| Here are 6 easy aromatherapy recipes for minor first | | | | - 5 drops Lavender Oil |
| aid and household use that you can mix for your family | | | | - 5 drops Lemon Oil |
| or yourself. | | | | Apply the mixture to your skin. It works great on your |
| First, you'll need the "essence" of aromatherapy, | | | | face and for chapped lips too. |
| essential oils. Some of the most common and versatile | | | | 4 Headache - Mix 1 drop of a base oil with 3 drops |
| essential oils include: | | | | lavender oil and 1 drop peppermint or chamomile. Rub |
| - Lavender - A favorite due to its sweet smell and | | | | the combination on your temples and your neck at the |
| many healing properties | | | | base of the skull. |
| - Tea Tree Oil- A very common and versatile oil | | | | Household Recipes - While you might think of |
| - Peppermint Oil - It's not just for flavoring in candy and | | | | aromatherapy as only intended to treat ailments, it can |
| chewing gum | | | | also be used for household chores for effective |
| - Chamomile Oil - Many healing properties and safe for | | | | cleaning and freshening. Try these easy aromatherapy |
| children too | | | | recipes for creating a pleasant atmosphere while |
| - Eucalyptus Oil - Commonly used with coughs and | | | | completing your housework. |
| colds | | | | 5 Laundry - Here are a couple of ways you can get |
| Next, you'll need a "base" oil. This is a gentler oil used | | | | fresh smelling laundry. Add 4-5 drops of lavender oil to |
| to dilute an essential oil in an aromatherapy recipe. | | | | the fabric softener dispenser on your washing |
| Some common base oils that can be found in many | | | | machine. Another alternative would be to apply 4-5 |
| households or local markets include Corn Oil, Olive Oil, | | | | drops of lavender oil to a small rag and put it in your |
| Safflower Oil and Wheatgerm Oil. | | | | dryer as you are drying your clothes. Try the same |
| Disclaimer: The information and recipes in this article | | | | method with your other favorite smelling essential oils. |
| are intended to be used for common minor ailments | | | | 6 Insect Repellent - Citronella is very effective at |
| and should never replace the advice of a physician. | | | | repelling most insects. Combining with some other |
| First Aid - There are many easy aromatherapy | | | | essential oils makes it work even better while at the |
| recipes that can be used in common first aid situations. | | | | same time creating a wonderful air freshener. Try |
| 1 Minor Cuts and Wounds - mix 5-6 drops of Lavender | | | | mixing 3 drops of peppermint oil with 10 drops of |
| Oil and 2 drops of Tea Tree Oil in 2 cups of warm | | | | citronella, or as an alternative combine 5 drops of |
| water. Bathe the wound twice daily until it scabs over. | | | | lavender oil with 5 drops of citronella. Place your |
| 2 Burns - After soaking cold water for several | | | | mixture on a strip of cotton material or paper towel |
| minutes, apply 1-2 drops of lavender oil directly to the | | | | and hang in front of the window or place on the |
| burn. Put 5-6 drops of lavender oil on a gauze pad and | | | | window sill to prevent insects from entering. You can |
| apply as a compress. | | | | also use cotton balls with the mixture and put them in |
| 3 Dry Chapped Skin - Mix the following in 2 teaspoons | | | | the small crevices around the edge of the floor or |
| of a base oil: | | | | cabinets where insects tend to hide. Essential oils for |
| - 10 drops Chamomile Oil | | | | flea control can also be very effective on dogs. |
| - 10 drops Geranium Oil | | | | |