72 Essential
oil uses, you've never thought of.
These are Essenital oils uses that are odd, or you
have likely never heard of before.
1)
Fruit or veggie wash
Add 3-5
drops of a citrus oil to 2qts - 1 gallon of water in a bowl, mix well, then use
as a wash fruits and vegetables. Dry
well. Will also help prevent premature
molding or rotting.
2) Small cuts, scrapes
Believe it
or not, Peppermint oil is soothing to open wounds, and is highly
anti-bacterial. Small cut and scrapes
will feel better and heal quickly. Apply
or spray neat.
3) Sunburn - Apply WHAT!!
Believe it
or not, Peppermint oil is cooling and soothing to sunburns. Make a spray and use neat or 5-10 drops in a
few tbps's of distilled water. It will
help protect against infection, however, consider that lavender or frankincense
has better healing properties for burns.
Apply lavender or frankincense then layer with peppermint spray to drive
the oils and cool and comfort the skin.
4) Poison Ivy, oak
Combine
calamine lotion with peppermint (1tblsp with 5 drops) and apply to itchy
area's.
5) Thicker, fuller hair
Add 20-50
droops of Rosemary to shampoo &/or conditioner for thicker, fuller hair,
and to slow thinning. (Does not help
re-grow hair) And it smells wonderful,
especially added to doTerra's hair care.
6) Hiccups
Add 4-5
drops of Peppermint to 1-2 tbps of room temperature water in a small glass or
shot glass. Swig, and the hiccups will
usually stop immediately.
7) Hot tube rash
Apply clear
skin or on guard neat to area's of hot tube rash.
8) Hemorrhoids or backside & underside
issues.
Hot sitz
baths
A hot sitz
bath is taken in warm water of 95 - 105º F / 35 - 41º C, with the water level
not higher than your navel. You can use
a bath tube or large tub of some kind.
Mix 5-10 drops of essential oil with 1-2 tbps of coconut or other
carrier oil. Then add the oils to the
water and agitate well.
Beneficial
for:
hemorrhoids, piles
muscular issues
painful testicles
painful ovaries
uterine cramps
prostate issues
Consider;
Cypress, deep blue, frankincense, helichrysum, etc.
9) Cold sitz bath
In a cold
sitz bath, water of only a few inches deep is used and should not be colder
than 68º F / 20º C. A with the water level not higher than your navel. You can use a bath tube or large tub of some
kind. Mix 5-10 drops of essential oil
with 1-2 tbps of coconut or other carrier oil.
Then add the oils to the water and agitate well.
Beneficial
for:
constipation
impotence
inflammation
vaginal discharge
Consider;
Digest Zen, lavender, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, rosemary, etc.
10) Steam tent
Pour hot
water into a bowl and add 5-10 drops of an essential oil to help clear sinus
issues, ease bronchial issues and help relieve coughing. Consider Breath, eucalyptus, citrus oils,
rosemary, peppermint, melaleuca, etc.
11) For serious sinus, cold and congestion issues
Neti pot
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12) For colds, flu, congestion, sore throat.
Essential
oil tea
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13) Essential oils and Compresses
Compresses
are very effective in the application of essential oils.
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14) Carpet deodorizer
Take an
cleaned out Pringles style can, use a hole punch to punch several holes in the
lid. Add 1 cup of baking soda and 20-40
drops of essential oil, mix well and put in the canister. Sprinkle on carpet area's and let sit for up
to 1/2 hour then vacuum. Deodorizes, and
kills microbes. Consider Citrus oils or
blends, purify, lavender, white fir, peppermint, etc.
15) Butt Bomb
Have a cough
or tickle deep in your lungs you cannot get rid of? Essential oils can be effective against virus deep in the lungs, if
you can get them there. Application to
the back and chest followed by a warm compress is good, but if you want the
quickest most effective way to the lungs, consider a "butt bomb." (as
my children so affectionately refer)
Insert, using a lubricated syringe or capsule a blend of 5 drops
frankincense, 5 drops breathe and 5 drops lime. Insert every 2-3 hours till relief comes.
16) Vacuum fresh filter
Have a HEAPA
or other filtered vacuum? Put a few
drops of your favorite oil on the filter and pop it back in. Air flowing through the filter dispels
amazing aroma throughout the room, and kills any nasty microbes or bacteria
that might be hanging out in your vacuum.
