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Ailment
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Oil
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Remedy
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Ease digestive problems, travel sickness and panic attacks
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ANISEED
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Place a few drops of ANISEED oil on a handkerchief
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Ease travel sickness and nausea
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BERGOMOT
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Place a few drops on a cold compress
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To settle a churning stomach
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MELISSA
GINGER
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Add 1 drop MELISSA and 2 drops of GINGER to a handkerchief for a calming inhalation
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Easing Depression and Anxiety
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LAVENDER
CLARY SAGE
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Blend in a vaporiser
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Relieve mouth ulcers
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MYRRH
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Using a glass of water and 2 drops of MYRRH oil, thoroughly stir and use only on the affected area
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An effective remedy for swollen feet and ankles
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LAVENDER
CYPRESS
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Add 1-2 drops each of LAVENDER and CYPRESS oil to a pebble footbath while rubbing feet over the pebbles
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During convalescence to stimulate the digestive system and sterilise the sick room
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CITRONELLA
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Burn a candle or vaporiser oil
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Throat Infection
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BENZOIN
JUNIPER
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At the first sign, combine 3 drops of BENZOIN and 3 drops JUNIPER oil on a handkerchief and inhale throughout the day
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For strains and sprains
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EUCALYPTUS
LAVENDER
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2-3 drops of EUCALYPTUS and 5-6 drops of LAVENDER to a cold compress and apply
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To help reduce scars and stretch marks
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FRANKINCENSE
LAVENDER
NEROLI
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Mix 2 drops FRANKINCENSE, LAVENDER and NEROLI into your favourite lotion and apply daily
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To relieve headaches
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LAVENDER
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Massage a few drops into the temples, or add a few drops to your pillow for a restful night's sleep
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To help combat cellulite
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LEMON
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Add a few drops to your favourite body lotion
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Help dispel insomnia
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MARJORAM
LAVENDER
GRAPESEED
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Add 2 drops MARJORAM and 2 drops LAVENDER oil mixed with 10ml GRAPESEED oil and massage into the soles of the feet
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Calm a fretful baby
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MANDARIN
CHAMOMILE
SWEET ALMOND OIL
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Combine 4 drops MANDARIN, 2 drops CHAMOMILE, with 30ml SWEET ALMOND OIL and massage into the soles of the feet
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Head Lice
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CAJEPUT
TEA TREE
LEMON
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After washing and conditioning hair, comb through with a fine metal comb. Rinse hair in 1 litre of water containing 2 drops CAJEPUT, 5 drops TEA TREE and 4 drops LEMON oil.
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Natural Mouthwash
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CLOVE
TEA TREE
THYME
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Blend 2 drops CLOVE, 5 drops TEA TREE, 4 drops THYME, 10 ml vodka. Add to 200ml distilled water and shake. Use twice a day, but remember not to swallow!
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Treat oily, blemished skin
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GERANIUM
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Add 2-3 drops of GERANIUM oil to a bowl of water and gently splash on the face for a face rinse after washing
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Smooth dry skin on elbows and knees
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JASMINE
CHAMOMILE
SANDALWOOD
SWEET ALMOND OIL
JOJOBA
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Blend 2 drops JASMINE, 4 drops CHAMOMILE, 4 drops SANDALWOOD, 20ml SWEET ALMOND OIL, 10ml JOJOBA oil and rub in twice daily
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To ease muscles after a session at the gym
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JUNIPER
BLACK PEPPER
MARJORAM
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Add 5 drops JUNIPER, 2 drops BLACK PEPPER, 2 drops MARJORAM to a warm bath
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Warm up during winter
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BAY
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Massage a few drops of BAY oil into the hands
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For a soothing nights sleep
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CHAMOMILE
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Add a few drops of CHAMOMILE to a cotton wool pad and place it under your pillow or in a pyjama pocket
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For a festive winter room fragrance
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CINNAMON
MANDARIN
PINE
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Dilute 1 drop CINNAMON, 3 drops MANDARIN and 6 drops of PINE in a 200ml spray water bottle
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For a refreshing room spray
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BASIL
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Add 2 drops of BASIL to a water bottle and squirt into the centre of the room a couple of times
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Scent your bedroom with a seductive spray
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NEROLI
YLANG YLANG
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Add 5 drops NEROLI and 5 drops YLANG YLANG to half a litre of water in a spray bottle
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To invigorate Body and Mind
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PETITGRAIN
BERGAMOT
GRAPEFRUIT
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Add 3 drops PETITGRAIN, 3 drops BERGAMOT and 1 drop of GRAPEFRUIT to a warm bath
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To help detoxify the body
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FENNEL
LEMON
JUNIPER
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Add 2 drops FENNEL, 3 drops LEMON and 3 drops JUNIPER oil to a warm bath
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Restore the balance of your digestive system
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PALMAROSA
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add 3-4 drops of PALMAROSA to a bath or massage blend
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