Effective methods of using essential oils at home

Using essential oils at home for medical and non-medical purposes can be easy.  

 

Here are 3 of the most effective ways of using essential oils:- 

 

Fill a bowl with 100mls of hot or cold water (Cold helps reduce inflammation and heat is soothing) 

Add one drop of your chosen essential oil 

Soak a flannel or muslin cloth in the water 

Squeeze out excess water  

Place the compress on to or over the affected area of the body 

 

Hot compresses are good for muscular aches and pains, earaches and toothaches  

Cold compress are better for headaches and joint sprains  

 

This the easiest way of using essential oils is in a bath or foot spa,  

 

By adding essential oils to an unperfumed bath oil or cup of full cream milk before adding to the bath will help the oil dissolve in to the water and soak in to the skin. 

 

Add up to 6 drops of essential oil to a bath and 2 drops of essential oil to a foot spa add to emulsifier and place in to warm water and relax for around 20 minutes. 

 

A great way to create a relaxing, uplifting or soothing atmosphere. They can also be used during your working day to help you stay focused and productive. 

 

Uplifting Oils - grapefruit, mandarin, sweet orange, lemongrass 

Focus Oil - Rosemary 

Relaxing Oils - lavender, clary sage, chamomile  

 

Add a few drops of your chosen essential oils to water as per manufacturers instructions. 

 

 

For more information about essential oils, please email enquiries@relaxingtherapies.co.uk