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Guide to Remedies': Must-Have Emergency E.O. Cocktails

These essential oil recipies from Parragon Books' Guide to Remedies: Homeopathy, Essential Oils, Crystals and Home Remedies are skin savers, home savers and overall life savers! Find your perfect essentialoil cocktail, here!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
Influenza and the Common Cold
  • 2 drops Eucalyptus
  • 2 drops Tea Tree Oil
  • 1 gallon of Steaming water

Inhale steam by hovering over bowl of water for 15-20 minutes.

Guide to Remedies': Must-Have Emergency E.O. Cocktails
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02
“Do-It-All” Treatment for Acne, Athletes Foot and Insect Bites
  • 4 drops Tea tree
    • 3 drops Sandalwood
    • 2 drops Lavender
    • 4 teaspoons jojoba oil

Inhale steam by hovering over water for 15-20 minutes.

Guide to Remedies': Must-Have Emergency E.O. Cocktails
Jacob Snavely
03
Menstrual Cramps
  • 4 drops Marjoram
  • 4 drops Lavender
  • 2 drops Vertiver
  • 4 teaspoons sweet almond oil

Massage mixture over lower abdomen twice a day.

Guide to Remedies': Must-Have Emergency E.O. Cocktails
Victoria Pearson
04
Upgrade Your Home Scent
    • 3 drops Patchouli
    • 2 drops Rose
    • 4 teaspoons jojoba oil

Vaporize or diffuse scent following instructions provided with your vaporizer kit.

Guide to Remedies': Must-Have Emergency E.O. Cocktails
Jacob Snavely