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What if you could keep your home clean and your family healthy without relying on strange manufactured chemicals?

With essential oils, you can!

Ahead, in this essential oils guide, get answers to your essential oil questions, such as:

Do essential oils work?

What are essential oils good for?

What do I need to know about how to dilute essential oils?

What are some essential oils recipes?

There is even a handy reference guide for essential oils at the bottom to help you learn more about the benefits of essential oils.

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What Are Essential Oils?

Do Essential Oils Really Work?

How to Use Essential Oils


How to Dilute Essential Oils
Diffusing Essential Oils

The Top Essential Oils You Should Have On Hand

Where to Buy Essential Oils

List of Essential Oils Benefits, Uses, & Recipes

Bergamot
Cedarwood
Chamomile

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Cinnamon

Clove
Cypress

Eucalyptus
Ginger
Grapefruit

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Lemon

Lemongrass
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Lime

Myrrh
Oregano
Peppermint

Rose
Rosemary

Sandalwood
Spearmint

Sweet Orange

Tea Tree (Melaleuca)

What Are Essential Oils?


Essential Oils are fragrant oils derived from plants. They can come from the bark, roots, stems, flowers or seeds of a plant. They are
most often obtained from the plant through a process of distillation.

What are essential oils, then? They are highly concentrated compounds that come directly from plants and can bear the healing or
therapeutic benefits of that plant.

You may be wondering "How do essential oils work?" The oils are comprised of very small molecules that your body can absorb through
the skin or nose. Once in your system, they interact with your body in various ways.

How do essential oils work when it comes to killing germs on surfaces? Do essential oils work for that purpose? Yes, research has shown
that essential oils can be effective against bacteria, especially Gram-positive bacteria. They can penetrate the bacterium's cell wall and
act on the bacterium from within.

Do Essential Oils Really Work?


Although research on essential oils is somewhat limited, there are scientists who have asked the question "Do essential oils really work?"
and the results of their studies have backed up anecdotal claims about the effectiveness of these oils.

Cinnamon oil, for example, has been shown to be effective at combatting bacteria. Tea tree oil has been shown as useful an acne
treatment as traditional topical creams. Studies have shown that peppermint oil helps those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome feel better
and that other oils can encourage sleep.

How to Use Essential Oils


There are multiple ways how to use essential oils, and the approach you choose will depend on which oil you are using and your intended
goal. Some of the most popular approaches involve diluting and diffusing oils.

One of the easiest uses for essential oils involves simply breathing them in so their beneficial properties go straight for your nasal
olfactory passages. Hold the bottle to your nose, breathing deeply to inhale the oil's scent.

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Another way to breathe in essential oils is to make a steam inhalation preparation. Learn about this method in this video by Gina Loves
Oils:

Some essential oils benefits may be obtained by ingesting the oils. Please take care when taking oils internally. Swallow only oils labeled
"therapeutic grade" or "food grade."

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How to Dilute Essential Oils

Applying essential oil to the skin is one of the smartest uses for essential oils, but only if you do it right. Because these oils are fat
soluble, your skin can absorb them and their beneficial properties.

However, because they are strong, you should not usually put them on your skin at full strength. Instead, first dilute the oil with a carrier
oil.

The following oils are good choices for carrier oils:

Avocado

Almond

Jojoba

Grape Seed

Coconut

Sunflower

Easy Dilution: 1 drop essential oil to 1 teaspoon carrier oil

In many situations, one drop of essential oil should be paired with a teaspoon of carrier oil. However, sometimes you will need stronger
or weaker mixtures. Consult an essential oil uses chart before preparing your blend.

Rub the diluted oil onto your skin. Popular spots for application are feet, wrists and temples.

See the dilution process in action in this video by Joanna Banana Strawberry:

Just getting started with essential oil dilutions? Here is a really cool starter set that includes some essential oils, carrier oils,
inhalers, and roller bottles to get you going.

Diffusing Essential Oils

If you've asked around about what essential oils are good for, you've probably received the suggestion to try diffusing essential oils, but
you might not know what that means.

Diffusing oils puts the benefits of essential oils into the air around you so you can breathe in their goodness. Although there are multiple
ways to diffuse essential oils, the easiest is to use a diffuser designed for the job.

Further Reading: The Best Essential Oil Diffuser That Is Safe and Non Toxic

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Some of the best diffusers are ones that plug in. You put water and the oil in the diffuser's chamber, and the device converts them to
microparticles that are distributed in the air. They smell good, benefit your body and clean the air.

Diffusing for short periods of time, such as in 30- to 45-minute stretches, is usually enough time for your body to benefit without wasting
oils.

