| 1. For Scent-Sational smelling
towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a
small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops
essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the wash.
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2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be
revived by adding a few drops of essential oil. |
| 3. Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and
simmer on stove or in potpourri pot. |
4. To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two of oil
into the hot melted wax as the candle burns. |
| 5. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and
use as an air freshener. |
6. For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches, mix 1
part Cajeput, Sage, and Basil oil to 4 parts Jojoba or other vegetable
oil and use as a massage oil. |
| 7. To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove
oil to a simmering pan. |
8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of
Rosemary/Lavender oil onto the back of your neck. |
| 9. To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your
favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Jojoba or other skin-nourishing vegetable oil. Don't make
too much. |
10. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch
or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets
in your home. Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum. |
| 11. To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece
of cord or soft rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely
around the animal's neck. |
12. Smelly feet or shoes can be remedied by either
dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by
placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete's foot?
Tea tree is great! |
| 13. Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a
cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are
nice. Rose
Geranium helps with doggy odor. |
14. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place
a food scent dabbed on a cotton ball in an inconspicuous corner. |
| 15. Are mice a problem? Place several drops of Peppermint
oil on cotton balls and place them at problem locations. |
16. The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented
cotton balls in inconspicuous places or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower
arrangements or wreaths. |
| 17. Apply true Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil
directly to cuts, scrapes, or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing. |
18. Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic
effects when scented with essential oils. Use Woodspirit's Soaps which contain pure
essential oils. |
| 19. Home-made sachets are more fragrant when essential
oils are blended with the flowers and herbs. |
20. An essential oil dropped on a radiator, scent ring,
or light bulb will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but also will set a
mood such as calming or uplifting. |
| 21. 1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon
vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches. |
22. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the
rinse water of your handwashables makes for pleasant results. Don't put essential oil in
the socket. |
| 23. Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a
drop or two the finger tips and hands before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent
that scares the fish away. |
24. Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes.
Create your own personal essence! 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol. Let age two weeks
before using. |
| 25. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic or Bar-B-Q
pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil in the melted wax of candle or place a few drops
on the Bar-B-Q hot coals. |
26. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a
wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is
gone. |
| 27. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory.
Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying. |
28. Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen
area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon, and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the
essential oils of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and other spices, Geranium
oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful, and inviting mood. Add
Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood. |
| 29. Add essential oils to paper mache, the result is the
creation of a lovely aromatic art piece. |
30. Infuse bookmarks and stationary with essential oils.
Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal.it and leave overnight to
infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters. |
| 31. Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more
memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before
giving. |
32. Overindulge last night? Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood,,
Grapefruit, Lavender,
Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary, and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own
blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath. |
| 33. Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Atlas Cedarwood,
Frankincense. and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oils. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of
oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before
putting the log on the fire. |
34. Flies and moths dislike Lavandin oil. Sprinkle
it on the outside of your window frames. |
| 35. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as Chamomile,
Lavender,
Neroli, Marjoram, or Hops, on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep. |
36. When moving into a new home, first use a water spray
containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do
this for several days until it begins to feel like your space. |
| 37. Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile,
Geranium,
Lavender,
or Lemon. |
38. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will
polish copper with gentle buffing. |
| 39. When washing out the fridge, freezer, or oven, add 1
drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin, or Orange essential oil to the final
rinse water. |
40. For burns or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil
directly onto the affected area. |
| 41. Place 1 drop of Peppermint
oil in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach. |
42. Use 1 drop Chamomile
oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children. |
| 43. 6-8 drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the
body in summer and protects it in winter. |
44. Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to
bring out a radiant glow in your skin. |
| 45. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary
on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness. |
46. When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme
to your diffusor or simmer in a pan on the stove. |
| 47. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water
to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Lavender
oils have been added. |
48. The blend of lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for
the office. Lavender
creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up
stale air. |
| 49. A blend of Geranium, Lavender,
and Bergamot
alleviate anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffusor or 6-8 drops of this blend in the
bath. |
50. A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman
Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil. |
