{"id":32411,"date":"2017-06-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=138"},"modified":"2017-06-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-02T00:00:00","slug":"50-oil-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/02\/50-oil-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Essential Oil Uses | Natural Holistic Health Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n 1.
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\n For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc
\n <\/strong>
\n . place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1\/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer.\n <\/p>\n

\n 2.
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\n Potpourri which has lost its scent
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\n can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.\n <\/p>\n

\n 3.
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\n Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle
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\n and
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\n use as an air freshener
\n <\/a>
\n .\n <\/p>\n

\n 4.
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\n Add a few drops essential oil
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\n to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.\n <\/p>\n

\n 5.
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\n To enjoy a scented candle
\n <\/strong>
\n , place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle bums.\n <\/p>\n

\n 6.
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\n To dispel household cooking odors
\n <\/strong>
\n , add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.\n <\/p>\n

\n 7.
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\n For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches
\n <\/strong>
\n<\/a>
\n , mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and Basil oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.\n <\/p>\n

\n 8.
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\n Ease headache pain
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\n<\/a>
\n by rubbing a drop of Rosemary or Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.\n <\/p>\n

\n 9.
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\n To blend your own massage oil
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\n , add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin- nourishing vegetable oil.\n <\/p>\n

\n 10.
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\n Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda
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\n , mix very well, let set for a day or two and then
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\n sprinkle over the carpets on your home
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\n . Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.\n <\/p>\n

\n 11.
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\n To make a natural flea collar
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\n<\/a>
\n , saturate a short piece of cord or softn rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal\u2019s neck.\n <\/p>\n

\n 12.
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\n Shoes can be freshened
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\n by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete\u2019s foot? Tea Tree is great!\n <\/p>\n

\n 13.
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\n Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil
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\n on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.\n <\/p>\n

\n 14.
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\n To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers
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\n , place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.\n <\/p>\n

\n 15.
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\n Are mice a problem?
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\n Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.\n <\/p>\n

\n 16.
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\n The bathroom is easily scented
\n <\/strong>
\n by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.\n <\/p>\n

\n 17.
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\n Apply true Lavender oil or Tea Tree oil
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\n directly to
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\n cuts, scrapes or scratches
\n <\/a>
\n . 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.\n <\/p>\n

\n 18.
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\n Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects
\n <\/strong>
\n when scented with essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure essential oils.\n <\/p>\n

\n 19.
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\n Homemade sachets are more fragrant
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\n when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.\n <\/p>\n

\n 20.
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\n An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring
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\n or light bulb will not only
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\n fill the room with a wonderful fragrance
\n <\/a>
\n , but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don\u2019t put essential oil in the socket.)\n <\/p>\n

\n 21.
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\n A few drops of your favorite oil or blend
\n <\/strong>
\n in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.\n <\/p>\n

\n 22.
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\n Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years
\n <\/strong>
\n . Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.\n <\/p>\n

\n 23.
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\n Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes
\n <\/strong>
\n .
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\n Create your own personal essence
\n <\/a>
\n ! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age for two weeks before using.\n <\/p>\n

\n 24.
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\n To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests
\n <\/strong>
\n<\/a>
\n , drop a few drops of Citronella oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.\n <\/p>\n

\n 25.
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\n One drop of Lemon essential oil applied
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\n
\n directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination
\n <\/a>
\n . Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.\n <\/p>\n

\n 26.
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\n Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory
\n <\/strong>
\n . Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.\n <\/p>\n

\n 27.
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\n Selling your home?
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\n Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the essential oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood.\u00a0 Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.\n <\/p>\n

\n 28.
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\n Add essential oils to paper mache
\n <\/strong>
\n . The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.\n <\/p>\n

\n 29.
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\n Infuse bookmarks and stationery
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\n with essential oils. 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.\n <\/p>\n

\n 30.
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\n Nock pillows, padded and decorative hangers
\n <\/strong>
\n make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.\n <\/p>\n

\n 31.
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\n Overindulge last night?
\n <\/strong>
\n Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon
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\n help soften the effects of a hangover
\n <\/a>
\n . Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.\n <\/p>\n

\n 32.
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\n Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh
\n <\/strong>
\n all
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\n make wonderful firewood oil
\n <\/a>
\n . 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 before putting the log on the fire.\n <\/p>\n

\n 33. How to Detox Your Home. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.\n <\/p>\n

\n 34.
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\n Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils
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\n such as Chamomile, Lavender or Neroli on your pillow
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\n before retiring for restful sleep
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\n .\n <\/p>\n

\n 35.
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\n When moving into a new home
\n <\/strong>
\n , first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.\n <\/p>\n

\n 36.
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\n Ideal scents for the bedroom are
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\n Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.\n <\/p>\n

\n 37.
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\n One drop of Lemon essential oil
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\n on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.\n <\/p>\n

\n 38.
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\n When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven
\n <\/strong>
\n , add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.\n <\/p>\n

\n 39.
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\n For bums or scalds
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\n , drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.\n <\/p>\n

\n 40.
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\n Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1\/2 glass of water
\n <\/strong>
\n , sip slowly to
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\n aid digestion and relieve upset stomach
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\n .\n <\/p>\n

\n 41.
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\n Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil
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\n on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to
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\n relieve teething pain in children
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\n .\n <\/p>\n

\n 42. Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.\n <\/p>\n

\n 43.
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\n Add 1 drop Geranium oil
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\n to your facial moisturizer to
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\n bring out a radiant glow in your skin
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\n .\n <\/p>\n

\n 44.
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\n Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush
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\n before brushing to
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\n promote growth and thickness
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\n .\n <\/p>\n

\n 45.
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\n When the flu is going around
\n <\/strong>
\n add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.\n <\/p>\n

\n 46.
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\n To bring fever down
\n <\/strong>
\n , sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.\n <\/p>\n

\n 47.
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\n The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil i
\n <\/strong>
\n s good for the office. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.\n <\/p>\n

\n 48.
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\n A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot
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\n alleviates anxiety and depression
\n <\/a>
\n . Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.\n <\/p>\n

\n 49.
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\n A wonderful massage blend for babies
\n <\/strong>
\n is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.\n <\/p>\n

\n 50.
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\n One drop Peppermint oil
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\n diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck
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\n helps to relieve headaches.
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