Aromatherapy Since 1996
- Headache Relief
- Stomach and Digestion Aids
- Cold and Flu Relief
- Recipes and Tips
- First Aid
|
|
Headache Relief Herbal Bath - August 2001 Online Newsletter
4 Tablespoons Dried Lavender
4 Tablespoons Dried Lemon Balm
2 Tablespoons Dried Peppermint
Make a simple infusion. If you don't have time to make an infusion, just put the herbs in a muslin bag or bath ball and throw in the tub with you.
Peppermint Headache Relief - December 2001 Online Newsletter
Rub directy on skin where it hurts. Two of Peppermint's main key constituents are menthol (35%-55%) and flavonoids. Also, new studies show pure Peppermint oil is as good as Tylenol for relieving headaches. |
|
Stomach Ache Blend - August 2004 Online Newsletter
5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Blend with 1 oz. of carrier oil, Sweet Almond is good but any will do. Massage on tummy area with gentle clockwise strokes. Not for young children.
Soothing An Upset Tummy - December 2000 Online Newsletter
Try this tip that is especially soothing for upset stomachs.
Add up to 6 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil to a bowl of warm water. Mix well, put a small cloth in the water, wring out excess and apply compress to tummy area.
For minor kitchen burns, apply pure Lavender essential oil generously to the affected area, then cool with ice cubes. The next day the skin should look like nothing happened. |
|
For a stuffed up nose or head, place a tissue with a few drops of Eucalyptus inside a plastic zip lock baggie. Keep this in your purse or glove compartment. Open baggie and breathe deeply as needed.
At the first sign of a stuffy nose place 1 drop of Eucalyptus on the corner of your pillow. This can sometimes even stop a cold from coming on.
Fever Reducer
Eucalyptus can effectively bring down a fever. Add 6 drops to a bowl of tepid water and mix well. Dampen several clothes in the water, wring out and apply to wrists, feet and forehead. Wipe down the rest of the body with one of the cloths.
Germ Fighting Blend - January 2004 Online Newsletter
Lemon 8 drops
Eucalyptus 6 drops
Tea Tree 6 drops
Discourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend of Eucalyptus and Lemon
and Tea Tree to wipe down surfaces (add to warm water). Use 8 - 10 drops in a diffuser or room spray to help cleanse the air.
Cold and Flu Bath Blend - January 2004 Online Newsletter
Mix equal parts Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Calendula and Peppermint. Steep in hot bath water or make a simple infusion. (See instructions above.)
Cold & Flu Spray - October 2003 Online Newsletter
15 drops Eucalyptus
15 drops Tea Tree
15 drops Rosemary
1 cup Water
Add to a spray bottle. Great for clearing the head and chest while disinfecting a room. Spray on door knobs, phones and in the air. Spray in sleeping rooms and public room. Any place you want to purify.
Cold Buster and Blemish Fighter Blend - October 2003 Online Newsletter
8 drops Lemon essential oil
6 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
6 drops Tea Tree essential oil
Discourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend of Eucalyptus and Lemon
and Tea Tree to wipe down surfaces (add to warm water) or use 8 - 10 drops in a diffuser or room spray to help cleanse the air . Use the end of a cotton swab to apply tiny amounts to blemishes.
Honey Hot Toddy - October 2002 Online Newsletter
To make the recipe
1 tablespoon of honey.
1 shot of lemon juice.
1 shot of whiskey.
Add all the ingredients to a coffee mug, fill with steaming hot water, stir, and sip until gone. Drink whenever coming down with a sore throat, head cold or the flu.
Cold and Flu Bath Blend - January 2001 Online Newsletter
Mix equal parts Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Calendula and Peppermint. Steep in hot bath water or make a simple infusion.
Steam Inhalation - January 2001 Online Newsletter
For nasal congestion, pour boiling water into a bowl, add 3 drops Eucalyptus and 2 drops Peppermint. Place a towel over your head, close your eyes, lean over the bowl and inhale the steam.
Hibiscus High Blend - February 2002 Online Newsletter
High in Vitamin C and great for the cold and flu season. Boil 2 quarts of water, add 1 teaspoon each: Hibiscus Flowers, Rosehips, Lemongrass Leaves, Orange Peel, Spearmint Leaves and Rose Petals. Let steep 5-10 minutes. Add a pinch of stevia or add sugar to taste. Delicious hot or cold or with a slice of lemon.
