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AROMATHERAPY RECIPE FILES
Welcome to Birch Hill Happenings Aromatherapy Recipes!!
Volume 41
March 2011 Issue
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Recipes for Relaxing, Energizing, Aches, Pains, Coughs, Allergies, Insect Relief, Flying and More! Here area just a few recipes to help your life be more enjoyable. Try a few of them at your leisure. And dont forget to check out our past issues for more great recipes to help you and your family using Natures wonderful gifts!
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Relaxation blend for the bath Jasmine 3 dropsCoriander 3 drops Lavender- 2 drops Fill the tub with warm water. Swirl water and add the essential oils. Close the door for 5 minutes and let the oils permeate the room. Light a few candles , play some soft music. Enjoy a wonderful bath. |
Energizing blend for you and your Co-workers Lavender 15 dropsGeranium 10 drops Cedarwood - 10 drops Peppermint 5 drops Blend the above essential oils in an glass bottle. Then put several drops in some unscented lotion. Leave this lotion where coworkers will easily grab the bottle and use it. They will be so surprised how energized they will be! |
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Are you feeling a little S.A.D Today? Bergamot 10 dropsGrapefruit 10 drops Spearmint 5 drops Blend essential oils in an glass bottle. Diffuse in any room diffuser or Place several drops in a Personal inhaler or a drop or two on an aromatherapy necklace such as the Terra Cotta Pendants or aromatherapy bracelet and smell as needed. |
Excite the Romance Senses Ginger 6 dropsMyrrh 4 drops Cinnamon leaf 2 drops Jasmine 2 drops Cardamom 1 drop Jojoba 1 oz Sweet almond 1 oz Blend all together in a PET plastic bottle and use to give a romantic massage. Please do not massage on the genitals as the Ginger. Cinnamon and Cardamom are very warming oils and may turn your night from fun to not so fun within just a few minutes. |
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Room Spray for the Spring Cold Eucalyptus radiata 10 dropsFrankincense 8 drops Tea Tree 8 drops Ravintsara 6 drops Rosemary 4 drops Emulsifier 30 drops Room spray 8 ounces Blend the essential oils together in a bottle bottle then add the emulsifier. Stir well then add to the room spray. Shake well. Spray around the room as needed. If you want to spray a little on the pillow, only spray on one side. Let it dry then place the sprayed side down, away from the side the face will touch. This allows the essential oils to not touch the skin which could cause irritation but lets them surround you while you sleep. |
Refreshing & Clean Bathroom Scent Spray Blend Cypress 8 dropsEucalyptus globulus 8 drops Juniper berry 8 drops Pine needle 4 drops Rosemary 4 drop Emulsifier 1 teaspoonful Distilled water - 8 ounces HDPE plastic spray bottle . Blend essential oils well in PET plastic bottle then add a teaspoon emulsifier. Mix thoroughly. Then add the distilled water and shake well. Spray around the room, let sit for a bit then wipe clean. If you prefer, you can blend just the essential oils together and use in any aromatherapy diffuser , such as a Scentball or terra cotta disc. You can just put a few drops on a cotton ball and sit in an inconspicuous space. |
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Spirit Lifting Blend Bergamot 15 dropsGrapefruit 15 drops Orange 10 drops Frankincense 8 drops Blend the above essential oils in an glass bottle. Use several drops in any aromatherapy diffuser. A fan diffuser will help to circulate the essential oil molecules in a larger area. Try this blend next time you Meditate. |
Ker Chew!! An Allergy Blend German Chamomile 8 dropsHelichrysum 4 drops Geranium 4 drops Eucalyptus citriodora 3 drops Rosemary 3 drops Allergy season will be here before you know it. Get this blend ready before the pollen starts to fly! Blend these essential oils together and use in anyPersonal inhaler. German Chamomile is a natural antihistamine and helps to deter the sneezing allergy symptoms. |
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Your Next Bar-B-Q Insect repellent Pennyroyal 10 dropsEucalyptus citriodora 10 drops Cedarwood 10 drops Geranium 10 drops Citronella 5 drops Emulsifier - 1 teaspoon Distilled Water 4 ounces Blend essential oils well in Plastic bottle with Spray top then add 1 teaspoon Emulsifier . Mix thoroughly. Then add the distilled water and shake well. Spray around the area as often as needed. Great places to spray under chairs, benches and tables. Around plants and their pots, other outdoor garden areas that insects like to hide. Spray around doorways and window openings. Note: use caution and spray only a light mist. Essential oils have been known to dissolve paint and other finishes and so do not saturate the areas just a light mist. An alternative to spraying this is to use several Oil and Tart warmers. Mix just the essential oils together (omit the Emulsifier and distilled water). Then add the essential oil blend to the melted Soy Wax tarts. Stir carefully. You will want to place several oil and tart warmers around your patio so the air around your BBQ will have the protective scent of this blend to help shoe all the bugs away! |
Ease your Panic if you Fear flying Bergamot 20 dropsLavender 15 drops Basil 5 drops Neroli 3 drops Rose Absolute -1 drop Blend all in a glass bottle and then put several drops in a Personal inhaler. Use this blend prior to flying while you are relaxing in the evening, reading a book or watching television diffuse this in the room. You are setting up the Lock and Key mechanism so when you get on the plane later on, you will be easily be brought back to a more relaxed setting. Now, just before you get on the plane breathe in a few inhalations of this blend or any other one of you choice. Maybe this time flying to see relatives and friends can be a much more pleasant experience. |
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Clear your Nose Inhaler Blend Peppermint 2 dropsEucalyptus globulus 2 drops Rosemary 2 drops Blend these together and apply to the cotton used in any Personal nasal inhaler. Replenish as needed. Simply place the inhaler near your nostrils one at a time and inhale slowly 2-3 times. Repeat as needed. |
A Great Back Massage Blend Spearmint 15 dropsBlack Pepper 10 drops Eucalyptus globulus 5 drops Sweet almond 2 ounces Blend all in a PET plastic bottle. Use to massage the mid-back and the whole back as desired. |
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Steam Bath for those Nagging and Lingering Coughs Pine needle 1 dropEucalyptus globulus - 1 drop Peppermint -1 drop Place all in a bowl of hot water and inhale the vapors for several minutes. You dont need to cover your head with a towel unless you want to. Just inhaling will help to clear air passages and make it easier to cough up mucous. Breathe in for 5-10 minutes several times a day. Repeat steaming every few hours and just before bed until you are not annoyed by the cough. |
Pretty Fingernails and Cuticle Care Jojoba 1 ounceSweet Almond - 1 ounce Clary Sage 6 drops Lavender 6 drops Geranium 3 drops Rosemary 3 drops Lemon 3 drops Blend all well, then apply a drop to each fingernail and massage into and around the nail and cuticle at bedtime. Good to apply this blend especially after your hands have been exposed to water, dirt and harsh chemicals. |
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Take me Away to a Faraway Island Milk Bath ½ cup Heavy CreamLavender 5 drops Ylang-Ylang 3 drops Jasmine 2 drops Blend the essential oils into the heavy cream then add to your hot bath! Yes the water will become cloudy! But simply sit back and enjoy. Light a few candles and play some relaxing music. The cream will soften your skin as you soak and are Taken Away to some exotic island |
Anti-Itch Lotion
German Chamomile 10 drops Eucalyptus globulus 10 drops Peppermint 5 drops Blend the above essential oils in an glass bottle. Then add to 2 ounces of unscented lotion . Blend well, then apply to itchy insect bitten area as needed. Rub in lightly so as not to increase the itchiness. |
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