Contents
What Is Aromatherapy?
Basics of Essential Oils
Basics of Carrier Oils
How to Use Essential Oils
Essential Oil Precautions
How to Make Essential Oil Blends
Aromatherapy Equipment
12 Commonly Used Essential Oils
Basil
Chamomile
Eucalyptus
Geranium
Lavender
Lemon
Orange
Peppermint
Rose
Rosemary
Tea Tree
Ylang-Ylang
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How to Make Essential Oil Blends
Making your own essential oil blends can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of aromatherapy. The following guidelines are suitable for single essential oils and blends of oils.
Aromatherapy Blending Procedure
Before you begin mixing, prepare your work area:
- Make sure you’re working on a clean countertop. Spreading wax paper on the counter will protect the area from spills and stains.
- Always use new, clean containers for your blends.
- Try a test blend—put one drop of each of the essential oils that you have chosen in a small glass bowl, then inhale the fragrance. If it’s not what you had in mind, start again. Write down your recipes so that you can duplicate them later.
- Using more drops of essential oil doesn’t necessarily yield more therapeutic results, so start with small amounts of essential oil and carrier oil. If you don’t like your creation, you won’t have wasted much.
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