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| Sports injuries. |
| For a massage oil that speeds the healing of strained muscles, sprains or sports injuries, add 40 to 60 drops of essential oil, such as tea tree oil or a blend of eucalyptus, fir, lavender, chamomile, cypress, rosemary or juniper, to 1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces) carrier oil. Carrier oils include olive, almond, jojoba, grapeseed, canola, apricot kernel or any light, natural oil. |
| Prostate massage oil. |
| Combine 5 drops each of lavender and thyme oils, 10 drops cypress or fir, 10 drops eucalyptus or rosemary and 1 fluid oz. (2 Tbsp.) carrier oil. Gently massage over the prostate region and lower back every night before bed. |
| Foot odor. |
| Use full-strength lavender, sandalwood or tea tree oil on the soles of the feet and work it in well between and around the toes. This treatment works best after a hot footbath to which you have added 1/2 cup salt and several drops of eucalyptus oil. |
| Jock itch, athlete's foot, toenail fungus. |
| Prepare a dilute solution of tea tree oil by mixing 2 Tbsp. (1 oz.) tea tree oil with sufficient vodka or grain alcohol to dissolve it completely, leaving no oil floating on the surface. Add enough water to measure 3/4 cup (6 fluid oz.) altogether. The resulting solution is approximately 15 percent tea tree oil. Optional additions: Add 1/2 tsp. liquid grapefruit seed extract, which is another powerful fungicide, and several drops of lavender, rosemary, thyme or sage oils. At least twice a day, saturate the affected area with this solution and air dry or use a hair dryer set on low heat. Dust with an antiseptic powder or tea tree oil powder to keep the area dry. Avoid synthetic fabrics and wear cotton or silk socks and underwear. With foot problems, go barefoot as often as possible. Fungal infections thrive in dark, moist |
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