Essential Oil Guide by Use

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Essential Oil Guide by Use


1. Relax of Mood, Anxiety, keep calm
lavender, Chamomile, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Neroli, Clary Sage, Jasmine
Diffuser, Inhale from bottle or place a few drops on handkerchief, apply on temples.

2. Pain, relax Muscle
Basil, Sage, Eucalyptus, Black Pepper, Juniper Berry, Chamomile, Ginger
Apply on area witg carrier oil, massage

3. Uplift Mood, Invigorate
Peppermint, Lavender, Orange, Rose, Lime, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit
Diffuser, mix in base lotion, or in massage oil, apply on temples.

4. Flus, Cold, Respiratory
Eucalyptus, peppermint, Cypress, Cedarwood, Black Pepper, Grape Fruit, Rosewood, Rosemary
Diffuser, apply with Carrier oil on neck and chest, apply on handkerchief and inhale.

5. Anti fungal, Disinfect, odour removal
Lemon, Tea tree, Tangerine, Lemon Grass
Mix in water and wipe, or put in spray bottle spray on counter or table tops

6. Insect repellent
Lemon Grass, Citronella, Tangerine
Diffuser,

7. Great smelling house
Rosemary, Orange, Clove
Diffuse, mix in water, add in a spray bottle and spray in the house

8.Cellulite
Grapefruit. Mix in base lotion

9. Bedroom - Aphrodisiac, libido enhancer
Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Cedar wood, Wild Orange
Diffuse, soak in bath tab.

10. Sleep
Lavender, Chamomile, Vetiver, Rose, Vanilla, Jasmine, Marjoram
Diffuse, apply on cotton ball and place under pillow

11. Skin issues
Lavender, Tea tree, Carrot Seed, Cedar wood.
Apply with carrier oil or base lotion

12. Immune Boosters
Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, Petit Grain, Tangerine
Diffuse

13. Mental Concentration/ Mind Stimulating
Lemon Grass, Basil, Cinnamon, Lemon, Peppermint
Diffuse

14. Feeling Car Sick?
Ginger, Orange, Peppermint
Place a drop on a handkerchief and inhale as needed.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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