Sandalwood eases coughs, bronchitis, laryngitis and other throat afflictions. Use as a compress. 6 drops to a bowl of water. Wet a cloth, squeeze out some of the water and apply for 15 min. Repeat. June 2002 Online Newsletter
To Alleviate Cold Symptoms: Place a few drops of Eucalyptus oil on a handkerchief or tissue and deeply inhale the aroma.
Nausea Spray - July 2002 Online Newsletter
20 drops Spearmint
15 drops Lemon Essential oil
5 drops Sweet Orange Essential oil
Add to four ounces of distilled water in a spray bottle.
Shake well and mist air when feeling nauseous. |
|
Dried Rose Tea - February 2001 Online Newsletter
A mild sedative, high in Vitamin C. Helps lower cholesterol levels. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried petals or hips per cup of boiled water. Steep 10 minutes.
Sage Tea - April 2001 Online Newsletter
Make an infusion to settle the stomach. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day. This may also be used as a gargle. Sage tastes warm, pleasantly aromatic, and somewhat pungent.
Tea For Nervous Tension: - May 2001 Online Newsletter
1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort
1 oz. Lemon Balm Leaves
1 oz. Valerian
Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min., strain, sweeten if necessary. Drinking a cup of this tea before going to bed each night for several weeks will calm overwrought nerves, lift depression, and help you fall asleep more easily.
Tea For Coughing Fits: - May 2001 Online Newsletter
1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort
2/3 oz. Thyme
2/3 oz. Linden Flowers
Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water to soothe irritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. Steep for 5-10 min., strain, sweeten with honey for added benefit. This tea has proved helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough.
Tea For Migraines: - May 2001 Online Newsletter
1 2/3 oz. St. John's Wort
1 oz Valerian 1 oz. Linden Flowers
1/4 oz. Juniper Berries
Use 1 tsp. of the mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min, strain and sweeten. This tea helps dilate blood vessels and improve circulation. If your headaches are triggered by weather, drink the tea as the weather is changing.
Lemon Balm Tea - August 2001 Online Newsletter
Drink for colds, fever, indigestion, PMS and insomnia.
Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried crushed herbs per cup of boiled water. Steep 10 minutes.
Drink Rosemary Tea to clear sinus, bronchitis & colds. Also great for settling the stomach. Makes a good mouthwash for halitosis. Relaxes stomach muscles of the digestive tract and uterus. Great for upset stomachs and menstrual cramps. Also a great decongestant for colds, flu and allergies. Blends well with Mint, Bergamot, Basil, Lemon, Juniper, Lavender, Thyme, and Peppermint as well as many others. - September 2001 Online Newsletter
Peppermint Tea - December 2001 Online Newsletter
1-2 teaspoons of dried, crushed Peppermint leaves. Steep 10 minutes. Great for indigestion, cramps, and other stomach disorders.
Hot Spiced Tea - November 2000 Online Newsletter
2 qts. fresh brewed Orange Spice tea
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 large cans pineapple
1 1/2 c. lemon juice
3 c. orange juice
1 stick cinnamon
1 t. whole cloves - tied in cheesecloth
Boil 2 c. each water and sugar together 10 minutes to make syrup. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon. Serve hot.
- January 2002Online Newsletter
High Calcium Tea
2 tsp. Peppermint
1 tsp. Oatstraw
1/2 tsp. Chamomile |
Bedtime Tea
2 tsp Oatstraw
1 tsp. Chamomile
1/2 tsp. Lavender |
Soul Soothing Tea
1 tsp. Oatstraw
1 tsp. Chamomile
1/2 tsp. St. John's Wort |
Rejuvenating Tea
3 tsp. Green tea
1 tsp Lemon Balm
1 tsp. Oatstraw
1 tsp. Peppermint |
Tea - January 2002 Online Newsletter
Add four tablespoons of dried Oatstraw to one quart of water. Bring it to a boil and let it sit covered for four hours, then strain the herb from the infusion. Drink at room temperature throughout the day or re-heat your infusion as desired. Drink to soothe nerves, great for stress PMS and menopause. Throw in a pinch of St. John's Wort or Chamomile herb for additional benefits.
Hibiscus Herbal Tea - February 2002 Online Newsletter
6 c. water
4 oz dried Hibiscus flowers
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Sugar or another sweetener to taste.
Directions: Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add Hibiscus blossoms and allow to steep, covered. When cool, add sugar to taste, and lime juice. Mix and chill for a refreshing tea! Preparation time: 10 min.
Sleep Time Tea - March 2002 Online Newsletter
Combine 1/2 tea. Chamomile flowers with 1/2 teaspoon Hops. Steep 5 minutes. Drink after dinner and before bed. This tea is also great for digestion.
