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ENERGY

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  1. Energy Synergy (Plant therapy) -orange blood, geranium egyptian, peppermint, lemon, ginger root, eucalyptus globulus
  2. Peppermint
  3. Balm mint bush
  4. Eucalyptus globulus (stimulates the brain + improves energy)
  5. Cardamom + Black pepper
  6. Citrus oils - Lemon + Grapefruit (boosts energy)
  7. Sweet orange + Spearmint (Athletic performance)
  8. Lemon (uplifting)
  9. Rosemary + Spearmint (Learning + Memory)
  10. Rosemary (Focus + memory)
  11. Bergamot (energizing)
  12. Cinnamon (boosts energy)
  13. Frankincense (balances nervous system)
  14. Ginger root (energizing)
  15. Lemongrass (invigorates senses)
  16. Pine (boosts energy)
  17. Thyme (increases energy)
  18. Yuzu
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BREATHING

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  1. Peppermint
  2. Eucalyptus
  3. Cardamom
  4. 3eucalyptus + 3spearmint
  5. Cypress

Try:
2 cypress + 2 orange sweet + 2 frankincense + 1 neroli (diffuse)

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MOOD-BOOSTING

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  1. Orange
  2. Lemon
  3. Lime
  4. Grapefruit
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SLEEP

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  1. Lavender
  2. Chamomile - calm anxiety, improve vital signs, promote better sleep
  3. Valerian root
  4. Sweet marjoram
  5. Vetiver
  6. Tangerine
  7. Cedarwood - sedative effect
  8. Bergamot - slow heart rate, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety
  9. Orange
  10. Frankincense
  11. Patchouli
  12. Sandalwood
  13. Clary Sage - natural sedative
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DEPRESSION

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  1. Lavender + Frankincense to create calm and peace
  2. Bergamont - brightens the mood and lift the spirits
  3. Frankincense + Cedarwood or Sandelwood - Calm and focus your mind, relaxing + meditative feeling
  4. Lavender + Citrus - Lift the mood
  5. Bergamont + Vanilla + Neroli - Overwhelmed or stressed
  6. Vetiver - Emotional support + mood boosting
  7. Roman Chamomile + Geranium + Lavender - Calming + relaxing
  8. Citrus oils - Bergamont, grapefruit, lemon, lime, neroli, orange
  9. Clary sage
  10. Jasmine - Calming
  11. Bergamont - natural remedy for anxiety
  12. Ylang ylang
  13. Basil
  14. Turmeric
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LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

Lemon balm, neroli, sweet marjoram, ylang ylang

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  1. Bergamot - lower heart rate and blood pressure
  2. Cedarwood - Promote relaxation and temporarily decrease heart rate
  3. Citronella - ease stress ➡️ lower blood pressure
  4. Clary sage - reduce anxiety levels ➡️ lower blood pressure
  5. Frankincense - reduce stress levels + regulate the heart
  6. Jasmine - ease a tense nervous system
  7. Helichrysum - hypotensive properties + act as natural relaxant to reduce blood pressure
  8. Lavender - calming properties that may reduce anxiety and heart rate
  9. LEMON BALM - decrease blood pressure while protecting against heart palpitations, tachycardia, + heart attacks
  10. Lime - stress reducing properties
  11. NEROLI - Anti-hypertension properties
  12. Rose - calming, effective + anti-inflammatory characteristics ➡️ relax the entire body, increase blood circulation + lower high blood pressure
  13. Sage - promote weight loss
  14. SWEET MARJORAM- Dilate blood vessels to lower high blood pressure
  15. Valerian - calming affect on nervous system
  16. YARROW - improving blood circulation
  17. Ylang ylang - decrease levels of cortisol (stress hormone)
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BUGS - roller

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10 citronella + 5 lemongrass + 5 peppermint + coconut oil in 10ml roller bottle

Juniper berry - insect repellent

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PAIN

Black pepper, Peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, ginger, clove

