A Guide to Using Essential Oils
In the bath – Dilute 6-8 drops of essential oil in Verde’s Calendula Base Bath or a dessert spoon of full-fat milk (or more, if you like) and add to your bath after it has been run. Use 1-3 drops for a child or 1 drop for a baby.
Massage – Dilute 10 drops in 25 ml of base oil (such as almond or olive oil). Use 4 drops for a child or 2 drops for a baby.
Inhalations – Add 3-4 drops in a bowl of hot (not boiling) water, drape a towel over both the bowl and your head, and inhale to your heart’s content! Be careful of the steam. Not recommended for children.
Burner – Put between 5 and 20 drops into the oil burner with water, depending on the size of the room.
Compress – Can be hot or cold. Add 3-5 drops of oil to 1 pt water. Place a cloth in the water and wring out. Apply to the affected area for 5 minutes. Repeat up to 4 times.