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| Coriander, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Peppermint, Rosewood, Vetivert, Ylang-ylang
Stress | Anise, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Cardamom, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Rosewood, Sage, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang-ylang
Irritability | Cedar, Clary sage, Cinnamon, Cypress, Melissa, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli
| There are a range of ways to use essential oils. The dilutions are for adults, so halve them for children, and use them at quarter strength for infants. |
| Massage oils. Always dilute oils before applying them to the skin. Use a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil or any other pure, unblended vegetable oil. Do not use "baby oil," as this is a mineral oil and, unlike vegetable oils, will not be absorbed by the skin. 3-5 drops of essential oil to 2 tsp. of a carrier oil is usually appropriate. |
| Baths. Add up to 5 drops of pure essential oil to a bath full of warm water. Float the oil on the surface and stir with your hand before relaxing in the bath for 10-15 minutes. For a hand or foot soak use 2-3 drops in a bowl of warm water. |
| Inhalation. |
| Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel and inhale the fragrant steam. |
| Herbalists Kathi Keville and Mindy Green also suggest these formulas which can be used as a massage or bath oil. |
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