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  1. Peppermint - menthol, which has a cooling effect on sore, achy muscles. It also has analgesic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
  2. Helichrysum - relieves muscle spasms, inflammation, + pain.
  3. Marjoram - relaxes muscle spasms and tension. It’s known for its ability to ease pain and inflammation.
  4. Lavender - calm and relax. It also relieves pain and inflammation.
  5. Eucalyptus - a cooling effect on muscles and reduces pain and inflammation.
  6. Chamomile - help with pain and inflammation. Soothe muscle tension and reduce spasms.
  7. Rosemary - ease pain and inflammation.
  8. Yarrow - reduce pain and inflammation.
  9. Ginger - has a warming effect on sore muscles, which helps relieve pain.
  10. Black pepper = alleviates pain by warming up your body.
  11. Clove - treat pain. It also has a warming effect on sore muscles
  12. Clary sage - alleviates muscle tension and spasms while promoting relaxation.
  13. Juniper - eases tension and eliminates muscle spasm
  14. Arnica - relieves inflammation and swelling while soothing the skin. It’s often recommended for bruising.
  15. Lemongrass - quickly reduce inflammation and swelling.
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CELLULITE

lemon, juniper berry, cedarwood, grapefruit, green tea, black pepper, sweet fennel, may chang, sage, patchouli, jupiter berry, rosemary, cinnamon

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Choose at least one essential oil. Mix with carrier oil If you’re massaging large areas of the body, stick closer to 1 percent.

1 %: 1 drop of essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil
3 %: 3 drops essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil
5 %: 5 drops of essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil

Next, apply the essential oil mixture to the affected area and gently rub. Because these oils tend to evaporate quickly, it is recommended that you apply them two times per day.

  1. Grapefruit - fat-dissolving and helps the body detoxify.
  2. Patchouli, juniper, + rosemary - dissolving cellulite. They help to enhance circulation while also retaining necessary fluids.
  3. Cinnamon - strengthens connective tissue and stimulates blood flow.
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MOLD

tea tree, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, clove

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  1. Small mold area - 1 tsp oil + 1 cup water, mix, put in spray bottle, spray problem area, let soak, wipe clean
  2. Mold on clothing or to eliminate odor - Add a few drops of oil do you wash cycle
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MENSTRUAL PAIN

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  1. 2 drops Clary Sage + 2 drops Geranium Bourbon + 2 drops Marjoram Sweet + carrier oil. Mix. Apply to abdomen in circular motions
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HAIR - ITCHING SCALP

  • olive oil
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Heat a 1/2 cup of olive oil (only a little bit), apply on scalp + head, leave on for 20 minutes, wash 2x

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TOOTH ACHES

  • clove bud
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  1. Dilute a few drops of clove oil in an edible carrier oil, such as olive or coconut oil.
  2. Dab a clean cotton ball into the solution, allowing it to soak in.
  3. Avoiding contact with your gums, apply the cotton ball to the sore tooth. It may take a few minutes of application to feel relief.
  4. Reapply every 2 hours as necessary.
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RASH

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2 tsp coconut oil + 2lavendar + 2tea tree in 10ml bottle. Mix + use daily on effected areas

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INGROWN HAIR

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Spray bottle - Mix 5 drops lavender + 7 drops tea tree oil + coconut oil in a 30ml(1oz) spray bottle. Apply after wax, shave, scrub

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STRETCH MARKS

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  1. Argan - Apply directly on area twice a day
  2. Bitter Almond
  3. Bitter Orange
  4. Lavender
  5. Neroli
  6. Patchouli
  7. Pomegranate
  8. Frankincense

Mix 15 to 30 drops of essential oil with 1 ounce of carrier oil. Start with fewer drops and work up, as skin tolerance allows.

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BLOCKED NOSE

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Diffuse: 1 oregano + 4 lemon + 3 peppermint

steam treatment - 2 lavender + boiling water

9 lavender + 2 tbsp of carrier oil - apply around neck to ease sinus pressure

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INSECT BITES/STINGS

all sorts of insect bites - mosquitoes, ticks, fire ants, spiders, bees, bed bugs, fleas

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Dilute with carrier oil/ointment. Apply on bite or on bandage.

  1. Tea Tree - anti-pain, anti-swelling, anti-itching, antimicrobial, preventing bacterial infections
  2. Basil - anti-inflammatory, help with irritation, antimicrobial, prevent infection
  3. Lavender - can be applied directly to bites (do not need to dilute), soothing, anti-inflammatory
  4. Peppermint/spearmint - cooling effect, anti-itching, pain relief
  5. Chamomile - helps with redness, irritation, itching, promotes quick recovery
  6. Rosemary - prevents infection
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MERLIN

Anxiety: cedarwood, chamomile roman, clary sage, frankincense, lavender, mandarin green, marjoram, neroli, orange sweet, petitgrain, rose, thyme linalool, valerian

Flees + tics: cedarwood, citronella oil, eucalyptus, geranium, lemongrass, marjoram, myrrh, orange sweet, peppermint, thyme thujanol (apply direct after tick bite - prevents Lyme disease)

Healthy skin: carrot seed, cedarwood, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, rose

