Aromatherapy for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Getting Started with Essential Oils

Contents

PART ONE The Power of Aromatherapy

CHAPTER ONE

Aromatherapy for Health and Well-Being

The Science of Essential Oils

The Benefits of Using Essential Oils

Your Starter Kit Essential Oil All-Stars

CHAPTER TWO

Working with Essential Oils

Shopping for Essential Oils

Tools, Equipment, and Carrier Oils

Blending, Dilution, and Substitution Guides

CHAPTER THREE

Aromatherapy in Five Steps

Step 1: Determine Your Needs

Step 2: Go Shopping

Step 3: Prepare Your Recipes

Step 4: Use Your Oils Safely

Step 5: Store Your Oils Well

Troubleshooting Questions

CHAPTER FOUR

Profiles of Essential Oil All-Stars

Frankincense

Roman Chamomile

PART TWO Remedies, Recipes, & Applications

CHAPTER FIVE

Remedies for Everyday Health and Ailments

Peppermint-Eucalyptus Vapor Rub

Nighttime Allergy Diffusion Blend

Clary Sage Massage

Lavender-Roman Chamomile Steam

Athlete’s Foot

Tea Tree Foot Powder

Antifungal Foot Balm

Lavender Neat Treatment

Synergistic Blister Balm

Frankincense-Clove Massage

Rosemary Bronchitis Steam

Synergistic Bruise Balm

Lavender-Clove Compress

Lavender Burn Gel

Lavender-Frankincense Burn Balm

Chicken Pox

Anti-Itch Spray

Cold and Flu Care

Comforting Eucalyptus Steam

Rosemary-Lemon Gargle

Decongestant Vapor Rub

Cuts and Scrapes

A Dash of Lavender

Roman Chamomile, Clove, and Tea Tree Balm

Cramped or Painful Muscles

Cooling Muscle Massage

Lavender-Thyme Body Balm

Diaper Rash

Soothing Bum Wash

Lavender-Frankincense Cream

Peppermint Abdominal Massage

Synergistic Tummy Rub

Tea Tree–Lemongrass Ear Poultice

Lavender Hot Compress

Patchouli Roll-On

Synergistic Eczema Balm

Peppermint-Clove Oil Pull

Lemongrass Mouth Rinse

Lemon-Peppermint Shower Steam

Rosemary-Grapefruit Temple Rub

Synergistic Headache Balm

Peppermint-Eucalyptus Tension Tamer

Synergistic Heartburn Massage

Roman Chamomile Steam

Hemorrhoids

Cooling Peppermint–Tea Tree Hemorrhoid Wipes

Soothing Lavender-Geranium Balm

Indigestion

Synergistic Abdominal Massage

Clary Sage–Clove Aromatherapy Steam

Insect Bites and Bee Stings

Lavender–Tea Tree Neat Treatment

Peppermint-Thyme Spray

Clary Sage Bedtime Balm

Synergistic Bedtime Spray

Lemongrass Throat Spray

Menopause Symptoms

Clary Sage Neck Massage

Cooling Synergistic Spray

Menstrual Cramps

Four-Oil Synergy Massage

Synergistic Pain-Relief Bath

Nail Fungus

Lemongrass Nail Balm

Tea Tree Neat Treatment for Nail Fungus

PMS

Synergistic PMS Diffuser Blend

Tension-Taming Roll-On Blend

Tea Tree–Geranium Balm

Ringworm and Jock Itch

Quick Clove Lotion

Synergistic Antifungal Balm

Rosemary-Lemon Sinus Steam

Lavender–Tea Tree Neti Pot Treatment

Sprains and Strains

Synergistic Sprain Gel

Roman Chamomile-Clove Massage Oil

Lavender Sunburn Gel

Synergistic Sunburn Spray

Clove Neat Treatment

Pain-Relieving Oil Pull

Yeast Infection

Lemongrass-Clove Compress

Soothing Coconut Suppositories

CHAPTER SIX

