Fill Soap Dispenser with water first – leave a little room for the pump and additional ingredients (if you add the Castile Soap first it will create bubbles when the water is added).
Then add at least 2 tablespoons castile soap, at least 1 tsp. FCO, 10-30 drops essential oils. I love using peppermint/cinnamon, grapefruit/thyme, and geranium/lemon. The possibilities are endless.
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We love using a carrier oil mixed with essential oils on dry lips. When I rub any oil (ie. coconut oil) on my lips it feels amazing, adding essential oils makes it even more fun.
Fill a Glass Roller Bottle with a carrier oil or combination of carrier oils. Add 9-11 drops of essential oils. You can do just one oil or a mixture. When we mix oils we try to have an odd number of essential oils.
Essential oils are very potent and powerful and should only be used in small doses. When using oils here are some precautions to keep in mind:
1. Do not attempt to replace existing medications unless under the guidance of your physician. If you become suddenly ill with something you don’t understand go to a doctor immediately.
2.Keep oils away from children at all times. Do not let them suck on the lids and be careful to keep oils away from children’s eyes. Keep from putting oils on your children’s hands so they will not in turn rub their eyes.
3.Store oils in dark brown bottles in a cool dark place.
4.Label each mixture you make telling you exactly what is in it, the date when mixture was made, what you are using it for, who its for. This prevents confusion when treating different children with different issues.
5. Make sure your oils identify the botanical name, cautions, use, extraction method, country of origin, constituents, heavy metal free, microbiology (hazardous pathogens) part of the plant used and that its from a reputable source.
One example of this is Thymus vulgaris is the botanical name for thyme. You can buy a very powerful and much cheaper thyme containing phenols, which needs to be used with care in topical use, it can be aggressive on the skin. But sweet thyme containing gentle alcohols is much preferred for use on children, as it is hazard free. Avoid essential oils that are poorly identified.
6. Use less rather than more.
7. Patch test ~ if you believe your child might have a reaction apply one drop of the oil to the inside of the forearm for 24-48 hrs.
8. If there is irritation apply lavender oil or cold pressed coconut oil on area.
9. There are some oils on this list we do not use if pregnant or nursing.
10. Do not use Oregano until 3 or older. Never use tansy!!! It is toxic and neurotoxic and should not be used in aromatherapy. If epileptic use caution with basil, hyssop, rosemary, fennel, thyme. There are different lists from different aroma therapists so study it out and use caution.
Remember oils only kill bad bacteria, never good bacteria. When in doubt…put the oil on the feet. When in doubt…use True Lavender.
How often do you lay awake in bed with the light off trying to go to sleep? Do your children go to sleep easily? How restful is your sleep?
Have you tried options such as a warm glass of milk, counting sheep, reading, a spoonful of honey, taking a hot bath, etc.
Lavender and Roman Chamomile
We have been using Lavender Essential Oils to help us sleep and there are many companies that have proprietary fragrances including Lavender that claim to help us sleep better.
A study at Wesleyan University in 2005 was shown that “When people sniffed the lavender before bedtime, it increased their amount of deep sleep, or slow-wave sleep.” as per researcher Namni Goel.
Supporting this is a statement by Tiffany Field with the University of Miami School of Medicine, who said the aroma of lavender has been shown in human studies “to slow down heart rate, slow blood pressure and put you in a parasympathetic state, which is a relaxed state.”
Many people also claim that Roman Chamomile essential oil helps to relax and fall asleep.
Using Essential Oils for Insomnia
Here are a few ways we like to use these oils, place a few drops of either individual oil (Lavender or Roman Chamomile) or a few drops of each together in a diffuser to fill the air. Put a few drops into a spray bottle with water and spray the pillow and/or bed covers before retiring.
We also like rubbing lavender on the feet before bed and or mixing some of our favorite essential oils including Lavender or Roman Chamomile with a carrier oil and rubbing it up the spine.
We are excited to share with you an amazing recipe for Orange Honey Poppy Seed Dressing. We love this dressing with fruit, mixed greens, rice, and potatoes.
