10 Recipes with Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Eucalyptus radiata

Posted on October 21, 2015 by suzannerbanks

Eucalyptus is a must-have essential oil for the home. It helps with stuffy colds and the cleaning but how else could this wonderful oil be used?

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Eucalyptus in the Australian country

1. Steam Inhalation

Put 1 or 2 drops into the bottom of a bowl. Add boiling water and make a tent with a towel to stick your head in! Breathe through your nose for blocked sinuses and a headache, and through your mouth to help with a cough. Add another drop of oil if necessary.

Eucalyptus is the oil to help clear the nasal passage from congestion, so it’s the perfect oil to use when you have a cold.

Puzhen diffuser from the 5 senses series – puzhen.com

2. Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

“Clear the Air”

Get a fresh approach –

Eucalyptus 6 drops

Orange 14 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 5 drops

“Relax”

Eucalyptus 5 drops

Lavender 8 drops

Marjoram 3 drops

Lemon 9 drops

“I Need Ideas!”

Eucalyptus 8 drops

Petitgrain 10 drops

Patchouli 4 drops

Basil 3 drops

“Space Cleanse”

Eucalyptus 7 drops

Mandarin 10 drops

Frankincense 8 drops

lovely legs!

3. Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

“Hello Day!”

A sweet start –

Eucalyptus 2 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Rosemary 2 drops

Orange 2 drops

“Oh My Aching Legs”

Eucalyptus 2 drops

Rosemary 3 drops

Lavender 3 drops

“A Spiritual Body”

Eucalyptus 2 drops

Frankincense 2 drops

Lemon 4 drops

The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in

4. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“I’ve Got the Power”

Eucalyptus 1 drop

Jasmine 3% jojoba 8 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

“1, 2, 3”

Eucalyptus 1 drop

Peru Balsam 1 drop

Indian Rosewood 1 drop *see my article about this oil here

Koalas MUST have eucalyptus and so must I!

Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

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10 Body Oil Recipes for Seasonal Change

Posted on August 26, 2015 by suzannerbanks

There’s nothing like a nourishing essential oil blend for your body, to soften your skin, cover you with energetic protection and generally keep your spirits up. And there’s no better time than now of course, as we move from one season to the next.

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Body oils make lovely legs

As per usual here is my spiel on making a body oil:

Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

I took this gorgeous pic in Sydney on the weekend

Winter to Spring

This is a time to wake your body up, shed winter skin and get moving! Smell the sweet flowers and get happy ….

1. Spring Vibin’

Jasmine 3% 9 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

Orange 4 drops

Ginger 1 drop

2. Leg Warmer Upperer and Getting Ready for Summer Legs

Rosemary 2 drops

Lemon 4 drops

Cypress 2 drops

3. Sprouting Soul

Petitgrain 3 drops

Lavender 3 drops

Patchouli 2 drops

4. A love of Blossoms

Mandarin 4 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Ylang Ylang 1 drop

5. Signs of Abundance

Palmarosa 4 drops

Australian Sandalwood 2 drops

Black pepper 1 drop

Do you have a cold autumn or a warm autumn?

Summer to Autumn

A time of lingering summer memories, cooling down and appreciating your life.

1. Gee That Was Fun!

Lemongrass 3 drops

Juniper 2 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 2 drops

2. What’s the Plan Now?

Bergamot 4 drops

Lavender 2 drops

Indian Rosewood 2 drops

3. Winding Down

Roman chamomile 3% 12 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

Marjoram 2 drops

Lime 1 drop

4. The Colours of Happiness

Pink Grapefruit 7 drops

Vetiver 1 drop

5. Memories

Rose 3% 9 drops

Rose Geranium 3 drops

Rosemary 1 drop

Yellow roses for happiness and friendship

Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

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10 Recipes with Lime Essential Oil – Citrus aurantifolia

Posted on May 6, 2015 by suzannerbanks

Beautiful lime oil is an interesting citrus oil with depth and even a little spice. What is lime’s secret?

