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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:40 am

Menstrual Cramps Aromatherapy Blend

Ingredients:

   * 1 ounce carrier oil such as sweet almond
   * 15 drops Peppermint
   * 10 drops Cypress
   * 5 drops Lavender

Directions: Mix oils well in a clean, dark-colored glass container. Gently message a small amount into the abdominal area.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:41 am

Stuffy Nose Aromatherapy Blend

Ingredients:

   * 15 drops Eucalyptus
   * 13 drops Pine
   * 2 drops Peppermint

Directions: Blend the oils together in a clean dark-colored glass container, preferably one with an orifice reducer (a built-in dropper insert). Apply 2-3 drops to a cotton ball and inhale occassionally to help clear a stuffy nose.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:41 am

Perfume

Ingredients:

   * 25 drops Sandalwood
   * 3 drops of either Rose, Jasmine or Neroli
   * 1 tablespoon of Jojoba carrier oil

Directions: Blend all oils together well and store in an airtight dark-colored glass container. Dab a drop onto your pulse points. Please note that this blend has a heavy concentration of essential oils and is meant to be used sparingly. As with any new oils and blends that you use, do a skin patch test prior to using regularily.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:42 am

Carpet Deodorizer

Ingredients:

   * 10 drops Tea Tree
   * 10 drops Lemon
   * 20 drops Lavender
   * 1 16 ounce box of baking soda

Directions: Add the baking soda to a large bowl and then add the essential oils. Be sure to mix the oils into the baking soda well. Since lemon essential oil is normally yellow, it is essential that it is mixed well into the baking soda so that no undiluted lemon oil stains your carpet. This blend may be adapted to use your favorite essential oils, but strive to add essential oils that offer antibacterial and disinfectant properties to give the deodorizer an added benefit (the oils in this blend work to accomplish that). After you have blended the oils into the baking soda, the deodorizer can be stored in a glass jar or airtight container.

Instructions for Use: Sprinkle the deodorizer onto your carpet (use of a discarded but clean large spice container that has holes for "shaking" out the spice works well for this). Allow the deodorizer to work its magic for 10-20 minutes and then vacuum normally.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:43 am

Potpourri

Blend #1
An exotic, citrus blend:

   * 3 drop Jasmine
   * 9 drops Sandalwood
   * 12 drops Bergamot
   * 6 drops Grapefruit
   * 5 drops Oakmoss

Blend #2
A citrus blend with a lovely floral hint:

   * 12 drops Bergamot
   * 5 drops Lemon
   * 8 drops Grapefruit
   * 4 drops Ylang Ylang
   * 6 drops Cedarwood

Blend #3
A wonderful Christmastime blend:

   * 8 drops Fir Needle
   * 8 drops Spruce
   * 7 drops Cedarwood
   * 7 drops Juniper

Blend #4
A warming spicy blend:

   * 11 drops Orange
   * 6 drops Ginger
   * 8 drops Cinnamon
   * 1 drop Nutmeg
   * 4 drops Frankincense

Introduction: Unscented plant materials such as whole flowers, petals, leaves, pine cones, and wood chips can usually be purchased from stores and online vendors that sell an array of herbal or craft items. It's even more fun to dry your own flowers, petals, leaves and pine cones to make your own very special potpourri.

Drying Your Own Flowers and Other Materials: The best way that I have found to dry your own flowers and plant material is to use a dehydrator. This not only speeds up the drying process, but the natural fragrance of the flowers and plant material is often retained. It also helps preserve the shape of the flowers and drastically reduces the likelihood of mold/rot occurring with your items as you dry them. The best type of dehydrator for making potpourri is one that has a fan and a temperature control. But any cheap dehydrator should work (I've seen cheap introductory ones for $20 US in some stores).

