream for daytime use (do not go into sunwhile using). Add a few drops of carrot oil to the mixture after skinghas cleared to reduce spotting from previous breakouts.Dry Skin Wash: 10 d. sandalwood oil * 10 d. bois de rose oil * 10 d.lavender oil: in 2 tablespoons of avocado.Hair Treatment: 2 d. rosemary oil * 1 d. lavender oil * 1 d. bay oil: in20 ml olive oil. Use as a scalp massage, or apply to hair, cover forhalf an hour, and shampoo as usual.Problem Skin Wash: 10 d. myrrh oil * 10 d. palmarosa oil * 10 dfrankincense oil: in 1 tablespoon of Borage and 1 tablespoon offlaxseed.Reviving Face Mask: 2 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d. ylangylang oil: in 20 ml of iced water. Mix with enough crushed almonds tomake a paste. Apply as a face mask. Let dry, then rinse off.Suncare Blend: 14 d. lavender oil * 1 d. peppermint oil: in 4-8 oz. ofcold water. Use in an atomizer on sunny days, spritzing yourself asneeded. All purpose:Patchouli - 1/4 ozVerbena - 1/32 ozCinnamon - 1/10 ozLove:

Desert of NightsFrankincense - 1/8 ozHoneysuckle - 1/4 ozGardenia - 1/4 oz

Circle of FlameRose - 1/4 ozMusk - 1/8 ozViolet - 1/4 oz

EnchantressAcacia - 1/8 ozWisteria - 1/4 ozProtection:Double JusticeSandalwood - 1/4 ozLily - 1/4 oz

SorceressPatchouli - 1/4 ozGalangal - 1/4 oz

Spell WeaverDragons' Blood - 1/4 ozMyrrh - 1/4 ozPine - 1/16 oz

Psychic Ability:Egyptian OracleAcacia - 1/8 ozSandalwood - 1/4 ozPatchouli - 1/4 ozCinnamon - 1/8 oz

Mystic WandHeliotrope - 1/4 ozSandalwood - 1/8 ozViolet - 1/4 oz

Olympian OracleCinnamon - 1/16 ozMyrrh - 1/8 ozVetavert - 1/4 ozClove - 1/16 oz

Prosperity:Cavern TreasuresSandalwood - 1/4 ozAllspice - 1/8 ozMyrrh - 1/4 ozCinnamon - 1/16 ozSun GoldAllspice - 1/8 ozJuniper - 1/4 oz

Gold BuddhaFrankincense - 1/16 ozHeliotrope - 1/4 ozCinnamon - 1/32 ozBay - 1/8 oz

Spiritual Growth:Crystal TempleFrankincense - 1/8 ozOrris - 1/8 ozSandalwood - 1/4 ozLotus - 1/4 oz

Mystic HermitAllspice - 1/16 ozYlang Ylang - 1/4 ozCinnamon - 1/16 ozGalangal - 1/4 oz

High PriestessWisteria - 1/4 ozLavender - 1/8 ozRose - 1/4 ozHealing:

Great GoddessMyrrh - 1/4 ozLotus - 1/4 ozLily - 1/4 oz

Arch DruidApple Blossom - 1/4 ozVanilla - 1/4 ozCherry - 1/4 oz

\The PhoenixLemon - 1/8 ozLavender - 1/4 ozBay 1/4 oz

Communication With Astral/Animals:Crystal WoodlandsFir - 1/4 ozPine - 1/8 ozJuniper - 1/4 oz

Star DaughterRose - 1/4 ozVerbena - 1/8 ozLilac - 1/4 oz

Sacred GardenJuniper - 1/4 ozLemon - 1/8 ozBergamot - 1/4 oz

Initiation or Scrying:Ancient ShrinesSandalwood - 1/4 ozCinnamon - 1/16 ozFrankincense - 1/4 ozMagusLotus - 1/4 ozNarcissus - 1/4 ozOrris - 1/8 oz

Vision SeekerVanilla - 1/8 ozGardenia - 1/8 ozViolet - 1/4 oz

Binding:Druid CurseDill - 1/16 ozGalangal - 1/4 ozAnise - 1/8 ozHyssop - 1/16 ozMyrrh - 1/4 oz

Sacred ShieldDragons' Blood - 1/4 ozMyrrh - 1/16 ozBergamot - 1/4 ozCedar - 1/32 oz

Dark HuntressJasmine - 1/4 ozVerbena - 1/8 ozDragons' Blood - 1/8 oz Please read the following warnings about essential oils:Oils which ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HOME USE include, but are not restrictedto:cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and sage.Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY include, but are notrestricted to:basil, clove, cinnamon, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh,peppermint, rosemary, sage, and white thyme.Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR STEAM FACIALS include, but are notrestricted to: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 atleast two hours after applying these oils to your skin.