USES FOR LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
Restless leg: rub some lavender oil on the front of the leg, anywhere in the shin to knee area to get relief from RLS.
Stress and anxiety: lavender has a natural calming effect, and will soothe anxiety and stress.
Insomnia: lavender essential oil will help you sleep and relax. Rub it on the bottoms of your feet
Menstrual cramps: rub essential oil on the abdomen area where you are suffering, and it can bring relief within 15 minutes.
Headache: rub some on the temples and forehead. If you also have peppermint oil, the combination of lavender and peppermint in a carrier oil will work wonderful for headaches!
Aching muscles: add lavender essential oil to a carrier oil and massage into aching muscles. This is a great thing to do at bedtime.
Seasonal Allergies: Create a mixture of lemon, lavender, and peppermint to help with symptoms. Mix 2 drops of each oil into 1/4 cup of water and drink. You can also rub this mixture on your temples, across the bridge of your nose, on your feet, and/or inhale by holding hands up to nose and breathing deeply.*Please note not all essential oils are able to be ingested.
Heals insect bites: a drop of lavender oil on bites helps relieve the itch.
Fatigue: add some drops of lavender essential oil to your bath water to relieve fatigue.
Fevers: add some drops of oil to a cool washcloth and rub gently on forehead, neck, and trunk to cool down the body. You can also use lavender in a steam vaporizer to bring the comforting warmth to a chilled body.
Muscle pain, sprains: again add lavender oil with a carrier oil and rub on sprains and muscle pains.
Soothes burns: Lavender will help soothe sunburns and other types of burns as well.
Add to bathwater for a soothing bath to relax after a long day.
Make your own bath scrubs. Use sugar, olive oil, and lavender to create a wonderful exfoliating scrub for rough skin.
Minor scrapes: to prevent scarring.
Stop bleeding: lavender will help stop bleeding of small cuts and wounds.
Lavender can be used in cooking and a large variety of recipes.
Calming your children: put oil into a diffuser and place in a child’s room to help them sleep. Or…Add oil to a carrier oil and rub on the bottom of their feet anytime you want to calm down your child.
Strengthens the immune system: using lavender regularly can help build up your immune system.
Summertime drinks: Add lavender to sweet iced tea and lemonade for a refreshing drink.
USES FOR ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL
Anti-Depressant – if you suffer from mild depression smelling the orange essential oil will help to alleviate it. Apply topically near the nose for best results. We call orange essential oil the happy oil in our house, and when we diffuse orange oils into the air, it lifts our moods.
Anti-inflammatory – If you suffer from digestive issues such as gastric upset, heartburn or nausea, orange essential oil helps. Add 2-3 drops to water and drink.
Anti-Septic – if you have a minor abrasion or cut on the skin the orange oil will work as an anti-septic killing bad bacteria to prevent infection. Always wash the affected area with soap and water first and then apply the essential orange oil.
Bath oil & Bath Wash - use 3-5 drops of orange essential oil in a nice warm bath to release the aromatherapy and enjoy a relaxing soak. Or for a bath wash, add a few drops of the oil to your favorite liquid bath soap to enjoy the properties of the oil while you bathe or shower.
Digestive Aid- rub a few drops of orange essential oil on the abdomen. Massage in a clockwise motion on the abdomen to help relieve constipation and water retention.
Brings relaxation – if used as aromatherapy the oil brings about a sense of relaxation. You can use drops of orange essential oil in a diffuser or breathe directly from the bottle. You can place a small amount on hands and cup the hands and breathe in.
Calms skin irritations – if you have bug bites, poison ivy or oak. Precaution – Orange essential oil makes the skin photosensitive so use caution when being in the sun.
Collagen booster – orange essential oil acts as a collagen booster when applied to skin, helping to give skin anti-aging properties. Do not apply the oil directly to the skin, but mix within a cream or oil and then apply to the skin.
Detoxifier / Diuretic – orange oil helps to bring about a detoxification of the bladder, kidneys, and the lymphatic system. It helps to alleviate fluid retention and eliminates bile, salts, and uric acid. Add 2-3 drops of orange essential oil to a glass of cold water to cleanse the body and detoxify.
Flavoring – use a few drops in foods for a light orange flavoring. Ways to use orange essential oil could be things like smoothies, homemade ice cream recipes, and even in homemade brownies. Use sparingly until you get the taste you want.
Massage oil – blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Fractionated Coconut oil, almond oil, or grapeseed oil. Massage areas of the body with irritated skin, fatigued muscles, etc.
Mouth wash – add a few drops of orange essential oil to water and gargle for a refreshing mouth wash. Peppermint oil and orange oil are a great combo together for cleaning the mouth.
