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SAFETY NOTE:
Do not use Peppermint essential oils or Eucalyptus essential oil on children under two
For children under 2 and people with asthma or COPD, consult a professional aromatherapist
BEES WAX CHEST RUB
100 mls of Grapeseed oil
10 grams of Bees Wax
Essential oils:
Eucalyptus Smithii
Eucalyptus Radiata
Tea Tree
Cajuput
Red Thyme – if mucus is very infected (green)
For children under 6 years of age use 50 drops of essential oils in total
For people over 6 years of age use up to 80 drops of essential oils in total
Use a bane marie (one pot sitting in a pot of boiling water) as this gives you more control of how hot the vegetable oils get. Do not allow to boil
Put the grapeseed oil the wax into a pot and slowly melt the bees wax.
Stir gently to mix the bees wax through the grapeseed oil.
Once the bees wax is completely melted, remove from heat and add the essential oils. Stir to mix
Pour into jars and allow to cool fully before putting on the lid
Apply to the chest and back at the first signs of a chest infection
MAKING AN ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
Adults:
50ml Grapeseed oil or Unscented lotion
15-20 drops of essential oils in total
Children
50ml Grapeseed oil or Unscented lotion
10-15 drops of essential oils in total
To use:
Apply to the body 1-2 times a day
The above percentage is too strong for the face.
If you like to use essential oil regularly I suggest making a “Mother Blend”
MOTHER BLENDS
You will need:
1 empty 10ml essential oil bottle.
Put a selection of essential oils into your empty bottle.
Replace the dropper and lid
SUGGESTED RECIPES
I am suggesting the following oils and quantities but feel free to change it to suit your preferences.
Suggested “ANTIVIRAL Mother blend” for ADULTS
Ingredients:
To the empty bottle add:
10 drops Eucalyptus radiata or Eucalyptus smithii
10 drops Niaouli (optional)
10 drops Lemongrass
10 drops Clove bud Or Cinnamon Leaf (not Cinnamon Bark)
10 drops Bergamot or Lemon
10 drops Lavender or Sweet Thyme
15 drops Tea Tree
5 drops Palmarosa or Geranium (optional)
Suggested “ANTIVIRAL Mother blend for CHILDREN
Ingredients:
20 drops Cajuput or Niaouli
30 drops Lavandin or Lavender
30 drops Tea Tree
15 drops Lemon
Put a selection of essential oils into your empty bottle.
Replace the dropper and the lid.
Label the bottle so you remember what you put into it.
You now have your mother blend for the coming weeks.
Suggested “SINUSITIS MOTHER BLEND”
15 Drops Peppermint
15 Drops Eucalyptus Radiata or Smithii
15 Drops Roman Chamomile
5 Drops Sweet Basil (optional)
To use
Steam inhalation
Personal inhaler
For those of you who asked about the OBUS pre blended products, here is the information:
Obus Hygiene Blend is made up of:
Lemongrass
Red Thyme
Cinnamon Leaf
Clove Bud
Juniper
Fennel
Lemon
Tea Tree
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Obus Anti Viral blend is made up of:
Cinnamon leaf
Lavandin
Clove Bud
Palmarosa
Cajuput
Tea Tree
Geranium
Nutmeg
Lemongrass
Sweet Orange
Melissa
Sweet Basil
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