Wounds + bacteria + skin conditions: carrot seed, frankincense, helichrysum, marjoram, orange sweet, peppermint

Allergies + skin irritation: chamomile german, geranium, lavender, myrrh, orange sweet, peppermint, thyme linalool

Appetite: coriander

Cooling: peppermint

Circulation: cedarwood

Smells: eucalyptus, helichrysum, lavender

Ear infections: geranium

Motion sickness: ginger, peppermint

Indigestion: ginger, peppermint

Sprains + arthritis: ginger

Pain: helichrysum, peppermint

Male undesirable behaviors: marjoram

Boosts immune system: myrrh, thyme

Balancing: thyme linalool

Liver detoxifier: thyme thujanol

Teeth - fresh breath: cardamom, coriander, peppermint
Teeth - pain: myrrh
Teeth - health: oregano

DO NOT USE:
Anise
Camphor
Cinnamon
Citrus (d-limonene)
Clove
Garlic
Juniper
Pennyroyal
Peppermint?
Pine
Sweet birch
Tea tree (melaleuca)
Thyme?
Wintergreen
Yarrow
Ylang ylang
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Licking paws - dilute 1 drop of lavender with a carrier oil and apply to leg

Teeth brushing (use soft baby toothbrush): 
sea salt + baking soda + peppermint 
coconut oil

Made this:
3 lavender + 2 peppermint + 3 sweet orange + 2 geranium + 1 tsp vodka in 2oz spray bottle. Fill 1/2 with water.

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SKIN - SORE, PAINFUL, ITCHY, IRRITATED, INFLAMED

Katrafay oil

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Combine the following ingredients in a 70 ml (2.5 oz.) darkly-colored bottle: 60 ml of Hemp Seed Carrier Oil, 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil, and 5 drops of Coconut Carrier Oil. Cap the bottle and gently shake it to ensure thorough blending of all the ingredients. Apply a small amount of this solution to the affected areas of skin, rubbing it in gently. Allow it to dry on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water.

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STOMACH PAIN, HEARTBURN, ACID REFLUX

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  1. 3 aniseed + 2 lemon + 1 peppermint + 2 tbsp carrier oil - apply to the abdomen to calm digestive upset or a queasy stomach
  2. Massage 1-2 drops juniper berry + carrier oil on entire stomach, abdomen, chest. (soothe heartburn + acid reflux)
  3. 3 drops of black pepper to a teaspoon of carrier oil or lotion. Then, gently massage onto your stomach in a clockwise manner. You should notice relief soon after. Your intestines will relax, release tension, and begin to get everything moving along in the right direction! Blending a drop or two of Ginger Root CO2 or Dill Weed with Black Pepper will also provide wonderful support, just make sure to dilute accordingly.
  4. Digestion. Take a few drops of coriander oil after a big meal
22
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COUGH

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Soothing Steam:
2 drops star anise + bowl of steaming water
Add essential oil drops to a steaming bowl of water and inhale the steam. Keep face at a comfortable distance back to avoid burning from steam.

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ANXIETY RELIEF

Anti-anxiety oils are no different, there really is a large number of essential oils that you can choose from. Here are some to try:

Basil Linalool
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Geranium
Green Tea
Green Marjoram 
Ginger
Lavender
Patchouli
Roman Chamomile
Rose
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Ylang Ylang
Vanilla
Sweet Marjoram
Sweet Orange
A 
Calm Down Blend
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Geranium
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Sandalwood
Stress Buster Blend
2 drops Lime
2 drops Bergamot
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Sandalwood
Easy Day
3 drops Bergamot
3 drops Sweet Orange
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Clary Sage
Chill Out
4 drops Lavender
4 drops Frankincense
1 drop Bergamot
1 drop Ylang Ylang

Calm Your Soul
4 drops Rose
3 drops Roman Chamomile
2 drops Tangerine

Anxious Relief
3 drops Clary Sage
3 drops Sweet / Green Marjoram
2 drops Lavender

Stress Relief (*smells GREAT)
3 drops Lemon
2 drops Grapefruit
1 drops Spearmint

Relax Your Busy Mind
2 drops Bergamot
2 drops Juniper Berry
2 drops Tangerine
2 drops Siberian Fir

Renewed Calm
5 drops Bergamot
3 drops Patchouli
1 drop Vetiver

Stressed No More
4 drops Frankincense
3 drops Lavender
1 drop Rose

1-2 drops of basil linalool + 1 tbsp of carrier oil. Massage into soles of feet, belly, wrists

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SUNBURN

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  1. Sunburn soother (2 oz Aloe Jelly + 15 Lavender +

