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6 Ways To Use Essential Oils For Health

Essential Oils are commonly used in aromatherapy methods to improve health and functionality in many ways. Studies have shown that essential oils have the ability to improve mood & job performance and reduce anxiety, pain, stress headaches, inflammation and nausea. Here are a few ways you can use essential oils for your health. 

Natural Hand Sanitizer

You can combine 12 drops of peppermint oil, 22 drops of tea tree oil, 12 drops of sweet orange and 4 ounces of Aloe vera into a bottle and voila! You have a nice, natural hand sanitizer!

Headaches

You can add 15 drops of peppermint oil a personal inhaler, taking deep breaths as needed. Alternatively, you can combine 3 drops of Peppermint and one tsp of ECGO and massage it into the location of your pain.

Upset Stomach

You can combine 3 drops of Grapefruit oil, 5 drops of Ginger oil and 4 drops of Sweet Orange to create the ultimate stomach pain reliever! Massage your mixture over your abdomen and say goodbye to the pain. 

Teeth Grinding

Combine 6 drops of Lavender or Valerian to a carrier oil of your choice and massage it into the soft spot below your earlobe to release tension in the jaw area.

Cuts, Scrapes and Scratches

Add 2 drops of Tea Tree oil and 2 drops of Lavender oil to a carrier oil of your choice and rub it onto the affected areas.

Memory Sharpening

If you combine 30 drops of Basil, 30 drops of Rosemary, 18 drops of Lemon and 18 drops of Black Pepper together, you’ll have a powerful aromatherapy remedy for restoring your memory. You can add 15 drops to a personal inhaler or 5-10 drops in a room diffuser to reap the benefits.

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