Easy Aromatherapy RecipesAre you looking for easy aromatherapy recipes? While the art of aromatherapy can be very advanced, all aromatherapy doesn't have to be difficult. With a few basic essential oils, even a beginner can enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. 
Essential Oils - To get started, you'll need the "Essence" of aromatherapy - Essential Oils. Although there are many essential oils available these days, you are looking for Easy Aromatherapy Recipes, so let's start with a few of the most common oils.• - Lavender Oil: (My favorite, surprised?) Lavender oil is probably the most versatile of all the essential oils. It has many wonderful healing properties and has a very pleasant scent. Besides that, it's relatively inexpensive. • - Tea Tree Oil: This oil also has an amazing variety of uses and is common enough that it is not very expensive either. It doesn't smell as good as lavender, but not many things do. • - Peppermint Oil: You may have thought that peppermint was only used for flavoring and scent, but this essential oil is also one of the top ingredients in easy aromatherapy recipes. • - Chamomile Oil: This oil has many valuable medicinal properties and has the added benefit of being particularly safe for children. • - Eucalyptus Oil: Commonly used with coughs and colds, this essential oil has many other applications that make it one of the top oils to use. Of course there are many other essential oils that can be used such as Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Rosemary or Thyme. You might want to consider purchasing an
essential oil kit
with a variety of oils if you are just getting started in aromatherapy. • - Corn Oil: Yes, that common cooking oil can be used for aromatherapy • - Olive Oil: Another common oil that works well as a base oil • - Safflower Oil: Easy to find for aromatherapy • - Wheatgerm Oil: Very beneficial for the skin Disclaimer: The information and recipes on this website are intended to be used for common minor ailments and should never replace the advice of a physician. First Aid - There are many easy aromatherapy recipes that can be used in common first aid situations. Minor Cuts and Wounds - mix 5-6 drops of Lavender Oil and 2 drops of Tea Tree Oil in 2 cups of warm water. Bathe the wound twice daily until it scabs over. Burns - After soaking in cold water for several minutes, apply 1-2 drops of lavender oil directly to the burn. Put 5-6 drops of lavender oil on a gauze pad and apply as a compress. Dry Chapped Skin - Mix the following in 2 teaspoons of a base oil:
Apply the mixture to your skin. Works great on your face and for chapped lips too. Headache - Mix 1 drop of a base oil with 3 drops lavender oil and 1 drop peppermint or chamomile. Rub the combination on your temples and your neck at the base of the skull. Household Recipes - While you might think of aromatherapy as only intended to treat ailments, it can also be used for household chores for effective cleaning and freshening. Try these easy aromatherapy recipes for creating a pleasant atmosphere while completing your housework. Laundry - Here are a couple of ways you can get fresh smelling laundry. Add 4-5 drops of lavender oil to the fabric softener dispenser on your washing machine. Another alternative would be to apply 4-5 drops of lavender oil to a small rag and put it in your dryer as you are drying your clothes. Try the same method with your other favorite smelling essential oils. Insect Repellent - Citronella is very effective at repelling most insects. Combining with some other essential oils makes it work even better while at the same time creating a wonderful air freshener. Try mixing 3 drops of peppermint oil with 10 drops of citronella, or as an alternative combine 5 drops of lavender oil with 5 drops of citronella. Place your mixture on a strip of cotton material or paper towel and hang in front of the window or place on the window sill to prevent insects from entering. You can also use cotton balls with the mixture and put them in the small crevices around the edge of the floor or cabinets where insects tend to hide. Essential oils for flea control can also be very effective on dogs. What is Your Favorite Essential Oil Recipe?Tell us about your favorite Essential Oil Recipe. What is the Recipe? Why is it your favorite? Return from Easy Aromatherapy Recipes to Aromatherapy
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