Essential oils
are oily substances found in the roots, leaves, stems, or flowers of aromatic plants, also in the bark of some trees such as Pine, Fir, Cinnamon, or the peels of some citrus fruits. A complex mixture of up to two hundred and fifty chemicals, these fragrant substances, synthesised in plants by the energy of the sun are extracted by the ancient process of steam distillation with the exception of a few citrus oils which are obtained by cold expression, and by chemical extraction for Rose or JasmineEssential oils are popular among alternative practitioners and the public alike, but so complex is their chemistry that it is impossible to know exactly how they work, although the classification of molecules in classes or families helps in explaining some of the therapeutic results consistently observed in aromatherapy.
How to use essential oils:
Inhalation: Place a few drops of essential oil on a paper tissue or a handkerchief and inhale deeply
For colds and coughs put two or three drops of essential oil into very hot water and breathe in slowly.
From a Spray: Put about 150 ml of water into a spray bottle, add 10 or 12 drops of essential oil and shake well before spraying the room; a good range of vaporisers is also available in specialised shops.
In a bath: mix ten drops of pure essential oil in a tea spoon of full fat milk (or milk powder with a little water to make a paste) and add this mixture to a bath
On the skin: add a few drops of essential oil to a tablespoon of vegetable oil to obtain a concentration of 10% maximum; apply this mixture to the sole of the feet, or into the crease of the elbow; at a lower concentration of 3% maximum, it can be applied as a full body massage. or simply on the chest and back for respiratory conditions
Internally: one drop of essential oil mixed in a tea spoon of honey, three times a day; avoid ingestion of oils high in Ketones or Phenols.
Acne and black heads
Steaming the face once or twice a week helps deep cleansing of the skin; once a week make a clay mask with three tablespoon of green or white clay to which 5 drops of Niaouli or Tea Tree and 3 drops of Roman Chamomile have been added, before mixing with 4 tablespoon of Witch Hazel water; apply on and around affected area, leave until almost dry, rinse off with water. Once a day a carrier oil with drying or astringent qualities such as Hazelnut or Calendula maceration oil should be used: in a tablespoon of oil add two drops each of Tea Tree, Roman Chamomile, Geranium and 1 drop of Cedarwood. The addition of 15% Macadamia or Jojoba oil to a carrier facilitate the regulation of seborrhoea
Athlete’s Foot
Essential oil with strong antifungal properties such as Niaouli,
Cinnamon, Oregano, are particularly effective for this
condition, they should be diluted in vegetable oil; the use of
liquid propolis as an alternative brings quicker
result.
In 30 ml of liquid propolis, add 2 ml of Tea Tree, 1 ml of Lavender 0.5 ml of Red Thyme; apply on and around affected toes twice a day using a piece of cotton wool, after bathing the feet in heavily salted water. The liquid propolis, if alcohol based will set and leave a thin dark coating. Niaouli, Tea Tree or Lavender can be use neat on the skin if the condition is particularly bad.
In 30 ml of liquid propolis, add 2 ml of Tea Tree, 1 ml of Lavender 0.5 ml of Red Thyme; apply on and around affected toes twice a day using a piece of cotton wool, after bathing the feet in heavily salted water. The liquid propolis, if alcohol based will set and leave a thin dark coating. Niaouli, Tea Tree or Lavender can be use neat on the skin if the condition is particularly bad.
Boils and Carbuncles
Apply on the affected area a mixture of 2 tablespoon of clay, one
tablespoon of lemon juice, 10 drops of Tea Tree and enough water to
make a smooth paste; leave until almost dry, rinse with water.
Essential oils are chosen for their anti-bacterial properties, to
promote the elimination of pus, and to stimulate cicatrisation.
Calendula maceration oil is for this condition an excellent
carrier; to 30 ml of oil add 2.5 ml of Niaouli, 2 ml of Lavender, 1
ml of either Red Thyme or Clove; apply in situ twice a day. After a
few days, to facilitate cicatrisation, in a tablespoon of Calendula
oil add 2 drops of German Chamomile, 2 drops of Geranium, one
drop of Cedarwood, one drop of sage.
