Monday, June 22, 2009

SPREAD GOOD AROMAS AROUND YOU

Essential aromas

The fresher the aromas around you, the greater the benefits to well-being !

To perfume your towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favourite essential oil onto a small piece of cloth and toss it into the washing machine while drying. Add 5 drops of essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener and place in the centre cup of the wash. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of baking soda, mix, let it set for a day and then sprinkle over the carpets in your home. Let it set for an hour or more, then vacuum. An essential oil dropped on a radiator, scent ring, or light bulb will fill the room with a wonderful fragrance. When washing out the fridge, freezer, or oven, add 1 drop of lemon or orange essential oil to the final rinse water. To dispel household cooking odours, add a few drops of clove oil to a simmering pan. Put a few drops of your favourite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and pine are nice. Smelly feet or shoes can be remedied by either dropping a few drops of geranium essential oil directly into the shoes. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally, during car trips. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as chamomile, lavender, neroli, marjoram, on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.
A blend of geranium, lavender, alleviate anxiety. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.

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