Monday, May 31, 2010

First Aid with Essential Oils

Now's the perfect time to replace outdated, chemical products found in your First Aid kit with natural ones like Essential Oils.

BRUISES:
  • Helichrysum italicum
HOW TO: Blend 5 drops total of Essential Oil with 1 ounce of jojoba or natural, unscented lotion and gently massage on location.

INSECT BITES:
  • German Chamomile
  • Lavender
  • Purification essential oil blend*
  • Roman Chamomile
HOW TO: Place 1 drop on location.

INSECT REPELLENTS:
  • Cedarwood
  • Citronella
  • Eucalyptus citriodora
  • Geranium
  • Patchouli
  • Peppermint
  • Purification essential oil blend*
HOW TO: Blend 5 drops total of Essential Oil with 1 ounce of distilled water in spray bottle.

MINOR CUTS & ABRASIONS:
  • Frankincense
  • Lavender
  • Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree)
HOW TO: Blend 5 drops total Essential Oil with 1 ounce of natural, unscented lotion or 100% pure aloe vera gel and gently dab on location.

NAUSEA:
  • Di-Gize essential oil blend*
  • Ginger
  • Peppermint
HOW TO: Blend 5 drops total Essential Oil with 1 ounce olive oil and massage on belly; inhale vapors.

POISON IVY:
  • Frankincense
  • Lavender
  • Peppermint (anti-itch)
HOW TO: Blend 5 drops total Essential Oil in natural, unscented lotion and gently pat on location.

SUNBURN:
  • Frankincense
  • Lavender
  • Peppermint (cooling)
HOW TO: Blend 5 drops total Essential Oil in natural, unscented lotion or 100% pure aloe vera gel and gently pat on location.

For more information, download HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS GUIDE from Organica Jane's website

RESOURCES:

Jojoba @ The Jojoba Company
Natural, Unscented Lotion @ Elizabeth Van Buren


* = Young Living Essential Oil Blend

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