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How to Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are never to be taken internally. Essential oils are concentrated so use with extreme care. Please consult an aromatherapy book for in depth
description of uses.
Direct Application: Put 1-6 drops on the area of concern.
Bath, Hot Tub, or Sauna: 3-6 drops in a cup of sea salt or epsom salt. Pour the salt mixture into the water and swish around entering. Gently stir the water to disperse the oil. For sauna, dilute
the oil with 90% water and spray on rocks or into the air.
Compress: Put 3-5 drops into a hot or cold basin of water. Cold water contracts the tissues and warm water relaxes the tissues. Fold up a clean cloth and dip it
into the water. Squeeze out the excess water. Apply immediately to the painful area.
Facial Steam: One drop of oil per cup of boiling water. Put the drops into the basin after the water is drawn. Gently stir the water to disperse the oil.
Immediately place a towel over your head and move your face as close to the aromatic steam as is comfortable.
Massage: Use 15 drops of essential oil per 1 oz. of blending oil such as sweet almond, grape seed, jojoba, or Young Living's V-6 Mixing Oil.
Inhalation: Recommended for respiratory problems, colds, headaches, sinuses, and coughs. Use 3 to 5 drops of an essential oil on a tissue, pillow case or
handkerchief. Hold it under your nose and then breathe deeply. You might also put the oil in a vaporizer or a humidifier. The cold air types are best since heat reduces some of the benefits.
Environmental Fragrance: Electric diffusers are a simple and effective way to fragrance a room for aesthetic and therapeutic benefits. Use essential oils alone or
use synergies of pure essential oils. Diffusers eliminate the need for aerosol fresheners.
Cleaning and Disinfecting: Put a few drops of Lemon, Spruce or Fir oil on a dust cloth or 10 drops in water in a spray bottle to polish furniture and to clean and disinfect
bathrooms and kitchens.
Remove Paint Fumes: Add one 15ml. bottle of oil to any five gallon bucket of paint. Stir oils into paint vigorously.
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