Health
28. Cold sores and blisters— Mix 1 drop of Four Thieves with 1 drop of an EGCO and apply to cold sore or blister 3 times a day or as needed until gone.
29. Nausea— Mix 1 drop Peppermint, Patchouli, Ginger or Nutmeg with 4 drops of an EGCO and place drops behind each ear and around navel 2-3 times hourly.
30. Sore feet— Mix 10 drops Vetiver, Patchouli or Peppermint with 1 tbsp. Epson salt and add to hot water in a basin large enough for footbath. Also try Harmony or Calming.
31. Teeth grinding— Massage 1-3 drops of Lavender and Valerian on bottom of feet each night before bed.
32. Cold and flu— Rub 1 drop of Four Thieves mixed with 1 drop of an EGCO to the bottom of feet to enhance the immune system.
33. Yoga mat cleanser— Mix 12 drops Sweet Orange, 6 drops Tea Tree and 6 drops Lavender with 4 oz. of purified water in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle and mist over your mat. Wipe clean with a soft towel before and after each use. Also try with Cleaning blend.
34. Menstrual cramps— Mix 2 drops of Clary Sage, Basil, Rosemary or Sage with 8 drops of an EGCO and apply on lower abdomen. Apply a warm moist hand towel for 10-15 minutes.
35. Headache— Mix 2 drops of Peppermint, Wintergreen, Roman Chamomile or Spearmint with 2 drops of an EGCO. Apply on back of neck, behind ears, on temples, forehead and under nose.
36. Fir Needle clears the lungs, nasal passages and sinuses. Mix 3 drops with 3 drops of an EGCO and massage onto chest.
37. Neck pain massage— Mix 1 drop of Birch, Basil, Elemi or Copaiba with 3 drops of an EGCO and rub onto neck.
38. Circulation bath— Use 8-10 drops of Neroli in bath water regularly. Try mixing with Epson salt as well!
39. Apply Lavender or Tea Tree directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. You can also put 20 drops in a 4 oz. spray bottle with purified water and spray directly on wound.
40. 6-8 drops of Eucalyptus, Purification or Renew in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.
41. Inhale the aroma of Peppermint to curb the appetite and lessen the impulse to overeat.
42. Overindulge last night? Juniper Berry, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Create your own blend of these oils and use 6-8 drops in a warm bath.
43. To help with snoring— Mix 3 drops of Thyme with 3 drops of an EGCO and apply to the soles of your feet at bedtime.
44. Jaw massage— Rub 1-2 drops of Harmony or Relaxation with 1-2 drops of an EGCO into the soft spot just below your ear lobe to release tension.
45. Try inhaling Peppermint before or during a workout to help boost mood and reduce fatigue.
46. For colds— Add 2-4 drops each of Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus to 1 cup milk or cream. Pour into warm bath and soak.
47. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1-3 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender have been added.
48. Coffee replacement— Try placing a drop of Stay Alert or Purification in the palm of your hands, rub hands together and place them over mouth and nose, take 6 deep breaths.
49. To help ease a tension headache, massage 1-2 drops of Lavender onto the neck or temples.
50. For aching joints/tired muscles— Mix 1 drop Eucalyptus, Sage and Basil with 12 drops of an EGCO and apply to muscles/joints.
51. For better sleep, place cotton ball with 1-2 drops of Roman Chamomile and Lavender next to pillow.
52. Arthritis or stiff joints— Mix 2 drops each of Wintergreen, Cypress and Lemongrass with 2 tbsp. of an EGCO. Massage into area as needed. Shake well before each use.