wondered how I lived so long without them. I use them on a daily basis.
I don't expect everyone to run out and buy lots of oils, so don't. I do think that there are a few, that need
to be in homes everywhere, especially if you have kids.
I have a small list of oils that should be a basis for anyone studying aromatherapy, or holistics. I use only Pure Essential Oils ( PEO ). These are distilled directly from the plant, and are very concentrated. Never use a PEO internally, unless told to do so by a trained professional.
Clove Bud Oil: This is one of the most used oils I have in my cupboard. I also carry a small vial in my purse, just in case. It is a topical anesthetic. I use it on
all of my 10 year olds " Boo Boo's ". Here we call it, Magic Bo Bo medicine" It can be used on the skin
and the gums. It helps small children teething. Many dentists use it as well. It is what they use to numb the area before they inject Novocain into your gums. Dosage: 1-2 drops on a cotton ball or a band-aid.
Apply to the wound.
Tea Tree Oil: Another one not to be without. It
is an antiseptic, and can be used on many types of infections. Externally. DO NOT ingest. When
doctoring my daughters boo boo's I also add a drop or
two of Tea Tree oil to the cotton ball as well.
Dosage: 1-2 drops per cotton ball. Apply to the
wound.
Lavender: Lavender is an all around herb, it has many uses. Which is why I feel it is invaluable in any home. It is good for headaches, sleeplessness, tension, muscle aches. Good for children and adults. We have a speical stuffed animal, for my daughter. When she
has problems sleeping, I get out the animal and add a few drops of Lavender oil to it, and give it too her. Within a few minutes, she is back to sleep. I also suggest taking a cotton ball and adding a few drops
of oil, and put it under your pillow case, so that you can smell the oil.
I've taken a pair of old nylons and cut out the foot, filled it with lavender ( the herb) and tossed it
under my pillow. That works well too. Dosage: 1-2 drops per cotton ball.
Rosemary: This is a great oil for the mornings, especially if you hate mornings. It gets you up and
going. It is a stimulant. It is also an antiseptic. It can be used on sore muscles, arthritis, sports injuries,
as well as other strains and pains. What I like to do, is before you go to bed, take a dropper and put it
on the lightbulb in your bathroom. That way when you start your day, you wake up with the rosemary,
and get a good start.
The dried or fresh herb is good to add to salads ( mac salad, potato salad ) because it retards the growth of harmful bacteria. ( E Coli, Saminella )
Rosemary is also good for topical ills, cuts, and scrapes. I also use it in steams for chest colds and bronchitis. Here we call it the chicken steam.
Eucalyptus: This is a must during cold and flu season. I use it in steams here, for colds and flu. I usually get a bowl or dish, and fill it with boiling water, and add about 5 or 6 drops. Put a towel over your head, and inhale the steam. It will help clear you up.
It is also very good for aches, pains, sore muscles and arthritis. It is a stimulate, and if used before starting any sports activity, will increase your energy level. Dosage: In a steam, 5-6 drops per quart. As a sports rub 1-2 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil ( olive oil, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil )
Peppermint: This is a very concentrated oil. Use only small amounts. This is much like eucalptus oil, and can be used in the same manner. But it is very strong. When steaming use only 1 drop. When using as a sports rub use only 1 drop. If you go over the limit, it will burn.
Thyme: This is another oil that has wonderful properties. It is good for colds, flu, and bronchitis. It has antiviral, antibiotic, antiseptic, and diuretic actions. But it should be used with great care. It is very strong, more so than rosemary, and can be overused if not careful. Use sparingly, over use can cause problems with the thyroid and lymphatic system.
DO NOT use directly on the skin, this oil should be diluted with a carrier oil( sweet almond, olive, safflower, etc )
This oil can also be used in the same manner as Rosemary. They have many of the same properties. Dosage: When using as a cold remedy, 5-7drops per bowl of water. When usings as on cuts and scrapes 1-2 drops per cotton ball.
Sweet Orange: This is a really nice pick me up oil, it lifts the spirit. It is what I call a " Happy " oil. I use this on my light ring diffusers when I know I will have a houseful of people. It adds a bit of happy in the air. This is also good for people who suffer from depression.
I have also used it as a perfume. I wore it once to a job interview. I got the job. Dosage: 1-2 drops per light bulb, or if using a defusion ring. For arthristis, 2-3 per tablespoon of carrier oil.
Chamomile: This out of all the oils that I have talked about is the most expensive. For that reason, it is the last on my list.
It has a very calming effect, it is also an antibacterial, antiseptic, disinfectant, and it is highly prized as an antiflammatory. It is wonderful for people who suffer from arthritis, and other rheumatoid type maladies. Dosage: 2-3 drops per tablespoon for arthritis, 1-2 per cotton ball for antibacterial, antiseptic and disinfectant..