ESSENTIAL OIL - TIPS

Emotions

1.   For a calming anxiety reducer, mix 3 drops of Jasmine or Sweet Marjoram with 9 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil and use as a body lotion daily.

2.   Feeling a little down? Place 1-3 drops of Adoration, Balance, Grapefruit, Joy, Stress Relief, Harmony or Hope in the palm of your hands, rub hands together and cup hands over mouth and nose. 

Take 6 slow deep breaths and think of a moment in the last week you really enjoyed.

4.   The aroma of Rose can provide alleviation from depressive symptoms. It can be used in baths, inhalations and aromatherapy burners to provide a mood boost during times of stress and fatigue.

Aroma

1.   Edens Garden Scent Ball Plug-In Diffuser is the perfect way to release your favorite scent in your home or office. It is designed for ease and safety. No water or flames are needed. Try Clove, Jasmine, Balance, Joy, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang or Sweet Orange. Many real estate agents use the diffuser to create a welcoming aroma in a new home.

2.   Remove cigarette smoke by pouring 4 drops each of Rosemary, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus in a spray bottle with water. Be certain to shake well before each use.

3.   Want an enchanting Holiday aroma? Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil on the furnace filter; turn on the furnace fan to fill your home with a warm aroma. Try Vanilla, Pine, Cypress, Hope, Cinnamon Bark or Cassia.

4.   Get rid of nauseating paint fumes. Mix a 10 ml bottle of Peppermint into a gallon can of paint to dispel the stench.

5.   To keep a car smelling fresh, try Edens Garden Electric Car Diffuser. Add 2-8 drops of your favorite essential oil to the pad provided and insert it into diffuser. Try Stress Relief, Key Lime, Joy, Balance, Adoration or Sensation.

6.   Oil burners are all the rage in essential oil social circles. Mix 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil with purified water in bowl. Place a tea light in the specified area and light. Try our Joy or Peace blend.

7.   Want to freshen the air without releasing aerosol chemicals? Try adding 10-20 drops of essential oil to 16 oz. purified water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener. For general use, add 

Lavender. Make sure to shake well before each use. Try our Meditation or Hope blend.

8.   Pine, Frankincense, Sage and Myrrh all make amazing firewood oils. Put 8-10 drops of essential oil on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire (Do not drop essential oils on log while fire is burning).

9.   Smelly shoes? Place a few drops of Geranium directly into shoes or place a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon, Cleaning or Four Thieves into shoes to freshen them up.

10.  Send a scented Holiday letter by dropping Cassia, Cinnamon Leaf or Fir Needle on your cards. Place a few drops of oil on paper and put letters in a plastic bag. Seal and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Try it on bookmarks and stationary too. Essential oils can leave residue on paper, so be sure to do a test sample first.

11.  For snuggly towels, sheets and clothes, place 10-15 drops of essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the dryer while drying. Or add 5 drops of Rose to water and pour into the center cup of the washer. Try Lavender, Ylang Ylang or Rose Geranium. Eucalyptus is great at combating mites.

12.  Essential oils promote alertness and stimulate memory. Inhale Grapefruit, Invigorate, Peppermint or Stay Alert occasionally while driving, reading or studying. Basil and Bergamot help with concentration. Inhale during the day to increase focus.

13.  For an all-natural scented candle, place a few drops of your favorite oil into the hot melted wax as the candle burns. Try 3 drops each of Sweet Orange and Vanilla. For an insect repellent, try Citronella or Lemon Eucalyptus (do not drop oil in candle while candle is lit).

14.  Lavender and Grapefruit are both great for the office. Place a few drops of each or both on the pad of an Edens Garden Plug-In Diffuser and plug into outlet. Also, try our Stress Relief, Balance, Calming or Relaxation to help create a peaceful environment.