The Best Smelling Essential Oils

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Consider diffusing any of the pleasantly fragrant suggestions on this list of essential oils:

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Peppermint

Lavender

Lemon

Cedarwood

Cinnamon

Lemongrass

The Top Essential Oils You Should Have On Hand


Essental oils uses vary depending on the oil that you use; therefore, you may want to buy every variety that you see. However, budget
constraints can limit your initial oil purchases. When first starting out with exploring essental oils uses, consider using the following list of
essential oils to guide your shopping:

Lavender

Peppermint

Sweet Orange

Lemon

Tea Tree

Eucalyptus

If you are looking to get started with all of these essential oils, here is a set!

Where to Buy Essential Oils


Many of my readers have asked where to buy essential oils and what are the best essential oil brands out there. After doing some
extensive research, I think the best essential oil brands are Plant Therapy and Edens Garden. This is based on quality, trust, and purity
first and foremost, as well as customer service, price, and selection.

What is the best place to buy essential oils? I think Plant Therapy edges out as the winner. All of their oils are 100% pure, free of
additives, adulterants and dilutions. Their prices are also affordable and their selection is amazing, including a great organic essential oil
line. I also love how they label which oils are "kid safe."

Best place to buy essential oils: Plant Therapy

List of Essential Oils Bene ts, Uses, & Recipes


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The list of what essential oils are good for could go on and on, but to get you started, here's an essential oils uses chart.

This reference guide for essential oils will help you get started with using them in your home. You'll even find simple essential oils recipes
to help you learn what to do with them beyond diffusing and applying them topically.

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Bergamot Bene ts:
Reduces stress

Cleanses skin

Deodorizes

Disinfects

Supports digestion

Do Not:
Expose the oil to sunlight
Go out in the sun after applying it topically - The oil is photosensitive
Use on babies under 6 months

Easy Bergamot Uses:
Diffuse to lower stress levels

Apply to skin in the shower to cleanse

Improve digestion by massaging diluted oil onto the abdominal area

Easy Natural Bergamot Recipes:


Earl Grey Tea: Brew a cup of tea. Add a drop of therapeutic-grade bergamot oil to give your drink an Earl Grey flavor.

Foot Massage Oil: Dilute with coconut oil. Apply this mixture to hands before beginning a foot massage.

Cedarwood

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Cedarwood Bene ts:
Improves hair and scalp health

Tightens muscle tone

Gives off a pleasant scent

Balances menstrual cycle

Do Not:
Use during first trimester of pregnancy
Use on babies under 6 months

Easy Cedarwood Uses:
Add five drops to bathwater to help relieve eczema

For a holiday air freshener, splash a few drops on a fireplace log half an hour before lighting the fire

Apply to cedar furniture - This restores the natural scent

Inhale for menstrual benefits

Put on cotton balls - Place these in storage areas to repel moths

Easy Natural Cedarwood Recipes:


Dandruff Control: Mix oil into hair conditioner. Let stand on hair before rinsing.

Skin Treatment: Blend with a small amount of witch hazel. Swipe over red or acne prone skin.

Chamomile

Chamomile Bene ts:


Calms, soothes, & reduces anxiety

Helps you fall asleep


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Reduces nausea & motion sickness

Fights diarrhea, indigestion, & acid reflux

Relieves pain & inflammation

Contains antioxidants to help prevent cancer

Helps fight skin disorders

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Diffuse in your home, inhale on the go, or drink Chamomile Tea

Pink Eye Relief: Apply warm Chamomile tea bags to the eyes

Easy Natural Chamomile Recipes:


Natural Sunburn Ointment: Combine 10 drops of chamomile oil with 5 tablespoons of coconut oil and apply to the burn.

Natural Toothache Relieving Mouth Rinse: Combine warm water, a chamomile tea bag, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
Brush your teeth, then swish the chamomile mouth rinse around in your mouth, and spit out.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon Bene ts:
Boosts circulation

Is antibacterial

Increases cognitive activity

Relieves congestion

Do Not:
Hold the bottle directly up to your nose - Diffuse for short periods of time only
Use for children under 6 years
Use cinnamon bark oil topically - Only cinnamon leaf oil is for topical use

Easy Cinnamon Uses:
Simmer in a pot of water to freshen the air after cooking

Apply topically to help your circulatory system

Diffuse to take care of airborne bacteria

Easy Natural Cinnamon Recipes:

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Hair Health Oil: Blend cinnamon oil into your hair serum. Rinse out after a few hours.