Sleep aid – if you have trouble falling asleep due to mild depression or anxiety the oil brings on a feeling of relaxation. You can combine orange essential oil to a carrier oil, and rub on the bottoms of feet, and back of the neck for relaxation.
Sore throat gargle – mix 2-3 of drops of the oil in a glass of warm salt water and gargle to help soothe a sore throat.
Vapor therapy – add a few drops to a vaporizer to help in the treatment of respiratory conditions like colds and flu. You can combine orange essential oil with a carrier oil, and rub across the sinuses and on the chest to help with breathing.
USES FOR LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL
Body cleansing drink: Add one drop of lemon oil to a glass of ice water for a gentle natural body cleansing in the morning.
Lemon iced tea: Add some lemon oil to fresh cold iced tea.
Sooth a sore throat: Add lemon essential oil to hot water and honey to soothe a sore and scratchy throat.
Hair highlights: Add some drops of lemon oil to a spray bottle of water and spritz hair and go out in the sun for natural highlights.
Mood uplifter: Combine lemon and lavender and use topically or diffuse in your room to uplift your mood, and chase away the blues.
Add lemon oil to sweet treats: Lemon frosting, lemon meringue, lemon cakes, lemon squares, lemon cookies, and of course lemonade!
Softens calluses, corns, and bunions: Apply lemon essential oil consistently to your hardened skin conditions, and the lemon oil will soften those areas.
Mind clarity: Add lemon oil to a room diffuser to clear your mind and bring clarity. You can also rub the lemon oil on your hands and inhale for a quick pick-me-up!
Skin brightener: Add lemon oil to your facial cleanser to help slough off dead skin cells and create a fresh clear complexion.
USES FOR TEA TREE OIL
Helps heal and soothe sunburns.
Heals skin infections naturally.
Relieves itchiness from rashes as well as healing.
Treats acne.
Gets rid of head lice naturally; just add a few drops to your shampoo.
Cures toenail fungus and Athlete's foot.
Helps remove skin tags and is an effective treatment for warts.
Naturally cures bad breath. Swish some tea tree oil and water in you mouth and spit it out.
Soothes insect bites.Treats psoriasis and other skin conditions.
Relieves asthma or other breathing conditions when a few drops are added to a humidifier.
Restless leg: rub some lavender oil on the front of the leg, anywhere in the shin to knee area to get relief from RLS.
Stress and anxiety: lavender has a natural calming effect, and will soothe anxiety and stress.
Insomnia: lavender essential oil will help you sleep and relax. Rub it on the bottoms of your feet
Menstrual cramps: rub essential oil on the abdomen area where you are suffering, and it can bring relief within 15 minutes.
Headache: rub some on the temples and forehead. If you also have peppermint oil, the combination of lavender and peppermint in a carrier oil will work wonderful for headaches!
Aching muscles: add lavender essential oil to a carrier oil and massage into aching muscles. This is a great thing to do at bedtime.
Seasonal Allergies: Create a mixture of lemon, lavender, and peppermint to help with symptoms. Mix 2 drops of each oil into 1/4 cup of water and drink. You can also rub this mixture on your temples, across the bridge of your nose, on your feet, and/or inhale by holding hands up to nose and breathing deeply.*Please note not all essential oils are able to be ingested.
Heals insect bites: a drop of lavender oil on bites helps relieve the itch.
Fatigue: add some drops of lavender essential oil to your bath water to relieve fatigue.
Fevers: add some drops of oil to a cool washcloth and rub gently on forehead, neck, and trunk to cool down the body. You can also use lavender in a steam vaporizer to bring the comforting warmth to a chilled body.
Muscle pain, sprains: again add lavender oil with a carrier oil and rub on sprains and muscle pains.
Soothes burns: Lavender will help soothe sunburns and other types of burns as well.
Add to bathwater for a soothing bath to relax after a long day.
Make your own bath scrubs. Use sugar, olive oil, and lavender to create a wonderful exfoliating scrub for rough skin.
Minor scrapes: to prevent scarring.
Stop bleeding: lavender will help stop bleeding of small cuts and wounds.
Lavender can be used in cooking and a large variety of recipes.
Calming your children: put oil into a diffuser and place in a child’s room to help them sleep. Or…Add oil to a carrier oil and rub on the bottom of their feet anytime you want to calm down your child.
Strengthens the immune system: using lavender regularly can help build up your immune system.
Summertime drinks: Add lavender to sweet iced tea and lemonade for a refreshing drink.
USES FOR ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL
Anti-Depressant – if you suffer from mild depression smelling the orange essential oil will help to alleviate it. Apply topically near the nose for best results. We call orange essential oil the happy oil in our house, and when we diffuse orange oils into the air, it lifts our moods.
