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Many of us have been using essential oils for a long time now, why don't we come together and share our "stuff" so that any newbies "wandering" by can learn from our experience. Please feel free to add your own suggestions for EO Journal entries in the comments sections below!
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1. Got hiccups? Dab some Peppermint on the back of your neck, a little on each side of the spinal cord.
2. Runny nose? Swipe a drop of Lemon down each side of the nose to dry it up. Stay out of the sun afterwards to avoid sunburn.
3. Drowsy in the afternoon? Combine Peppermint and Wild Orange, apply to the back of the neck, next inhale the oil left on your hands! Love this!
4. Itchy, irritated eyes? Dab Lavender with a bit of carrier oil on the facial bones surrounding your eyes (careful to keep oil away from eyes). If applying to children, make sure they don't rub their eyes until oil is absorbed.
5. Allergies? Mix up equal parts of Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint ~ nature's antibiotic! Apply to bottom's of feet morning and night. Diffuse if possible. Spark Naturals now sells the blend, so convenient!
6. Ear Ache/Infection? Combine 2 drops Basil or Melaleuca with a little carrier oil and rub around the rim of ear, behind ear and just inside. Apply several times a day. Never drop essential oils into the ear.
7. Trouble breathing? Due to congestion or asthma? Apply Respire blend on chest, then cup one hand against palm with residual Respire blend on it ~ creating an "inhaler" ~ and suck the vapors from palm into chest for quick relief.
8. Bad breath? A drop of Peppermint on your tongue and you're kissable fresh again!
9. To freshen laundry? Add a few drops of your favorite EOs onto a clean rag and toss into the dryer with wet laundry.
10. Smelly carpet? Add 15 drops of your favorite EOs to a cup of baking soda or cornstarch, mix well and let sit for a day. Sprinkle on carpet, let sit for an hour and vacuum the stink away!
11. Athlete's foot? Melaleuca works wonders! Apply neat to affected areas twice a day.
12. Toe fungus? Melaleuca to the rescue again! Use neat, dab affected toe with saturated q-tip applying to the surface of toenail morning and night.
13. Unsightly warts or skin tags? Apply morning and night. If using Oregano, use a Qtip to dab one drop of on affected area...this will give you good control of application. Oregano is a hot oil so you won't want to spread it around. Skin tags should fall off in a couple of weeks, you'll be impressed!
For kids: Lemon works wonderfully too! Apply morning and night and don't cover with a bandaid, it's important to let the area breathe. Also, it's convenient to put the EO in a roll-on bottle so kids can apply themselves...they like taking charge :) Again, careful of too much sun after application.
14. Cellulite Woes? Pour a bottle of Grapefruit into a 4 oz. bottle of fractionated coconut oil and rub into problem areas after shower or bath. You'll smell divine and your skin will be so soft!
15. Diaper Rash? Mix up some Diaper Spray. 18 oz water, 1 t. organic body wash, 4 drops Melaleuca, 4 drops Lavender. (great diaper rash preventative too!) All Purpose Healing Salve is a wonder for this as well!
16. Sanitizing Wipes: Make your own, or add Lemon and Lavender (or EOs of choice) to store bought baby wipes. Remove wipes from container, squeeze out excess moisture and let dry out a few hours. Slowly add alcohol free Witch Hazel with 6 drops each of Lavender and Lemon added and pour over wrung out or dried out store bought wipes. Save those dried up wipes, its easy!
17. Dogs w/ Fleas? Drip a couple drops of Melaleuca on back of collar. Or, tie a bandanna with a few drops of Melaleuca around your dogs neck and watch fleas flee!
18. Dog's w/ Ear Infection? Couple of drops of Melaleuca and carrier oil on a cotton ball, wipe inside of ear several times a day.
19. Dog w/ Sunburned Nose? Dab a little Lavender with carrier oil on his honker.
20. Muscle Ache? 1 part Amend blend with 1 part fractionated coconut oil as a penetrating, pain relieving massage oil, add a drop of Birch or Wintergreen for extra strength.
21. Healthy home fragrance? Add a few drops of your favorite EOs to a diffuser, one of the least expensive additions to your home's health.
22. Mice? Place cotton balls with Peppermint in problem areas
23. Fever? A few drops of Peppermint mixed with a carrier oil and applied to the torso can drop body temp 3 degrees in minutes!
24. Burns? A drop of Lavender will immediately stop the pain and tissue damage.
25. Heartburn? A couple drops of Peppermint in a small glass of milk or almond will knock out heartburn.
For kids: Lemon works wonderfully too! Apply morning and night and don't cover with a bandaid, it's important to let the area breathe. Also, it's convenient to put the EO in a roll-on bottle so kids can apply themselves...they like taking charge :) Again, careful of too much sun after application.
14. Cellulite Woes? Pour a bottle of Grapefruit into a 4 oz. bottle of fractionated coconut oil and rub into problem areas after shower or bath. You'll smell divine and your skin will be so soft!
15. Diaper Rash? Mix up some Diaper Spray. 18 oz water, 1 t. organic body wash, 4 drops Melaleuca, 4 drops Lavender. (great diaper rash preventative too!) All Purpose Healing Salve is a wonder for this as well!
16. Sanitizing Wipes: Make your own, or add Lemon and Lavender (or EOs of choice) to store bought baby wipes. Remove wipes from container, squeeze out excess moisture and let dry out a few hours. Slowly add alcohol free Witch Hazel with 6 drops each of Lavender and Lemon added and pour over wrung out or dried out store bought wipes. Save those dried up wipes, its easy!
17. Dogs w/ Fleas? Drip a couple drops of Melaleuca on back of collar. Or, tie a bandanna with a few drops of Melaleuca around your dogs neck and watch fleas flee!
18. Dog's w/ Ear Infection? Couple of drops of Melaleuca and carrier oil on a cotton ball, wipe inside of ear several times a day.
19. Dog w/ Sunburned Nose? Dab a little Lavender with carrier oil on his honker.
20. Muscle Ache? 1 part Amend blend with 1 part fractionated coconut oil as a penetrating, pain relieving massage oil, add a drop of Birch or Wintergreen for extra strength.
21. Healthy home fragrance? Add a few drops of your favorite EOs to a diffuser, one of the least expensive additions to your home's health.
22. Mice? Place cotton balls with Peppermint in problem areas
23. Fever? A few drops of Peppermint mixed with a carrier oil and applied to the torso can drop body temp 3 degrees in minutes!
24. Burns? A drop of Lavender will immediately stop the pain and tissue damage.
25. Heartburn? A couple drops of Peppermint in a small glass of milk or almond will knock out heartburn.
Need some ideas for your own EO Journal?
Now it's your turn!
What are YOUR favorite ways to use essential oils?
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