For basic care, your oils should include Lavender oil, Peppermint oil, Chamomile oil, Tea Tree oil, Thyme oil, Eucalyptus oil, Rosemary oil, Geranium oil, Lemon oil and Clove oil. Also, what is good to have on hand some Aloe vera, Witch hazel, and Rosewater.

Aloe vera is especially good for cuts, inflammation and burns and is well known for its healing powers. Witch hazel is known for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties and rosewater is used for its mild antiseptic and soothing properties.

Essential oils in the pure form are too highly concentrated to be used directly on the skin, therefore, it is necessary to find yourself a good base {or carrier} oil.

Essential oils are diluted in a base oil so that they can be massaged or rubbed into the skin in the correct dosage. A good base oil would be Sweet Almond oil, Apricot Kernel oil, corn oil, Grapeseed oil, Hazelnut oil, Peanut oil, Safflower oil, Soya Bean oil or Sunflower oil {as all of these may be used at 100% meaning no other base oil is needed}.

Also, vegetable oils are produced for food and are a good source of nutrients and energy. They enable the body to produce heat and are a good source of protein.

The vegetable oils used in Aromatherapy should be cold pressed, as the oils on your supermarket shelves may have been processed with a chemical agent.


*ABDOMINAL PAIN*
For the upper abdominal area, apply the following oils over the painful area in a clockwise direction:

3 drops Peppermint oil
2 drops Clove oil diluted into
1 teaspoon base oil

For the lower abdominal area, apply the following oils over the painful area in a clockwise direction:

2 drops Thyme oil
3 drops Eucalyptus oil
diluted into 1 teaspoon base oil


*ABRASIONS*
Clean the area with 5 drops of Lavender oil diluted in a bowl of warm water. Apply one drop of Lavender oil directly on abrasion and leave to heal.


*ABSCESSES*
Make a compress using the following oils and apply it to the swollen area twice a day:

2 drops Lavender oil
2 drops Tea Tree oil
3 drops Chamomile oil


*ATHLETE'S FOOT*
Make up a mixture of:
2 drops Tea Tree oil
1 drop Lavender oil

Dip a cotton wool ball into it and rub it between the toes and around the nails. Also, make the following massage oil and rub it over the feet with special attention to the toes:

5 drops Tea Tree oil
1 drop Lemon oil
diluted into 1 teaspoon base oil


*BLACK EYES*
Dilute:
1 drop of Geranium oil
1 drop Chamomile oil
into 2 teaspoons Witch Hazel

Blend together well. Add this to 1 tablespoon ice cold water, mix well and soak cotton wool balls or cotton wool pads in it. Close your eye and apply a ball or pad to the eyelid and surrounding area.


*BLEEDING*
For bleeding from an open wound, apply a compress of the following:

1 drop Geranium oil
1 drop Lemon oil
1 drop Chamomile oil


*BLEEDING GUMS*
Make up the following mixture. Add it to a glass of warm water and use as a mouthwash. Do Not Swallow!

2 drops Lemon oil
1 drop Lavender oil
2 drops Eucalyptus oil
diluted into 1 teaspoon of brandy


*BLISTERS*
Apply directly onto blister.
1 drop of Lavender oil
1 drop of Chamomile oil
Pat in thoroughly but carefully.


*BLISTERS FROM SCALDS & BURNS*
DO NOT PIERCE BLISTER!!!

Put directly on blister 1 drop of Lavender oil and then hold an ice cube on it for at least 10 minutes. Cover with a piece of dry, clean gauze. Repeat up to 3 times a day.