Face Wash: Blend one part apple cider vinegar, one part coconut oil, three parts honey and several drops of cinnamon oil.
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Clove Bene ts:
Numbs nerves for pain relief

Repels pests

Has anti inflammatory properties

Works as an aphrodisiac

Do Not:
Swallow the oil - It can cause stomach upset
Apply to skin without diluting
Use on children under 2 years

Easy Clove Uses:
Inhale or diffuse for nausea relief

Add to bathwater to ease sore muscles

Use store bought clove toothpaste

Easy Natural Clove Recipes:


Insect Repellent: Mix one part clove oil to 10 parts rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle for use as a bug spray.

Oral Pain Reliever: Mix clove oil and olive oil. Rub on sore gums. Do not swallow.

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Cypress Bene ts:
Has a fresh scent

Promotes wound healing

Is calming

Provides pain relief

Do Not:
Inhale Arizona cypress oil - Stick with the other varieties, such as Monterey cypress oil
Use on babies under 6 months

Easy Cypress Uses:
Apply cold water and cypress oil to a rag - Use as a compress for nosebleeds

Add to bathwater - You'll feel refreshed afterword

Soak feet in water with cypress oil to deodorize them

Easy Natural Cypress Recipes:


Varicose Vein Treatment: Combine 1 ounce each of shea butter and coconut oil. Add 30 drops of cypress oil.

Bruise Salve: Mix cypress oil into coconut oil. Apply to bruises.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus Bene ts:
Calms coughs and loosens mucus

Keeps bugs away

Is an anti inflammatory

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Do Not:
Ingest - overdose of this oil can be fatal
Use with children under 10 years

Easy Eucalyptus Uses:
Purchase an insect repellent that contains eucalyptus oil

Apply with a carrier oil for a cold sore treatment


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Diffuse to improve mood and alertness on a rainy day


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Antiseptic: Combine equal portions of eucalyptus oil and apple cider vinegar. Apply to wounds or bug bites.

Fever Cooler: Fill a spray bottle with 1/2 cup of a carrier oil, and add 15 drops of eucalyptus oil. Spritz it over feverish skin.

Ginger

Ginger Bene ts:


Alleviates nausea and stomach discomfort

Reduces headache

Boosts immunity

Helps with respiratory concerns

Works as an aphrodisiac

Do Not:
Expose skin to direct sunlight for 24 hours after application
Use on children under 2 years

Easy Ginger Uses:
Place a few drops on a tissue - Hold it to your nose on a car ride to relieve motion sickness

Apply topically to feet or abdomen for a libido boost

Drink ginger tea

Easy Natural Ginger Recipes:


Vomiting Relief: Brew a cup of tea. Add a drop of ginger oil. Sip slowly.

Bath Booster: Stir a few drops of ginger oil into a small bowl of milk. Pour this into a warm bath. Relieve sore muscles with
a soak in the tub.

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Grapefruit

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Grapefruit Bene ts:


May suppress appetite

Energizes the body

Is antibacterial

Supports the immune system and eases muscle pains

Do Not:
Go out in the sun right after application
Use on babies under 6 months

Easy Grapefruit Uses:
Spritz a mixture of water and grapefruit oil around the house for an air freshener

Use diluted oil on dogs or horses to keep away fleas

Massage over stiff body parts

Diffuse to cleanse the air or ease a headache

Easy Natural Grapefruit Recipes:


Craving Reducer: Put a drop of grapefruit oil in a glass of lemonade. Drink to reduce sugar cravings.

Cellulite Treatment: Stir a touch of grapefruit into coconut oil. Every night before bed, apply the mixture to parts of the
body plagued by cellulite.

Lavender

Lavender Bene ts:
Promotes relaxation

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Eases muscle tension

Helps heal skin irritation

Do Not:
Give orally to babies
Use on babies under 3 months

Easy Lavender Uses:
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Massage colicy babies with diluted oil


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Inhale to relieve headaches, anxiety, or sleeping problems

Apply to burns, sunburns, or other skin troubles

Easy Natural Lavender Recipes:


Carpet Cleaner: Combine two cups of baking soda and 30 drops of lavender oil. Shake over carpets a few hours before
vacuuming.

Sleep Spray: Mix witch hazel and lavender oil in a spray bottle. Spritz on pillow. Get full directions in this video by Oily
Mama RN:

Lemon

Lemon Bene ts:
Boosts immunity

Cleans surfaces and skin

Brightens and heals skin

Do Not:
Go out in direct sunlight for several hours after application - Lemon oil is phototoxic
Use with babies under 6 months
Apply topically on young children

Easy Lemon Uses:
Flavor water

Add food grade oil to a bowl of water before rinsing produce in it

Heal skin tags by applying directly to the spot - See details in this video:

Easy Natural Lemon Recipes:

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Pan Cleaner: Pour boiling water in a pan, and add five drops of lemon oil. This combination can help loosen burnt-on food.

