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| conditions; fabrics that breathe and exposure to air and light help prevent a recurrence. |
| Hemorrhoids or anal itching. |
| Apply a blend of equal parts geranium, lavender and peppermint oils mixed with a small amount of water or use a dilute solution of tea tree oil. |
| Balanitis, an inflammation of the foreskin not caused by venereal disease. Wash the area twice daily with a gentle soap, rinse well and towel dry. Add 5 drops tea tree oil and lavender or chamomile oil to 1 tsp. salt; mix well, dissolve in 1 cup warm water and bathe the affected area thoroughly. Towel dry. Do not apply full-strength tea tree oil to mucous membranes. |
| Baldness. |
| Although there is no well-documented cure for baldness, the essential oils of basil, cedarwood, cinnamon, cypress, geranium, ginger, juniper, lemon, neroli, sage and rosemary are considered hair growth stimulators, as is the herb stinging nettle. If it's possible to restore or stimulate hair growth, these essential oils will do so within four to six months of daily use. Combine all or most of the above oils in equal (or approximately equal) quantities. |
| Every night, add 2 or 3 drops of the essential oil blend to 1/2 tsp. water and massage it vigorously into the scalp, concentrating on areas of hair loss. If you have one, use an electric massager with a hair and scalp attachment. If not, stretch the skin in as many directions as possible. Increase circulation to the scalp by bending over or resting on a slant board as often as possible. |
| In the morning, shampoo and rinse well. Increase circulation to the scalp by applying a cold washcloth, then a hot one, alternating every 15 or 20 seconds for about two minutes. If your hair is dark, massage the scalp with nettle tea. |
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