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6 Secrets

by Kyley Zimmerman

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Mixing Essential Oils

Learn how to blend

your own healing

scents

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6 Secrets for Mixing Essential Oils

Welcome!

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Blending essential oils doesn’t have to be tricky or confusing. It’s as simple as knowing a few simple “rules” and some basic safety information.

Some folks feel intimidated by the idea of creating their own blends, afraid they might “mess it up”. I’m here to tell you: it’s pretty hard to make a mistake putting a few oils together to make a scent you like. Just follow your nose!

This eBook is designed to take the fear out of the process by giving you some simple guidelines to follow, some ideas to play with, and some blending suggestions to get your creative juices flowing.

I’ve also included links to aromatherapy recipes on my website, in case you prefer to follow a specific formula the first time and then change up the scents the second (or third or fourth!) time around.

My best advice is Trust Yourself. Do a little homework on essential oil safety (including in chapter five) and then have fun. Play with scents, and ways to “carry” those scents, like massage oils and bath salts, diffuser reeds and room sprays.

Pretty soon, you’ll be coming up with fabulous new concoctions, and everyone will want to smell like you! Say “no” and mix them something special just for them. ;)

Enjoy!

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Please note: The information shared in this document is for information and

entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent

any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical care.



Table of Contents

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Welcome 1

Table of Contents 2

Introduction – Get to Know Your Oils 4Knowing Your Oils 5Essential Oils & You 6

Secret #1 – Start Small 7Does Quality Matter? 8Choosing Essential Oils 9Choosing Your First Oils 10Choosing a Starter Kit 12A Healthy Starter Kit 13

Secret #2 – Get into Groups 14Group by Energetic Effect 15Using Energetic Effects 16Group by Scent Types 17Using Scent Types 18Group by “Note” 19Blending by the “Notes” 20“Notable” Blending Ideas 21

Secret #3 – The KISS Principle 22Keep It Simple, Sweetie 23Keeping It Simple 24

Secret #4 – The Rule of Three 25The Rule of Three 26



Table of Contents

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Secret #5 – Be Smart About Safety 27Be Smart About Safety 28

Secret #6 – Follow Your Nose! 31Follow Your Nose! 32

Bonus Chapter – Essential Oils for Health 33Blending for Health 34Essential Oils for Health 37

Resources 49

More Resources 50

Disclaimer & Copyright 51


6 Secrets for Mixing Essential Oils 4

IntroductionGet to Know YourOils

What AreEssential Oils?

What Do They DoIn Your Body?

Do They HaveSide Effects?



Knowing Your Oils

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Before we dive into the secrets of how to mix essential oils, it’s good to know how essential oils work in your body. Why?


Because when you use essential oils, you’re not just creating sweet scents like lavender candles or a spicy perfume – you’re actually affecting your body’s chemistry. You’re stimulating or sedating, literally changing the mood and energy with every essential oil you use in a blend.

And, as if that wasn’t enough, you’re strengthening your immune system with every oil too!

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Essential oils are microscopic molecules of “oil” extracted from the flowers, leaves, stems and/or roots of trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers and herbs.

Simply speaking, essential oils contain the distilled essence of the plant.

Essential oils have microscopically small molecules. There are approximately 40 million trillion molecules in one drop of essential oil. Their tiny size makes it very easy for our skin and our lungs to absorb them – that’s what makes aromatherapy so powerful.

PEPPERMINT LEAVES

OIL SAC ON APEPPERMINT LEAF


Essential Oils & You

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU USE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Inhaling essential oils stimulates the olfactory nerves (sense of smell), which send signals to the brain’s limbic system (sometimes called the “emotional brain”). The limbic system controls heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory and hormone production.

When the limbic system receives signals from the olfactory nerves, it triggers an emotional, physiological and endocrine (hormone) response.

For example, when you smell Lavender essential oil, its microscopic chemicals immediately trigger your emotional brain to calm your nervous system and relax your muscles. These combined effects reduce your stress and help you sleep.


When you inhale an essential oil, such as with a diffuser, the oil is absorbed through the mucus membranes of your respiratory tract and lungs. From there, it’s transferred into the bloodstream.

When essential oils are absorbed through the skin, such as with massage, they travel into the lymphatic system, which then circulates them into the bloodstream.

Once the oils are circulating in your blood, they get to work wherever they’re needed – reducing stress, balancing your mood, fighting pain or infection and so on.

Now you’re ready for Secret #1…

DO THEY HAVE SIDEEFFECTS?

Generally speaking, No.

Essential oils are gentle yet effective – without side effects or addiction.

(Unless you consider more energy, reduced stress and better mood to be side effects!)


Secret #1Start Small

How to Choose Your First Essential Oils

Choosing Starter Kits



Does Quality Matter?

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HOW DOES QUALITY AFFECT YOU?

Let’s say 1000 pounds of Peppermint plants are distilled down to about a liter of essential oil. That oil contains not only super-concentrated Peppermint, but – if it’s been sprayed with pesticides or grown in chemically treated soil – also super-concentrated toxins. BAD for you!

Now let’s say a supplier wants to sell essential oils at a low price. Since there are no labeling laws governing discloser of exactly what’s in them, he can add synthetic fragrance to make them smell stronger. He can also add lower grade oil to “stretch” them to make a higher profit. And he doesn’t have to tell you any of that!

WHAT DO YOU NEED IN AN ESSENTIAL OIL?

You really want two main things in an essential oil. POTENCY and PURITY.

Why is potency so important? Because otherwise you’re just rubbing on a nice smelling liquid that doesn’t really do anything for you – and in fact can be harming your health.

When you’re looking at oil purity, you want to be sure of four things:

No “enhancement” of an essential oil such as when a laboratory artificially adds chemical compounds which should be there in the first place.

