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Aromatherapy can be used to treat minor pain, in conjunction with a doctor's or homeopathist's treatment. If you are experiencing severe physical pain, or discomfort of any kind, do not rely on aromatherapy alone to alleviate your symptoms. Visit a liscensed medical practicioner. As a general rule, do not to exceed ten drops of total essential oils per recipe, and try to keep it around five for maximum effectiveness. Please read all the warnings at the bottom before using.

Athlete's Foot: 3 d. lavender oil * 2 d. tea tree oil: in 4 oz. of hot water. Soak foot in water for at least 15 minutes. Eucalyptus oil may be substituted for tea tree oil.

Bronchitis Bath: 6 d. eucalyptus oil * 2 d. hyssop oil * 2 d. sandalwood oil.

Bruises: 2 d. lavender oil * 2 d. fennel oil: in cold water. Wring out a cloth in the water and apply as a cold compress to affected area.

Cellulite: 5 d. fennel oil * 4 d. rosemary oil * 2 d. juniper oil * 4 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Massage into affected area.

Constipation Massage: 6 d. rosemary oil * 6 d. thyme oil: in 1 oz. olive or almond oil. Massage on abdomen in a clockwise circular motion.

Cough and Cold Treatment Bath: 3 d. tea tree oil * 2 d. lemon oil * 2 d. pine oil. Soak for at least 15 minutes in bathtub to relieve tightness and congestion.

Cramps Bath: 5 d. marjoram oil * 5 d. basil oil.

Cystitis Bath: 3 d. lavender oil * 3 d. sandalwood oil * 2 d. cedarwood oil.

Dermatitis Bath: 4 d. geranium oil * 2 d. juniper oil * 2 d. lavender oil.

Diarrhea Massage: 5 d. lavender oil * 5 d. patchouli oil * 5 d. cypress oil: in 20 ml of carrier oil. Massage onto abdomen in a clockwise motion.

Eczema Massage: 3 d. bergamot oil * 3 d. geranium oil * 6 d. juniper oil * 3 d. lavender oil: in 20 ml massage oil.

Fever Compress: 3 d. tea tree oil * 2 d. bergamot oil: in 4 oz of iced water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back of neck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature.

Hangover Bath: 3 d. rosemary oil * 3 d. rosewood oil.

Hangover Compress: 1 d. peppermint oil * 1 d. rosewood oil * 1 d. lavender oil: on a cool, wet rag. Apply to temples for ten minutes.

Headache Inhalant: 1 d. rose oil * 1 d. basil oil * 1 d. orange oil * 1 d. rosemary oil.

Hemhorroids Bath: 5 d. cypress oil * 3 d. juniper oil * 3 d. frankincense oil.

Hives Massage: 4 d. chamomile oil * 4 d. melissa oil: in 20 ml carrier oil.

Hot All-Purpose Poultice: 5 d. cypress oil: in 4 oz. of hot water. Wring out a peice of fabric in the water. Apply to stomach for stomachache or period cramps.

Indigestion Massage: 4 d. peppermint oil * 4 d. marjoram oil * 4 d. coriander oil * 4 d. fennel oil * 4 d. basil oil: in 1 oz olive oil. Massage gently into stomach.

Inflammation-Reducing Compress: 3 d. clary sage oil * 2 d. geranium oil: in 4 oz. iced water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back of neck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature.

Insect Bites: 1 tbsp. Aloe Vera * 5 d. chamomile oil. Apply to affected area until skin no longer itches.

Muscle Pain Poultice I: 3 d. ginger oil * 3 d. eucalyptus oil: in 600 ml hot water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back of neck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature.

Muscle Pain Poultice II: 3 d. petitgrain oil * 2 d. eucalyptus oil: in 600 ml hot water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back of neck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature. Good for period cramps.

Nausea Inhalant:1 d. lavender oil * 1 d. peppermint oil.

Puffy Eyes: 1 d. chamomile oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool. Apply to closed eyes for ten minutes.

Period Cramp Poultice: 3 d. juniper oil * 2 d. clary sage oil: in 600 ml of hot water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back of neck. Re-apply when it has cooled to body temperature.

Pre-Menstrual Stress Massage Oil: 10 d. rose oil * 8 d. ylang ylang oil * 7 d. bergamot oil * 5 d. geranium oil: in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Rub gently onto abdomen, using more massage oil if needed (do not increase essential oil amounts).

Skin Rash Compress: 3 d. cedarwood oil * 2 d. lavender oil: in 600 ml iced water. Wring out a piece of fabric in water, and apply to forehead or back of neck. Re-apply when it has warmed to body temperature.

Sore Eyes: 1 d. fennel oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool. Apply to closed eyes for ten minutes.

Sprained Ankle Massage: 5 d. chamomile oil * 5 d. peppermint oil * 5 d. cypress oil: in 3 tablespoons of carrier oil.

Sunburn Bath: 6 d. peppermint oil * 4 d. lavender oil.

Tired Eyes: 1 d. chamomile oil: on a cool, damp ball of cotton wool. Apply to closed eyes for ten minutes.

Urinary Tract Infection Bath: 10 d. eucalyptus oil * 10 d. sandalwood oil. Add to a lukewarm bath.

Varicose Vein Bath: 5 d. cypress oil * 5 d. geranium oil.

Please read the following warnings about essential oils:
Oils which ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HOME USE include, but are not restricted to: cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and sage.
Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY include, but are not restricted to: basil, clove, cinnamon, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, sage, and white thyme.
Oils which SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR STEAM FACIALS include, but are not restricted to: bay, clary sage, ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree.
Oils which are PHOTOSYNTHESIZING include, but are not restricted to: lemon, bergamot, lime, and orange. Do not go out into the sun for at least two hours after applying these oils to your skin.

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