Those of you who use essential oils know how potent they are. In most instances, depending upon the circumstances and the use, only a couple of drops are needed. I use these wonderful oils for almost everything. Just like I use EFT (emotional freedom technique) for everything. My belief is if you find something that works, that is effective, use it, especially if it is natural and healthy for you.
In addition, using essential oils can reduce your expenses since they are used in small quantities (by the drop). Purchasing numerous products to clean the bathroom and kitchen can be quite costly considering the initial cost and the cost to repurchase the same products over the long run. If they are made with chemicals, they are also toxic to your health and well being.
Using essential oils saves you in the long run because several 32 oz. spray bottles can be made with a few essential oils and the same concoction can be used in both the bathroom and the kitchen. Add in some baking soda at fifty cents for a one pound box and you have a scrubber for the sinks and the tubs and it's also great for getting grease off the stove and counter tops.
Here are a few of my own creative uses for essential oils as well as some from master aromatherapists Jeanne Rose and Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.
For mouthwash, mix two drops of tea tree in about a quarter cup of water and rinse before and after brushing. Kills bacteria and assists with gum disease.
Revive potpourri or sachets by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
Apply one to two drops of lavender or tea tree to cuts, scrapes, scratches, insect bites, or burns.
A blend of lavender, geranium, and bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or place 6-8 drops in a bath. Can also carry it with you on a tissue and use it throughout the day.
Place five drops lemon essential oil in a mixture of one-half water and one-half vinegar to clean windows and mirrors.
Use a spray of basil and lavender in water to get rid of flies or place 3-4 drops of each on a decorative piece of cloth or ribbon and hang.
Place your favorite essential oil on stationery and envelopes when sending letters and cards.
Saturate a cord or soft rope with pennyroyal or tea tree to make a natural flea collar. Roll it up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around your pet's neck.
Rub a drop of rosemary, lavender, peppermint, or basil onto the back of the neck or temple to ease headache pain. A friend of mine told me she also rubbed it on her forehead when she had a migraine headache and it took the pain away without the use of drugs which she normally used.
Place a few drops of peppermint on a cotton ball or directly on the area where ants come in (provided you are not concerned about the oil damaging the flooring or carpet or the counter if placed directly on it). Peppermint essential oil is also good for keeping out roaches. It's also great for opening the sinus passages and helping you breathe.
Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of baking soda or corn starch to alleviate odors from carpets, mix, let set for a day or two, sprinkle over carpets, let set for one hour, then vacuum.
Put a few drops of citronella in a candle or hot coals of a barbeque to ward off mosquitoes.
Place a few drops of essential oil on a piece of terry cloth or cheese cloth and toss into clothes dryer while drying.
For aching muscles or arthritis mix one part cajeput, sage, and basil to four parts vegetable oil and massage into the affected area.
Elizabeth Ocean, MA LPC is a psychotherapist with 11 years experience integrating energy psychology and aromatherapy into the process of healing the mind/body connection. She encourages healing through holistic channels. She has formulated and prepared her own natural care products through the use of essential oils and other natural ingredients for physical and emotional relief. You can contact her at http://www.concoctionsbyocean.com/ - Elizabeth's blog is http://www.concoctionsbyocean.com/blog/
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