FOUR ESSENTIAL OILS AND 40 WAYS TO USE THEM TO IPROVE YOUR LIFE

1. PEPPERMINT

• Dab a few drops of peppermint oil on temples, neck and sinuses to banish headaches
• Rub a drop of peppermint oil on the stomach can relieve indigestion
• Take internally to ease stomach cramping or diarrhea
• Ease allergy symptoms and clear airways by inhaling peppermint oil with lemon oil

• Dab a few drops of peppermint oil on temples, neck and sinuses to banish headaches
• Rub a drop of peppermint oil on the stomach can relieve indigestion
• Take internally to ease stomach cramping or diarrhea
• Ease allergy symptoms and clear airways by inhaling peppermint oil with lemon oil
• Use as a natural painkiller and muscle relaxant in teething babies or after dental work
• Inhale the aroma as an appetite suppressant to make you feel fuller
• Apply on a cotton swab to ticks so they stop biting and sucking to come up for breathe and can be removed
• Peppermint oil can improve blood circulation and lift moods
• Use as an antibacterial and antifungal cleaner for kitchens and bathrooms
• Use as a spider repellent as they hate the aroma

2. LAVENDER

• A few drops on a pillowcase helps deep sleep
• Inhale the vapor 4 or 5 drops in a bowl of war water to relieve colds and flu
• Apply a few drops to neck, chest and between eyes to calm sinuses and allergy symptoms
• Can be applied to soothe and heal minor scrapes and rashes
• Mix with baking soda and sprinkle on carpets before vacuuming to banish pet odors
• Revive and freshen linen by using it in a spray, it leaves no oil residue or stains
• Use in a bath to cleanse and moisturize
• Apply a few drops over a splinter, the splinter will swell and come to the surface easily
• Soak cotton balls in lavender and lemon oil and place inside vacuum bag (or bagless cylinder) to freshen whole house
• Apply a few drops to a mattress when changing bedlinen to keep bed fresh

3. LEMON

• Apply a few drops regularly to callouses or corns to soften the skin
• Add a few drops to a glass of water for an instant energy boost
• Use lemon oil in a diffuser for an uplifting mood booster
• Add to a humidifier to ease coughs, colds or other respiratory problems
• Banish cold sores by applying a few drops when they first appear
• Use as a natural hair lightening treatment when going out in the sun
• Add a few drops to dishwasher soap for extra sparkle
• Apply a few drops to a cloth and rub on leather to prevent splits
• Use a few drops in a spray to kill aphids
• Use to remove chewing gum from hair by applying lemon oil first

4. TEA-TREE

• Dab a few drops on acne affected skin, or add to your usual skin wash to prevent breakouts
• Dab a few drops on cold sores, or dilute in a small amount of coconut oil
• Can reduce cavities by adding to homemade toothpastes or apply a drop to a toothbrush before and after brushing to disinfect
• Combat athlete’s foot by massaging into feet or add a drop to your shoes
• Clear ear infections by adding 1 drop to 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and use a dropper to apply a couple of drops to ears and leave for 30-60 seconds
• Ease allergy symptoms by massaging a few drops into chest, abdomen or reflex points of the feet
• Banish head lice naturally by adding a few drops to purified water and soak hair and scalp in this solution. Use on brushes and cobs and massage into scalp.
• Apply directly to warts to remove them (dilute if you have sensitive skin)
• Add 1 drop of tea tree oil and 1 drop of peppermint oil to purified water to make a natural mouthwash
• Use after body piercings for its antibacterial properties