Eco-Living

Head / Mental Tension: To aid natural recovery from head or mental tension, rub 1-2 drops to the temples, away from eyes, and back of the neck as soon as possible. This oil is also recommended for hangover headaches.

Travel Queasiness: When travelling, rub 1-2 drops directly onto the solar plexus to maintain natural balance and counter queasy feelings. Or add 1 drop to your tongue, repeat as required.

Congestion Free: Support healthy breathing and help clear congestion by adding 2-5 drops of Peppermint to a steam inhalation and breathing deeply. Repeat every two hours or as required.

Back Tension: To assist natural recovery and help manage tension, add 3-5 drops directly to affected area. Repeat as required.

Skin Tone: To support effective recovery of skin tone following weight loss or pregnancy, add 5 drops to 5ml Grapeseed oil. Apply daily. The scent may be enhanced by blending with Cypress, Geranium, Orange Sweet or Cedarwood Atlas.

Healthy Fragrant Feet: Add 4-5 drops to a teaspoon of talcum powder, mix, and place in your socks. This will help guard against infection and perfume the feet. Add 5 drops of Peppermint to further enhance the effect and scent.

Gardeners Hands & Cracked Heels: This is a wonderful oil for softening gardeners’ hands and soothing bare feet in dry summer conditions. Add 3-5 drops to half a teaspoon of moisturising cream and massage into affected areas. Repeat daily for great results.

Confidence: To support natural balance and confidence, and to promote harmony, add 5 drops to the bath once a week and 3 drops to the diffuser every other day. Blend with Lime for greater effect.

Immunity: Burn 3-5 drops in a diffuser with other antiseptic essential oils such as Lemon and Thyme to create an environmental disinfectant against colds, flu, and viral infections.

Muscular Tension: Oregano has a warming action that can be utilised in the treatment of muscular discomfort and stiffness. Add 5 drops to 10mls massage base and apply to affected area only. (Not suitable for neat application).

Nerve Tonic: Energises a tired mind and revives the senses, giving a feeling of well-being. Blend 2-3 drops with other uplifting essential oils for bath or diffuser.

Muscle Tone: Acts to help release tight and tense muscle groups. Mix 5 drops with massage cream or Olive oil and rub vigorously onto the area concerned. Use as required.

Sinuses: To support a healthy upper respiratory system and help clear congestion, add 5 drops to a steam inhalation and breathe deeply for 10 minutes.

Chest & Respiration: To support a healthy respiratory system free from congestion of the throat and chest, add 10 drops to 1/4 teaspoon of massage cream or carrier oil and apply three times a day around the throat and onto the chest and back. Especially beneficial at night time.

Breathing Easy: To support a healthy respiratory system in response to irritation in the throat and lungs add 10 drops to 1/4 teaspoon of massage cream or carrier oil and apply three times a day around the throat and onto the chest and back or add 10 drops to steam inhalation or a diffuser. Use as required.

Sinuses: Add 5-10 drops to a steam inhalation and breathe deeply for 5 minutes to support normal respiration. Eucalyptus has antiseptic properties, as well as a deep penetrating aroma, to help clear the respiratory tract and promote easy breathing.

Respiration: To help clear congestion of the throat and chest, add 20 drops to 1/4 teaspoon of massage cream or carrier oil and apply three times a day around the throat, back and chest. Especially beneficial at night-time to encourage sleep without coughing.

Fabric Softener: Add 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil to your wool hand wash and your jumpers will come out soft and smelling fresh. Or add 10 drops to the rinse cycle in your washing machine and all your clothes will feel softer. Use as required.

Muscle Tonic: Mix 5-20 drops with a little massage cream or Olive oil and rub vigorously onto the area concerned. Acts on tight and tense muscles. Use as required.

Air Antiseptic: Add 5 drops daily to an aroma stone or aroma light to create healthy air balance to a sick room or office. This also offers support to the immune function. 

Immune System: Lemon oil may be used to support healthy immune function when unwell. Have 5-10 drops diffusing continuously in the home or at the office.

Feet Treat: Rejuvenate tired feet after work by adding 5 drops of Lemon oil and cup of Epsom salts to a foot bath. This method also supports the bodys natural lymphatic drainage processes. Repeat as required.

Circulation: To support healthy circulation and thus help protect against varicose veins, mix 50 drops of Lemon with 10mls of Sweet Almond oil and apply to the affected area daily.

Ant & Fly Repellent: To repel annoying flies and ants add 3-5 drops to a dishcloth and wipe down surfaces. Alternatively, drop some oil in the ants path to discourage their progress. Repeat as required.

Deodoriser and Insect repellent: It has a pleasant, refreshing scent and antiseptic qualities that, when diffused, effectively cleanse the air and deter airborne insects. 

Fluid Balance: With fluid balancing support, Lemongrass can be used to help balance fluid accumulation caused by long periods of standing. 5 drops to a foot bath has an added deodorising effect.

Sports Massage: Lemongrass is a great refreshing scent to be added to a massage blend, especially for sports massage as it offers a balancing and cleansing effect. Add 5 drops per massage.

Body Temperature Balance: To support even temperature and help restore natural balance in a heated body, add 5-10 drops of Lemongrass to a tepid bath, or to Sweet Almond oil and rub all over the body, as required. Always consult a health specialist to rule out complications.

Skin Healing: To assist the skins natural healing and regeneration processes, especially when blistered or scalded, apply 2-5 drops directly to the area. Lavender True is very calming and may help to ease tender nerves. Begin immediately and repeat hourly.

Sleep & Calm: Luxuriate in a calm, balanced atmosphere that promotes relaxation, and helps to counter restlessness and sleeplessness. Add 10 drops to your bath or diffuser. Repeat as required. Use half dose for children.

Shock: When experiencing shock or injury, bring the bottle of Lavender True to the nose and inhale deeply or add a few drops to pulse points. This will promote calm and balance and supports the bodys natural healing and restorative processes.

Bruising: To aid healing when skin is bruised, apply 1-2 drops directly to the area, prior to discolouration if possible. Repeat for several days. This oil can also be blended 50/50 with Geranium as a first aid preparation for all knocks and bruises.