No addition of synthetic fragrances or inferior oils to “boost” or “stretch” the scent.

No undesirable compounds such as pesticides which must then be removed in the lab.

Even worse, you definitely don’t want them failing to remove any pesticides or toxins.



Choosing Essential Oils

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HOW TO CHOOSE ESSENTIAL OILS

So if an oil can contain super-concentrated pesticides or harmful synthetic chemicals without telling you on the label, how do you choose safe essential oils?


It really comes down to you trusting your source.

1. Do some research. Check into a supplier’s reputation online and in the aromatherapy community.

Ask the supplier how they source their oils. Ask to see the gas chromatography reports. Ask if they do mass spectrometry testing. You don’t need to see the reports, you just want to know if the supplier is willing to stand behind their product by sharing details.

2. Read labels. An essential oil such as Peppermint should be pure enough to take internally – after all, Peppermint is a food!

3. Do a “smell test”. If an oil’s scent is overbearing in any one note it may contain synthetic chemical substitutes. A 100% pure therapeutic-grade essential oil should have a balanced, broad fragrance profile and should smell crystal clean.

Also test the feel of your essential oil. A pure essential oil should not feel slick or oily but rather should absorb cleanly and completely into your skin.

Does “Organic” Mean It’s Organic? Not necessarily.

It’s kind of like when

fast-food restaurants

advertise their burgers

as “pure beef patties”.

Sure, the beef that’s in

them is pure beef, but

there’s also other stuff in

there that you probably

don’t want to look at too

closely. Hmmm…


Choosing Your First Oils

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I personally like to group by Scent Type. There’s less math (which I’m bad at!) and, to my mind, this method offers more scope for creativity. I think creative freedom is important – sometimes when you don’t follow the “rules” you come up with fabulous creations you wouldn’t otherwise find.

I also pay attention to the energetic effect of the blends I’m making because I don’t want to energize someone when they want to relax or vice versa. The suggestions for starter oils below are geared to the Scent and Energetic groups rather than the more complicated Note system.

Start by buying one or two essential oils from each scent group: Floral, Citrus, Spicy, Woody, Green. Here’s some ideas to get you started:

FIRST BUY… THEN ADD…


Lavender Clove

Palmarosa Patchouli

Bergamot Tea Tree

Lavender Cinnamon

Ylang Ylang Cedarwood

Orange Peppermint

Lavender Ginger

Ylang Ylang Sandalwood

Lemongrass Rosemary

Ylang Ylang Sandalwood

Lemongrass Peppermint

Ginger

Geranium Sandalwood

Grapefruit Eucalyptus

Clove

Lime Frankincense

Orange Tea Tree

Cinnamon


Choosing Your First Oils

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Choose more essential oils from the scent groups you like the most. Use the chart on page 10 as a guide. Grow your collection slowly, adding oils as you come across new aromatherapy recipes you want to try.

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU SPEND?

You’ll notice that very few of the more costly oils are included in my suggestions for starter oils. Often, when folks are just starting out, they don’t want to spend a ton of money on essential oils until they know for sure they’re going to love and use them every day.

And it’s especially important with the more expensive oils to buy good quality because they’re the oils most likely to be diluted with cheaper oils or even chemicals to “stretch” the scent and reduce the price. They won’t give you a true experience of their aroma or their therapeutic powers.


YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

My experience over the last 10 years is that you get what you pay for. If you buy inexpensive essential oils, you’ll get an inferior scent and weak physical effects. This is fine if all you want to do is play with pretty scents for fun. And don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with that!

But if you want to make healing bath and body products to reduce pain or ease breathing or soothe skin conditions, you need to buy high quality oils. You just won’t achieve the results you want with inexpensive oils.

HANDY HINT

Make small batches when

you’re starting out. Once

you know what blends

work, you can

go bigger.


Choosing A Starter Kit

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If choosing your first oils seems a bit overwhelming, simply buy a starter kit – the oils are chosen for you, and they often come in smaller sizes so you don’t have to commit to paying for full-sized bottles before you know what you really like.

Again, buy a good quality starter kit. Sometimes with cheap brands you get oils that smell “off” or like chemicals. They’re not a good introduction to the wonderful world of essential oils!

A couple of companies I like and trust are dōTERRA and Mountain Rose Herbs. I personally use dōTERRA essential oils because I find their quality to be unmatched. Mountain Rose has more selection, and their prices are excellent.

Here’s a few kits to check out:

CLASSIC ESSENTIAL OIL KIT

An excellent beginner’s kit with the most popular essential oils. Includes usage guidelines and an extra bottle with a glass dropper for experiments. Set of six 1/8 ounce bottles includes certified organic oils of Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary and Tea Tree.


LOVER’S ESSENTIAL OIL KIT

This deliciously sensual kit was created specifically to encourage love, passion and attraction. Try the oils individually or blend them to create your own loving aromas. Set of seven 1/8 ounce bottles includes organic oils of Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Palmarosa, Geranium, Patchouli, and a 1/24 ounce bottle of Sandalwood.

Also check out the Chakra Essential Oil kit – fun!

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A Healthy Starter Kit

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If you want to use essential oils to improve your health – and they absolutely can! – then you might want the Family Physician Kit from dōTERRA. It’s what got me started on the path to using essential oils medicinally instead of just for play. I’ve replaced almost every item in my medicine cabinet with essential oils, which are less expensive, safer to use and less stress on my body.


The Family Physician Kit includes 6 single oils and 4 blends in 5ml bottles. Singles include Lavender, Lemon, Oregano, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Frankincense. Blends include Deep Blue (for pain relief), Breathe, DigestZen and OnGuard (kills germs, boosts immunity).

It also comes with written instructions and an audio CD that teaches how to use the oils to take care of your family’s health.

