Home Remedies: Aromatherapy Recipes Using Essential Oils

DIY: Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a home therapy that everyone should try. Whether you are looking to distress or to wake up, the aroma of essential oil will help to bring you peace. Using aromatherapy in your every day life is easier than you think- just use these simple remedies.

The Aromas

For De-Stressing:
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender,
Lemon, Linden, Ylang ylang, Thyme, Rose, Patchouli
For Rejuvenation:
Orange, Peppermint, Pine, Patchouli
For Detoxifying:
Grapefruit, Hyssop, Juniper, Tea Tree, Lemon, Frankinscence
For PMS:
Rosewood, Rose, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang
For Depression:
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
For Memory and Concentration:
Basil, Black Pepper, Cypress, Hyssop, Lemon, Rosemary

The Recipes

Baths
Add 8 drops to 1 cup water and add to bath.

Body Lotion
Add 25 drops of essential oil to 8 ounces of unscented lotion.

Facial Oil
Add 5 drops essential oil to 1 ounce of jojoba oil.

Massage Oil
Add 23 drops essential oil to 2 ounces of almond, apricot, grape seed, or jojoba oil.

Perfume
Add 12 drops essential oil to 1/2 ounce of jojoba or almond oil.

Room Spray
Add 27 drops essential oil to 16 ounces of water.