An easy way to find fresh flowers and other items suitable for drying is to check your own flower garden or back yard. Ask your local florist if they'll save flowers with broken stems and other items that they can't sell but will sell to you inexpensively. Roses with missing petals are great for potpourri because you can pluck all the remaining petals, dry them and turn them into potpourri. To dry potpourri in a dehydrator, trim and clean (as appropriate for the items you are drying) your flowers, petals, etc. and place them in the dehydrator. Don't let the items touch each other. The type of material that you are drying, the air humidity and your brand of dehydrator will all contribute to the length of time it will take to dry your potpourri materials. Dry the material until it is thoroughly dry, otherwise mold can occur. Flowers and petals should feel crisp. It is best to allow your items to cool before determining whether they are done. Be sure to follow all safety and usage instructions for the model of dehydrator that you use.

Making the Potpourri Essential Oil Blend: Choose one of the above blends and add your oils to a dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rolling the bottle in between your hands. By making a small quantity of your chosen blend, you can later "refresh" your potpourri later by adding more drops of your blend. You of course can also experiment with your own blends of oils or browse through AromaWeb's Recipe Box to explore other blends. It is suggested that your blends include essential oils or absolutes that are considered "fixatives." Fixatives are oils or materials that increase the "staying power" of the aroma. Oils that have fixative properties include Benzoin, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Oakmoss Absolute, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Scenting Your Potpourri: Mix your desired assortment of flowers, petals, leaves, wood chips, etc. Choose a bowl that you would like to display your potpourri in and place your potpourri into this bowl. Choosing glass or glazed ceramic bowls work best as the essential oils can absorb into porous surfaces. Using a pipette, dropper or the orifice reducer that may be built into your blending bottle, sprinkle 5-8 drops of your blend onto your potpourri. Based on the strength of the chosen blend and the amount of your potpourri materials, you may need to adjust the number of drops that you use. When the aroma weakens, add more drops of the blend to refreshen the aroma.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:44 am

Vanilla Room Spray

This is a wonderful method of creating an affordable, sensuous vanilla room spray. This recipe calls for making your own vanilla extract. You can use your homemade extract in food recipes as well!

Vanilla Extract

   * 8 oz. clean, dark glass bottle and cap
   * 7-8 ounces of vodka (inexpensive varieties do work well)
   * 2-3 fresh, high-quality 6" vanilla beans. They should be dark, and the bean should have consistent coloring on the entire bean.
   * Muslin (available at fabric stores) for straining

Vanilla Extract Directions: Carefully cut the vanilla beans lengthwise. Then, cut them into small pieces, about 1/4" - 1/2" in length (about 2 cm). Put all the vanilla pieces into the bottle. Then pour the vodka into the bottle leaving enough room to shake the bottle well. Cap well. Allow the extract to sit in a dark area for 30 days, shaking the mixture daily. After 30 days, carefully strain the extract through the muslin fabric to remove all vanilla bean pieces and particles. You may need to strain the extract several times. Rebottle into a clean bottle.

Vanilla Room Spray

   * 4 oz. clean spray bottle with a fine mist setting (do not use a bottle that previously contained cleaning products or hair products such as hair spray).
   * 1.5 ounces of distilled water
   * 1.5 ounces of vanilla extract
   * Up to 10 drops of your favorite essential oils if you would like to add to the vanilla aroma.

Be sure and take heed in the safety data for the oil(s) you choose to use since an air freshener, by its nature, will come in contact with all those in your household.

Directions: Fill the spray bottle with 1.5 ounces of vanilla extract and 1.5 ounces of distilled water. (Even though a 4 oz. bottle is suggested, leave about 1 oz. unfilled so you can shake the bottle well between uses.) Then, add up to 10 drops of your essential oils if desired. Shake the bottle prior to each use, and let it sit for about a day before making a conclusion that the aroma is too weak; the aroma can change after the air freshener has had time to sit. Mist lightly in the room. Be especially careful not to allow the air freshener mist fall onto furniture or into open beverages.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:44 am

Christmas Tree Diffuser Blend

The smell of fresh cut Christmas trees is an aroma that brings happiness and fondness of Christmas to many. This blend is wonderful to enhance that aroma. Enjoy it in rooms that don't have a fresh tree.

