What are some daily first aid uses for essential oils?
· Cuts, bites and burns can be helped with neat (pure) oils of lavender and/or tea tree. · For stress use lavender, clary sage, marjoram or tangerine in a massage* or a bath (15/20 drops in a handful of liquid soap). · For constipation use coriander, peppermint, angelica and cardamom. · For colds or flu use eucalyptus, myrtle, cajeput, rosemary and peppermint in inhalations, diffuser or massage. · For indigestion use peppermint (direct inhalation) or massage with cedarwood, coriander and marjoram in equal proportions. · For insomnia use lavender, marjoram or neroli in the diffuser, on a pillow or in a bath. · For rashes use lavender or camomile German in a massage oil. 10 – 15 drops of essential oil per 1oz of carrier oil (jojoba, hazelnut, squaline, evening primrose and vitamin E). · For acne or other skin problems use tea tree, lavender, rosewood or palmarosa in a facial, mask, compress or face oil (7/8 drops in 1/2oz carrier. · For headaches, use peppermint, rosemary, marjoram or la