12 Peach Artemisia)

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STRESS

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  1. After a stressful day combine diluted peppermint with patchouli oil and apply to the forehead, back of neck, and temples
  2. To calm down, mix fractured coconut oil and patchouly oil and massage into bottoms of feet
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FEVER

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  1. Rub a few drops of diluted patchouly oil onto neck and stomach to reduce the body temperature
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HEMORRHOIDS

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Juniper berry

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COLDS + FLU

bergamot
chamomile - relieves cold + flu symptoms
cinnamon - clean surfaces + air
clove - clean surfaces + air
eucalyptus - fevers + fights viruses
frankincense
lavender - relieves stress, fatigue, depression, + headaches
lemon - clears nasal passages + allow steady breathing + coughs
peppermint - coughs, sinus + throat infections
rosemary - clean surfaces + air
tea tree - inhibits bacteria + fights viruses
thyme - respirational infections

A
  1. Add a few drops to:
    - a diffuser, to clean the air
    - dilute in a carrier oil and add to steamy bathwater
    - a carrier oil, for massaging the head, neck, or feet
    a large bowl of hot water, for steam inhalation
    - hot or cold compresses
  2. Diffuse 2 basil linalool + 2 eucalyptus + 2 lemon
  3. Place one drop of fir needle in a very warm (not boiling!) bowl of water. Gently position your head over the bowl and cover with a towel for no more than 5 minutes, keeping eyes closed. Relax and let the fir needle aroma penetrate down into your lungs.
  4. Add 5-10 drops to a bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your head, and breathe in the steam for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Add 10 drops to 2 cups of room-temperature water. Put a few washcloths into the water, and place the cloth on the forehead, arms, and legs to cool you down.
  6. Massage/rub into the chest + neck with a carrier oil to inspire deep breathing and increase energy.
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SORE THROAT

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  1. Throat gargle - gargle with water and lime oil
  2. Spray - mix & spray 2-3 sprays to back of throat:
    3/4 cup water + 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 2 tsp honey + 1 tsp salt + 8 defend + 8 lemon + 4 peppermint + 4 eucalyptus
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HAIR LICE

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  1. Add 20 drops of lime oil to normal shampoo bottle
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COLD SORES

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  1. Use diluted lime oil, 3 x daily
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SINUSES + ALLERGIES

skin allergies- katrafay

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  1. In 10ml roller bottle: 3 lavender + 3 peppermint + 3 lemon +2 tea tree + fill with carrier oil (Werner)
  2. Place one drop of fir needle in a very warm (not boiling!) bowl of water. Gently position your head over the bowl and cover with a towel for no more than 5 minutes, keeping eyes closed. Relax and let the fir needle aroma penetrate down into your lungs.
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EYES

Puffy Eyes:
Lavender, Eucalyptus, Geranium, chamomile, cypress, frankincense
Aloe vera gel
coconut & almond oil mix
cucumber hydrosol

A
  1. Macular Degeneration
    -Frankincense (improve eyesight)
    -Helichrysum (improve vision + support nerve tissue)
    -Cypress oil triggers circulation and blood flow
    Dilute with carrier oil + rub behind ears + on the pinky toe and its neighboring toe on both feet for direct access and absorption to the eyes.
  2. Puffy Eyes
    - Cypress - drain the fluid out under eyes + getting the water balance back to normal+ tighten sagging skin and shrink under eye bags+ reduce swollen blood vessels
    - Geranium - relieve excess water retention + tightens skin and reduces the appearance of puffiness + calming and soothing on skin + anti-aging properties that help prevent fine lines and wrinkles around eyes
    - Frankincense - detoxing and cleansing properties + drain and cleanse lymph nodes, reducing under eye puffiness +reduce redness and puffiness + promotes cell regeneration and growth, which can help reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
    - Sweet Almond oil (carrier)-nourishing mature skin + minimize puffy eyes + balance water retention and dehydration

5 drops cypress + 2 drops geranium + 3 drops frankincense + sweet almond carrier oil in 10ml roller bottle. Wash face with cold water, dry, apply under eyes, use ring finger to gently pat oil mixture into skin, save bottle in fridge

3.Puffy Eyes
3 drops of lavender*
3 drops of eucalyptus / cypress*
2 drops of geranium*
15ml (3 tsp) of pure aloe vera gel
10 ml roller bottle
Directions

Take the roller bottle and add all the ingredients to it.
Shake the bottle thoroughly to mix all the ingredients.
Store this roller bottle in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
You can apply this essential oil eye serum at night before going to bed.
Blend and massage lightly with the help of your fingers around your eyes.