Bronchitis
in a 10 ml bottle mix in equal amount: Eucalyptus Radiata,
Ravensara, thyme, cinnamon and Pinus Sylvestris. Pour a few drops
of this mixture on an handkerchief, and breath it in, for 2 or 3
minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day
In 50ml of vegetable oil: add one ml each of Niaouli, Lavender, Myrtus Communis, Ravensara and 20 drops of Oregano; apply this massage oil on the chest and upper back every evening
Take internally, 2 drops of thymus vulgaris diluted in a teaspoon of honey, three time a day
In 50ml of vegetable oil: add one ml each of Niaouli, Lavender, Myrtus Communis, Ravensara and 20 drops of Oregano; apply this massage oil on the chest and upper back every evening
Take internally, 2 drops of thymus vulgaris diluted in a teaspoon of honey, three time a day
Chicken pox
To calm down irritation and itching, German chamomile, lavender and
rosewood can be used together, diluted to 5 % strength in a
Calendula maceration oil; if unavailable, sweet almond or olive oil
can be used Instead. Chamomile tea, Hydrolat of Corn flower,
Chamomile or lavender are also very effective when applied directly
to the skin. Half a ml of Oregano, Thyme Pinus Sylvestris,
Hyssop Eucalyptus and Myrtus communis can be added to 125 ml of
food grade almond oil; for a child, give internally one drop of
this mixture per kilo of weight of the child, twice a day.
Cold
in a 10 ml bottle mix in equal amount: Eucalyptus Globulus, Myrtus
Communis, Oregano, and Pinus Sylvestris. Pour a few drops of this
mixture on an handkerchief, and breath it in, for 2 or 3 minutes at
a time, 3 or 4 times a day
In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal amount Niaouli, Sweet thyme cinnamon and clove oil; apply 5 drops of this in the crease of the extended elbow, then close your arm immediately for an immediate absorption of the oil in the bloodstream; do this on each elbow, twice a day,
for steam inhalation, use mix No1, 10 drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale under a towel for 5 mn
In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal amount Niaouli, Sweet thyme cinnamon and clove oil; apply 5 drops of this in the crease of the extended elbow, then close your arm immediately for an immediate absorption of the oil in the bloodstream; do this on each elbow, twice a day,
for steam inhalation, use mix No1, 10 drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale under a towel for 5 mn
Cold Sores
In a brown bottle mix 30 drops of Niaouli (Tea Tree can be used
instead) , 20 drops of Roman Chamomile ( or 10 drops of German
chamomile) 20 drops of lavender four drops of peppermint; apply
this mixture three times a day directly on the sore, using a cotton
bud. Once the sore has nearly disappeared, use the essential oils
mixture only once a day, and twice a day apply a Calendula cream or
oil instead; as an alternative, it is also useful to apply the
contents of a capsule of vitamin E on and around the site of
the sore.
Cradle cap
Before applying any oil, using a cotton bowl, wash the scalp with
Chamomile tea, or a mixture of equal amount of Rose water and
Witch Hazel water ( these are available at any pharmacy) ; twice a
day apply gently to the scalp some Calendula maceration oil
to which a few drops of Rosewood, Lavender and Geranium may be
added; 2 drops of each for 10 ml of oil is sufficient; massage
gently your preparation onto the skin, but carefully
avoid pressing on the fontanel. If Calendula is not
available, use a cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil, wheatgerm or
hazelnut oil.
Depression
Mild depression can often be relieved by essential oils rich in
sequisterpenic Alcohols, such as Oregano, Sandalwood, Patchouli,
German and Roman Chamomile; esters such as citrus Aurantium,
Lavendula Angustifolia, Myrtus Communis, Geranium Rosat; and Ethers
such as Tarragon or Ocinum Basilicum. oils with an hormone-like
action are also useful; among them: Clary Sage for women, Satureja
Montana for men. There are no objective criteria for choosing the
oils, one has to rely mainly on smelling the oils and
intuition.
Dermatitis and Eczema
anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial essential oils
together make an excellent topical preparation for dry or weepy
eczema, or various kind of dermatitis; they are good alternative to
topical antibiotics and cortisone creams, and extremely gentle to
the skin
in 50ml of a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, olive oil or if available a Calendula maceration oil, add 10 drops of Roman Chamomile, 10 drops of Rosewood, 10 drops of either Tea Tree or Niaouli, 10 drops of Lavender 10 drops of Palmarosa and 5 drops of geranium.
