A-Z Aromatherapy Guide To Ailments
Aromatherapy: Nature's Medicine
Common everyday aches and pains such as headaches, colds, bruises, cuts, burns, skin irritations, etc. can be effectively treated with essential oils as opposed to drugs from a pharmacy. By using essential oils not only are you using natural products from the Earth, but these products have no harmful side effects, are extremely pleasant to work with and work just as good if not better than chemicals! Below is a quick reference list of some everyday ailments and the essential oils you can use to combat them. For recipes that are intended as oil blends for massage you can use any type of vegetable oil you wish. As you are a beginner in the world of Aromatherapy, we recommend an unscented blend of different base oils from your local bath or body store. A few basic base oils to look for: Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernal, Avocado Pear, Corn, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Safflower and Sunflower.
Common Ailments
(Listed Alphabetically)
Acne: Face mask; 1 tblsp mask compound, 1 tsp water, 1 drop each- Chamomile, Juniper, Lavender and Patchouli.
Back Pain: Massage oil;
Blend 1: 10 drops each- Marjoram, Rosemary and Sage.
Blend 2: 10 drops each- Eucalyptus, Ginger and Lavender.
Blend 3: 10 drops each- Basil, Peppermint and Rosemary.
Blisters: Straight oil; 1 drop each- Lavender and Chamomile.
Bad Breath: Mouthwash; 2 drops each- Lemon and Peppermint, warm glass of water
Chapped Lips: Apply to lips; 2 drops each- Chamomile and Germanium, 2 tsp Aloe Vera Gel
Cold Sores: Apply to affected area: 1 drop Geranium oil straight everyday
Common Cold: Apply to bath; 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops each- Thyme and Tea Tree, 1 drop of Eucalyptus
Constipation: Massage lower abdomen 3x a day with: 15 drops Rosemary, 10 drops Lemon, 5 drops Peppermint, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Coughs: Massage back and chest with: 3 drops Eucalyptus, 2 drops Thyme, 1 tsp veg, oil
Cracked Skin: Massage gently with: 5 drops per tsp base oil, base oil- 90% Almond oil, 10% Wheatgerm oil
Cramps (arms and legs): Massage limb with:10 drops each of- Rosemary and Marjoram, 5 drops each- Hyssop and Lavender, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Cuts: Clean area with: 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Tea Tree, 2 cups warm water
Dehydration: Drink following: 1 quart water, 8 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 8 drops Lemon oil
Diarrhea: Massage body with: 3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops chamomile, 1 drop Eucalyptus, 1 tsp veg. oil
Ear Ache: Massage ear and neck with: 3 drops Chamomile, 1 drop each- Lavender and Tea Tree, 1 tsp veg. oil
Face Mask: Use this recipe for basic mask, then add your essential oils as needed: 2 ounces green clay, 3 tsp cornflower
Fainting: Raise patient's legs higher than head and hold open bottle of Peppermint under nose until cosciousness is regained
Fever: Sponge down with: 1 drop each- chamomile, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Tea Tree, 1 gallon lukewarm wmter
Foot Odor: Make this powder for feet: 2 drops Sage, 1 tblsp Baking powder
Frostbite: Massage area with 5 drops Geranium straight
Headaches: Massage temples and base of skull with: 3 drops Lavender, 1 drop Peppermint, 4 drops veg, oil
Hemorrhoids: Apply to affected area: 2 drops each- Cypress, Geranium, Peppermint, 2 tblsp Wheatgerm oil or 1 oz KY jelly
Hiccups: Place 1 drop of Chamomile into a brown paper bag and hold over nose and mouth, breath through nose slowly and deeply
Indigestion: Massage abdomen with: 10 drops each- Cardomon and Coriander, Dill, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Insect deterrent: 8 drops Lemongrass, 4 drops each- Lavender, Peppermint, Thyme
Itching: Apply to affected area: 2 drops each- Eucalyptus and Peppermint, 1 tsp veg. oil
Memory Loss: Massage temples or spritz into air: 10 drops Grapefruit, 8 drops Basil, 7 drops Lavender, 5 drops Rosemary
Morning Sickness: Place a bowl of boiling water with 5 drops of Spearmint by your bed overnight
Nose Bleeds: Place 3 drops Lemon, 1 drop Lavender on tissue and inhale with head back. Then pinch your nose.
Nose Stuffiness: Disperse Tea Tree and Rosemary into the air
PMS/ Painful: Massage abdomen and hips with: 10 drops each- Palma Rosa, Bergamot and Geranium, 2 tbls veg. oil. Apply to bath: 3 drops each- Palma Rosa, Bergamot and Geranium
PMS/ Depressing: Massage: 9 drops each- Rose and Bergamot, 12 drops Clary Sage, 2 tblsp veg. oil. Bath: 3 drops each- Rose and Bergamot, 4 drops Clary Sage
PMS/ Irritable: Massage: 15 drops Bergamot, 10 drops Nutmeg, 5 drops Geranium, 2 tblsp veg. oil. Bath: 5 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Nutmeg, 2 drops Geranium
PMS/ Tiring: Massage: 18 drops Grapefruit, 10 Clary Sage, 2 drops Jonquil, 2 tbsp veg. oil. Bath: 6 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Clary Sage, 1 drop Jonquil
Rash: Apply and massage: 1 drop each- Lavender, Chamomile and Eucalyptus
Skin Care/ After Sun: After bathing apply: 10 drops Lavender, 5 drops Chamomile, 2 drops Geranium, 1 drop Bergamot, 2 oz Almond Oil, 2 tblsp Sesame Oil
Skin Care/ Dry, Cracked: Apply to area:: 2 drops each- Geranium and Lavender, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Sleeplessness: Combine: 3 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops each Vetiver and Lavender, 1 drop Valerian- For Bath: Add 3 drops of mixture to bath. For Body Rub: Add 2 drops of mixture to 1 tsp veg. oil
Sore Throat: Use the following in a steam inhalation: 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Chamomile, 1 drop Thyme
Splinters: Remove splinter with clean tweezers or needle and apply 1 drop Lavender straight
Stings and Bites: Apply 1 drop of Lavender to area every 5 minutes for one hour
Tendinitis: Massage with: 10 drops each- Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary, 2 tblsp veg. oil
Toothpowder (natural): Combine and store in an airtight container, when needed dip toothbrush into dry mixture, wet and brush: 4 tsp clay, 2 drops each Peppermint and Lemon, 1 tsp salt
Toothache: Put 1 drop of Clove oil on cotton ball, massage gum around tooth, jawbone and cheek with: 3 drops Chamomile, 1 drop each Clove and Lemon, 1 tsp veg. oil
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