*BOILS*
Put 1 drop of Red Thyme oil onto a hot compress and apply twice a day to draw out the pus. After the pus has been dispelled, apply a little of the following oil over the affected area twice a day:

3 drops Lavender oil
2 drops Red Thyme oil
2 drops Tea Tree oil
diluted into 1 teaspoon base oil


*BRUISES*
Make up two bowls of water; one hot and one cold. Add the following to both bowls:

2 drops Lavender oil
3 drops Rosemary oil
1 drop Geranium oil

Also, soak a washcloth in each bowl and apply them alternately to the bruised and surrounding area. Then apply a small amount of the following:

2 drops Geranium oil
2 drops Rosemary oil
1 drop Lavender oil
diluted into 1 teaspoon base oil


*BURNS*
Apply ice cold water for at least 10 minutes. Immediately put 2 drops of Lavender oil directly onto the burn. Put 5 drops of Lavender oil on a dry, cold compress and cover the area. Repeat as needed.


*CATARRH*
{INFLAMMATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES IN THE NOSE OR AIR PASSAGES}

Use steam inhalation. Fill a bowl with hot water and put the following oils on top of the water and inhale for at least 10 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.

1 drop Rosemary oil
2 drops Peppermint oil
1 drop Tea Tree oil

Also, rub your chest and back with the following:

2 drops Tea Tree oil
2 drops Rosemary oil
5 drops Eucalyptus oil
1 drop Thyme oil
diluted into 2 teaspoons base oil

Use the oils on tissues and inhale when needed. Use any of the above oils.


*CHAPPED LIPS*
Apply directly to the lips:
2 drops Chamomile oil
2 drops Geranium oil
mixed well with 2 teaspoons
Aloe Vera Gel


*CHAPPED SKIN*
Make up the following oil and massage over the chapped area, including the face if affected:

10 drops Geranium oil
10 drops Chamomile oil
5 drops Lemon oil 5
5 drops Lavender oil
diluted in 2 teaspoons base oil


*CHILBLAINS*
{INFLAMMATORY SWELLING OF THE FEET OR HANDS CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO COLD}

Apply 1 drop of Geranium oil to the affected area, usually the toes or fingers. Do this for 2 days then massage with the following:

5 drops Geranium oil
1 drop Lavender oil
1 drop Rosemary oil
diluted in 1 teaspoon base oil


*COLD SORES*
Put 1 drop Geranium on a cotton ball and apply it directly to the sore as soon as it is detected. Repeat every day. Also, massage the whole body including the face and neck with the following:

10 drops Geranium oil
10 drops Lavender oil
2 drops Thyme oil
8 drops Lemon oil
diluted in 2 tablespoons base oil


*COMMON COLDS*
Use the following oils in a hot bath. Lie back and inhale deeply.

2 drops Thyme oil
2 drops Tea Tree oil
1 drop Eucalyptus oil
3 drops Lemon oil

For steam inhalation, fill a bowl with hot water and add 1 drop each of the following: Thyme, Tea Tree, Lavender and Clove.

Also, carry a tissue on which you have one drop each of the following: Red Thyme, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Clove. Inhale deeply whenever possible.
Massage around the neck, chest and sinus area with the following:

1 drop Lemon oil
2 drops Eucalyptus oil
3 drops Rosemary oil
diluted in 1 teaspoon base oil


CONSTIPATION*
Massage in a clockwise direction over the lower abdomen 3 times a day with the following:

15 drops Rosemary oil
10 drops Lemon oil
5 drops Peppermint oil
diluted in 2 tablespoons base oil


*COUGHS*
For a DRY COUGH, mix 2 drops of Eucalyptus and 2 drops of Lemon with 2 tablespoons Honey. Take 1 teaspoon of this and dilute in a glass of warm water. Sip it slowly.

For steam inhalation, use 3 drops of Lavender.

Massage over the back and chest with the following:

3 drops Eucalyptus oil
2 drops Thyme oil
diluted in 1 teaspoon base oil

For a COUGH WITH MUCOUS, follow the treatment above except for the drink. For this type of cough, mix the following oils into the tablespoon of honey:

2 drops Eucalyptus oil
1 drops Thyme oil
1 drop Tea Tree oil
blend together and use 1 drop only


*CUTS AND WOUNDS*
Put 3 drops of Lavender oil on a piece of gauze and place it over the cut. Renew it twice a day and expose the cut or wound to air on the third day if possible.