Click here to buy the kit. Click Shop, choose you country, then type “Family Physician Kit” into the item search box. Or contact me to get the kit for the wholesale price.

ALLERGIES 2 drops each Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint in an empty capsule 3 times a day. (Buy capsules at a health food store. dōTERRA also sells them.)

ASTHMA Rub 1 drop each Peppermint and Frankincense into your palms. Cup your hands over your nose & mouth and inhale deeply a few times. Follow with a few drops of the Breathe blend massaged into your upper back.

COLDS & FLU 2 drops each OnGuard, Lemon, Oregano and DigestZen in an empty capsule 2-3 times a day for 3 days. Also put a couple drops Frankincense and Tea Tree on the bottoms of your feet several times a day until the cold is gone.

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Secret #2Get Into Groups

Energetic Effect

Scent Types Top, Middle &

Base Notes



Group By Energetic Effect

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It’s important to know what effect an essential oil is going to have on your nervous system when you’re blending – you want to make sure your Soothing Bubble Bath blend is actually going to relax you, not keep you awake all night!

Broadly speaking, you can group essential oils into two main energetic categories: Stimulating and Sedative (relaxing).


STIMULATING

Basil Nutmeg

Cinnamon Oregano

Citronella Palmarosa

Clove Patchouli

Eucalyptus Pepper

Fir Peppermint

Ginger Petitgrain

Grapefruit Pine

Juniper Rosemary

Lemon Sage

Lemongrass Tangerine

Lime Tea Tree

Myrrh Thyme

SEDATIVE

Bergamot Neroli

Cedarwood Orange

Chamomile Rose

Clary Sage Sandalwood

Coriander Vanilla

Cypress Vetiver

Frankincense Ylang Ylang

Geranium

Helichrysum

Jasmine

Lavender

Marjoram

Melissa

SEDATIVE BLENDS

Lavender, Orange, Marjoram

Bergamot, Roman Chamomile

Frankincense, Lavender, Vetiver

Lavender, Geranium, Ylang Ylang

Clary Sage, Lavender, Geranium

STIMULATING BLENDS

Grapefruit, Rosemary, Tea Tree

Petitgrain, Patchouli, Clove

Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Frankincense

Basil, Rosemary, Geranium

Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree


Using Energetic Effects

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Grouping by energetic effect is simple – only two criteria to look for. And it helps make sure you don’t create a night-time blend that will keep you tossing and turning. Just choose oils from the Sedative group. You would also choose sedative oils for relaxation massage oils, night-time facial products and relaxing bath salts or bubble bath.

The Stimulating blends are perfect for morning shower gels, hair products and workout body sprays. They can also be suitable for romantic massage oils, since you don’t want your partner to fall asleep right away!

Keep in mind, a blend doesn’t have to contain only one energetic group, but the final product will be energizing or relaxing depending on which energetic group there’s most of.

So, using the chart on the previous page, you could make some uplifting or soothing blends like the ones below.


FLORAL Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Palmarosa, Rose, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang

CITRUS Bergamot, Citronella, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Melissa, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Tangerine

SPICY Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg, Pepper

WOODY Cedarwood, Coriander, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Juniper, Myrrh, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver

GREEN (also called “herbaceous”) Basil, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Marjoram, Oregano, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Tea Tree, Thyme


Group By Scent Types

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A helpful starting point for mixing your own aromatherapy oils is to organize them into simple groups. One way to think of them is by grouping them into five different scent “types”.


Notice that some oils could fit into more than one category, depending on how your nose “reads” their scent. Pine, for example, may smell more “woody” than “green” to you. Or you may experience Palmarosa as more citrus than floral.

HOW DOES THIS HELP YOU?

With this grouping system, you can choose an essential oil from one category and blend it with an oil from another category.

For example, citrus oils generally blend well with spicy oils. Citrus and floral also often work well together. Woody and floral is usually a good combination, and green and citrus are good too.


Using Scent Types

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So, using the chart on the previous page, you could use some of the following blending ideas as a place to start.


TWO-GROUP BLENDS

Bergamot, Lavender, Ylang Ylang (citrus, floral)

Orange, Petitgrain, Cinnamon (citrus, spicy)

Marjoram, Lavender, Ylang Ylang (green, floral)

Lime, Orange, Tea Tree (citrus, green)

Basil, Rosemary, Geranium (green, floral)

THREE-GROUP BLENDS

Lavender, Patchouli, Clove (floral, woody, spicy)

BLENDING QUICKTRICK!

If you’re not sure about

a blend, take the caps

off the bottles, hold

them together in a

group and waft the

combination under

your nose.

Lemongrass, Peppermint, Geranium (citrus, green, floral)

Frankincense, Lavender, Bergamot (woody, floral, citrus)

Sandalwood, Orange, Clove (woody, citrus, spicy)

Blending oils within the same group can also create wonderful scents – one of my favorite blends is equal parts Lime and Orange – simple, but SO fabulous!


Group by “Note”

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Many guides to blending essential oils group oils into “notes”, sorted by Top, Middle or Base notes.

Top notes are the lightest, fastest dissipating scents in a blend, such as Lemon or Grapefruit. The scent of a Top note often only lasts for a few minutes, but it creates a sense of harmony when combined with Middle and Bottom notes. Think of them like flutes in an orchestra – not used in every movement, but you’d miss them if they weren’t there.

Top notes generally make up 5-20% of a blend.

Middle notes give a blend its character and make up the “body” of a scent. Middle notes often last much longer than Top notes, and they’re usually made up of floral scented oils such as Lavender or Geranium. They often make up 50-80% of a blend.

Bottom notes, or “Base” notes, give a scent its depth. They carry the Top and Middle notes, and they’re often called “fixatives” because their scent lasts the longest. Examples of Bottom notes include Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Like Top notes, Bottom notes generally make up 5-20% of a blend.