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Lime oil has more depth than the other citrus oils

“Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)

counteracts negative thinking

Lime is better used in diffuser and mists rather than on the body. Lime is one of the heavier citrus oils and I feel it hides a deep, magical secret, but I’m not quite sure what that secret is. It has less classical uses than lemon but when I use this oil on my clients I can see its ability to influence and counter-act negative thinking. Don’t give away your energy to negative thoughts, feelings or situations otherwise you wont have anything left for your own happiness. Use lime instead.”

Suzanne R Banks “Revelation! Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils”

Beer and lime!

So while beer with a wedge of lime is lovely, what can lime oil be used for?

* According to Salvatore Battaglia (who has written a great text-book on essential oils “The Complete guide to Aromatherapy), lime is great for sore throats due to its anti-microbial nature. However, all oils have anti bacterial qualities as they are the protectors of each plant they come from.

* Lime is used to help with depression – as with all the citrus oils. They are oils of happiness.

* It could be used in a body oil blend as a digestive tonic

* In a mild dilution it can help oily skin and hair as it acts as an astringent.

Refreshing zesty lime

Let’s check out some recipes:

1. Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

“Cocktails!”

Get in the spirit! Get it?

Lime 12 drops

Orange 8 drops

Cinnamon 5 drops

“Life is Good”

When you need a bit of help to see the good things –

Lime 10 drops

Lavender 10 drops

Fennel 5 drops

“Summer Summer Summer”

Lime 8 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Lemon Myrtle 5 drops

Nutmeg 4 drops

“Fun with Kids”

Lime 7 drops

Mandarin 6 drops

Spearmint 6 drops

Marjoram 6 drops

“From Negative to Positive”

Start feeling good now –

Lime 6 drops

Indian Rosewood 10 drops

Lemongrass 6 drops

Clove 8 drops

Anoint yourself with pure essential oil blends

2. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“Feelin Good”

Lime 2 drops

Australian Sandalwood 1 drop

“I Feel Pretty, Oh SO Pretty”

Lime 1 drop

Neroli 3% 3 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

“Don’t Hesitate”

Lime 1 drop

Lemon 1 drop

Basil 1 drop

nourish your skin with oil blends

3. Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

“Energy NOW!”

Lime 2 drops

Rosemary 2 drops

Cypress 4 drops

“Life is Sweet”

Lime 3 drops

Peru Balsam 3 drops

Geranium 2 drops

lime is a happy colour too!

Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

10 Recipes with Rose Essential Oil 3% – Rosa damascaena

Posted on April 15, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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10 Recipes with Rose Essential Oil 3% – Rosa damascaena

Beautiful rose in Wellington Botanic Gardens

“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.“

Gertrude Stein

Rose essential oil is sometimes referred to as Attar of Rose or Rose Otto. It is steam distilled and the most expensive way to buy rose oil. Many other rose oils are actually “absolutes”, which refers to the way in which the scented oil has been extracted. This method is not very natural, often with chemicals used to extract the scented essence.

I’m hoping that one day soon we will start to see more CO2 extracts of rose available, which are more environmentally friendly (even though it doesn’t sound like it), and actually extracts more of the plant or flower than steam distillation does. Check out my article “What are CO2 Extracts in the World of Aromatherapy?” for more info.

Back to the rose. I have written a couple of articles about roses before and you can check them out at your leisure:

“Stop and Smell the Roses”

“Rose and Rosehip – A Winning Combination for Youthful Skin”

On to some recipes.

I will give you some recipes using 3% rose oil and some using pure rose oil. Rose oil is mostly sold already mixed in a 3% ratio with jojoba mainly because of the cost. See my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba.

Moisturising with oil on your face can have fantastic benefits

1. Facial Oil Treatment

Mix one or two drops of essential oil in one teaspoon of carrier oil. You can warm the oil slightly first if desired – it will be very relaxing! Massage your face and rest for 10 minutes. You can also place a cool or warm wet face cloth on your face as a compress over the oil mask. Remove excess oil with a tissue or cloth if necessary.