Recipes for Personal Care and Emotional Well-Being

Acne

Lemongrass–Tea Tree Toner

Tea Tree Neat Treatment For Acne

Aging Skin Care

Moisturizing Oil Cleanse

Ultra-Moisturizing Facial Cream

Anti-Anxiety Diffuser Blend

Anti-Anxiety Roll-On

Peppermint Breath Spray

Lemon-Clove Breath Drops

Lemongrass Deodorant

Lavender-Lemongrass Deodorant Spray

Chapped Lips

Soothing Roman Chamomile Lip Balm

Quick Lavender-Mint Lip Balm

Combination Skin Care

Patchouli-Roman Chamomile Sugar Scrub

Balancing Clary Sage–Tea Tree Moisturizer

Rosemary–Tea Tree Shampoo

Lemongrass Conditioner

Easy Lavender Massage

Uplifting Diffuser Blend

Dry Skin Care

Balancing Geranium Moisturizer

Roman Chamomile-Frankincense Facial Moisturizer

Emotional Upset

Lemon-Grapefruit Diffuser Blend

Frankincense Roll-On

Uplifting Citrus-Rosemary Diffuser Blend

Relaxing Roman Chamomile-Patchouli Roll-On

Hair Health

Balancing Shampoo

Lemongrass Leave-In Conditioner

Lemon-Thyme Rinse

Tea Tree Dry Shampoo

Oily Skin Care

Lavender Oatmeal Mask

Roman Chamomile–Tea Tree Toner

Frankincense–Tea Tree Fading Balm

Geranium Scar Toner

Spider Veins

Clary Sage–Geranium Massage

Synergistic Spider Vein Cream

Stretch Marks

Synergistic Stretch Mark Balm

Lavender-Sesame Massage

Relaxing Diffuser Blend

Harmonizing Roll-On

Water Retention

Soothing Synergy Bath

Refreshing Citrus Massage

CHAPTER SEVEN

Applications for the Home and Outdoors

Air Freshening

Lavender-Pine Potpourri

Aromatic Salt Blend

Ants

Peppermint Ant Barrier

Coffee-Clove Ant Barrier

Minty Lavender-Lemon Dish Soap

Eucalyptus-Mint Dishwasher Soap

Lavender-Lemongrass Floor Powder

Lavender-Mint Flea Collar For Dogs

Floor Care: Rugs and Carpets

Refreshing Vacuum Powder

Lemon Stain Remover

Floor Care: Laminate, Linoleum, and Tile

Reusable Floor Sweeper Wipes

Wax-Free Lemon Polish

Floor Care: Bamboo, Plank, and Hardwood

Lemon-Mint Floor Cleaner

Citrus Floor Polish

Furniture Care

Lavender-Lemon Wood Polish

Grapefruit Furniture Spray

Garden Diseases

Powdery Mildew Spray

Tea Tree Plant Spray

Garden Pests

Bug-Banishing Synergistic Spray

Patchouli Slug Barrier

Healthy Houseplants

Immunity Watering Treatment

Lemongrass Leaf Polish

Insect Repellent

Five-Oil Bug Spray

Bugs Be Gone Lotion

Kitchen and Bath Countertops

Lemon-Eucalyptus Cleanser

Granite-Safe Countertop Cleanser

Lavender-Lemongrass Laundry Detergent

Lavender-Mint Dryer Sheets

Lavender Linen Spray

Lemon-Clove Wrinkle Releaser

Mice and Rats

Peppermint Rodent Bombs

Lemon-Mint Rodent Repellent

Moths and Beetles

Cinnamon-Clove Moth Repellent

All-Purpose Beetle Powder

Ovens and Microwaves

Lemon-Fresh Oven Cleaner

Grapefruit Microwave Steam

Sinks, Showers, and Toilets

Thieves-Inspired Cleansing Spray

Lemon-Eucalyptus Soft Scrub

Eucalyptus Upholstery Spray

Lemon-Geranium Leather Cleaner

APPENDIX A
MEASUREMENTS AND CONVERSIONS

APPENDIX B
POPULAR SYNERGY BLENDS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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