Some essential oils can seem to “float” between categories, such as Basil, which may smell like either a Top or Middle note, depending on your nose and the rest of the oils in the blend.

Rose and Ylang Ylang are good examples of essential oils which could be either Middle or Base notes.

Trust your nose to help you decide which group an oil should be in. An excellent resource for using this blending system is Marcel Lavabre’s Aromatherapy Workbook.


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Blending by the“Notes”

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TOP NOTES

Bergamot

Cinnamon

Citronella

Eucalyptus

Grapefruit

Lemon

Lime

Orange

Petitgrain

Sage

Spearmint

Tangerine

TOP / MIDDLE NOTES

Basil

Clary Sage

Coriander

Fennel

Lemongrass

Neroli

Peppermint

TeaTree

MIDDLE NOTES

Bay Fir

Black Pepper Geranium

Chamomile Ginger

Cypress Jasmine

Lavender

Marjoram

Oregano

Palmarosa

Pine

Rosemary

Spruce

BASE NOTES

Benzoin

Cedarwood

Clove

Frankincense

Myrrh

Patchouli

Rose

Sandalwood

Vanilla

Vetiver

Ylang Ylang


CLEAN & LIGHT

4 drops Lemon (top: 5-20%)

12 drops Tea Tree (middle: 50-80%)

4 drops Frankincense (base: 5-20%)

GREEN & FRESH

8 drops Peppermint (top/middle: 5-20%)

8 drops Rosemary (middle: 50-80%)

4 drops Ylang Ylang (base: 5-20%)


“Notable” Blending Ideas

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Here’s some blending ideas using the three types of Notes so you can see how a blend is put together. After trying a couple of suggestions, move on to your own blends.


RELAXING FLORAL

4 drops Orange (top: 5-20%)

2 drops Geranium (middle: 50-80%)

12 drops Lavender (middle: 50-80%)

1 drop Vetiver (base: 5-20%)

1 drop Ylang Ylang (base: 5-20%)

CITRUS SPICE

4 drops Orange (top: 5-20%)

6 drops Ginger (middle: 50-80%)

8 drops Lemongrass (middle: 50-80%)

1 drop Clove (base: 5-20%)

1 drop Patchouli (base: 5-20%)

MAKEYOUR OWN PERFUME

Add 10 to 15 drops of essential oil blend to 20 drops scent-free alcohol such as a good vodka, then mix with 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure distilled water. Store in a dark glass bottle.


Secret #3The KISS Principle

The Secret to Mixing Oils Without Fear or “Mistakes”


LAUNDRY Put a few drops of Lavender and Cinnamon on a small cloth and throw it in the dryer along with your clothes. (Using fabric softener or dryer sheets will cover up the aroma – replace the fabric softener with white vinegar and hang your laundry outside to dry.) Click here for laundry recipes.

BATH & BODYOIL

Combine 3 drops of each of your 3 favorite essential oils in 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil. Use as a body oil, bath oil or massage oil.

BATH SALTS Stir 10 drops of each of your 3 favorite essential oils into 1 cup of Dead Sea or Epsom salt, for example, Bergamot, Orange & Lavender. Dissolve in a hot bath and enjoy. Click here for bath salt recipes.


Keep It Simple, Sweetie

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The KISS (Keep It Simple, Sweetie) concept is the key to success when you’re new to mixing essential oils. Choosing which oils to blend together doesn’t have to be scary or hard – you simply follow your nose, use common sense, and keep it simple.

The point I’m making here is more about your thinking than about your level of knowledge. Using essential oils in your day to day life doesn’t have to be a big deal. Instead, it becomes a tool you use every day to improve the quality of your life in simple, healthy ways. It’s about reaching for a bottle of essential oil instead of a bottle of Febreeze or Tylenol.

For example, mixing your own aromatherapy oils can be as simple as sprinkling lavender and lemon on a dusting cloth. Or adding a few drops of geranium and bergamot to a warm bath at night. It doesn’t have to be rocket science.

Here’s some ideas for simple blends you can use in your everyday life without breaking a sweat.


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ROOM SPRAY Pour 1 cup of pure distilled water into a spray bottle and add 5 drops each Lemon, Peppermint and Eucalyptus. This recipe is a great disinfectant, plus it’s energizing and mood lifting. Perfect for sickrooms!

You could also make “monster spray” to help your kids sleep using 5 drops each Lavender and Orange with 1 drop of Chamomile or Ylang Ylang (Chamomile and Ylang Ylang have a strong scent, so you use less.)

HAND SOAP Add 5 drops each of 3 of your favorite oils (I like Lemongrass, Peppermint & Tea Tree) per 250ml unscented liquid hand soap. Also works for dish soap.

LOTION Add 3 drops each of your 3 favorite essential oils (e.g. Bergamot, Geranium & Ylang Ylang) per 250ml unscented lotion. Click here for lotion recipes.

SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER

Squeeze a little shampoo into your palm. Add 1 drop of Rosemary or Tea Tree and wash as usual. In the same way, add 1 drop of Ylang Ylang to your conditioner for a sweet finish. Click here for hair care recipes.

CARPETFRESHENER

Combine 2 cups baking soda with 10 drops Orange or Lemon, 5drops Lemongrass, 5 drops Tea Tree. Dust on your carpets, leave for a couple hours, then vacuum. Click here for cleaning recipes.

TUB SCRUB Stir together 2/3 cup baking soda, 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing soap and 5 drops each Lemon, Rosemary and Tea Tree essential oil.