  1. Puffy Eyes
    1tbsp coffee grounds (must have caffeine)
    1 tsp honey
    1-2 tbsp water
    Cotton rounds

Combine, soak 1/2 cotton rounds in mixture, place under eyes for 10-15 minutes.

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CLEANING WOUNDS

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Antibacterial agent - dilute 1-2 fir needle drops with carrier oil (1:1 ratio) to clean wounds

35
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DETOX BODY

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Detoxifies the body - massage 10 drops fir needle oil mixed with 10ml coconut oil to improve various organs like kidney, liver, digestive system

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SKIN

Dry skin:
Lavender, chamomile, sandalwood

Oily skin:
Clary sage, rosemary, frankincense, geranium, neroli

Sensitive skin:
Lavender, frankincense, sandalwood

Acne:
Lemon, lemongrass, cinnamon, tea tree

Skin rash:
Lavender, cinnamon, geranium, thyme, peppermint, wintergreen, eucalyptus, patchouly

Pigmentation:
Pomegranate, carrot seed, tangerine, ylang ylang, frankincense (age spots), geranium, lemon, lavender

Mature skin / anti-aging:
Rose, myrrh, jojoba, katrafay, lavender, frankincense, marjoram, neroli, carrot seed, clary sage, patchouly, tangerine

A

Bath - add 10 drops of oil

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NAUSEA/VOMITING/UPSET STOMACH

  • bergamot
  • cardamom
  • coriander
  • fennel
  • frankincense
  • ginger (best for nausea)
  • grapefruit
  • green marjoram
  • lavender (calming)
  • lemon
  • peppermint
  • petitgrain
  • spearmint
  • sweet orange
A
  1. Inhale - apply 1 drop of oil to palm, rub palm together, bring to nose and inhale.
  2. Inhaler - 4 spearmint + 2 ginger + 3 cardamom + 2 lavender. add to cotton wick and place in blank inhaler
  3. Diffuser jewelry - apply a drop of oil
  4. Bath - 4 lavender + 2 ginger + 1 tbsp castile soap. mix and add to warm bath
  5. Diffuser - 3 cardamom + 2 ginger + 2 grapefruit + 1 fennel
  6. Apply to belly/chest - 1 tsp carrier oil + 2 ginger, mix in palm and massage onto belly and chest
  7. Roller for upset stomach - 2 ginger + 2 cardamom + 1 spearmint + 1 peppermint + carrier oil + roller bottle
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Muscle + joint pains

A

Muscle + joint pains

- 2 peppermint + 2 eucalyptus + 2 lavender + 2 ginger + 2 clove + coconut in 10ml bottle (Werner)

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CIRCULATION

  • black pepper
  • clary sage
  • coriander
  • cypress
  • ginger
  • grapefruit
  • green mandarin
  • helchrysum
  • lemon
  • lemongrass
  • orange
  • rose
  • sage
  • tangerine

Ginger
Green Marjoram

A

Bath:
1 ginger + 2 coriander + 1/2 cup epsom salt + 1tsp carrier oil
(Stimulates blood circulation + give mental “boost”)

Massage:
15drops oil / 1oz carrier/creme/lotion
Oil - 8 cypress + 4 black pepper + 3 ginger

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BRAIN HEALTH

frankincense

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  1. Frankincense - take internally under the tongue, diffuse, or apply to back of neck or under your nose
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BLOOD PRESSURE

Bergamot, cananga, cedarwood, citronella, clary sage, frankincense, jasmine, helichrysum, lavender, lemon, lemon balm, lime, neroli, rose, sage, sweet marjoram, valerian, yarrow, ylang ylang

A
  1. LOTION
    Mix 5 lavender + 5 clary sage + 5 frankincense + 2oz coconut oil
    Rub a small amount into your temples and under your nose
  2. DIFFUSER
    3 bergamot + 3 lavender + 3 ylang ylang
  3. MASSAGE OIL
    10 lavender + 7 ylang ylang + 5 sweet marjoram + 1 neroli + 2 oz almond oil
    Use as a massage oil or add it to a warm bath
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ALOE VERA

-hydrates & nourishes skin
-soothes dryness, redness, and irritation
-great for minor burns & scrapes

A

To thicken Aloe Vera use 1/4tsp xantham gum to 2 cups of aloe vera. Add more if needed.

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EYE SIGHT

A

In 10ml roll-on bottle
Fill with:
carrier oil/aloe vera + 4-5 drops Frankincense
apply to bottom of 2 little toes of both feet daily

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