Mint Tea for Nausea - July 2002 Online Newsletter
Steep 1 teaspoon dried Spearmint leaves in 8 -12 oz hot water. Drink after dinner or at first sign of nausea. Also good for PMS symptoms and gas.
|
Antiseptic Wash - October 2003 Online Newsletter
Add 30-40 drops of tea tree to 8 oz water.
Use to clean and heal scrapes, cuts, burns and other wounds. Also great for a facial wash. Tip: substitute rose or lavender water.
Upset Stomach Compress - September 2002 Online Newsletter
Make a compress by folding or rolling a washcloth.
Use up to 6 drops of Chamomile essential oil in a bowl of warm water. Mix then submurge compress cloth, ring out and apply to tummy area. Repeat as compress cools.
Garden First Aid - Rub fresh Sage leaves on stings and bites. Or crush some fresh leaves into cuts and scrapes on the way to thoroughly washing and bandaging them.
Compress - May 2001 Online Newsletter
Make an infusion of the dried St. John's Wort. Can be used hot or cold for headaches, wounds and rashes.
For the Ears: For middle-ear infections, saturate a cotton ball in olive oil, drip 5 drops of Lavender oil onto it and place it on the outer part of the affected ear. The Lavender oil will help relieve the pain and inhibit the inflammation that often accompanies ear infections.
|
Sinus & Allergy Relief
A compress with Peppermint oil relieves the symptoms of a sinus infection. Mix 5 drops of Peppermint oil in two cups of warm water. Lay a small cloth dampened with the mixture across your nose and your cheekbones. Breathe deeply, keeping your eyes closed.
|
Aches & Pains
Neck Wrap - June 2004 Online Newsletter
This is helpful for a stiff neck or swollen glands.
2 Drops Lavender essential oil
2 Drops Bergamot essential oil
1 Drop Tea Tree essential oil
2 Cups hot water
Mix together. While still warm, soak a soft cloth, flannel is best, in the water and wring it out. Wrap it around the neck. Cover with a towel to hold in the heat. Remove before it becomes cold. Repeat as desired.
Muscular Aches and Pains - January 2004 Online Newsletter
Make a cold compress by adding 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lavender, and 3 drops Rosemary to a bowl of cool water. Use a wash cloth or any soft cloth, wring out and apply. Repeat. Can also be used as a hot compress for muscle aches, sprains and flesh wounds.
Muscular Aches and Pains - January 2001 Online Newsletter
Make a cold compress by adding 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lavender, and 3 drops Rosemary to a bowl of cool water. Use a wash cloth or any soft cloth, wring out and apply. Repeat. Can also be used as a hot compress for muscle aches, sprains and flesh wounds.
Massage - 1/2 teaspoon Eucalyptus oil and 1 tablespoon pure olive oil - very good for arthritis.
Rosemary Essential Oil - September 2001 Online Newsletter
Use on sore muscles, rheumatic and arthritis pain. Helps lower high blood sugar. Great for cold feet, and tired or weak legs. Increases warmth and stimulates blood circulation. Acts through the skin as a detoxifer. Always dilute with a carrier oil when using on skin.
Foot Soak - December 2001 Online Newsletter
5 drops Sage
5 drops Tea Tree
2 drops Peppermint
Fill basin or tub with hot water. Add essential oils and soak feet for 15 minutes.
For Muscular Pain Relief: Mix 10-15 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 2 ounces of Sweet Almond or Grapeseed Oil. Massage into your muscles.
Product Directory
Bath Salts & Bath Herbs & Fizzers & Soaps | Face Scrubs, Balms & Masks | Salves, Creams, Lip Balms & Powders
Diffusers & Oil Warmers & Spritzers | Potpourri & Herbal Sachets
Dried Herbs, Empty Bottles, Mortar & Pestles & Muslin Bags & More
Pure Essential Oils, | Starter Kits & Sampler Kits | Carrier Oils, Infused Oils & Massage Bars
Tea: Herbal, Green, Black & Accessories
Novelties & Aromatherapy Gifts
Eye Pillows, Dream Pillows & Catnip Pillows | Neck Wraps | Computer Wrist Rest, Lavender Bags & Sachets, | Gift Sets
Information Directory
Aromatherapy Articles | Tips & Recipes | Newsletter Archive | Herbal Property Chart | Herbs by Ailment
It's My Nature - PO Box 3106 - Florence, OR 97439
Serving Your Aromatherapy Needs Since 1996
Questions, Call Toll Free 1-888-997-5057 PST
|
|