Apply on affected parts once or twice daily, using a cotton ball.
in 50ml of a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, olive oil or if available a Calendula maceration oil, add 10 drops of Roman Chamomile, 10 drops of Rosewood, 10 drops of either Tea Tree or Niaouli, 10 drops of Lavender 10 drops of Palmarosa and 5 drops of geranium.
Apply on affected parts once or twice daily, using a cotton ball.
Glue ears
in a 10 ml bottle mix in equal amount: Eucalyptus Radiata,
Ravensara, Niaouli, and Pinus Sylvestris. Pour a few drops of this
mixture on an handkerchief, and breath it in, for 2 or 3 minutes at
a time, 3 or 4 times a day
In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal amount Niaouli, Sweet thyme lavender; apply 3 drops of this to a teaspoon of glycerol or sweet almond oil, and introduce a few drops of this blend into the ear twice a day; Important note: this procedure is contraindicated when the tympana is perforated.
for steam inhalation, use mix No1, 10 drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale under a towel for 5 mn
In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal amount Niaouli, Sweet thyme lavender; apply 3 drops of this to a teaspoon of glycerol or sweet almond oil, and introduce a few drops of this blend into the ear twice a day; Important note: this procedure is contraindicated when the tympana is perforated.
for steam inhalation, use mix No1, 10 drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale under a towel for 5 mn
infestations
for Lice infestation, add to a normal mild shampoo to a
combined strength of 5% Tea Tree, Rosemary, Lavender, and
citronella; use this shampoo initially every two days for three
weeks, then after that once a week as a
preventative
For other type of infestation, mix the same oils in equal amount in a 10 ml brown bottle, and mix 15 drops of this blend with a tablespoon of milk powder before adding it to a daily bath.
For other type of infestation, mix the same oils in equal amount in a 10 ml brown bottle, and mix 15 drops of this blend with a tablespoon of milk powder before adding it to a daily bath.
Influenza
in a 10 ml bottle mix in equal amount: Eucalyptus Radiata,
Ravensara, Oregano, Cinnamon and Pinus Sylvestris. Pour a few drops
of this mixture on an handkerchief, and breath it in, for 2 or 3
minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day; for small children, 2 or 3
drops of the same mixture can be left on the
pillow
In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal amount oregano, Sweet thyme cinnamon and clove oil; apply 5 drops of this in the crease of the extended elbow, then close your arm immediately for an immediate absorption of the oil in the bloodstream; do this on each elbow, twice a day,
for steam inhalation, use mix No1, 10 drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale under a towel for 5 mn
In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal amount oregano, Sweet thyme cinnamon and clove oil; apply 5 drops of this in the crease of the extended elbow, then close your arm immediately for an immediate absorption of the oil in the bloodstream; do this on each elbow, twice a day,
for steam inhalation, use mix No1, 10 drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale under a towel for 5 mn
later life Skin problems
For dry or itchy skin, Hydrolat of Chamomile, Lavender,
Cornflower can be applied directly onto the skin, using a large
cotton ball; an oil preparation made of 50% wheatgerm oil, 30%
Calendula, 15% Borage and 5% essential oil of Geranium, Lavender,
Niaouli, Sage to be applied twice a day. Maceration oil
of Arnica, Hypericum and Rosa Rubiginosa are also good
anti-inflammatory and reduce itching; oil application are not for
open wounds or ulcers; Hydrolat can be used to wash gently open
ulceration
later life bronchitis, pneumonia
Many essential oils are mucolytic, anti infective and
anti-spasmodic: they can be used effectively in cases of
pneumonia, bronchitis and emphysema.
