| Compresses: Add 5 to 6 drops of essential oil into a bowl of hot water. Immerse a small towel into the bowl, squeeze excess water from the towel and apply to the area being treated. Avoid use on broken blood vessels. For a cold compress, add the essential oil to cold water. | Aroma lamps: Warm a mixture of essential oil and water over a small light bulb or candle flame. Start with 10 to 15 drops of oil in a 1/4 cup of water, adding more as needed. The rising water vapor releases the fragrance molecules into the air. | Vaporization: Add 3 to 6 drops of essential oil to a humidifier or atomizer to diffuse the aromatheraputic benefits. |
| Baths: Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to running water. For a salt bath, include 2 to 3 teaspoons of mineral or sea salts. | ||
| Neat application: Generally essential oils should not be applied undiluted to skin. However, there are some exceptions. Try lavender and tea tree oils for burns, cuts and insect bites and lemon for warts. | Floral waters: Add 25 to 35 drops of essential oil to 4 ounces of water in a spritzer or spray bottle and shake before use. While the oil will not blend with the water, they do impart the aroma and properties of the essential oil when sprayed. Lavender and rose are good examples. | Steam inhalation: Add 3 to 5 drops of essential oil to a pan of hot water to make a facial steam bath. Place your head over the pan with a towel over your head to hold in the steam. Useful for colds and flu, or as a facial cleanser. Use caution to prevent scalding and if asthmatic. |
| Massage: Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil. Jojoba, apricot kernel or almond oil are carrier oil examples. The standard ratio is 1 to 3 percent essential oil in relation to the amount of carrier oil being used. | Your own perfume: Blend essential oil or essential oil blends and carrier oil (or alcohol by using 100 proof vodka, not rubbing alcohol) in a 50/50 ratio to make your own signature fragrance. For cologne, adjust the ratio to 75% carrier oil (or alcohol) to 25% essential oil or essential oil blend. | Skin and hair care: A few drops of essential oil can be mixed into unscented lotions, creams and hair care products. They can also be added to facial masks. |
| Dry inhalation: Apply 3 to 6 drops of essential oil to a tissue or handkerchief and hold under you nose. Breathe deeply and enjoy the aroma and mood it creates. | For athlete’s foot try soaking feet in hot water with lavender, tea tree, myrrh or patchouli essential oil. | Diffuse sweet orange, lemon and your favorite spice oil during the winter to create a refreshing and warming aroma and atmosphere. |
| For cleaning refrigerators, freezers and ovens add a drop of grapefruit, lemon, lime or orange essential oil to the rinse water. | To refresh or enjoy a scented candle, place a drop of two of oil to the burning candle’s melted wax. | Dab a cotton ball with essential oil and place in cupboards or out-of-the-way places to fragrance kitchens and baths. |
| To make your own dusting power, add 25 drops of essential oil to 1 cup arrowroot or cornstarch. Mix by sifting back and forth into different bowls until well blended. Put in shaker or dusting powder container. | To make your own glycerin and floral water lotion mix ½ cup floral water and ½ cup vegetable glycerin. Place in glass container and shake well. Use for hands, face, heels and elbows. For longer shelf life keep refrigerated. | Your pets will enjoy an insect repellent bath or collar that is infused with cedarwood, lavender, patchouli or rosemary. For a collar, saturate a piece of soft rope, scarf, handkerchief or cord with essential oil. |
| The air freshening and cleansing qualities of cinnamon, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, orange or tea tree freshen air and help to cleanse stagnant smells throughout the house. | The relaxing qualities of chamomile, frankincense, geranium, lavender and ylang ylang are wonderful for bedroom use. | The refreshing qualities of cinnamon, grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange and peppermint help eliminate cooking and food odors in the kitchen. |
| The meditative qualities of cederwood, frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood helps with focus and and clarity. | The insect repellent qualities of clove, camphor, cedarwood, citronella, geranium, eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, patchouli and rosemary are good for diffusion to detour insects. | For nervous tension try a message, bath or diffusion of cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon leaf, clary sage, frankincense, lavender, lemongrass, patchouli, sandalwood or ylang ylang. |
| For headaches try a temple massage or diffusion of chamomile, clary sage, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, rosewood and spearmint. Dilute in a carrier base when applied directly to the skin, for example ten drops essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil, water or unscented lotion. | To lift your spirits try a bath, massage or diffusion of clary sage, grapefruit, lavender, neroli, sandalwood or ylang ylang. | For circulatory simulation try cinnamon leaf, eucalyptus, geranium, lemon, lemongrass, neroli or rosemary as a stimulating bath or massage. |
| The aphrodisiac qualities of cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, ginger, jasmine, lavender, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood and ylang ylang make sensual additions for massage, bath and diffusion. | The hair care qualities of cedarwood, chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, patchouli, rosemary and tea tree help dry scalps. | The antiseptic properties of cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, lime, peppermint, niaouli, patchouli, rosemary, rosewood, tea tree or ylang ylang help cleanse and open pores. |
| When scented with essential oils, cold pressed soaps offer therapeutic benefits and aromatic enjoyment. | To revitalize sore and aching muscles blend 3 ounces of carrier oil with 10 drops lavender, 10 drops eucalyptus, 10 drops rosewood and 5 drops of peppermint oil to a bath or carrier oil for massage. | During illness diffuse eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary or tea tree oils to help eliminate airborne bacteria. |
| To aid in clear thinking try blending 3 ounces of sweet almond or jojoba oil with 3 drops of lavender, 2 drops of lemon, 2 drops of peppermint and 2 drops of spearmint. Gently finger massage temples in times of confusion or stress. | For an energizing hair oil treatment blend 3 ounces of jojoba or olive oil with 5 drops rosemary, 5 drops lavender, and 2 drops sandalwood. The astringent properties help to decrease and regulate oily hair’s follicle secretions. | For a soothing sunburn spritzer blend 3 ounces of distilled water with 5 drops of tea tree and 10 drops of lavender oil. Spray when a cooling relief is needed. |
| To create mood and atmosphere for meditation or prayer try a diffusion of equal amounts of frankincense and myrrh essential oils. | For a relaxing mineral bath add 2 or 3 teaspoons of mineral or sea salts with 5 drops of chamomile, 5 drops of lavender oil to running bath water. | To create an environmental aroma, blend 4 to 8 ounces of distilled water with 10 drops lemon, 4 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops of rosewood essential oil. Place in an atomizer bottle, shake well and spray as needed to freshen air. |
| Revive the scent of potpourri by adding a few drops of essential oil. | Lavender and Tea Tree are two of the most all-around used essential oils for aromatheraputic purposes. |  |
Notice: This is for information only, should not be used for diagnosing or prescribing purposes, and is not a substitute for medical attention. You are solely responsible for any decision made about the use of essential oils for aromatheraputic use. Please refer to safety precautions and hazards of essential oil before use.