Rose 3% 6 drops

Rose pure 2 drops in a teaspoon of oil

The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in

2. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

*All with 3% rose oil

“Sense and Sensibility”

Rose 3% 3 drops

Rose Geranium 1 drop

Nutmeg 1 drop

“Lovin Myself”

Rose 3% 4 drops

Lemon 2 drops

“Queen”

Rose 3% 6 drops

Indian Rosewood 1 drop (Dalbergia sissoo)

“Single Pointed Intention”

Rose 3% 4 drops

Orange 1 drop

Patchouli 1 drop

Nourish your body with a beautiful oil blend – pic via redbookmag.com

3. Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

*All with 3% rose oil so the ratios from my standards above, will differ slightly

“Softly”

Rose 3% 6 drops

Peru Balsam 2 drops

Bergamot 2 drops

“One Fine Day”

Rose 3% 6 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Juniper 2 drops

“Wish”

Rose 3% 9 drops

Neroli 3% 4 drops

A personal mist is easy to make! pic via ebay.com.au

4. Personal Aura Cleansing Mist & Room Mist

In a 50ml mist bottle filled with water add 25 drops of oil

(depending on the packaging you have, you may need to use a little alcohol -like vodka- at the bottom of your bottle first, so the oils disperse into smaller drops to prevent clogging the atomiser top. I’ve found sometimes it works just with water, and sometimes it doesn’t – very annoying!)

*All using pure rose oil

“Pure Magic”

Rose 6 drops

Ylang Ylang 4 drops

Mandarin 8 drops

Cypress 7 drops

“Wild”

Rose 8 drops

Black Spruce 8 drops

Australian Sandalwood 7 drops

More beautiful roses from my recent trip to New Zealand

Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

10 Recipes with Ginger Essential Oil – Zingiber officinale

Posted on April 1, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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10 Recipes with Ginger Essential Oil – Zingiber officinale

Beautiful ginger

To me ginger essential oil is an oil that doesn’t necessarily smell how you think it will – especially if you have eaten eat before, or drunk tea with fresh ginger in it. Like black pepper essential oil, ginger is a spice oil that is a lot more gentle that the plant itself. It is soft and warming, slightly reminiscent of rosemary, with a spicy undertone that can take a few seconds to vapourise.

I’m writing about ginger today because yesterday I had my regular aromatherapy treatment and I was given ginger, orange and, um …. something else (I can’t remember now), and it was gorgeous!

In aromatherapy ginger essential oil is used:

* externally on the stomach for nausea

* as a general warming tonic

* to increase circulation to the extremities (important with people who have diabetes)

I use ginger oil metaphysically to help clients or friends (or myself), particularly when the emotions are stuck and a cold. Ginger is a great way to soften your emotions ans help you to become more approachable in your relationships, and may even help with finding your true purpose in life.

Here are some recipes:

An essential oil steam in the shower will do wonders for your mind and energy levels – pic via completehealthcircle.com

1. Put A few Drops Of Oil into the bottom of the Shower

This works in a similar way to just taking a whiff straight from the bottle, but if you’ve got an extra minute, it will give you a completely different experience. Your whole body will be immersed in an essential oil steam. Just cover the drain with a cloth or your foot for a couple of minutes and breathe in the medicinal goodness

Check this out - an oil burner made from a can - pic via www.instructables.com

Check this out – an oil burner made from a can – pic via http://www.instructables.com

2. Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

“Job Interview Magic”

The evening before your interview immerse yourself in this –

Ginger 10 drops

Petitgrain 5 drops

Mandarin 5 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 5 drops

“Change of Season”

Ginger can help you move through weather changes –

Ginger 8 drops

Lavender 9 drops

Frankincense 8 drops

“Let’s All Get Along Tonight”

Calm those crazy kids –

Ginger 9 drops

Orange 10 drops

Geranium 4 drops

Vetiver 2 drops

Rub oil into your body – it’s good!

3. Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3″

“Sooooo Cold”

Warm up –

Ginger 3 drops

Rosemary 2 drops

Lemon 4 drops

“Pre-Workout Warmer”

Ginger 3 drops

Marjoram 2 drops

Grapefruit 2 drops

“High Seas”

If you’re feeling nauseous or travel sick –

Ginger 3 drops

Peppermint 2 drops

Fennel 2 drops

Chinese tea cup – perfect for a little perfume magic

4. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“I Like Myself Today”

Ginger 1 drops

Rose 3% 3 drops *see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

“Kindness, Kindness, Kindness”

Ginger 1 drop

Lemon myrtle 1 drop

Lime 1 drop

“Empathy”

Ginger 2 drops

Ylang Ylang 1 drop

Warming ginger root

Please embrace ginger essential oil – hopefully you’ll love it as much as I do.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

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Essential Oils for The March Equinox 2015

Posted on March 18, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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Essential Oils for The March Equinox 2015

Showing the Autumnal and Spring (or Vernal) equinoxes and the position of the sun -pic via www.physicalgeography.net

Showing the Autumnal and Spring (or Vernal) equinoxes and the position of the sun -pic via http://www.physicalgeography.net

OOOOOOOO yeah its equinox time! This March Equinox means cooler temperatures for us in the southern hemisphere, and warmer times for you up north. Equatorial people just get a little hint of a change, but this may change in years to come with global temperatures changing and wacky things happening in the atmosphere.

“an equinox occurs when the tilt of the Earth’s axis is neither away or towards the Sun. At this time, the center of the Sun is in the plane of the Earth’s equator. What happens as a result is that the Sun is at one of two opposite points on the celestial sphere. The word equinox is translated in Latin to mean “equal night” because during an equinox the day and night will be at equal length.

The Spring Equinox begins on March 21 and marks the start of the new astrological year in the tropical zodiac since the Sun will enter Aries — the first sign in the zodiac. This is typically a time of new beginnings and we have come to associate the Spring Equinox with a “fresh start.”

tarot.com

But for me it’s the Autumnal Equinox in Aries (the start of the astrological year), and for others it’s the Vernal Equinox in Aries. Hmmmmmm.

So in the Southern hemisphere, the astrological year is starting but we are getting ready for winter. Maybe this means we start thinking about our new plans NOW, and we’ll see them finally hatch at the end of the year (spring and summer).

In the north your new year starts with warmth and fiery Aries energy. Get ready to party.

Which oils can we use the ease us into the next seasons?

Sothern hemisphere - pic via pixabay.com

Southern hemisphere – pic via pixabay.com

Essential oils that help us prepare for cooler weather, bring us down from a hot summer, and also plant the seeds of ideas that will hatch in spring:

Fennel – be kind to yourself, nurture your body

Mandarin – bring the happiness of summer into autumn, acknowledge the simple things in life

Basil – open the upper chakras to receive divine guidance through the darker months

Pine – give thanks for an abundant summer and the people in our lives who have helped us

North – pic via http://www.sodahead.com

Essential oils that help shake off the cold, and spur us into action:

Rosemary – increase circulation, stimulate the mind to remember what we had planned for this new season

Cardamom – get the energy flowing all around and through you

Jasmine – awaken your creativity and sensuality

Geranium – cheer up summer is coming

A median lifestyle – pic via pcwww.liv.ac.uk

Essential oils to help change our energy levels and get us moving, stimulate creativity and goal setting:

Frankincense – deep breathing, connection to spirit

Cedarwood Virginian – love what you do in everyday life and help the world evolve through these practices

Petitgrain – fresh new starts, pure potentiality

Juniper – shed old energy patterns and emotions to move forward

It is important to acknowledge and celebrate these planetary occurrences to help us stay connected to our land. Let’s love our planet, take care of it and each other. Let’s evolve – because it’s the only choice that seems relevant.

Using essential oils will help open your spirit through the elusive Limbic System in your brain. The scent of a natural oil can awaken divine intelligence within you, so go ahead and use any essential oil to expand your consciousness. We need you.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

10 Recipes with Petitgrain Essential Oil – Citrus aurantium v amara

Posted on March 11, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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10 Recipes with Petitgrain Essential Oil – Citrus aurantium v amara

The leaves and twigs ready to be distilled into petitgrain oil

Ah beautiful, fresh petitgrain. This is one of my favourite oils along with neroli. They are produced from the same tree, but petitgrain comes from the leaves and twigs of the bitter citrus tree, whereas neroli is made from the gentle blossoms.