17) Tupperware yellowing
Often older
Tupperware and plastics will begin to yellow and get sticky to the touch. Use a drop of lemon and a drop of on guard
with a nylon scrubber and a hot water rinse, and they will be just like new.
18) The Big Day
Put 4-6
drops of Serenity, Balance or another calming oil on a cotton ball a place it
in the center of a bride's bouquet. Any
time she feels nervous or anxiety, impatience, etc... smell the bouquet deeply.
19) Scuff Marks
Ugly black
rubber can leave marks on vinyl, tile, wood, even car plastics and
vinyl's. Lemon oil and Peppermint are
both excellent at removing these marks.
Every oil is better with different types of marks. So if one does not work, try the other. Apply directly to the scuff, and then rub it
with a towel or cloth.
20) Tiny little splinters
Have you or
someone you know come in contact with wood products that produce tiny little
splinters? Apply purify to these area's
2-3 times prior to bed time, by morning most of
them will have worked themselves out.
It will prevent infection and soreness to the area too.
21) Band Aid Goo.
Have you
ever taken a band aid off and have sticky band aid goo residue? 2 drops of lemon oil rubbed on the area with
a clean cloth will quickly remove the sticky residue.
22) Oh no!
My Iron!
Ever had an
accident with a hot iron that left melted residue to seemingly ruin your
iron? Try 1 drop each of On guard and
lemon and rub with a cloth or rag. With
some rubbing, your iron will be like new.
23) Permanent Marker (Child art)
Permanent
marker is no match against a couple drops of lemon oil and some elbow grease.
24) Foot powder, Stinky Feet
Add 15 drops
of peppermint and 10 drops of Melaleuca to ½ cup of corn starch and mix well in
an empty mini can of Pringles. Then
punch several holes in the plastic lid so it can be used as a shaker. Apply in socks or shoes before getting
dressed. Replace the lid with holes with
an airtight lid to keep the mixture fresh and usable.
25) Cool feet
Add a few
drops of peppermint to the souls of your shoes on a hot day or before a walk or
run to keep your feet cool, and to help with unpleasant odors. Add a few drops of Cypress if your feet sweat
a lot.
26) Cooling spay.
Working hard
on a hot, sweaty day? How about an
athlete burning calories during a hard practice, workout or game. Maybe you're just a spectator in the hot
sweltering stands. Get a spray bottle
and add 10-20 drops of peppermint to a ½ - 1 cup of water and use as a cooling
spray to the face, neck and base of the scull.
Not only is it cooling, but also invigorating.
27) Sticky stickers.
Ever want to
meet the guy who decided to put individual price stickers on the bottom of
every glass or cup in a dark alley?
Instead of getting even, get a solution. Let a drop or two of lemon absorb onto the
sticker for a few moments, then wipe clean.
28) Super-glue
Super-glue
is no match for lemon oil. Especially if
it has not set up for long, just a drop at points of contact and in a minute,
it will become super-un-glued.
29) Paint mistakes and over-spay.
Lemon is
extremely effective at removing over spray or painting mistakes. Especially if the paint has not hardened or
set for long.
30) Spritz for hotel beds/room
Take a small
spray bottle and add ½ cup of distilled water and 10-20 drops of Essential oil. Spray around hotels rooms, including bed
sheets and bathrooms, rental cars, or other areas to kill microbes and
deodorize the area.
31) Laundry
Kill
microbes, germs, and other nasty critters in your laundry by adding 5 drops of
melaleuca or on guard to your wash cycle.
32) Spritz before ironing
Want to add
some fantastic aroma to a freshly pressed shirt? Add a couple drops of your favorite oil or
blend to your water spritzer before pressing.
33) Add 10-20 drops of Lemon to your dishwasher's
rinse cycle for spot free dishes.
34) DVD-CD Cleaning
Did you know
that lemon oil is great at cleaning DVD's and CD's and will even remove light
scratches that could be causing playback problems. Apply 3-5 drops on the surface of the disk, spread
around the surface with a soft Kleenex or paper towel. Then wipe from the center of the disk to the
outside edge till the oil is evaporated. If there are heavy scratches, you can
leave the essential oil on the disc surface for a minute or two before wiping
off. Caution: If you use to much oil,
with out wiping off, it can eat through the outer surface to the written data.