Anti-inflammatory – If you suffer from digestive issues such as gastric upset, heartburn or nausea, orange essential oil helps. Add 2-3 drops to water and drink.
Anti-Septic – if you have a minor abrasion or cut on the skin the orange oil will work as an anti-septic killing bad bacteria to prevent infection. Always wash the affected area with soap and water first and then apply the essential orange oil.
Bath oil & Bath Wash - use 3-5 drops of orange essential oil in a nice warm bath to release the aromatherapy and enjoy a relaxing soak. Or for a bath wash, add a few drops of the oil to your favorite liquid bath soap to enjoy the properties of the oil while you bathe or shower.
Digestive Aid- rub a few drops of orange essential oil on the abdomen. Massage in a clockwise motion on the abdomen to help relieve constipation and water retention.
Brings relaxation – if used as aromatherapy the oil brings about a sense of relaxation. You can use drops of orange essential oil in a diffuser or breathe directly from the bottle. You can place a small amount on hands and cup the hands and breathe in.
Calms skin irritations – if you have bug bites, poison ivy or oak. Precaution – Orange essential oil makes the skin photosensitive so use caution when being in the sun.
Collagen booster – orange essential oil acts as a collagen booster when applied to skin, helping to give skin anti-aging properties. Do not apply the oil directly to the skin, but mix within a cream or oil and then apply to the skin.
Detoxifier / Diuretic – orange oil helps to bring about a detoxification of the bladder, kidneys, and the lymphatic system. It helps to alleviate fluid retention and eliminates bile, salts, and uric acid. Add 2-3 drops of orange essential oil to a glass of cold water to cleanse the body and detoxify.
Flavoring – use a few drops in foods for a light orange flavoring. Ways to use orange essential oil could be things like smoothies, homemade ice cream recipes, and even in homemade brownies. Use sparingly until you get the taste you want.
Massage oil – blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Fractionated Coconut oil, almond oil, or grapeseed oil. Massage areas of the body with irritated skin, fatigued muscles, etc.
Mouth wash – add a few drops of orange essential oil to water and gargle for a refreshing mouth wash. Peppermint oil and orange oil are a great combo together for cleaning the mouth.
Sleep aid – if you have trouble falling asleep due to mild depression or anxiety the oil brings on a feeling of relaxation. You can combine orange essential oil to a carrier oil, and rub on the bottoms of feet, and back of the neck for relaxation.
Sore throat gargle – mix 2-3 of drops of the oil in a glass of warm salt water and gargle to help soothe a sore throat.
Vapor therapy – add a few drops to a vaporizer to help in the treatment of respiratory conditions like colds and flu. You can combine orange essential oil with a carrier oil, and rub across the sinuses and on the chest to help with breathing.
USES FOR LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL
Body cleansing drink: Add one drop of lemon oil to a glass of ice water for a gentle natural body cleansing in the morning.
Lemon iced tea: Add some lemon oil to fresh cold iced tea.
Sooth a sore throat: Add lemon essential oil to hot water and honey to soothe a sore and scratchy throat.
Hair highlights: Add some drops of lemon oil to a spray bottle of water and spritz hair and go out in the sun for natural highlights.
Mood uplifter: Combine lemon and lavender and use topically or diffuse in your room to uplift your mood, and chase away the blues.
Add lemon oil to sweet treats: Lemon frosting, lemon meringue, lemon cakes, lemon squares, lemon cookies, and of course lemonade!
Softens calluses, corns, and bunions: Apply lemon essential oil consistently to your hardened skin conditions, and the lemon oil will soften those areas.
Mind clarity: Add lemon oil to a room diffuser to clear your mind and bring clarity. You can also rub the lemon oil on your hands and inhale for a quick pick-me-up!
Skin brightener: Add lemon oil to your facial cleanser to help slough off dead skin cells and create a fresh clear complexion.
USES FOR TEA TREE OIL
Helps heal and soothe sunburns.
Heals skin infections naturally.
Relieves itchiness from rashes as well as healing.
Treats acne.
Gets rid of head lice naturally; just add a few drops to your shampoo.
Cures toenail fungus and Athlete's foot.
Helps remove skin tags and is an effective treatment for warts.
Naturally cures bad breath. Swish some tea tree oil and water in you mouth and spit it out.
Soothes insect bites.Treats psoriasis and other skin conditions.
Relieves asthma or other breathing conditions when a few drops are added to a humidifier.
Works as as antiseptic on small cuts.
Relieves earaches; mix 1 drop of tea tree oil with 1 tsp. olive oil, drop mixture into the ear and then remove by tilting head.
USES FOR OIL OF OREGANO
*Oil of oregano should be diluted prior to use.
USES FOR OIL OF OREGANO
*Oil of oregano should be diluted prior to use.