In a brown bottle, mix in equal amount of Lavender, Oregano, Eucalyptus Radiata and Ravensara: this can be used as a “dry” inhalation ( a few drops on an handkerchief, take deep breath and inhale for 2 or 3 mn at a time, several times a day) or “wet” inhalation (10 drops of this mixture in a bowl of water, inhale under a towel for 5 to 10 mn twice a day). mix of Eucalyptus Smithii or Ravensara, Lavender and Niaouli at 15% in a vegetable oil can be massaged on the back and chest in the evening
In a brown bottle, mix in equal amount of Lavender, Oregano, Eucalyptus Radiata and Ravensara: this can be used as a “dry” inhalation ( a few drops on an handkerchief, take deep breath and inhale for 2 or 3 mn at a time, several times a day) or “wet” inhalation (10 drops of this mixture in a bowl of water, inhale under a towel for 5 to 10 mn twice a day). mix of Eucalyptus Smithii or Ravensara, Lavender and Niaouli at 15% in a vegetable oil can be massaged on the back and chest in the evening
Measles
To calm down irritation and itching, German chamomile, lavender and rosewood can be used together, diluted to 5 % strength in a Calendula maceration oil; if unavailable, sweet almond or olive oil can be used instead. Chamomile tea, Hydrolat of Corn flower, Chamomile or lavender are also very effective when applied directly to the skin. Half a ml of Oregano, Thyme Pinus Sylvestris, Hyssop Eucalyptus and Myrtus communis can be added to 125 ml of food grade almond oil; for a child, give internally one drop of this mixture per kilo of weight of the child, twice a day.
Menopause
The symptoms of menopause can be relieved considerably by the
judicious use of essential oils: Sclareol, a substance found in
Clary Sage has a strong oestrogen-like action and can be used daily
for the two weeks of a menstrual cycle, or longer when menses
become more irregular. One drop of Clary Sage applied on the crease
of each elbow twice a day is often sufficient; the same amount can
also be massaged on the lower abdomen. Other oil such as Anise
seeds or Geranium may be used as well mixed with Clary sage in
equal amount and preferably diluted in 50% of vegetable
oil
Mumps
A variety of oil with a powerful anti viral action may be
used externally for the treatment of mumps among them are Laurus
Nobilis, Satureja Hortansis, Thymus Vulgaris, Palmarosa, Coriander.
These can be added to a carrier oil in a combined maximum strength
of 3% and massaged gently around the neck and lymph glands, three
times a day. The same oil at a higher concentration of 15% can be
applied to the sole of the feet. Use Chamomile tea as a soothing
mouth wash; the essential oil specialist Dr Belaiche recommend: 60
gr of green clay, mixed with 2 ml each of eucalyptus,
rosemary, juniper, cypress, Oregano, and 100 ml of glycerol; apply
on and around parotid glands morning and
evening.
Nappy rash
Essential oils can provide a safe, and pleasant alternative to the
standard nappy cream available in chemist
A gentle, very effective oil can be prepared at home in advance, by mixing in a brown bottle: 50ml of Calendula maceration oil (if unavailable, use Apricot kernel oil, add to it the contents of two standard capsules of vitamin E), one ml of Tea Tree oil, one ml of Roman chamomile, one ml of Lavender oil; apply on rash, using a cotton ball, wait a few minute until the oil has been absorbed before putting a new nappy
A gentle, very effective oil can be prepared at home in advance, by mixing in a brown bottle: 50ml of Calendula maceration oil (if unavailable, use Apricot kernel oil, add to it the contents of two standard capsules of vitamin E), one ml of Tea Tree oil, one ml of Roman chamomile, one ml of Lavender oil; apply on rash, using a cotton ball, wait a few minute until the oil has been absorbed before putting a new nappy
Nosebleeds
Apply cold compress to the forehead and neck and / or immerse both
arms in cold water for a few minutes, pour a few drops of
lemon and geranium essential oil or if available, Helychrisum
Italicum; on an handkerchief, and breath these deeply for a
while, keeping the head well tilted back.
Oral thrush
Put 10 drops of Tea tree oil or Niaouli on a tablespoon of salt,
then dissolve it in a glass of warm water; rinse your mouth
and gargle with this mixture twice a day until the condition has
completely disappeared. To avoid any reoccurrence, once a day put a
drop of Niaouli on your tooth brush with the tooth paste to clean
your teeth.
Period problems Amenorrhoea
Mix in a brown bottle 5 ml of Clary Sage, 3 ml Rose Geranium,
3 ml Roman Chamomile, and 1 ml of anise seed oil add 10 drops of
this mixture to a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and massage it on
the abdomen and lower back once a day, twice if needed;
start this procedure on the first day of a period, and
continue until two weeks before a period is due. Clary sage
alone can be applied neat (one drop) at the crease of the
elbow, on both arms, also during the first two weeks of a
cycle
10 drops of the same essential oil mix can be mixed in a teaspoon of milk powder and added to a bath.
10 drops of the same essential oil mix can be mixed in a teaspoon of milk powder and added to a bath.
