Exploring some aromatic recipes
Comforting yet uplifting massage oil
1 ounce Jojoba, Sesame, or Marula
5 drops Bergamot Citrus bergamia
7 drops Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
4 drops Mandarin Citrus reticulata
3 drops Patchouli Pogostemon cablin
Citrus Spritzer
2oz of water (or Lavender hydrosol)
10 drops Bergamot Citrus bergamia
7 drops Mandarin Citrus reticulata
5 drops Lemon Citrus limon
5 drops Grapefruit Citrus paradisi
To soothe excess Vata
1 ounce Jojoba, Sesame or Marula
5 drops Clary sage Salvia sclarea
7 drops Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
5 drops Ylang ylang Cananga odorata
Massage oil for cramps/painful menstruation
1 ounce organic jojoba or sesame
10 drops Ginger Zingiber officinale
6 drops Clary sage Salvia sclarea
4 drops Sweet marjoram Origanum marjorana
7 drops Mandarin Citrus reticulata
Respiratory Inhaler
5 drops Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
6 drops Rosemary ct. cineole Rosmarinus officinalis
2 drops Peppermint Mentha x piperita
4 drops Tea tree Melaleuca alternifolia
Breathing Space Diffusor blend
20 drops Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
15 drops Lemon Citrus limon
Dry/irritated Skin Blend
1ounce unscented natural organic cream or jojoba oil
5 drops Frankincense Boswellia papyriferra
2 drops Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile
3 drops Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Enhance digestion massage blend
1 ounce Jojoba or Marula
18 drops Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
10 drops Ginger Zingiber officinale
Aphrodisiac Massage Oil
1oz Organic Jojoba oil with:
5 drops Ginger Zingiber officinale
6 drops Ylang ylang Cananga odorata
3 drops Cinnamon leaf Cinnamomum zeylanicum
6 drops Mandarin Citrus reticulata
4 drops Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum
Arthritis/Pain relieving gel
15 drops Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus
24 drops Ginger Zingiber officinale
2 ounces Organic Aloe vera gelly (Lily of the Desert)
1 tbsp. Arnica herbal oil
1-2 tbsp. Lavender hydrosol
1 tbsp. Roman or German chamomile hydrosol* (if not available, use more Lavender hydrosol)
Blend all ingredients together. Add more hydrosol if the gelly is a bit ‘tacky’ feeling. Rub on localized area as needed.