For topical application: Make a 50/50 mixture of oregano oil and olive oil and store in a dropper bottle to use as directed below.
For internal application: Mix 1 to 5 drops in milk, water or juice and drink as directed below.
Alleviate Migraine/Sinus Headaches: Rub the 50/50 mixture on the temples and forehead, between the eyebrows, or on the sides of the nose. Be careful not to get it into your eyes. It can also be sniffed full strength from the bottle to allow the fumes to get up into the sinuses and head.
Insect Bites & Stings: Apply 50/50 mixture to bites and stings to help neutralize and pull out toxins, and help them heal.
Burns: For painful and blistered burns, mix 1 drop of oregano oil into 1 teaspoon of olive oil and apply gently to the affected area. If applied immediately, it can prevent blisters from forming.
Toothaches & Mouth Sores: Rub 50/50 mixture around the infected tooth or gums to pull out toxins and reduce pain. If mixture is too strong, dilute with more olive oil.
Digestion: Oil of oregano helps to stimulate the flow of bile, which aids in digestion. To relieve digestive problems, take oregano oil internally 1 to 3 times a day.
Skin Infections: Mix 1 drop of oregano oil into 1 teaspoon of olive oil and apply to itches and skin infections.
Colds & Sore Throats: Take 3 drops internally once per day, for up to 5 days until symptoms are gone.
Ear Infections: Rub 50/50 mixture around the outside of the ear. May need to be diluted more for younger children. Never put oil of oregano directly into the ear canal.
Laryngitis: Use internally or by rubbing 50/50 mixture on the chest or throat. You may also heat water with oregano oil and inhale the vapors to help kill bacteria and ease the throat.
Warts: Mix 1 drop of oregano oil into 1 teaspoon of olive oil and apply directly to the wart and cover with a bandage. Add more oil and replace the bandage every day for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
Side Effects and Cautions
While oil of oregano is not dangerous in itself, it can have side effects that should be noted and considered prior to use. As always, please consult your doctor before starting any long term regimen.
It may affect the body’s ability to absorb iron, so an iron supplement should be taken along with any regular internal oregano oil regimen.
Pregnant women are not advised to use oregano oil since it may cause bleeding, especially for those in early pregnancy or prone to miscarriages.
People with allergies to mint, thyme, sage, or any other member of the mint family should take precaution and discontinue use immediately if rash, irritation, or vomiting occur during use.
USES FOR PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL
Stay alert while driving: Place peppermint on temples and under nose or just put the bottle under nose, and inhale several times to wake up.
Cool a fever: Place a few drops of oil on a wet washcloth and wipe down fevered body to cool down. You can also apply the peppermint to bottoms of feet to bring down the fever.
Herbal tea: Add a drop of peppermint oil to a cup of herbal tea to clear sinuses, and enjoy a brisk cup or warmth to soothe you.
Relieve nausea: Rub a drop of peppermint oil on the tummy, and place a drop in a cup of hot water and sip it.
Relieve joint pain: Rub on joints to relieve tendinitis and arthritis pain.
Freshen breath: Place one drop of peppermint essential oil on tongue for a freshness.
Ease seasonal allergies: combine lavender, peppermint and lemon essential oils together to relieve allergies. Add the three to a carrier oil, and rub on bottoms of feet, to the back of the neck and across the forehead. Then take hands and cup over nose and inhale with deep cleansing breaths to bring fast relief.
Bring focus and alertness: Rub peppermint on the back of neck to wake up and bring focus when you are tired.
Improve digestion: Add peppermint to a glass of water hot or cold and drink for a daily digestive aid.
Relieve headaches: Place drops of peppermint on temples and back of neck, even across the forehead to ease a headache.
Use in cooking: Add peppermint essential oil to cookies, brownies and sweet treats, oh yum!
Curb your appetite: Inhale peppermint oil right from the bottle to help suppress hunger.
Relaxing foot soak: Add peppermint oil to a warm foot soak, or add peppermint to an unscented lotion and do a foot massage with it to relieve the tension.
Clear congestion: Add peppermint oil to a hot cup of steaming water, and inhale. Even make a tent over your head and bend over the peppermint steam and inhale to relief pressure in sinuses.
Rub peppermint oil combined with a carrier oil to the chest to relieve congestion.
Relieves itching: Apply peppermint oil to bug bites to stop itching. (don’t apply to open sores, it will burn!)
Relieve motion sickness: Rub peppermint essential oil to tummy, place some on your tongue, and even to your wrists to help with travel and motion sickness.
Add drops of peppermint to a humidifier to freshen air and relieve breathing while sleeping.
Massage it in: Combine lavender and peppermint essential oil to a massage oil to bring relief to feet, shoulders and back.
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