In my book “Revelation! Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils”, I classify petitgrain as an oil of happiness with the keyword “potentiality”. It has a green citrus and almost spicy scent but is also fresh and clean. It is one of the scents in Eau de Cologne and is used in Aromatherapy as an oil to counteract depression and anxiety.

Here are some recipes:

Anoint yourself with pure essential oil blends

1. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“Springtime Bliss”

Petitgrain 2 drops

Geranium 1 drop

“Awakening”

Petitgrain 1 drop

Nutmeg 1 drop

Lemon 1 drop

“Creativity +”

Petitgrain 1 drop

Clary Sage 1 drop

Lemongrass 1 drop

Love and Kisses

Petitgrain 2 drops

Rose 3% 2 drops

Petitgrain tree

2. Personal Aura Cleansing Mist & Room Mist

In a 50ml mist bottle filled with water add 25 drops of oil

“Love and Light”

Petitgrain 10 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Lavender 7 drops

“Fresh and Bright”

Petitgrain 8 drops

Cypress 7 drops

Lemongrass 6 drops

Basil 4 drops

“Contemplate”

Petitgrain 10 drops

Frankincense 8 drops

Indian Rosewood 7 drops

“Happy Kids”

Petitgrain 8 drops

Mandarin 8 drops

Peru Balsam 9 drops

Salt scrub – pic via themethuselahcenter.com

3. Skin Scrub

Use a cup of fine sea salt, add some unperformed lotion, or some carrier oil, mix into a paste and then add your essential oils (about 5 drops, or a few more). You’re ready to scrub under the shower or in the bath, but remember to be gentle! If you use the scrub while standing in the bath you can then soak in the salt and oils too. When you shower scrub most of it gets wasted.

“Alive”

Petitgrain 3 drops

Patchouli 1 drops

Peppermint 1 drops

“Soothe”

Petitgrain 2 drops

Lavender 2 drops

Ylang Ylang 2 drops

The “little grain” bitter citrus fruit – pic via tambela.com

Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

10 Recipes with Jasmine 3 % Essential Oil – Jasminum grandiflorum

Posted on February 25, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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10 Recipes with Jasmine 3 % Essential Oil – Jasminum grandiflorum

A jasmine blossom in Sydney – pic by me

Jasmine essential oil is stunning. I’m not sure how else to describe its heavenly scent. Jasmine is a sweet little flower with an almighty punch when it is converted into an oil – sweet and heady, syrupy and luscious. I recommend you always have a little bottle of this oil with you to open your energy to the feminine mystique within you.

Why do I say 3%? Jasmine is an expensive oil (yes you can buy it as a 100% pure essential oil), so it is more commonly found already diluted into a 3% ratio in jojoba oil. Aromatherapists usually work on a 2.5% ratio when blending so 3% essential oils are ready to use on your skin. For more info see my article “Essential Oils 3% in Jojoba – What are they, and Why?”.

3% of essential oils in the bottle of jojoba

There is more than one type of jasmine produced (The Jasmines – A Love Story Full of Promises), but today we will be talking about Jasmine grandiflorum. Let’s check out some recipes.

Anoint yourself with pure essential oil blends

1. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first! (I will be adjusting the drops of 3% jasmine intuitively for these recipes).

“Straight Up”

Use jasmine 3% straight from the bottle to entrance yourself (and others)

“You”re Caught in my Web of Love”

Use this beautiful scent to draw others toward you

Jasmine 3% 3 drops

Rosewood 1 drop

Cypress 1 drop

“Deep Connection”

Stir your base chakra energy to connect with others

Jasmine 3% 3 drops

Patchouli 1 drop

Orange 1 drop

“Sweet Success”

Spring is just around the corner …….