Dishwasher Detergent: Put three drops of dish soap, 5 tablespoons of baking soda, 3 tablespoons of sea salt and 5 drops
of lemon oil in your dishwasher's detergent compartment.

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Lemongrass Bene ts:


Eases headaches

Calms the mind

Improves immunity

Relaxes muscles

Do Not:
Use when pregnant
Use on children under 2 years

Easy Lemongrass Uses:
Put lemongrass oil on clothing before going outside - This keeps away insects

Apply diluted oil to acne prone spots

Drink lemongrass tea

Diffuse for stress relief

Easy Natural Lemongrass Recipes:


Body Scrub: Sprinkle Epsom salt with lemongrass oil. Stir in coconut oil to make a paste. Rub this over skin and rinse clean.

Skin Toner: Dilute lemongrass oil with witch hazel. Apply to the face to improve the look and feel of the skin.

Lime

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Lime Bene ts:


Calms the stomach and increases appetite

Is astringent, antiviral and antibacterial

Improves breathing

Carries a refreshing scent

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Easy Lime Uses:
Freshen the bathroom by placing a few drops on a cotton ball and stashing it in an out-of-the-way spot

Try steam inhalation to relieve common cold symptoms

Wipe on a dry-erase board to remove old marks

Inhale to increase appetite

Flavor water

Easy Natural Lime Recipes:


Sugar Scrub: Blend equal amounts of olive oil and brown sugar. Add a few drops of lime oil. Use this scrub to soften hands.

Deodorant: Freshen underarms with a mixture of coconut oil and lime oil.

Myrrh

Myrrh Bene ts:


Protects the health of the mouth

Increases feelings of trust and bonding

Improves skin appearance

Do Not:
Use during pregnancy
Use if you have diabetes or blood sugar conditions
Use with children under 2 years

Easy Myrrh Uses:
Add a drop to your toothpaste to promote oral health

Treat inflammation with myrrh oil in a cold compress

Diffuse or inhale at times when you need reassurance

Add myrrh oil to your sitz bath after giving birth to promote vaginal healing

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Easy Natural Myrrh Recipes:


Stomach Soother: Blend a drop food-grade oil into honey and water. Drink to relieve stomach troubles.

Anti-aging Lotion: Stir a drop of myrrh oil into your face lotion to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Oregano Bene ts:


Improves healing of scars

Supports the immune system and helps relieve discomfort

Regulates menstruation

Is antibacterial and fights infection

Do Not:
Use with kids under 6 years
Use with pregnant or nursing women
Use for more than 3 weeks straight
Use if you are allergic to any members of the Lamiaceae family
Use on broken skin

Easy Oregano Uses:
Use steam inhalation when you have a cold

Mix oregano oil and water in a spray bottle for a household cleaner

Add flavor and support digestion by adding a drop of food grade oil to tomato based sauces

Rub diluted oil over palms as hand sanitizer

Easy Natural Oregano Recipes:


Nail Fungus Treatment: Mix oregano oil into coconut oil. Spread this on nails with fungal infections.

Rosacea Soother: Mix an equal number of drops of olive oil and oregano oil. Dab onto rosacea prone skin at night.

Peppermint

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Peppermint Bene ts:


Supports the digestive system - Studies have even explored its effects on Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Relieves headaches

Stimulates circulation

Encourages hair growth

Do Not:
Use if you have epilepsy
Use when pregnant
Use with children under 6 years

Easy Peppermint Uses:
Inhale when riding in the car to ease motion sickness

Massage diluted oil on the stomach area to improve digestion

Diffuse to help with colds or allergies

Treat a headache by rubbing diluted oil on temples

Sprinkle peppermint oil on cotton balls - Set these around your house to repel ants

Easy Natural Peppermint Recipes:


Hair Growth Formula: Mix peppermint oil into your regular shampoo so you apply it to your hair with each shower. The oil
can help improve the health and strength of your hair.

Homemade Mint Tea: Add one or two drops to a cup of freshly brewed tea. It makes a tasty mint tea that can relieve
stomach complaints.

Rose

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Rose Bene ts:
Has a romantic scent

Can usually be applied without dilution

Increases libido

Is antibacterial, particularly on acne bacteria

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Easy Rose Uses:
Apply directly to acne spots

Diffuse in your home to encourage relaxation

Massage into skin to reduce menopause symptoms

Easy Natural Rose Recipes:


Massage Oil: Blend a few drops of rose oil into jojoba oil. Use this on your partner as a libido-boosting massage oil.

