1.
For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc
. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer.
2.
Potpourri which has lost its scent
can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.
3.
Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle
and
use as an air freshener
.
4.
Add a few drops essential oil
to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.
5.
To enjoy a scented candle
, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle bums.
6.
To dispel household cooking odors
, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.
7.
For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches
, mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and Basil oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.
8.
Ease headache pain
by rubbing a drop of Rosemary or Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.
9.
To blend your own massage oil
, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin- nourishing vegetable oil.
10.
Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda
, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then
sprinkle over the carpets on your home
. Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.
11.
To make a natural flea collar
, saturate a short piece of cord or softn rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal’s neck.
12.
Shoes can be freshened
by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete’s foot? Tea Tree is great!
13.
Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil
on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.
14.
To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers
, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.
15.
Are mice a problem?
Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.
16.
The bathroom is easily scented
by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.
17.
Apply true Lavender oil or Tea Tree oil
directly to
cuts, scrapes or scratches
. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.
18.
Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects
when scented with essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure essential oils.
19.
Homemade sachets are more fragrant
when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.
20.
An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring
or light bulb will not only
fill the room with a wonderful fragrance
, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don’t put essential oil in the socket.)
21.
A few drops of your favorite oil or blend
in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.
22.
Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years
. Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.
23.
Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes
.
Create your own personal essence
! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age for two weeks before using.
24.
To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests
, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.
25.
One drop of Lemon essential oil applied
directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination
. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.
26.
Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory
. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.
27.
Selling your home?
Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the essential oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.
28.
Add essential oils to paper mache
. The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.
29.
Infuse bookmarks and stationery
with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.
30.
Nock pillows, padded and decorative hangers
make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.
31.
Overindulge last night?
Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon
help soften the effects of a hangover
. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.
32.
Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh
all
make wonderful firewood oil
. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.
33. How to Detox Your Home. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.
34.
Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils
such as Chamomile, Lavender or Neroli on your pillow
before retiring for restful sleep
.
35.
When moving into a new home
, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.
36.
Ideal scents for the bedroom are
Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.
37.
One drop of Lemon essential oil
on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.
38.
When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven
, add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.
39.
For bums or scalds
, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.
40.
Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1/2 glass of water
, sip slowly to
aid digestion and relieve upset stomach
.
41.
Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil
on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to
relieve teething pain in children
.
42. Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.
43.
Add 1 drop Geranium oil
to your facial moisturizer to
bring out a radiant glow in your skin
.
44.
Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush
before brushing to
promote growth and thickness
.
45.
When the flu is going around
add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.
46.
To bring fever down
, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.
47.
The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil i
s good for the office. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.
48.
A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot
alleviates anxiety and depression
. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.
49.
A wonderful massage blend for babies
is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.
50.
One drop Peppermint oil
diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck
helps to relieve headaches.
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