The below directions are for creating a diffuser blend, but it can also be used to help revive the aroma of fresh trees, wreaths and garlands. Simply sprinkle on a few drops, paying attention not to let the blend come into contact with furniture, Christmas lights or electrical cords. It is lovely in potpourri. It is also a wonderful blend to use for the Scented Greeting Card & Tissue Paper recipe.

Ingredients:

       * 5 drops Fir Needle Oil
       * 5 drops Spruce Oil
       * 5 drops Cedarwood Oil (optional - to lighten the aroma a bit)
       * 5 drops Juniper Oil (optional)

Directions: Add your oils to a 2 ml dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rollling the bottle in between your hands. If you would like to make a larger quantity, multiply the recipe above and add to a larger bottle. Add the appropriate number of drops from your created blend to your diffuser by following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:46 am

Sugar and Spice Blend

The aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and orange blend to make a sweet, spicy aroma perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The below directions are for creating a diffuser blend, but it is also lovely to use with potpourri. It is also a wonderful blend to use for the Scented Greeting Card & Tissue Paper recipe.

Ingredients:

       * 10 drops Orange
       * 5 drops Ginger
       * 8 drops Cinnamon
       * 1 drop Nutmeg

Directions: Add your oils to a 2 ml dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rollling the bottle in between your hands. If you would like to make a larger quantity, multiply the recipe above and add to a larger bottle. Add the appropriate number of drops from your created blend to your diffuser by following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:47 am

Frankincense and Myrrh Holiday Blend

The blend of Frankincense and Myrrh have a warm, rich, spicey aroma. The below directions are for creating a diffuser blend, but it is also lovely to use with potpourri. It is also a wonderful blend to use for the Scented Greeting Card & Tissue Paper recipe.

Ingredients:

       * 5 drops Frankincense
       * 5 drops Myrrh
       * 5 drops Cedarwood Oil (optional - to lighten the aroma a bit)
       * 5-10 drops Orange (optional - to add a sweet, fruity aroma to the blend)

Directions: Add your oils to a 2 ml dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rollling the bottle in between your hands. If you would like to make a larger quantity, multiply the recipe above and add to a larger bottle. Add the appropriate number of drops from your created blend to your diffuser by following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Post by sunshinez » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:47 am

Scented Greeting Cards & Tissue Paper

Scenting your wrapping paper and greeting cards adds a wonderful touch to the holidays or any gift-giving occassion.

Directions: Allow an extra day before writing out your greeting card(s) or wrapping presents. Choose a blend such as the Christmas Tree blend, Frankincense & Myrrh Blend, Sugar & Spice blend, your own creation, or a single essential oil. Put a few drops of the blend onto a cotton ball. Put up to 15 cards and the cotton ball in a large ziplock bag, close and let it sit for at least 24 hours. Take care not to let the oil come in direct contact with cards or envelopes as the fresh oil could stain them. For boxes of cards, you may also have enough room to just put the cotton ball right in with the box.

For tissue paper, follow the same procedure, but place the cotton ball into the plastic package of tissue paper. Be careful not to let the oil come into contact with the paper. Close the bag up so the aroma can properly scent the tissue.

Refrain from giving a scented card or scented tissue-wrapped gift to anyone who has allergies or sensitivities that may be affected by the oils.

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Post by swetha » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:29 am

i used lavender 2- 3 days ago and i got such good sleep! i felt refreshed and have never woken up so fresh in ages!!
but abhishek did the same yest... and he was awake th whole night:(
need to ask him how many drops did he use:(
he ahsnt been sleeping well since a long time now.

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Post by sunshinez » Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:28 pm

Hi there,

I am back ...!! Well its good that you got a real good sleep and its strange y abushek couldnt sleep..

I hope he didn't use too much then the required dose.. ask him how much did he use..!!

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Post by swetha » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:01 am

ya i think he put too much of it.. since it workd for him first tim when he took the right dose..the next time he took more to b on the safer side( or thats what i feel though he denies it!!)

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Post by sunshinez » Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:51 am

lolz...!!! it happens sometime... ;)

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