Period problems PMS PMT
Mix in a brown bottle 5 ml of Clary Sage, 3 ml Rose Geranium,
3 ml Roman Chamomile, 1 ml of cypress, and 1 ml of anise seed oil
add 10 drops of this mixture to a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and
massage it on the abdomen and lower back once a day, twice if
needed; start this procedure if possible two weeks
before the first day of a period is due;
10 drops of the same essential oil mix can be mixed in a teaspoon of milk powder and added to a bath; do not use theses recipes if you are trying to conceive.
10 drops of the same essential oil mix can be mixed in a teaspoon of milk powder and added to a bath; do not use theses recipes if you are trying to conceive.
Ringworm
Essential oil with strong antifungal properties such as Niaouli,
Cinnamon, Oregano, are particularly effective for this
condition; the additional use of liquid propolis brings quicker
result.
In 30 ml of liquid propolis, add 2 ml of Tea Tree, 1 ml of Lavender 0.5 ml of Red Thyme; apply on affected part twice a day using a piece of cotton wool. If propolis is not available, use a vegetable oil instead, with the same proportion of essential oil; Tea Tree Niaouli and Lavender can all be applied neat directly on the affected area Cinnamon, Oregano and Thyme must be diluted as 5% of an oily solution
In 30 ml of liquid propolis, add 2 ml of Tea Tree, 1 ml of Lavender 0.5 ml of Red Thyme; apply on affected part twice a day using a piece of cotton wool. If propolis is not available, use a vegetable oil instead, with the same proportion of essential oil; Tea Tree Niaouli and Lavender can all be applied neat directly on the affected area Cinnamon, Oregano and Thyme must be diluted as 5% of an oily solution
Rectal Itch
Mix in a brown bottle 20 ml of liquid propolis, with 1 ml of Tea
Tree, one ml of lavender, 10 drops of clove 20 drops of roman
Chamomile, 5 drops of peppermint; apply twice a day using a cotton
ball. If liquid propolis not available, use wheatgerm oil
instead.
Sexual asthenia
Sexual asthenia in both men and women can sometimes be alleviated
by the regular use of essential oil that stimulate the nervous
system and reputedly have some aphrodisiac properties: among them
are Satureja Montana, Ginger, Rosemary, Pine, Sandalwood. Any of
these oils can be combined and diluted in a carrier oil (about 10
drops in total for 10 ml of carrier) and used for full body
massage, or to apply on the lower back. Alternatively, a 50%
dilution of any of these oils can be applied to the sole of the
feet or the crease of the elbow for quick penetration. Oils
containing Phyto-oestrogen such as Clary Sage, Geranium and rose
Otto are more indicated for women
Shingles
n a 20 ml brown bottle mix 2 ml of Tea Tree, 1 ml of roman
chamomile ( or 20 drops of German chamomile) 3 ml of lavender 20
drops of peppermint; add 10 ml of Calendula maceration oil; if
unavailable, use 10 ml of olive oil instead apply this
mixture three times a day, covering all affected area, using a
small cotton ball, wait until the oil is completely absorbed and
reapply. Repeat this procedure every 3 hours until
better.
Sinusitis
in a 10 ml bottle mix in equal amount: Eucalyptus Radiata,
Ravensara, Niaouli, and Pinus Sylvestris. Pour a few drops of this
mixture on an handkerchief, and breath it in, for 2 or 3 minutes at
a time, 3 or 4 times a day
In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal amount Niaouli, Sweet thyme cinnamon and clove oil; apply 5 drops of this in the crease of the extended elbow, then close your arm immediately for an immediate absorption of the oil in the bloodstream; do this on each elbow, twice a day,
for steam inhalation, use mix No1, 10 drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale under a towel for 5 mn
In a 10 ml bottle, mix in equal amount Niaouli, Sweet thyme cinnamon and clove oil; apply 5 drops of this in the crease of the extended elbow, then close your arm immediately for an immediate absorption of the oil in the bloodstream; do this on each elbow, twice a day,
for steam inhalation, use mix No1, 10 drops in a bowl of boiling water, inhale under a towel for 5 mn
sleep problems
Many oils have a calming effect on the nervous system, they are
useful for insomnia, difficulties in getting to sleep, or erratic
sleep pattern. they can be useful for children as well as adults;
often a few drops of a single oil or a blend is sufficient for good
results; oil that have a known calming or sedative effect on
the nervous system are; lavender, mandarin, Roman Chamomile,
Neroli, Angelica Archangelica root, Melissa. any of these oil may
be added to a vegetable oil in the proportion of 3% for massage of
the neck and shoulder before going to sleep
Sore Throat
For an acute sore throat, add to a tablespoon of honey one drop of
Tea Tree oil, one drop of Sweet Thyme, and one drop of Ravensara;
dilute this mixture in half a cup of warm water, and gargle with it
twice a day.