Keeping It Simple

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Secret #4The Rule of Three

How to Choose the 3 Best Oils for Any Application


ANGER/CRANKINESS Grapefruit, Lemon, Ylang Ylang (calming, uplifting)

ANXIETY Sandalwood, Lime, Patchouli (grounding, soothing)

DEPRESSION Bergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium (uplifting, balancing)

DISINFECTANT Tea Tree, Lemon, Cinnamon (germ-killing, deodorizing)

FATIGUE Peppermint, Lemongrass, Rosemary (energizing)

HYPERACTIVITY Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Chamomile (calming, focus)

INSOMNIA Lavender, Marjoram, Vetiver (calming, relaxing)

PAIN Lemongrass, Marjoram, Peppermint (muscles & nerves)

STRESS Lavender, Orange, Ylang Ylang (soothing, balancing)


The Rule of Three

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This “rule” goes hand-in-hand with the concept of keeping it simple. When mixing your own aromatherapy oils, don’t use more than three essential oils in one blend.

It’s true that a lot of recipes, especially commercial blends, use many scents in one product, but a simple fact is that three essential oils together work just right. Your nose can still smell all three, but at the same time they create a beautiful harmony.

Now let’s put everything we’ve learned together. Take another look at the ideas in chapter 3 and create some blends following the Rule of Three and keeping in mind what we know about Energetic Effects. For example:



Secret #5Be Smart About

Safety

Important Safety Precautions for Essential Oils


BASIL Do not use if you have epilepsy. Do not use during pregnancy. May irritate sensitive skin.

BERGAMOT Do not use before sun exposure. Repeated use on skin may result in contact sensitization.

CEDARWOOD Do not use with high blood pressure or heart problems. Avoid during pregnancy.

CHAMOMILE High doses may trigger skin reactions on sensitive skin.

CINNAMON Do not use during pregnancy. Skin irritant. May irritate nasal membranes.

CLARY SAGE Do not use during pregnancy. Not suitable for babies. Avoid after consuming alcohol.


Be Smart About Safety

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Each essential oil has its own particular properties, not only in terms of scent, but also in terms of therapeutic effect and safety considerations. It’s good to learn at least the basic safety information. For example:

Some essential oils are skin irritants (such as cinnamon and thyme).

Most of the citrus oils are photo-toxic, which means you can get sunburned if you’re exposed to sunlight after applying them to your skin.

Too much lavender can be stimulating rather than relaxing.

There’s a whole world of interesting essential oil facts out there, and part of the fun of mixing your own aromatherapy oils is learning what they’re good for. Take the time to enjoy the research!

Here’s some basic safety information for the most popular essential oils.


CLOVE Use with caution during pregnancy. Repeated use on skin can result in contact sensitization. May irritate sensitive skin.

CYPRESS Use with caution during pregnancy.

EUCALYPTUS Can be toxic at high concentrations. Do not use if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. Do not use during pregnancy.

FRANKINCENSE No known cautions.

GERANIUM Use with caution during pregnancy.

GINGER Repeated use on skin may cause contact sensitivity. Do not use before sun exposure.

GRAPEFRUIT Do not use before sun exposure. May irritate sensitive skin.

HELICHRYSUM No known cautions.

JASMINE No known cautions.

LAVENDER No known cautions.

LEMON Do not use before sun exposure. May irritate dry or sensitive skin.

LEMONGRASS Not appropriate for children. May irritate dry, sensitive or damaged skin. Do not use with glaucoma. Use caution with prostatic hyperplasia.

LIME Do not use before sun exposure. May irritate dry or sensitive skin.

MARJORAM Use with caution during pregnancy.



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ORANGE Do not use before sun exposure. May irritate dry or sensitive skin.

OREGANO Can cause extreme skin irritation.

PALMAROSA No known cautions.

PATCHOULI No known cautions.

PEPPERMINT Repeated use on skin may cause contact sensitivity. Use with caution if you have high blood pressure. Use with caution during pregnancy.

PETITGRAIN No known cautions.

PINE May cause irritation at higher dilutions and repeated use may sensitize the skin. Do not use on skin during pregnancy.

ROSE Use with caution during pregnancy.

ROSEMARY Do not use if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure. Do not use during pregnancy.

SANDALWOOD No known cautions.

TEA TREE May irritate sensitive skin.

THYME Use well diluted. Do not use with high blood pressure. Do not use during pregnancy. May irritate mucus membranes. Skin irritant.

VETIVER Use with caution during pregnancy.

YLANG YLANG May irritate sensitive skin. Using too high a concentration may cause headaches and nausea.



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Secret #6Follow YourNose!

Trust Yourself and Your Oils

Experiment

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In the end, it boils down to you. What do you like? What does your nose tell you is a good combination? Or a bad one? Your mood, your hormones, even the time of year can affect how you feel about a certain aromatherapy blend on any given day.

Trust yourself! Now that you’ve learned some basic safety guidelines, you can’t go too far wrong.

In fact, the biggest mistake most people make is buying poor quality essential oils. How can you create something that smells wonderful if your basic ingredients smell bad? How can you expect the oils to create positive change in your body if they’re diluted with chemicals or other substitutes?

With good essential oils, every time you use your aromatherapy blend you’re boosting your immune system, balancing your nervous system and generally improving your health.

That’s what makes the world of mixing your own aromatherapy oils so exciting – every day you can try something new, and it will always be good for you. Because every oil is part of earth’s gift to us.

Happy blending!

Kyley



Bonus Chapter

Essential Oils for Health

How to Choose Essential Oils for Your Family’s Health Concerns



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So now you have them – the six secrets for mixing essential oils. You know how to organize your oils, you know how to choose them, you know how to use them in your everyday activities, and you know the Rule of Three. You’ve got your basic safety data to reference, and you have the confidence to follow your nose. My work here is done!

Except… I don’t quite feel finished.

WHY IS THERE A BONUS CHAPTER?

