| 50 Ways to Use Essential Oils 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. |
| 2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil. |
| 3. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener. |
| 4. Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in potpourri pot. |
| 5. To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two of oil into the hot melted wax as the candle burns. |
| 6. To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan. |
| 7. 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. |
| 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 Inc.onspicuous 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 Inc.onspicuous 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. |
| 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. Don't put essential oil in the socket. |
| 21. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your handwashables makes for pleasant results. |
| 22. 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. |
| 23. 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. |
| 24. 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. |
| 25. 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. |
| 26. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying. |
| 27. 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. |
| 28. Add essential oils to paper mache, the result is the creation of a lovely aromatic art piece. |
| 29. 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. |
| 30. Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving. |
| 31. 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. |
| 32. Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Atlas Cedarwood, FrankInc.ense. 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. |
| 33. Flies and moths dislike Lavandin oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames. |
| 34. 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. |
| 35. 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. |
| 36. Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, or Lemon. |
| 37. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with gentle buffing. |
| 38. 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. |
| 39. For burns or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil directly onto the affected area. |
| 40. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach. |
| 41. Use 1 drop Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children. |
| 42. 6-8 drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects it in winter. |
| 43. Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin. |
| 44. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness. |
| 45. When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme to your diffusor or simmer in a pan on the stove. |
| 46. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Lavender oils have been added. |
| 47. 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. |
| 48. A blend of Geranium, Lavender, and Bergamot alleviate anxiety and depression. Use ia a room diffusor or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath. |
| 49. A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil. |
| 50. 1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches. |
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