Redness-reducer: Add rose oil to your regular lotion. It can relieve skin redness and encourage broken capillaries to heal.

Rosemary

Rosemary Bene ts:


Boosts mental performance

Contains antioxidants

Promotes hair growth

Reduces inflammation

Do Not:
Use if you have high blood pressure or experience seizures
Use when pregnant
Use on children under 10 - Especially not on children's faces

Easy Rosemary Uses:
Diffuse when you need to concentrate or recall information

Drop oils in your hand. Cup your hands over your mouth - Breathe in deeply to help a headache

Apply to scalp after a shower

Rub diluted rosemary oil over the gallbladder area to encourage its healthy function

Easy Natural Rosemary Recipes:

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Hot Oil for Hair: Carefully warm equal portions of castor oil and coconut oil on the stove. Add a few drops of rosemary oil.
Massage warm oil into scalp. Rinse off after 15 minutes.

Hair Mask: Whisk together one egg, 1 teaspoon each of honey and coconut oil, and several drops of rosemary oil. Coat hair
in this mixture. Wash out after one hour. Allow hair to air dry.

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Sandalwood Bene ts:


Is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory

May have protective properties against skin cancer

Helps achieve more restful sleep

Can also stimulate both the body and mind

Moisturizes skin

Do Not:
Ingest
Use on babies under 6 months

Easy Sandalwood Uses:
Inhale when you need to wake up your body or mind

Use at lower concentrations to promote restfulness - diffuse or massage

Improve your meditation experience by placing a drop of diluted sandalwood oil between your eyebrows

Apply diluted oil to eczema patches - Use only on skin that is not broken

Place a few drops on the air conditioner vent of your car to improve alertness while driving

Easy Natural Sandalwood Recipes:


Pedicure Booster: Mix sandalwood oil into a thick foot cream. Treating with sandalwood makes it easier to slough away
dead skin.

Hiccup Cure: Add a drop or two of sandalwood oil to sweet almond or jojoba oil. Rub this onto the neck and diaphragm area
to relax the muscles involved in hiccuping.

Spearmint

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Spearmint Bene ts:


Has a more mild scent than peppermint oil and can be used with children

Relieves abdominal and stomach discomfort and relaxes muscles

Cools skin

Repels insects

Do Not:
Use on children under 2 years

Easy Spearmint Uses:
Diffuse in your office to give you energy

Use steam inhalation to combat congestion

Add to a cold compress to improve headache symptoms

Gargle with spearmint oil in water to freshen breath

Easy Natural Spearmint Recipes:


Lemon and Cucumber Water: Fill a jar with water. Add lemon wedges, cucumber slices and spearmint leaves. Place a drop
of spearmint oil on one of the leaves. Chill. Stir before drinking.

Tea bag Enhancer: Put one drop of spearmint oil on your tea bag. Steep tea as usual.

Sweet Orange

Sweet Orange Bene ts:

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Relaxes the mind without compromising alertness

Controls gas

Reduces acne breakouts

Do Not:
Use on babies under 6 months
Go out in direct sunlight within 12 hours of application

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Diffuse or apply topically to help with stomach complaints

Spritz water and orange oil as an air freshener

Easy Natural Sweet Orange Recipes:


Insecticide: Steep household compost in a bucket of water for one week. Combine 1 cup of this "compost tea," 2 ounces of
orange oil and 1 ounce of blackstrap molasses in a gallon of water.

Gargle Solution: Stir 1/2 teaspoon of salt and five drops of orange oil in a cup of warm water. Gargle to heal and prevent
sores.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca)

Tea Tree Bene ts:


Improves acne with less irritation than traditional treatments

Is antibacterial and antifungal

Reduces odors

Do Not:
Use on babies under 6 months
Ingest

Easy Tea Tree Uses:


Place on a cotton ball - Leave at the bottom of the trash can to reduce odors

Rub undiluted tea tree oil over toenails with fungal infection

Apply to insect bites after diluting

Easy Natural Tea Tree Recipes:

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Makeup Remover: Mix 10 drops of tea tree oil in 1/4 cup canola oil. Store in a glass jar.

Acne Wash: Blend two teaspoons of raw honey with five drops of tea tree oil. After applying to face, leave for one minute
before rinsing.

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Chief editor here at Nontoxic Reboot. I'm passionate about providing you with the best and easiest ways to make your world
healthier and a little less toxic.

What if you could keep your home clean and your family healthy without relying on strange manufactured chemicals? With essential oils, you can! In this essential oils guide, get answers to all of your

essential oil questions.

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