Facial Toner

• 2 oz.Green Tea

• 5 drops Lavender essential oil

• 5 drops Geranium essential oil

Mix up this bottle of tea and essential oils to balance the pH of your skin

after cleansing. It's easy... it's cooling... and it leaves your skin

feeling refreshed! Place the ingredients in a glass bottle. Essential oils

do not dissolve in water or tea so be sure to shake this mixture well before

each use to make sure the essential oils are dispersed. Use a cotton pad to

apply to face and neck area after cleansing. Yum

fill a plastic flip-top shaker container (re-use parmesan cheese container) half full of baking soda and add 15-20 drops of a pure essential oil, then fill shaker to the top with baking soda and shake well.

Aromatherapy Body Powder especially for the feet

• Mix 1 Cup Cornstarch,

• 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

• Add 15-20 drops of your favorite essential oils.

• Shake Well

First-Aid Spray

• 5 drops Lavender

• 3 drops Tea Tree

• 2 drops Cypress

• 8 oz. Distilled Water

Mix oils into ˝ teaspoon of salt. Put the salt and 8 ounces of distilled

water into a spray bottle and shake vigorously.

Disinfecting and Uplifting Floor Cleaner

Essential oils are a great addition to your natural floor cleaners.

Combine the following in large container:

1-gallon bucket of warm water

A very small squeeze of liquid castile soap

10 drops of Lemon essential oil

4 drops Tea tree essential oil

OIL OF THE MONTH

Lemongrass -

Lemongrass essential oil is found most often in cosmetics such as hair conditioner, facial water, lotion, and vinegar for oily hair and skin. Added to water or vinegar and sprayed in the air, on a countertop, or along walls and floors (or on your pet!), it is an insect repellent and attacks fungi by discouraging mold growth.  An antiseptic wash or compress is used on skin infections, especially ringworm and infected sores.  According to researchers, it is more effective against staph infection than either penicillin or streptomycin.  Other uses are to reduce headaches, indigestion pain, rheumatism, and nervousness.  One of the ways in which lemongrass decreases the pain of the preceding ailments is by reducing the amount of pain sensations that reach the brain, it also numbs nerve endings, which dulls the intensity of pain.  The scent along is used to decrease irritability and drowsiness. 

 Most valuable uses:  Infections, acne, general tonic, digestion, diuretic, nervous conditions, cellulite, skin care.

 Therapeutic properties:  Astringent, tonic, calmative, antiseptic, anti-infectious, diuretic, digestive, anti-parasitic, depurative, nervine

 Blends well with Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, fennel, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange, patchouli, rosemary, tea tree, thyme linalol, ylang ylang.

• Insects dislike the fragrance of lemongrass. To get rid of these pests, disburse lemongrass oil in a diffusor and use it as an air spray.  Even fleas living in animal fur will leave.  To bathe pets, mix 20 drops of lemongrass oil in about 2 1/2 fluid ounces of mild, unscented shampoo.

• To get rid of fleas, mosquitoes, ticks use Lemongrass.

• Lemongrass is suitable for aroma lamps on desks at home or in the office, especially in conference rooms or wherever clear, fresh thinking and good concentration are required.

• Lemongrass is often called the "drivers" essential oil because it is so refreshing on long road trips.  Drop few drops of Lemongrass on a tissue and inhale.  After a few deep breaths, let the rest of the oil evaporate in the car's air vent.

• Use in diffusor or spray bottles to disinfect indoor air, as well as wash appliances and furnishings.  A couple drops of Lemongrass in wash water will make the bathroom fragrant and hygienic

Lemongrass for varicose veins

I come from a long line of hereditary Varicose Vein disease and at age 33 was already displaying the infamous exaggerated 'road map' blue cords all over my legs. Not only were they unsightly and embarrassing for me, but also having the veins is painful and causes leg fatigue.

Fortunately I came across all the uses of Lemongrass E.O. and decided to give it a shot. At first I applied the oil directly to my legs, which caused slight irritation and redness. Now I dilute 1 part Lemongrass with 4 parts mixing oil. Within minutes my legs are invigorated and the dull, achy vein pain disappears! Even better, after a couple of months of applying diluted Lemongrass directly to my legs once or twice a week, the actual veins have diminished and are but a fraction of the sight that they used to be. I am no longer embarrassed to wear shorts!

Amazing and versatile Lemongrass can be used for: bladder infection, respiratory/sinus infection, digestive problems, parasites, torn ligaments/muscles, fluid retention, varicose veins, Salmonella.  Miriam Lorenzi,

Eliminate dust mites & bed bugs with lemongrass

Put a couple of drops of lemongrass oil in a spray bottle with some water and spray air, sheets & blankets between changes (remembering to shake bottle often). Helps with dust mites or bed bugs they say are there but you cannot see. It feels great. I also spray sofa cushions, area rugs, etc. Now, I don't think I have 'bed bugs' but it sounded like a great way to freshen up linens. I've tried it and it does smell wonderful.  Monica P

Lemongrass on my pulled knee

I strained my knee going up a stair, I could barely manage to hobble, I suffered for 2 days. When a friend said 'did you put any oil on'. No I hadn't, I was to busy suffering. So out of guilt I put lemongrass and was fine in the morning. Bev Scalf

What to use after a surgery

Use Helichrysum to help regenerate the area, Lavender to reduce scarring and promote new skin and healing, Frankincense to reduce the chance a virus or bacteria attack incision and to promote healing. Agility Blend for pain. Lemongrass if ligaments and cartilage are affected by incision   Frank Seeley

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