Also twice a day, add a drop each of Tea Tree and Ravensara in a teaspoon of honey , to be taken internally, without water; alternatively
in twenty ml of sweet almond oil add one ml of Niaouli, one ml of Eucalyptus Radiata, one ml of Lavender; this mixture may be massaged around the throat, neck an at the site of lymph glands
Also twice a day, add a drop each of Tea Tree and Ravensara in a teaspoon of honey , to be taken internally, without water; alternatively
in twenty ml of sweet almond oil add one ml of Niaouli, one ml of Eucalyptus Radiata, one ml of Lavender; this mixture may be massaged around the throat, neck an at the site of lymph glands
Vaginal thrush
To use as a douche: make an infusion with one litre of water, and
two tea bags each of chamomile and peppermint; pour one third of
the infusion in a liquidiser, add to it 10 drops of Tea Tree, 5
drops of Ravensara 5 drops of lavender; process for 5 mn, mix with
remaining infusion, use as a douche.
Hydrolat of lavender, chamomile and cornflower can be used directly as a douche.
add to a live yoghurt 4 drops of Niaouli, 4 drops of lavender, 2 drops of chamomile, keep application for 30 mn, douche with chamomile tea or slightly salted water.
Hydrolat of lavender, chamomile and cornflower can be used directly as a douche.
add to a live yoghurt 4 drops of Niaouli, 4 drops of lavender, 2 drops of chamomile, keep application for 30 mn, douche with chamomile tea or slightly salted water.
Wart
to have any chance of success oil must be applied neat, directly on
the wart, but not on the surrounding skin.
Use equal amount of either Red Thyme or Satureja Montana with Cinnamon, mixed in advance in a 10 ml brown bottle, to be applied twice a day for 10 days using a cotton bud.
Thuja and Artemisia Alba can be used in the same way, their significant toxicity makes them unsuitable for children and pregnant women. Tea Tree alone has sometimes be used successfully on its own, this oil is extremely safe for external application and wisely available; it is worth trying it first
Use equal amount of either Red Thyme or Satureja Montana with Cinnamon, mixed in advance in a 10 ml brown bottle, to be applied twice a day for 10 days using a cotton bud.
Thuja and Artemisia Alba can be used in the same way, their significant toxicity makes them unsuitable for children and pregnant women. Tea Tree alone has sometimes be used successfully on its own, this oil is extremely safe for external application and wisely available; it is worth trying it first
Whooping cough
To help reducing coughing attacks, Cypress oil is particularly
recommended: add 2.5 ml of cypress to 125 ml of food grade almond
oil, to be given, for a child, one drop per kilo of weight
three time a day. Mix equal amount of Oregano, Satureja Montana,
cypress, Hyssop, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Myrtus Communis; add 20
drops of this blend to a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and apply to
the feet twice a day. To help the child sleep, apply 2 drops each
of cypress, lavender and eucalyptus on the pillow. If the
coughing causes nausea and vomiting, give the child an infusion of
ginger tea or Peppermint tea
scarlet fever
Beside the recommended antibiotic treatment and medical
supervision, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to 150 ml of
Hydrolat of cornflower or chamomile; this can be applied, two or
three times a day, using a cotton ball, to the skin to calm
down eruptions. For the throat, add one drop each of Niaouli,
roman chamomile and Ravensara to a teaspoon of honey, and dilute it
in a cup of tepid chamomile tea; this can be used for gargling
several times a day. At night, to promote sleeping, leave 2
drops each of lavender, mandarin and eucalyptus Smithii on the
pillow.
Aromatherapy first aid kit:
Respiratory : Eucalyptus smithii or Ravensara, Tea Tree
Analgesic: Peppermint
Infections: Tea tree
General calming Lavender, Mandarin
Skin: Chamomile, Lavender, Rosewood
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