Aromatherapy can be used by anyone and I believe everyone should give it a whirl. It’s worked for centuries and it still works. Essential oils offer many benefits for physical and emotional issues. Here are three essential oils that are excellent to have on hand and ways to use them.
You want to make sure that you are using 100% Pure Essential oils to get the maximum benefits. I buy mine from Nature’s Sunshine because they test all of their products for purity. The lavender smells fresh and clean as it is one strain of lavender. Lavender tends to have a lot of different scents depending on the type of lavender that was distilled. Yes, it makes a difference. There are links that will take you directly to the link for the specific oil. I also listed the Stock number at the bottom to make them easier to find. Nature’s Sunshine has over 600 products. Feel free to browse the site and I am always available to answer any questions. Of course you can buy oils locally just read the labels really well and smell them if you can. Compare the brands available. Your nose will tell you what it likes best.
Lavender
Since I was just talking about lavender we will start with it. Lavender has many uses and it is safe to apply directly to your skin.
- If you burn yourself simply apply lavender to the burn it will soothe the pain.
- Use as a sleep aide. Rub a few drops on your pillow, your temples, in your hair. Just take a big inhale of it from the bottle. You can also add 4-6 drops in a diffuser and let the mist clean the air and relax your mind.
- Relieve the pain, itching and irritation from insect bites. Simply apply lavender to the bites.
- Add to your bath. It’s excellent mixed with a little bit of oil such as apricot, jojoba or even olive oil. You can add a few drops to Epsom Salts and shake well. Epsom salts are not to be used for children or adults with certain medical issues. Make sure they are right for you. I personally love the Nature’s Sunshine Concentrate as a bubble bath. It doesn’t take much about .5 oz with several drops of essential oils and it gives a wonderful, moisturizing and bubbly bath.
- Lavender also helps with nausea, stress, irritability, anger and compulsion.
- It is also safe to use on and around children.
- Lavender is great for soothing a cranky baby and there are several ways you can go about it.
- Simply rub a little lavender on your shirt or in your hair before you snuggle them. The aroma will take over and they will relax.
- Using a diffuser is also a great way to wind down the day. Start diffusing lavender before bedtime and the routine can go much easier.
- A bath for baby is also sure to get rid of that last bit of energy and relax them. I mix Lavender with Roman Chamomile in the Nature’s Sunshine Concentrate and give baby a bath. It’s makes a great baby and me bath too.
- http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/product/lavender-fine-aoc-5ml/sku-3907.aspx?actid=2685670
Roman Chamomile
Roman Chamomile has many uses on it's own and is the perfect mate for Lavender.
- You can add 5 drops of Roman Chamomile to .5 oz. of extra virgin olive oil to soothe the pain of teething. I make it in a baby food jar and then dip my clean finger in it and apply a small amount to the affected gums. It also helps soothe the tummy.
- Roman Chamomile in the diffuser can help soothe irritability, a hot temper, it relaxes you and helps soothe a worrying mind. Putting a few drops of Roman Chamomile and Lavender in the diffuser and letting it run in the bedroom will help promote a great nights sleep too.
- Add Roman Chamomile to a fragrance free lotion and rub on legs for leg cramps.
- Can also be rubbed on belly with a lotion or carrier oil such as Almond oil or even extra virgin olive oil to help with IBS, constipation and nausea. Also good to inhale for nausea. You can also add lavender to this mixture and peppermint would be a great addition for the nausea.
- Roman Chamomile http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/product/chamomile-roman-5-ml/sku-3901.aspx?actid=2685670
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil can be used as a disinfectant, to purify the air, for fungal infections, colds, flu, respiratory infections, to heal wounds and more.
- Use Tea Tree oil in the diffuser to clean the air, ward off germs and help soothe symptoms from a cold or the flu. It helps with respiratory system. Using several drops in a diffuser is extremely beneficial.
- Tea Tree Oil can help combat mold in window sills and the bathroom. You can add 2 tsps of Tea Tree Oil to Two Cups of Water in a spray bottle and spray mold to remove it and keep it from coming back.
- Tea Tree can be applied to a wet cotton ball and then to a skin tag or wart several times a day until the wart or skin tag is gone.
- Tea Tree Oil is used in many skin care products and is great for acne and as an aftershave.
- Tea Tree and Lavender or a combination is great to have on hand for a day at the beach in case of a Jellyfish or Sea Urchin sting. Apply topically in intervals.
- A bath of Lavender, Tea Tree and Roman Chamomile is great to soothe your skin if you have been bitten repeatedly by mosquitos. You can also apply tea tree and lavender to the bites for relief. This is also great for spider bites. Apply neat Tea Tree oil to a tick that is in the skin, let it sit for 20 minutes and then you can remove the tick(s) that have not fallen off.
- Lavender and Tea Tree oil together can provide relief from a sunburn. Apply directly to burnt area or soak in a bath with a combination of the oils. Add essential oils to Aloe Vera Gel and apply to skin.
- Tea Tree and Lavender can also be applied to bruises to help speed up the healing process and give relief.
- Tea Tree is also excellent for cleaning cuts and would and it helps with the healing process
- Tea Tree Oil http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/product/tea-tree-oil-05-fl-oz/sku-1777.aspx?actid=2685670
Nature's Sunshine Concentrate
Nature's Sunshine Concentrate is a general-purpose cleaning agent that has no polluting phosphates, borates or nitrates. It can be used for just about anything! It's fragrance free and mixes nicely with essential oils.
- Bubble Baths
- Wash Fruit
- Wash Dishes
- Mop Floor
- Wash Car
- Remove Stains
- Pet Shampoo
As you can see the possibilities are pretty endless with just three essential oils! The vials have about 120 drops in them, which will do a lot for you! The Tea Tree comes in a much bigger bottle. With essential oils a little bit goes a long way. They do even more than I listed but I figured that was overwhelming enough. If you want to purchase these through http://www.mynsp.com/tamethebeastaromas you will save over $25 by becoming a member. It’s free to join, you save 45% and will continue to get the discounted rate. It’s worth it and there are a lot of products to choose from. I also have a link to diffusers on my webpage if you want a great diffuser.
The Stock Numbers:
Lavender 3907-8
Roman Chamomile 3901-6
Tea Tree Oil 1777-1
Nature's Sunshine Concentrate 1551-6
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