35) Boost that immune system
Did you know
that flavoring water with your favorite citrus oil will greatly boost your
immune system. Fight of cold and flu
attacks, and reduce their severity by having a drop or two in every glass of
water you drink. And always drink a lot
of water. Favorites: Lemon, Lime,
Grapefruit.
36) Boost that immune system II
Did you know
that daily "oil pulling" or "gargle and swish" will not
only greatly boost your immune system, but will clean your mouth of microbes
and germs and protect against gingivitis? Use 3-5 drops of on-guard in 1-2 tblsp of
water, gargle for 60 seconds then swish around the mouth for 90 seconds or
more, then spit and brush. For more
information on the Oil Pull, follow the link.
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37) Grease cutter
Orange oil
is well-known for its use as a cleaning agent to help break down grease and
gum.
38) Gum
Use lemon or
Orange oil to remove gum from carpet, hair or Fido's fur.
39) Mechanics and Grease Monkeys
Cypress
essential oil is often used to clean under fingernails and to dissolve old
metallic paint from radiators in the home.
40) Dryer
To create
great smelling laundry, apply a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a
wash cloth and add to the laundry during drying. If you don't want use anti-cling sheets, but
have problems with static electricity, remove your load while still slightly
damp. This will also kill any microbes
in your laundry or dryer.
41) Infused Milks or Creams
Infuse your
milk or cream with lavender, lemon or orange.
Great for creating sauces, Farces, Purees, Icings and Creamers.
42) Child Tantrums
Take a
childs favorite stuffed animal and put of few drops of their favorite oil on
it. During tantrums, let the child hold
and smell the animal. The aroma will be
calming. Consider: Citrus oils, balance
or serenity. Every child is different,
find the oil that best calms him/her.
43) Anxiety
Try putting
5 drops of Essential oil on your palm, then rubbing it over your chest and
heart, the cup and inhale your hands.
This will help relieve anxiety or angina. Consider: Peppermint, Cypress, Marjoram, and
Frankincense.
44) Breath freshener?
Put a drop
peppermint on your hand between the base of your thumb and index finger and
take the drop into your mouth, holding under your tongue. The peppermint will freshen breath for 10-15
min.
45) Stay Awake
Put 5 drops
of Peppermint on the palm of your hand and rub the back of your neck and base
of the skull. Then cup and inhale the
residue from your hand. You will feel
the cooling effects of the peppermint in about 30-60 seconds. It will make you more alert and help you wake
up or stay awake. Great if you have
trouble getting up in the mornings or if you get drowsy easily in meetings, at
the office or behind the wheel.
46) Toothpicks/Kick the habits
Flavored
toothpicks are not only fun to chew on, but for people trying to kick the
smoking habit, or have a need for mouth fixations i.e. loosing weight, chewing
habit, etc. They don't add calories and they help satisfy the oral fixations.
Make highly
concentrated flavored toothpicks by putting 10-20 drops of essential oil in a
small vile with 10-20 toothpicks in it.
Shake well, the let them sit (on its side) for at least 24 hours,
turning (rotating) every few hours.
Favorite oils are Cinnamon or Peppermint. Consider adding clove to help
with addictions. (use caution with "hot" oils)
46) Towel Joy
Make a spray
with ½ cup of distilled water and 10-20 drops of your favorite essential
oil. Spay your bath towel just before
getting into the shower. When you get
out, enjoy the aroma of a fresh, essentially treated towel.
47) Leather conditioner
Mix 10 drops
of essential oil with ½ cup of neat's-foot oil or food grade lanoline oil then
spray and wipe leather surfaces to condition leather and protect from cracking.
48) Relax the Spirit
Try a blend
of 2 drops each of Frankincense and Peppermint or Frankincense and Cypress to
the back of the neck to ease and relax a restless spirit.
49) Flavored Ice Cubes
Make
flavored Ice cubes for lemonade, water, or punch by adding a drop of essential
oil to your ice tray.
50) Bed time for Baby
Place a few
drops of serenity, lavender or other calming oil on your baby's blanket or
stuffed animal, and let the aroma do its work at bed or nap time.
55) Flavored Cream Cheese
Cream cheese
and essential oil mix very well, and can be sweetened with honey or sugar. Let you imagination go after that!
56) Diffuse
Have you
tried to diffuse...
