{"id":17048,"date":"2025-09-15T10:33:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=17048"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:33:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:33:30","slug":"50-uses-of-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/15\/50-uses-of-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Uses of Essential Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0to 1\/4 cup fabric
\nsoftener or water and place in the center cup of the washer.
\n2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>.
\n3. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
\n4. Add a few drops\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.
\n5. To enjoy a scented\u00a0Candle<\/a>, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the\u00a0Candle<\/a>\u00a0bums.
\n6. To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of\u00a0Clove<\/a>\u00a0oil to a simmering pan.
\n7. For tired aching muscles or\u00a0Arthritis<\/a>\u00a0Aches<\/a>, mix 1 part\u00a0Cinnamon<\/a>,\u00a0Sage<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Basil<\/a>\u00a0oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.
\n8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of\u00a0Rosemary<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0oil onto the back of your neck.
\n9. To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin- nourishing vegetable oil.
\n10. Add 10 drops of\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on your home. Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.
\n11. To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or softn rope with\u00a0Pennyroyal<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Tea Tree<\/a>\u00a0oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal\u2019s neck.
\n12. Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of\u00a0Geranium<\/a>\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of\u00a0Lemon Oil<\/a>\u00a0into the shoes.\u00a0Athlete<\/a>\u2019s foot?\u00a0Tea Tree<\/a>\u00a0is great!
\n13. Put a few drops of your favorite\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and\u00a0Pine<\/a>\u00a0are nice.\u00a0Rose<\/a>\u00a0Geranium<\/a>\u00a0helps with pet odors.
\n14. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.
\n15. Are mice a problem? Place several drops of\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.
\n16. The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.
\n17. Apply true\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0oil or\u00a0Tea Tree<\/a>\u00a0oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.
\n18. Homemade\u00a0Soaps<\/a>\u00a0are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>. Use\u00a0Soaps<\/a>\u00a0which contain pure\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>.
\n19. Homemade sachets are more fragrant when\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0are blended with the flowers and\u00a0Herbs<\/a>.
\n20. An\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0dropped onto a radiator scent ring or light bulb will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don\u2019t put\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0in the socket.)
\n21. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.
\n22.\u00a0Anise<\/a>\u00a0oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up.\u00a0Anise<\/a>\u00a0covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.
\n23.\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0or blends make wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age for two weeks before using.
\n24. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests, drop a few drops of\u00a0Citronella<\/a>\u00a0oil on the melted wax of a\u00a0Candle<\/a>\u00a0or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.
\n25. 1 drop of Lemon\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0daily until the wart is gone.
\n26.\u00a0Rosemary<\/a>\u00a0promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or\u00a0Studying<\/a>.
\n27. Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of\u00a0Spices<\/a>\u00a0such as\u00a0Clove<\/a>,\u00a0Cinnamon<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Vanilla<\/a>. Simmer a few drops of the\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0Cinnamon<\/a>,\u00a0Nutmeg<\/a>\u00a0and other\u00a0Spices<\/a>.\u00a0Geranium<\/a>\u00a0oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add\u00a0Cinnamon<\/a>\u00a0oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.
\n28. Add\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0to paper mache. The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.
\n29. Infuse bookmarks and stationery with\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.
\n30. Nock\u00a0Pillows<\/a>, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0on them before giving.
\n31. Overindulge last night?\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0Juniper<\/a>,\u00a0Cedarwood<\/a>,\u00a0Grapefruit<\/a>,\u00a0Lavender<\/a>,\u00a0Carrot<\/a>,\u00a0Fennel<\/a>,\u00a0Rosemary<\/a>\u00a0and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.
\n32.\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0of Vetivert,\u00a0Cypress<\/a>,\u00a0Cedarwood<\/a>,\u00a0Frankincense<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Myrrh<\/a>\u00a0all make wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in
\nbefore putting the log on the fire.
\n33. Flies and moths dislike\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.
\n34. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as\u00a0Chamomile<\/a>,\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Neroli<\/a>\u00a0on your\u00a0Pillow<\/a>\u00a0before retiring for restful sleep.
\n35. When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite\u00a0Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.
\n36. Ideal scents for the bedroom are\u00a0Roman<\/a>\u00a0Chamomile<\/a>,\u00a0Geranium<\/a>,\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0or Lemon.
\n37. One drop of Lemon\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.
\n38. When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon,\u00a0Lime<\/a>,\u00a0Grapefruit<\/a>,\u00a0Bergamot<\/a>,\u00a0Tangerine<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Orange<\/a>\u00a0Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0to the final rinse water.
\n39. For bums or scalds, drop\u00a0Tea Tree<\/a>\u00a0oil directly on the effected area.
\n40. Place 1 drop of\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0oil in 1\/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.
\n41. Use 1 drop of\u00a0Chamomile<\/a>\u00a0oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.
\n42. Six to eight drops of\u00a0Eucalyptus<\/a>\u00a0oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.
\n43. Add 1 drop\u00a0Geranium<\/a>\u00a0oil to your facial\u00a0Moisturizer<\/a>\u00a0to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.
\n44. Place 1 or 2 drops of\u00a0Rosemary<\/a>\u00a0on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.
\n45. When the\u00a0Flu<\/a>\u00a0is going around add a few drops of\u00a0Thyme<\/a>\u00a0to your\u00a0Diffuser<\/a>\u00a0or simmer in a pan on the stove.
\n46. To bring\u00a0Fever<\/a>\u00a0down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of\u00a0Eucalyptus<\/a>,\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0oils have been added.
\n47. The blend of\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Grapefruit<\/a>\u00a0oil is good for the office.\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while\u00a0Grapefruit<\/a>\u00a0stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.
\n48. A blend of\u00a0Geranium<\/a>,\u00a0Lavender<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Bergamot<\/a>\u00a0alleviates\u00a0Anxiety<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Depression<\/a>. Use in a room\u00a0Diffuser<\/a>\u00a0or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.
\n49. A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop\u00a0Roman<\/a>\u00a0Chamomile<\/a>, 1 drop\u00a0Lavender<\/a>, 1 drop\u00a0Geranium<\/a>\u00a0diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet\u00a0Almond Oil<\/a>.
\n50. 1 drop\u00a0Peppermint<\/a>\u00a0oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve\u00a0Headaches<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1. For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite\u00a0Essential Oil\u00a0onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops\u00a0Essential Oil\u00a0to 1\/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer. 2. Potpourri which has lost its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-aromatherapy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17048\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}