Using Aromatherapy Recipes
By Lorna Findlay, Thu Dec 8th

Organic aromatherapy recipes have been used for centuries andits usage is very diverse and spread all over the world.Hundreds of recipes have been found and perfected over thousandsof years. Aromatherapy makes use of essential oils to combateveryday maladies in our lives such as stress, depression,indigestion, menopause, nausea, immune deficiencies, fatigue andnumerous others. The following aromatherapy recipes are for youraromatic information.

First things first! Always remember that essential oils are verypotent and volatile liquids that can be very harmful if usedcarelessly. CAUTION: Never apply undiluted oil on the skinwithout use of carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, hazelnutoil, sunflower oil or grape seed oil. Massage is perhaps themost popular way to use essential oils. It combines the healingart of aromatherapy with the healing art of touch. Self-massageis just as effective as being massaged by another person andlack of a partner is no excuse for not trying these relaxingrecipes. As a general rule, always use ten drops of totalessential oils per mixture, and keep it around five for maximumeffectiveness.

You can always concoct your own innovative recipe using manyessential oils that available in the market. You don't reallyneed a branded expensive aromatherapy product or go to anexpensive aromatherapy spa and some wholesale aromatherapyvendors can be too expensive. Here are a few quick, instant andeasy natural aromatherapy recipes that can be formulated at yourhome: ·Beat the depression with 3 revitalizing drops of orangeessential oil and 2 drops of zesty ginger. ·Drive out insomniawith easeful drops of Roman chamomile, clary sage and bergamotoils. ·Reduce menstrual cramps with pacifying drops ofpeppermint, cypress and lavender oils. ·Soothe stress withcalming drops of Roman chamomile, lavender and vetiver oils. ·Enhance memory with stimulating drops of peppermint and lemonoils. ·Boost your immune system with protecting drops ofeucalyptus, pine and peppermint oils. ·Fight acne with toninglavender and antiseptic tea tree oil. ·Ease a grieving heartwith oils of warm rose and sandalwood. ·Disinfect the kitchensink with the citrus smell of lemon, lime and grapefruit oils.

Apart from these most common recipes, you can also preparehundreds of them by using correct amounts of essential oils.All-Purpose Face and Neck Massage: 3 drops violet oil + 2 dropsrose oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extrarichness. Anti-Tension Massage: 2 drops petit grain oil + 2drops lavender oil + 2 drops sandalwood oil: in 20 ml carrieroil. Apply on the neck, shoulders, and temples. BackacheMassage:

2 drop eucalyptus oil + 2 drops lavender oil + 1 droplemon oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Focus on areas of tension withfingertips. Bedtime Massage: 3 drop sandalwood oil + 2 dropschamomile oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Calming Back Massage: 4drop ylang ylang oil + 3 drops jasmine oil + 2 drops geraniumoil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Circulation Improvement Massage: 6drop lavender oil + 4 drops rosemary oil + 2 drops vetiver oil:in 4 oz. of sesame oil. Face and Neck Massage: 2 drop galbanumoil + 3 drops neroli oil: 20 ml carrier oil. Hand Massage: 5drops lime oil + 5 drops thyme oil + 5 drops eucalyptus oil + 5drops cajuput oil: in 4 tablespoons carrier oil. Leg Massage: 2drops cypress oil + 2 drop lime oil + 1 drop lemon oil: 20 mlcarrier oil. Massage on calves, using gentle pressure onvaricose veins. Mature Skin Massage: 2 drop myrrh oil + 2 dropslavender oil + 2 drops neroli oil: 20 ml wheat germ oil.Pain-Relieving Massage: 3 drop pine oil + 3 drop eucalyptus oil+ 3 drops frankincense oil: 20 ml carrier oil. Apply on sorejoints. Relaxing Full-Body Massage: 3 drop neroli oil + 2 djasmine oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Relaxing Massage: 2 dropsgeranium oil + 2 drops rose oil + 2 drops lavender oil: 20 mlcarrier oil. Face and scalp massage. Sensual Body Massage: 2drops patchouli oil + 3 drops geranium oil + 3 drops rose oil:20 ml carrier oil. Stimulating Body Rub: 1 drops peppermint oil+ 1 drops myrrh oil + 2 drops lavender oil: 20 ml carrier oil.This is an excellent winter rub. Summer Stimulating Massage: 2drop lemongrass oil + 3 drops orange oil + 1 drop rosemary oil:20 ml carrier oil. Good for back and shoulder massages.Uplifting Massage: 2 drop bergamot oil + 2 drops orange oil +2drops petit grain oil: 20 ml carrier oil. Good early-morningbody rubs. Varicose Vein Massage: 2 drops lime oil + 2 dropscedar wood oil: in 20 ml carrier oil. Rub lightly, using onlyfingertips. Wrinkled or Puffy Face Massage: 2 drops rose oil + 1drops violet oil + 1 drops geranium oil: 20 ml carrier oil. Rublightly on face, using only fingertips. Oils which are notpreferable for home use include: cinnamon, clove, hyssop, andsage. Oils which should not be used during pregnancy include:basil, clove, cinnamon, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram,myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, sage, and white thyme. Oils whichare not recommended for steam facials include: bay, clary sage,ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree. Oils which arephotosynthesizing include, but are not restricted to: lemon,bergamot, lime, and orange. Do not go out into the sun for atleast two hours after applying these oils to your skin.

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