essential oils

[224422]

I am doing basic aromatherapy kits for a few relatives for gift. I know which essential oils I use, but I thought I would dig around and find what everyone else uses!

What essential oils do you use frequently? And how?

Any recipes, blends or ailments that you use/use them for would be appreciated, too!

Comments

[tailoredshirt]

I use lavender EO in pretty much everything ever. Face, skin, hair, etc. I use tea tree oil a lot too, same thing.

I have thin hair that is prone to dandruff and build-up, so I use an EO mix that I apply to my scalp a couple times a week. It is mostly carrier oil like jojoba, but I add lavender, tea tree, peppermint, rosemary, cedarwood Atlas, and cade oil. I sometimes also add a bit of thyme, bay, and/or basil EO.

My mom has bad allergies, so I made her a little bottle of carrier oil plus peppermint, menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor EOs. It's just like Vicks, only I think it's better. It's also good when I have a headache.

I have read that cajeput, cypress, marjoram, peppermint, and ginger are good for pain relief if used as a massage oil. I purchased some of each to use for that purpose but haven't tried it yet.

[224422]

Oo, the allergy relief would be a great gift! Awesome!

[summonerluna]

I keep rosemary oil in my desk drawer at work... I have a fairly fast-paced, high stress job and it really helps me focus and lifts my mood to just open the drawer and take a whiff. :) So, not really a blend, but definitely an essential for me!

[maynda]

Lavender + eucalyptus + ylang ylang = my favorite combination.

[zenturbo]

I use lavender, clary sage, grapefruit, patchouli, tea tree and cedar quite a bit. I have been told that Frankincense is great for people with respiratory issues.

[den_lace]

my favourite combined oils are geranium, lavender and orange (also bergamot) infused in water and used in a oil burner. This is a beautiful for a delightful aroma in the house and makes one feel good all over