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A to Z April Blogging Challenge
F is For Fatigue, Fever, and First-Aid
For Fatigue, try this recipe blend:
Add the following Essential Oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen Carrier Oil:
8 drops Bergamot
7 drops Lavender
Swirl gently until all oils are blended thoroughly. This blend is best applied as a body massage, but the blend can also be added to a warm bath, 8 to 10 drops, per bath.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil, (Eucalyptus globulus), comes from the tall Eucalyptus tree. The essential oils are steam distilled from the leaves. It is colorless, with a penetrating camphoraceous aroma. It acts as an analgesic, making it useful for reducing fevers.
Following are two recipes to try:
Add the following Essential Oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen Carrier Oil:
4 drops Benzoin
7 drops Eucalyptus
4 drops Pine
Swirl gently until all oils are blended thoroughly. This blend is best applied as a body massage, but the blend can also be added to a warm bath, 8 to 10 drops, per bath.
Add the following Essential Oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen Carrier Oil:
8 drops Eucalyptus
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Peppermint
Swirl gently until all oils are blended thoroughly. This blend is best applied as a body massage, but the blend can also be added to a warm bath, 8 to 10 drops, per bath.
First-Aid
Bites and Stings: Place 3 to 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil on a clean cotton ball and apply it directly onto the bite or sting. This will ease the discomfort and aid in the healing process.
Minor Cuts and Grazes:
Add the following Essential Oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen Carrier Oil:
4 drops Lemon
7 drops Tea Tree
4 drops Thyme
Swirl gently until all oils are blended thoroughly. Use 5 to 8 drops of this blend to a medium bowl of steaming water. Using a handkerchief or wash clothe, dip it in the bowl, squeeze out the remaining water, and apply as a hot compress to the cuts or grazes. Apply as often as needed.
Heat Rash:
Add the following Essential Oils to 1/4 ounce of your chosen Carrier Oil:
8 drops Roman Chamomile
7 drops Lavender
Swirl gently until all oils are blended thoroughly. Add 5 to 8 drops of this blend to a medium bowl of cool water. Using a handkerchief or wash clothe, dip it in the bowl, squeeze out the remaining water, and apply as a cold compress to the heat rash. Apply as often as needed.
There are many more First-Aid Essential Oil Recipes. I will try to work them in on down the line of letters.
Read more at: https://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/essential-oils-for-the-respiratory-system-2/
More intriguing post I came across while visiting others A to Z April Blogging Challenge posts:
http://onomasticsoutsidethebox.wordpress.com/2014/04/05/elektron-and-erlena/
http://carrieannebrownian.wordpress.com/
http://www.writewithfey.blogspot.com/
There are also some of my fellow blogging friends that are participating in A to Z April Blogging Challenge.
http://lemonlimefollies.com/2014/04/05/e-did-someone-mention-chickens/
http://rarasaur.wordpress.com/2014/04/04/d-a-dinosaur-and-her-delicate-dreams/
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I had no clue we could use essential oils for so many home remedies. I steer clear of them cos it isn’t easy to know what exactly to use, and in what proportion.
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If you have any questions about use and/or proportion, just ask. 🙂
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Oh man, I am definitely writing down that one for bug bites and the like. I don’t know what it is, but I’m regularly the only one in a large group of people who gets eaten alive when hanging out outdoors. lol
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I’m the one that doesn’t get eaten alive. 🙂
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Brat. lol ^_~
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🙂
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I’ve been following along and love what your offering here – great stuff – and thanks for the link back on my A-Z blogging;
Your “F” a-z really is something I am definitely keeping well and truly available – I could use many of the remedies here. 🙂
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It is best to have these essential oils on hand and be ready for any first-aid treatment you might need. 🙂
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Indeed. I’m familiar with basic aromatherapy and essential oils – and have a few that I always keep on hand – but I often forget which I should add to the store – but now that I have your sound advice – and have pinned it to my Pintrest board – I’ll definitely make some notes and have a list on hand when next I venture out for shopping purposes.
Thanks again for the wonderful posts 🙂
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🙂
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