Nature's Medicine Cabinet

"There is a remedy for every illness to be found in Nature" Hippocrates (460BC)

Mother Nature has given us the means to help alleviate everyday ailments with Essential Oils. Many oils have natural healing properties. They fight infection with their anti-viral, anti-bacterial properties and aid the healing of wounds.

You can benefit from their healing properties by incorporating these gifts from nature into your everyday life.

The Remedies below show just a few of the numerous and simple ways essential oils can be used. This guide is intended as a helpful aid to your health and well being. Medical advice should always be sought if any symptoms persist, or if you are currently under medical advice.

  Quick ailment finder

Ailment

Oil

Adult Dosage
(over 12 years)

Application

BACKACHE
(Temporary Relief of Pain)
LAVENDER
ROSEMARY
JUNIPER
2 Drops each Add to warm bath.
1 Drop each Warm compress to area.
2 Drops each Massage.Add to l0ml. Base oil.
BITES/STINGS
(Bee / Flea / Wasp / Mosquito)
TEA TREE
LAVENDER
1 Drop of either Neat. Topical application.
2 Drops of each Cold compress to area.
BRUISES

LAVENDER
MARJORAM

2 Drops each Immediate ice-cold compress.
MARJORAM 2-3 Drops in 5ml Base oil. Gentle massage when colour appears.
BURNS
( Minor)
LAVENDER Neat as required Immediately apply neat to affected area.
Apply iced water or ice cold compress.
CIRCULATION
( May assist circulation)

BLACK PEPPER
GINGER
THYME
VETIVER

6-8 Drop Combination Warm Bath
BLACK PEPPER
GINGER
THYME
VETIVER
4-6 Drop Combination in 10 ml Base Oil Massage: Feet, legs and arms, with long, gentle strokes back towards torso.

COLD & FLU
(Temporary Relief of Symptoms)














LEMON
PEPPERMINT
EUCALYPTUS

4 Drops
Combination

On tissue: use as required to clear head.
PINE
TEA TREE
EUCALYPTUS
LEMON

6 Drops
Combination of three

Vapouriser: During day to clear the air.
PEPPERMINT ROSEMARY
TEA TREE
EUCALYPTUS

2 Drops
Combination of two

Inhalation: During day as decongestant.
LAVENDER
MAJORAM
6-8 Drop
Combination
Bath: In evening to aid sleep.
LA\'ENDER
EUCALYPTUS
BLACK PEPPER
4-6 Drops Combination in 5-lOml Base oil Chest Back Rub: Before bed or during day.
COLD SORES
(Relief of Symptoms)
GERANIUM
Neat: 1 Drop
On cotton bud. Apply to affected area as soon as tingling of skin starts.
COUGHS
(Aids In Temporary Relief - if coughing persists, contact your doctor)
FENNEL
MYRTLE
CEDARWOOD
ROSEMARY
2 Drops - Combination of two
Inhalation. During day as a decongestant.
CRAMPS
(Relief of Pain)
MARJORAM
CYPRESS
GINGER
3-4 Drop Combination in 5ml Base oil Massage: For leg and muscle cramps
Warm Compress: To cramping area..

CUTS & GRAZES

(Aids in the Relief of Symptoms)

LAVENDER
LEMON
TEA TREE
MYRRH PATCHOULI


6-10 Drops Combination or any single type.
Add to l lt. boiled water
Bathe: To cleanse and help heal.
Leave wound uncovered if possible or add 1 drop Lavender neat to plaster.
NOTE: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF CUT IS DEEP OR BLOOD LOSS SIGNIFICANT
EARACHE LAVENDER 1 Drop

Neat: Apply to cotton wool and gently place in outer ear and dab behind ear.
Warm Compress: Hot water bottle.

HEADACHE
(Temporary Relief of Symptoms)

PEPPERMINT
ROSEMARY
MARJORAM
3 Drops Combination3 Inhalation: To help sinus headache
BASIL
PEPPERMINT
LAVENDER
CLARY SAGE
MARJORAM
4-6 Drops Combination of 3 in Base oil Massage: Scalp, neck and shoulders for migraine headache.
LAVENDER
ROSEWOOD
PEPPERMINT
LEMON
4-6 Drop Combination Cold Compress: Apply to temples and neck.
4 Drops Tissue: Inhale when required.
2 Drops Pillow: To help sleep.

INSOMNIA
(Relief of )

LAVENDER
MARJORAM
SANDALWOOD (East Indian)
YLANG YLANG MANDARIN

10 Drop Combination of 3 in 20ml Carrier oil Massage: Before bed.
2 Drops of one. Pillow: A drop each side.
6-8 Drops Combination of 3 Bath: Before bed.
IRRITABILITY
(Helps Relieve Irritability)


PETITGRAIN
LAVENDER
CHAMOMILE
BERGAMOT
CYPRESS
6 Drop Combination Vaporiser: During the day
MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
(Aids in Relief of Pain)


CLARY SAGE
CYPRESS
4-6 Drop Combination of 3 in l0ml Base oil Massage: Clockwise over solar plexus, lower abdomen and lower back. Warm Compress: Applied to abdomen and lower back.
(Use hot water bottle)
NOTE: SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IF PAIN PERSISTS,

MOUTH
ULCERS
(Aids in the relief of symptoms with topical application)

FRANKINCENSE GERNAIUM
LAVENDER

1 Drop of either Apply to cotton bud and apply to area.

NAUSEA

FRANKINCENSE
GERANIUM
LAVENDER
2 Drops of one. Tissue: Inhale as needed.

NERVOUS TENSION, STRESS & MILD ANXIETY
(Relief of Symptoms)

BERGAMOT
GRAPEFRUIT
LEMONGRASS
PALMAROSA LIME
ORANGE

4 Drop Combination of 3 Tissue: Inhale as needed.
5 Drops in 10ML Carrier oil Massage: Neck, back and feet.
8 Drops Combination Vaporiser: During the day
NOSE BLEEDS LAVENDER
CYPRESS
1 Drop each in ice cold water. Cold Compress: (Hankie) to bridge of nose.

PIMPLES



LAVENDER
LEMON
3 Drop Combination 3 in 5ml Base oil. Dab on affected area with Cotton bud.
TEA TREE
SANDALWOOD
1 Drop neat Dab on affected area with cotton bud
SUNBURN
(Aids in Symptomatic Relief)
LAVENDER 2 Drops Add to tub of natural yogurt, apply and cover with Cotton t-shirt.
LAVENDER
TEA TREE
GERANIUM
4-6 Drop Combination in 10ml Jojoba Bath: Tepid water to soothe and cool.
Skin Oil: Smoothe over gently to nourish.
TOOTHACHE
(Temporary Relief of Pain)
CHAMOMILE
PEPPERMINT
1 Drop Apply to Cotton bud, dab on affected tooth or dilute in Base oil for children.(Avoid lips).
CAUTION: SEE DENTIST IF PAIN PERSISTS.

WARTS

(Aids in Symptomatic Relief - not genital)

LEMON
1 Drop Apply to cotton bud. Dab direct on wart.

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