Monday, 21 October 2013

How to Use Essential Oils

Frankincense Essential Oil

  • Inhale frankincense after lunch to spiritually refocus.
  • Rub frankincense on the bottom of your feet to help alleviate nervous energy.
  • Rub lavender on dry or chapped skin to moisturize the affected area.
  • Add a few drops of lavender to a cotton ball and place it in closets and drawers to scent linens and repel moths and insects.
  • Place a few drops of lavender on a wet cloth or dryer sheet to deodorize and freshen your laundry.
  • Rub a few drops of lavender onto your hand and spread over your child’s pillow to help him/her sleep.
  • Diffuse lavender to set the mood for a baby shower or social gathering.
  • Diffuse or inhale lavender to calm your mind, body, and spirit after a hard day’s work.

Lemon Essential Oil

  •  Use 1–2 drops of lemon to remove gum, oil, grease spots, glue or adhesive, and crayon from most surfaces.
  • Combine 2–3 drops of lemon with water in a spray bottle to help cleanse and sanitize surfaces.
  • Add lemon to your morning tea or breakfast shake for a refreshing pick-me-up.
  • Inhale lemon or place a few drops on a cotton ball to replenish your mind, body, and spirit.
  • Add 10–15 drops of lemon to a gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and rugs, and leave a fresh smell in the room.
  • Add several drops of lemon to a chicken marinade for a delicious dinner.
  • Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil on a cotton ball and put in the refrigerator to help eliminate odors.

PanAway® Essential Oil Blend

  • Rub PanAway on muscles to help alleviate muscle stress or other physical discomforts.
  • Rub PanAway on your temples to ease minor head tension.

Peace & Calming® Essential Oil Blend

  • Massage Peace & Calming on the reflex points of the feet and back of the neck for a soothing and relaxing effect.
  • Rub Peace & Calming on feet to release tension and promote a good night’s rest.
  • Rub Peace & Calming behind overactive pets’ ears after an afternoon of playing with the kids.

Peppermint Essential Oil

  • Massage several drops of peppermint on the abdomen, place a drop on wrists, or inhale to soothe the minor stomach discomfort associated with travel.
  • Rub a drop of peppermint on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (be careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve occasional tension.
  • Rub a drop of peppermint under the nose to help improve concentration and alertness.
  • Apply peppermint to the back of the neck and shoulders throughout the day to keep energy up.
  • Inhale peppermint or apply topically to your temples or neck to jump-start your morning routine.

Purification® Essential Oil Blend

  • Dilute several drops of Purification in a spray bottle and spray to repel insects.
  • Apply one drop of Purification topically to soothe existing bug bites or scratches.
  • Add Purification to your washing machine to freshen laundry.
  • Add a couple of drops of Purification to shoes to help neutralize odors.
  • Add a few drops of Purification to a cotton ball to help eliminate stale air in the office or your child’s room.
  • Diffuse Purification to dispel unpleasant odors.
  • Diffuse Purification to eliminate odors after the dog returns from playing outdoors in the rain.

Valor® Essential Oil Blend

  • Massage 1–2 drops of Valor on your temples or neck to ward off negative energy and increase inner strength when it’s time to have a serious talk with your boss, friend, or teenager.
  • Add Valor to your back following a massage for an uplifting experience.
  • Rub Valor on wrists to yield confidence.

Thieves® Essential Oil Blend

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