Jasmine 3% 2 drops

Peru Balsam 1 drop

Lemon 1 drop

nourish your skin with oil blends

2. Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

“I am Beautiful”

Yes you are

Jasmine 3% 5 drops

Bergamot 4 drops

Black Spruce 1 drop

“In the NOW”

Jasmine 3% 4 drops

Mandarin 4 drops

Ylang Ylang 1 drop

“Lollipops and Laughter”

Jasmine 3 % 4 drops

Lemongrass 2 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Classic oil burner with candle

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3% essential oils will NOT work

* in a vapouriser or oil burner

* in a mist bottle

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Jasmine in Sydney – the sweet promise of spring!

If you have pure jasmine essential oil then here are some recipes for you

3. Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

“Tonight’s the Night”

Get a sexy space happening –

Jasmine 6 drops

Petitgrain 12 drops

Sandalwood Australian 3 drops

Juniper 4 drops

“Believe”

Jasmine 6 drops

Lime 8 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Vanilla CO2 extract 4 drops

“Intuition”

Jasmine 5 drops

Nutmeg 5 drops

Cinnamon 5 drops

Bergamot 10 drops

Pretty flower, pretty scent

Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

How to make an Aromatherapy Body Oil – Video

Video

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How to make an Aromatherapy Body Oil (YouTube Demonstration)

All my readers already know ho to do this - clever people!

All my readers already know how to do this – clever people!

Last week on YouTube I did a demo on how to make an oil blend for your body using 3 essential oils. All my readers here already know how to do this (you clever people), but for those who aren’t quite sure check it out:

Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention

Your Lucky Essential Oils for Chinese New Year – Year of the Goat

Posted on February 18, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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Your Lucky Essential Oils for Chinese New Year – Year of the Goat

2015 is the Chinese Year of the Wood Goat. Also referred to as the Sheep, this year is a more congenial year for everyone, with a very social aspect. It is a good time to nurture creativity and to work with others to help fulfill your goals. The goat is a social animal, happy to get along with others and go with the flow.

We may see a burst of creativity internationally, in art and fashion, and a growing focus on sustainability in all fields of life. Contentment in familial relationships will help us to be happier with ourselves and in all our relationships too.

The essential oils that I love for everyone in this goat year are:

Patchouli – grounding and earthly ,peace, world peace

Ylang Ylang – release anger and frustration, an oil of love

Pine – inspirational, abundance through others, connect to mother nature

Chinese New Year!

Each animal sign in the Year of the Goat, will respond to challenges differently so why not use an essential oil this year as your good-luck piece of scented magic?

The Rat

Your year ahead – new opportunities, a better year than last year, take care of your health

Your lucky oil – fennel

The Ox

Your year ahead – increased work load, be more organised, avoid risks

Your lucky oil – rosemary

The TIger

Your year ahead – creative ideas abound, be more focused, enjoy taking action quickly

Your lucky oil – petitgrain

The Rabbit

Your year ahead – plan ahead, look within to find what you love to do, help others

Your lucky oil – cedarwood Virginian

The Dragon

Your year ahead – you are in high demand, enjoy the NOW, travel

Your lucky oil – ginger

The Snake

Your year ahead – be flexible, consider your own needs, have courage

Your lucky oil – palmarosa

The Horse

Your year ahead – busy home life, listen to friends advice, work with others

Your lucky oil – mandarin

The Goat

Your year ahead – be realistic, make connections with new people, enjoy many social occasions

Your lucky oil – lemongrass

The Monkey

Your year ahead – have fun, ride the ups and downs with joy, new enterprise

Your lucky oil – cypress

The Rooster

Your year ahead – seek balance with rest, improve your lifestyle, be moderate

Your lucky oil – lavender

The Dog

Your year ahead – improve your psychic abilities, patience, accept newcomers

Your lucky oil – basil

The Pig

Your year ahead – popularity abounds, become entranced in projects, improve spiritual practices

Your lucky oil – frankincense

2015 is a very social year for all of us – pic via chinesenewyearblog.com

Which Chinese zodiac animal are you?

Will you have a lucky oil this year?

Best wishes to all my lovely readers and bon chance!

suzannerbanks

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