I mentioned in Chapter 3 that when I started using dōTERRA’s essential oils, I began to really understand how essential oils can be used medicinally to take care of our health. I think that’s more important than it looks at first glance. Here’s why.

Prescription and non-prescription medications are not always as benign as we might think. They carry the danger of liver and kidney damage, they can be addictive, they usually have side effects, which often lead to more prescriptions to combat the side effects. Which can leave us sick, depressed, overweight and toxic. Not ideal!

Please understand, I agree that there are times when medication is the best choice, and you should definitely be under the care of a doctor for your healthy issues. In fact, I’m not claiming that essential oils can “cure” anything. I am saying that they position the body to heal itself – without the dangers of toxic overload, side effects or addictions.

And that’s what led me to include this bonus chapter on how to use essential oils to cope with some of the health problems that might crop up in your life. I want to give you the best start possible in using essential oils in your daily life, and this is an important piece!



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The following chart suggests some of the most effective oils for 175 common health concerns. Here’s how to use them:

MASSAGE

For any given aliment, choose 1 to 3 of the essential oils listed and add 1-2 drops of each chosen oil to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil such as grapeseed or fractionated coconut oil. Gently massage the blend into the affected areas.

You can use the massage oil blend several times a day – up to every hour or two for severe complaints (over the short term) – and it’s good to keep on using the oil for a day or two after the symptoms are gone to make sure it’s really done the job.

REFLEXOLOGY

If you don’t like the scent of the blend or the area is too uncomfortable to massage, make a massage oil using the formula above and rub it into the bottoms of your feet to engage the reflexology points. Do a quick internet search to learn how reflexology works.

Feet are also excellent because the skin is less sensitive than other areas, and it’s also very porous, which allows the oils to enter the bloodstream quickly so they can get right to work.

SUBLINGUAL (UNDER THE TONGUE)

Some essential oils such as Lemon and Basil are safe to take internally if you buy a brand that’s safe for internal use. (dōTERRA is one of them.) Read your bottle label to make sure an oil is safe to use internally. Simply place 1 drop under your tongue. This method of application is very effective because the blood vessels are very close to the surface of the tongue.



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BATHS

Baths, especially with Epson or Dead Sea salt, can help with a lot of health conditions. Salt draws out toxins, relieves pain and soothes your nerves.


To make bath salts, stir 15 – 20 drops of your essential oil blend into 1 cup of Epsom or Dead Sea salt. Epsom salt emulsifies the oils into the bathwater, but it should be used with caution if you have high blood pressure.

Pour the scented bath salt into the hot water as you fill the tub. Swish the salt crystals around in the water until they’re completely dissolved. Soak for about 20 minutes.

For a simple aromatic bath, add 3-6 drops of your favourite essential oil or blend to your bathwater just before you get into the tub. The essential oils will float to the top of the water so your skin will quickly absorb them. If your skin is dry, you can add a teaspoon of grapeseed or fractionated coconut oil.

COMPRESSES

To make a hot or cold compress, fill a basin with 2 liters of hot or cold water, then add 1 to 3 of the essential oils listed for whichever ailment you’re treating. Stir the water, then lay a towel on top of the water. The oils will float to the top, so the towel will absorb them along with the water. Wring out the excess water, then place the towel on the area needing the compress.

For a hot compress, cover with a dry towel and a hot water bottle. For a cold compress, cover with plastic wrap, followed by another towel. Leave in place for up to 2 hours.

ACNE Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Lavender

ADD/ADHD Vetiver, Sandalwood, Lavender

ADDICTIONS Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram

ALLERGIES Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint

ALZHEIMER’S Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lavender

ANXIETY Lavender, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Geranium, Lime, Rose, Marjoram, Cypress

ARTHRITIS Frankincense, Rosemary, Marjoram, Peppermint

ASTHMA Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Peppermint

ATHLETES FOOT Oregano, Tea Tree

AUTISM Geranium, Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary

BACK PAIN Wintergreen, Sandalwood, Geranium

BEE STING Lavender, Roman Chamomile

BLEEDING Helichrysum, Geranium

BLISTERS Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Geranium

BLOATING Peppermint, Fennel, Ginger



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BLOOD PRESSURE High – Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, LavenderLow – Rosemary

BOILS Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon

BONES, BROKEN Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Cypress

BONE SPURS Wintergreen, Cypress, Marjoram

BRONCHITIS Eucalyptus, Thyme, Basil, Fir

BRUISES Helichrysum, Geranium

BURNS Lavender, Tea Tree, Geranium

CANCER Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lavender

CANDIDA Oregano, Tea Tree, Thyme

CANKER SORES Tea Tree

CARPAL TUNNEL Wintergreen, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Basil, Frankincense

CELLULITE Grapefruit, Lemon, Rosemary

CHAPPED SKIN Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood

CHICKEN POX Lavender, Tea Tree, Roman Chamomile

CHOLESTEROL Lemongrass, Clary Sage, Helichrysum



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CHRONIC FATIGUE Peppermint, Basil, Lemongrass, Rosemary

COLD SORES Tea Tree, Melissa (Lemon Balm)

COLDS & FLU Thyme, Lemon, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lime, Peppermint, Ginger, Oregano

CONSTIPATION Rosemary, Lemon, Peppermint, Marjoram

CORNS Clove, Grapefruit, Oregano

COUGHS Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Thyme, Ginger, Peppermint

CRAMPS Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Clary Sage (menstrual)

CROHN’S Peppermint, Basil

CUTS Lavender, Tea Tree, Helichrysum

CYSTS Oregano, Thyme

CYSTITIS Lemongrass, Thyme

DANDRUFF Tea Tree, Rosemary, Wintergreen, Lavender, Cypress

DEPRESSION Bergamot, Lemon, Frankincense, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Lime, Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Geranium, Sandalwood, Rose, Rosemary

