Use to speed healing
3 drops eucalyptus
1 drop niaouli
1 drop palmarosa
1 drop spearmint
1/8 C jojoba oil
Blend.
From Incense, Oils, and Brews, by Scott Cunningham
Use to speed healing
3 drops eucalyptus
1 drop niaouli
1 drop palmarosa
1 drop spearmint
1/8 C jojoba oil
Blend.
From Incense, Oils, and Brews, by Scott Cunningham
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Tagged: healing blend
HEAL EVERYTHING BALM
2 t powdered myrrh
2 T beeswax
2 t comfrey root
2 T liquid lecithin
2 t chamomile
2 t honey
2 t lavendar
Infuse in:
3/4 C carrier oil
add essential oils:
10 drops lavendar
5 drops tea tree
2 drops rosemary
1 vitamin E capsule
2 oz beeswax
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Tagged: balm, beeswax, chamomile, comfrey root, honey, lavender, lecithin, myrrh, rosemary, tea tree
FOR ITCHY INSECT BITES
to alleviate swelling and relieve itching of insect bites.
1 drop Roman Chamomile
1 drop tea-tree
1 drop savory
2 oz. witch hazel extract
Blend oils with witch-hazel.
Soak a cotton ball in the mix and dab on insect bites.
Also helps protect skin from infection resulting from scratching
NIAOULI TO RELIEVE ITCH FROM BITES
Niaouli oil relieves the itch, helps reduce swelling, and
helps insect bites heal faster
2 drops niaouli
2 T witch hazel
mix niaoli and witch hazel and apply to the affected area
INSECT BITES SWABS
Moisten a cotton swab in fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or witch hazel
Add 1 -2 drops of lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, or lemongrass oil to the swab then dab on the bite.
INSECT BITES AND STINGS
Oils to Use: Lavender or tea tree
DIRECT APPLICATION
Dab a drop of lavender or tea tree on the
affected area.
COLD COMPRESS FOR SWELLING
If bite site is swollen, apply a cold compress made with
2 drops lavender
2 drops chamomile
INSECT BITE OIL
Lavender helps stop itching and reduces
swelling and risk of infection.
1 t lavender essential oil
1 T vegetable oil
Combine lavender oil and vegetable oil and
dab mixture directly on bite as needed.
Store in a tightly closed glass bottle
BEE, WASP, TICK, SPIDER STINGS & BITES
combine lavender with echinacea and bentonite clay into a poultice.
The clay pulls the poisonous material from the bite or sting to the skin surface and keeps it from spreading.
Echinacea lessens any allergic response.
Lavender stops itching and reduces swelling.
OILS FOR INSECT BITES
Apply 1 drop of undiluted lavender or tea tree oil directly to the bite.
Other oils to use diluted
Lemon, Eucalyptus,
Pine, Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Lemongrass,
Patchouli.
Dilute by moistening a cotton swab with lemon juice, cider vinegar, or witch hazel and adding 1 -2 drops of the essential oil to the swab. Dab on skin as needed
BUG BITE REMEDIES
To help sooth the bite site and relieve discomfort.
Apply to bite every few hours! The first ingredient is a carrier oil.
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1 t Aloe Vera Gel
5 drops Geranium
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1 t Borage
2 drops juniper berry
2 drops tea tree
1 drop lemon
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1 t of Aloe Vera gel
5 drops chamomile
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1 t flaxseed oil
2 drops sweet basil
2 drops lemon
1 drop marjoram
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1 t sesame oil
2 drops juniper berry oil
2 drops sweet basil
1 drop lime
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1 t Aloe Vera Gel
5 drops lavender
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BITE & STING POULTICE
1 T echinacea root tincture
1 T distilled water
1/8 t lavender essential oil
1 T bentonite clay
Combine the tincture, water and lavender essential oil.
Add mixture to the bentonite. Stir slowly as liquid is absorbed.
Paste should be tacky enough to adhere to skin.
Apply directly to bite as needed.
Store in tightly covered container.
If mixture dries out, stir in distilled water, as needed, to return it to paste consistency.
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Tagged: bentonite, infection, insect bites, itching, lavender, poultice, stings, swelling, tea tree
Allergies such as hay fever often cause sinusitis.
Dilute lavender oil in a carrier oil and massage some into the sinuses at either side of the nose to help to clear the condition.
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Tagged: hay fever, lavender, sinusitis
diffuse palmarosa in the room to speed the body’s ability to heal
aids in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing
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Tagged: AROMATHERAPY RECIPES, diffusion, HEALING, palmarosa
LAVENDER OINTMENT
4 T olive oil
3 to 4 T beeswax
3 T cocoa butter
1 vitamin E capsule
15 drops lavender essential oil
Combine olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter and heat in the top of a double boiler.
Remove from the heat.
Add vitamin E and lavender oil, and beat thoroughly
Pour into small jars. Allow mixture to cool before covering.
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Tagged: beeswax, cocoa butter, FIRST AID, HEALING, lavender, ointment
Excellent for burns, chapped lips, cold sores, and more
4 T olive or almond oil
3 to 4 T beeswax
3 t cocoa butter
2 t lanolin
10 drops vitamin E oil
15 drops lavender essential oil
15 drops sandalwood essential oil
Combine the olive (or almond) oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, and lanolin.
Heat thoroughly in the top of a double boiler.
Remove from heat.
Add the vitamin E, lavender & sandalwood oils and mix well.
Pour into small jars..
Allow to cool before covering with lids.
will keep from 6 to 12 months.
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Tagged: burns, chapped lips, cold sores, FIRST AID, HEALING, lavender, ointment, sandalwood
HEALING OIL BLEND #1
apply to speed healing
4 drops Rosemary
2 drops Juniper
1 drop Sandalwood
1/8 C jojoba
From Incense, Oils, and Brews, by Scott Cunningham
Categories: FIRST AID · HEALING · POSTS
Tagged: healing blend
a small First Aid Kit to carry with you.
LAVENDER: an all purpose oil for wounds,burns,
insomnia, irritability, this one will
help you to relax wherever you are
PEPPERMINT: to keep you alert
TEA TREE: for cuts, scrapes,insect bites
Add your favorite oils to round out your kit.
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Tagged: cuts, FIRST AID, insect bites, insomnia, irritability, lavender, peppermint, rekaxation, scrapes, tea tree