Cassia...
helps with awareness, mental acuity
Lemon...
aids in concentration
On Guard or
Eucalyptus... Boost the immune system, Kill flu and cold virus
Balance...
While balancing the checkbook or having serious conversations.
Citrus
oils... Make you happy!
Cinnamon,
Clove, Ginger, Wild Orange or White fir... to bring in the Christmas spirit.
57) Want stronger, healthier fingernails?
Massage a
drop of lemon oil into your nails and cuticles twice a week.
58) Mental Acuity
Research in
Japan confirms that lemon aroma relaxes brain waves, resulting in improved
concentration and reduced errors in office environments thus increasing productivity.
59) Mental Clarity
Got Brain
Fog? Try sucking your thumb... with a
drop of Melissa on it. Brain Power!
60) Pet Powder
Don't enjoy
that 'wet dog' smell? Try this non-toxic
powder.
1 Cup Corn
Starch
5 drops
Lavender
5 drops Geranium
4 drops
Eucalyptus
Mix well,
and keep in a small Pringles can with several holes in the top. Sprinkle a small amount on your dog or pet
gorilla and brush through the coat. Will
not only smell great, but repels ticks and other pests.
Use after
bathing, trimming or when needed. Keep
airtight between uses.
61) Book worm Aromas
Put a couple
drops of Geranium on your book mark of your romance novel. Try cinnamon book marks for your action
novel, clove on your mystery novel or frankincense or Vetiver for your
scriptures or holy scripts.
62) Stationary Sensations
Put a couple
drops of Geranium on your love letter stationary. Infuse stationary for religious conversation
with frankincense or Vetiver. Try
cinnamon & Frankincense blend for your financial letters. Infuse stationary for dear friends or happy
announcements with lemon and lavender, and for stationeries used for tough
love, and serious communication, use Patchouli & Clove.
Put the oils
on a small piece of paper, put it in a large zip lock bag with the stationary
or envelope, and then seal it for 24 hours to infuse the stationary. Or you can send the small piece of aroma
paper in the envelope with the letter.
63) Man up Fragrance
"Man
up" Whisper essential oil blend by adding a drop of clove, Vetiver or
frankincense to a drop or two of whisper.
64) Sensual
A couple
drops of Peppermint with some carrier increases blood circulation, making
area's more sensitive.
65) Flavored Water
Add 1-3
drops of essential oil to your drinking water.
Consider Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, peppermint, slim and sassy, etc.
Cleanses, refreshes, kills microbes.
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lemon slices nasty?
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66) Flavored Milk
Ever tried
Lemon or Lime essential oil in your milk?
You might be surprised.
67) Wake up your potpourri
Liven up old
potpourri that has lost it's aroma by mixing 5-10 drops of your favorite
essential oil(s) to 2 tblsp of grapeseed oil then mixing with the potpourri.
68) Fireplace or Campfire Joy
Place
several drops of frankincense or Vetiver on a log and place in the fire for an
enhanced earthy aroma.
69) Fear of Flying?
Have a hanky
available, and place Lavender, Balance, Serenity or other calming oil in
it. During times of anxiety, inhale the
aroma in your hanky.
70) Air filter Fumes
Every time
you change the air filters in your home, place a few drops of on guard or other
essential oil on the filter. It will
kill microbes in your duct work, and make your home smell wonderful for a short
time.
71) Suspect parasites & worms?
Do you
suspect unwanted travelers with you?
Deep inside you? Drink Lemon
water several times per day for two weeks, see what happens!!
72) Shot glass & Essential oils
Top uses of
a shot glass and essential oils.
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8 Tips for
keeping the flu out of your home.sick
Daily
(during flu season) routines:
Gargle then mouth swish, then brush and
spit 2 tbsp of water with 4-5 drops of on guard.
Drink at least 32 ounces of water during
the day with 1-2 drops of lemon per 8 oz of water.
Wipe down surfaces in living area's using a
spray with 20 drops of On Guard, Lemon or Purify to every 8 oz of water.
Massage 2 drops of On Guard on the bottoms
of your feet before putting on your shoes.
Diffuse On Guard or another essential oil
in your most used living area's.
Spritz you bed with an essential oil before
bed time.
Begin a flu protocol the moment you feel
any symptoms.
Eat well, take extra vitamin D, and your
wellness vitality pack.