DIABETES Cinnamon, Rosemary, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus



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DIAPER RASH Lavender, Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile

DIARRHEA Peppermint, Ginger, Geranium

DRY SKIN Geranium, Roman Chamomile, Lavender

DYSENTERY Myrrh, Eucalyptus, Lemon

EAR INFECTION Tea Tree, Lavender, Helichrysum

ECZEMA Lavender, Helichrysum, Tea Tree, Geranium

EDEMA Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Cypress

ENDOMETRIOSIS Geranium, Cypress, Clary Sage

EPILEPSY Frankincense, Clary Sage, Lavender

EXHAUSTION Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Peppermint

FAINTING Peppermint, Sandalwood, Rosemary

FATIGUE Rosemary, Lemongrass, Basil, Peppermint

FEAR Ylang Ylang, Orange, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Cypress

FEVER Peppermint, Lavender, Eucalyptus

FIBROIDS Frankincense, Lavender, Oregano



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FIBROMYALGIA Wintergreen, Lavender, Helichrysum, Rosemary, Thyme

FOOD POISONING Peppermint, Ginger, Rosemary, Lemon, Fennel

GALL BLADDER Geranium, Lemon, Rosemary

GAS/FLATULENCE Peppermint, Lavender, Ginger

GASTRITIS Peppermint, Lemongrass, Ginger, Fennel

GIARDIA Lavender

GINGIVITIS Clove, Tea Tree, Peppermint (gargle 1 drop in water)

GOUT Lemon, Frankincense, Lavender, Geranium

GRIEF Lemon, Rose, Geranium, Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood

HAIR LOSS Rosemary, Lavender, Thyme, Ylang Ylang

HALITOSIS Peppermint, Cinnamon (gargle 1 drop in water)

HANGOVER Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Juniper

HEADACHE Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Patchouli

HEARTBURN Peppermint, Ginger

HEAT STROKE Peppermint, Lavender



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HEMORRHOIDS Cypress, Helichrysum, Geranium

HEPATITIS Geranium, Frankincense

HERNIA Basil, Lemongrass, Lavender, Geranium

HICCUPS Sandalwood, Roman Chamomile, Lemon, Cypress

HIVES Peppermint, Lavender, Myrrh

HORMONES Geranium, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang (balance)

HOT FLASHES Peppermint, Clary Sage

HYPERACTIVITY Lavender, Vetiver, Frankincense, Sandalwood

HYPOGLYCEMIA Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Clove, Thyme

IMMUNE SYSTEM Oregano, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Clove, Frankincense

IMPETIGO Geranium, Lavender

IMPOTENCE Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood

INDIGESTION Peppermint, Ginger, Fennel

INFECTION Cinnamon, Oregano, Clove, Tea Tree, Bergamot, Myrrh

INFLAMMATION Frankincense, Tea Tree, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Wintergreen, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Peppermint, Helichrysum



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INSOMNIA Lavender, Orange, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Marjoram, Clary Sage, Bergamot

ITCHING Lavender, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile

JAUNDICE Geranium, Frankincense, Lemon, Rosemary

JET LAG Peppermint, Bergamot, Rosemary, Geranium, Lemongrass

JOCK ITCH Lavender, Tea Tree

JOINT PAIN Wintergreen, Roman Chamomile, Lemongrass

KIDNEY INFECTION Rosemary, Clove, Grapefruit, Geranium

KIDNEY STONES Lemon, Eucalyptus, Wintergreen

LARYNGITIS Sandalwood, Frankincense, Thyme

LICE Rosemary, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus

LOU GEHRIG’S Cypress, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Geranium, Rosemary

LUPUS Clove, Tea Tree, Melissa

LYME DISEASE Melissa, Thyme

MEASLES Lavender, Melissa, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus



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MEMORY Rosemary, Peppermint, Frankincense, Lemon, Clove, Basil

MENOPAUSE Clary Sage, Frankincense, Roman Chamomile

MENSTRUAL PAIN Clary Sage, Rosemary, Peppermint, Geranium, Lemongrass

MENTAL FATIGUE Peppermint, Lemongrass, Lemon, Basil, Rosemary, Lime

MIGRAINE Peppermint, Basil, Wintergreen, Ylang Ylang

MOLES Frankincense, Sandalwood, Geranium

MOOD SWINGS Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Lavender

MOSQUITO BITES Lavender

MOTION SICKNESS Peppermint, Ginger

MRSA Oregano, Tea Tree, Clove, Cinnamon

MULTIPLESCLEROSIS

Frankincense, Sandalwood, Clove, Peppermint

MUMPS Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon

MUSCLE SPASMS Basil, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Peppermint, Cypress

MUSCLE STRAINS Lemongrass, Cypress, Ginger, Helichrysum



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MUSCULARDYSTROPHY

Marjoram, Lemongrass, Basil, Rosemary, Geranium, Lavender

NASAL POLYPS Frankincense, Oregano, Peppermint, Basil

NAUSEA Ginger, Peppermint

NEURALGIA Frankincense, Marjoram, Eucalyptus, Roman Chamomile

NEUROPATHY Lemon, Peppermint

NIGHT SWEATS Clary Sage

NOSE BLEEDS Helichrysum, Lemon, Geranium, Cypress, Lavender

OSTEOPOROSIS Clove, Peppermint, Geranium

PAIN Wintergreen, Peppermint, Lavender, Eucalyptus

PANCREATITIS Lemon, Marjoram, Peppermint

PARALYSIS Peppermint, Lemongrass, Geranium

PARASITES Oregano, Thyme, Fennel, Roman Chamomile

PARKINSON’S Marjoram, Lavender, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Sandalwood

PMS Clary Sage, Geranium, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang



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PNEUMONIA Thyme, Cinnamon, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Frankincense

