Aromatherapy for healthy living
Profile of common essential oils, where they came from, which part of the plant they are made of, their scents, how to use them and so on.
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Grapeseed and sweet almond oil are the best general-purpose carrier oils, and to begin with you will only need one or the other. In this oil-by-oil guide find out about the pros and cons of these and other carrier oils.
Compresses are still very much part of home treatments, just as they have been for hundreds of years. Use a compress as a first aid measure, or to ease certain long-term ailments.
The orris root will ‘fix’ the fragrance in these sachets so it lasts.
You will need:
40 cm length of 4 cm wide, patterned satin ribbon
needle and matching thread
2 tbsp cornflour
6 drops pure ylang ylang essential oil
1 tsp orris powder root (optional)
20 cm length of contrasting ribbon for bow
plastic funnel
Fold the ribbon in half lengthways, right sides together. Sew dose to edges of both sides to form a tube, leaving one end open.
Turn the tube right side out, tucking the raw edges well down inside the tube. Press with a cool iron.
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A candle scented with the sensual fragrance of ylang ylang will create a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom or bathroom. Wax and wicks are available from craft shops and by mail order from specialist suppliers, the mold from cookware shops.
You will need:
75 g (paraffin) wax beads
metal core wick
6 drops pure ylang ylang essential oil
heart-shaped metal mold,10 cm in diameter
Melt the wax over hot water in a double boiler (never over direct heat). Prime the wick by dipping it into the melted wax and letting it cool.
Remove the melted wax from …
It takes very little trouble to make this up, and it is worth the effort.
1 tsp powdered goat’s milk
A little warm water to mix
1 tsp diluted ylang ylang oil
Put the powdered milk into a small bowl. Add enough warm water to make a milky consistency, then stir in the ylang ylang oil. Apply with cotton wool and remove with tissues. Rinse with tepid water. A light film of oil will remain on your skin to protect it from moisture loss.
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Powdered goat’s milk removes grime and helps balance the skin’s oil production. Replenish the mix every few days.
2 rounded tbsp powdered goat’s milk
3 drops pure ylang ylang essential oil
3 drops pure lavender essential oil
Put the powder in a clean jar; then add the essential oils. Screw tight and shake well. Leave for 24 hours. To use, mix 1 tsp with a little warm water into a milky consistency. Apply with cotton wool, remove with tissues. Rinse with plenty of cool water to freshen skin.
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Apply before shampooing, for sun-damaged hair and to prevent split ends. Use before swimming to protect hair from chlorine or sea water. The coconut oil melts on contact with the skin.
4 drops pure ylang ylang essential oil
3 tsp coconut oil
Stir the ingredients together. Massage into scalp and hair, particularly ends. Leave for 30 minutes, then shampoo out. For best results, allow hair to dry naturally rather than blow-drying.
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