POISON IVY Lavender, Rose, Tea Tree, Roman Chamomile

PROSTATE Helichrysum, Frankincense, Cypress, Lavender, Peppermint

PSORIASIS Helichrysum, Tea Tree, Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Thyme

RADIATION Peppermint, Sandalwood, Tea Tree

RESTLESS LEG Cypress, Marjoram

RINGWORM Oregano, Tea Tree, Thyme

SCARRING Helichrysum, Lavender, Frankincense

SCIATICA Helichrysum, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Thyme

SHINGLES Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Geranium

SHOCK Peppermint, Tea Tree, Helichrysum

SINUSES Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary, Helichrysum

SNAKE BITES Clove

SORE THROAT Lemon, Tea Tree, Bergamot, Geranium

STAPH INFECTION Oregano, Tea Tree, Thyme



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STOMACH ACHE Peppermint, Ginger

STREP THROAT Lavender, Rose, Tea Tree, Roman Chamomile

STRESS Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Frankincense, Marjoram, Sandalwood

STRETCH MARKS Helichrysum, Cypress, Myrrh

STROKE Cypress, Helichrysum, Lavender, Peppermint

SUNBURN Lavender

TEETH GRINDING Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram

TENDINITIS Marjoram, Lemongrass, Basil

TENNIS ELBOW Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Wintergreen, Rosemary

THYROID Low – Peppermint, Clove, LemongrassHigh – Myrrh, Lemongrass

TICK BITES Lavender

TINNITUS Helichrysum, Geranium, Peppermint

TONSILLITIS Tea Tree, Oregano, Clove, Cinnamon, Lemon

TOOTH ACHE Clove, Tea Tree

TUBERCULOSIS Eucalyptus, Cypress, Thyme, Cinnamon



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ULCER, DUODENAL Frankincense, Myrrh, Lemon

ULCER, GASTRIC Geranium, Peppermint, Frankincense

ULCER, PEPTIC Cinnamon (1 drop in a glass of water, sip all day)

URINARY TRACTINFECTION

Lemongrass, Geranium, Bergamot

VARICOSE VEINS Cypress, Helichrysum, Lemongrass, Lemon, Peppermint

VERTIGO Ginger, Helichrysum, Geranium, Basil, Lavender

VITILIGO Vetiver, Sandalwood, Myrrh

VOMITING Peppermint, Ginger

WARTS Oregano, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Clove

WEIGHT LOSS Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange, Rosemary, Fennel, Lemongrass

WHIPLASH Lemongrass, Marjoram, Basil, Helichrysum, Vevitver,Peppermint

WORMS Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme

WOUNDS Helichrysum, Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemongrass, Basil

WRINKLES Frankincense, Helichrysum, Sandalwood, Vetiver

YEAST INFECTION Tea Tree



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Resources

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BUYING ESSENTIAL OILS

My number one recommendation for essential oils is dōTERRA. I personally buy all my oils from them because they’re the best oils I’ve used over the past 10 years. And to my mind, quality is critically important – certainly worth one or two extra pennies per drop. Click to shop for dōTERRA essential oils at retail prices or contact me to get wholesale pricing.

Here’s a secret about dōTERRA’s essential oils: in the long run, they end up costing only a fraction more than lower quality brands because you only need half the number of drops called for in any recipe. So in fact you get better quality at a comparable price.

If price is more important to you than quality right now, then I recommend Mountain Rose Herbs, who is my go-to supplier for other recipe ingredients. Their prices and quality are good, and their customer service and earth-friendly policies are admirable.


Bergamot Ginger Patchouli

Cedarwood Grapefruit Peppermint

Cinnamon Helichrysum Roman Chamomile

Citronella Lavender Rose

Clary Sage Lemon Rosemary

Clove Lemongrass Sandalwood

Cypress Lime Tea Tree

Eucalyptus Marjoram Vetiver

Frankincense Orange Ylang Ylang

Geranium Palmarosa Browse Essential Oils

https://www.mydoterra.com/aromatherapyrecipes/#/


https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/bergamot-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/ginger-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/patchouli-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cedarwood-atlas-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/grapefruit-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cinnamon-bark-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/helichrysum-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/chamomile-roman-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/citronella-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/lavender-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rose-chinese-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/clary-sage-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/lemon-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rosemary-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/clove-bud-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/lemongrass-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/sandalwood-australian-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cypress-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/lime-peel-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/tea-tree-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/eucalyptus-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/marjoram-wild-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/vetiver-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/frankincense-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/orange-sweet-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/ylang-ylang-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/geranium-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/palmarosa-essential-oil/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/aromatherapy/essential-oils


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HELP & COMMUNITY

If you have blending questions, want some more ideas for blends or just want to connect with a great community of aromatherapy enthusiasts, check out the Aromatherapy Recipes Group on Facebook. There’s lots to learn and share!

AROMATHERAPY RECIPES

You can also find many more recipes and remedies at www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com. Or check out a few good books to expand your education and your recipe collection. Here’s a couple of my favorites:


The Complete Book of Essential Oils – This really is an excellent resource with more than 600 recipes covering 10 basic essential oils, with chapters on face, body & hair babies, children, women, men & the elderly home, garden, pets & holiday celebrations cooking with essential oils

Earthly Bodies Heavenly Hair – This book has over 450 recipes with notes on how to substitute ingredients. Chapters

include face, body & hair care lip balm & lipstick aftershave & cologne babies & children first aid and more

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kyley Zimmerman is a writer, researcher and webmaster with a passion for aromatherapy, natural health and eco-friendly living. Click here to contact Kyley.

https://www.facebook.com/Aromatherapy-Recipes-299464575144/


https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/complete-book-of-essential-oils/profile

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/earthly-bodies-heavenly-hair/profile



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