Aromatherapy Remedies

Easy recipes for making natural home remedies for pain, weight loss and much more

Making your own aromatherapy remedies is a great way to take care of your family's health using natural healing ingredients - without harmful chemicals and fillers.

With these easy recipes and aromatherapy remedies, you can make your own home remedies for weight loss... pain... stress... acne... the list goes on!

Aromatherapy home remedies are gentle yet powerful and they work holistically with our bodies, not only helping to heal the problem but also to strengthen our immune system, lift our spirits and calm our nerves. All of which you want when you need a home remedy!

Aromatherapy and herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates (the father of modern medicine) prescribed herbal and aromatherapy remedies. In the 1300s, people used aromatic herbs to ward off the Black Plague.

In fact, many of the ancient remedies described in historical documents are similar to the home remedies people use today. Because they work!

How Do Aromatherapy Remedies Work?

Aromatherapy home remedies for pain, stress and other problems work by boosting the body's internal healing process. They position the body to heal itself.

how do aromatherapy remedies work Inhaling essential oils stimulates the olfactory nerves (sense of smell), which send signals to the brain's limbic system, which, in turn, triggers an emotional, physiological, endocrine (hormone) and / or immune system response. Voila! You get the therapeutic effect!

Click here for a detailed explanation of how aromatherapy affects your mind and body.

Published clinical studies show positive results on colds, sleep problems and emotional, stress-related disorders. Aromatherapy has also been shown to have a positive effect on digestive disorders and on skeletal, muscular and joint pain.

6 Essential Oils No Home Should Be Without

dōTERRA sells a terrific Family Physician Kit with 6 basic oils plus 4 blends that makes for an incredibly powerful natural pharmacy.

I use it every day. In my family, we don't need the doctor for minor illnesses any more because we're never sick, and we don't spend money on prescriptions because the oils seem to solve anything we might get.

The kit includes a handbook called "An Introduction to Modern Essentials" that explains:

What each oil is best for
What to use for any health problem (such as pain relief or itching)
How to apply the oils for each problem

Lemon
Airborne viruses Anxiety Cold Sores Constipation Depression/Grief/Sadness Disinfect/Sanitize Greasy/Oily Hair Gout Hangover Heartburn Intestinal Parasites Oily Skin Pain Relief Postpartum Depression Stress Weight Loss	To disinfect surfaces, put a drop onto a damp cloth and wipe. To kill airborne viruses and get rid of odors, use in a diffuser. For anxiety, depression, grief, sadness and stress, add 1 or 2 drops to a teaspoon of carrier oil and massage into the bottoms of your feet. For constipation, stomach pain and period cramps,add to carrier oil as above and massage into abdomen. ONLY IF USING dōTERRA's lemon essential oil, add a drop to a glass of water for gout,hangover, heartburn, parasites & weight loss. Safe to use undiluted for children if using dōTERRA oils. Buy Lemon Essential Oil or the Family Physician Kit (Click on "Shop" in the top right corner and go from there.)
Lavender
Allergies Blisters Boils Burns & Sunburn Chapped Lips Chicken Pox Dandruff Diaper Rash Gas Grief/Sadness Hair Loss Insomnia Itching Mosquito Bites Pain Poison Ivy/Oak Stress & Tension Wounds	For burns, blisters, boils, cuts, stings and any other skin problems, apply undiluted to affected area. For insomnia, diffuse into the air or apply 1 or 2 drops undiluted to the bottom of the feet at bedtime. For stress, tension & anxiety, try a warm lavender bath or lavender massage. For pain relief, add a few drops to a teaspoon of carrier oil and massage into affected area. Rub into stomach for gas and stomach pain. For allergies, blend 1 drop each lavender, lemon and perppermint and apply to chest and back of neck. If not using dōTERRA oils, dilute in a carrier oil. Safe to use undiluted for children if using dōTERRA oils. Buy Lavender Essential Oil or the Family Physician Kit (Click on "Shop" in the top right corner.)
Peppermint
Allergies Asthma Bad Breath Cold Sores Concentration Congestion Diarrhea Fatigue Fever Headache Heartburn Heatstroke Hot flashes Nausea/Indegestion Varicose Veins	For allergies, asthma or other breathing problems, put a drop of dōTERRA peppermint on the palm of your hand, then cup your hands around your nose and mouth and inhale deeply. If using another brand, put a few drops on a tissue and sniff from the tissue. To bring down a fever or cool hot flashes, rub a drop into the bottom of the feet or the back of the neck. If not using dōTERRA's perppermint oil, dilute in a carrier oil. For nausea and upset stomach, either inhale from your hand as above or apply to feet as above. For headache, rub into temples, forehead and back of neck. Dilute if not dōTERRA. Safe for children when used in dilution. Buy Peppermint Essential Oil or the Family Physician Kit (Click on "Shop" in the top right corner.)
Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
Acne Allergies Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral Athlete's Foot Cold Sores Colds & Flu Deodorant Ringworm Sore Throat & Strep Throat Thrush Tonsillitis Warts	For all skin problems such as acne, athlete's foot, cold sores or warts, apply undiluted to the affected area. For sore throat, strep throat and tonsillitis, gargle 1 or 2 drops in 4oz of water. Diffuse into the air to kill airborne viruses and bacteria. To disinfect surfaces, put a drop onto a damp cloth and wipe. Safe to use undiluted for children if using dōTERRA oils. Buy Melaleuca Essential Oil or the Family Physician Kit (Click on "Shop" in the top right corner.)
Oregano
Antifungal Athlete's Foot Candida Muscle Aches Parasites Pneumonia Respiratory Infections Ringworm Warts Whooping Cough	Use in dilution for skin applications - it's hot! For athlete's foot, ringworm or warts, adilute a drop in a teaspoon of carrier oil, lotion or cream and apply to affected area. For candida, take orally in capsules only. dōTERRA has information on how to do this. For respiratory infections and pheumonia, diffuse into the air. Buy Oregano Essential Oil or the Family Physician Kit (Click on "Shop" in the top right corner.)
Frankincense
Arthritis Anxiety Carpal Tunnel Coughs Depression Scarring Skin Infections Wrinkles	For skin, apply either directly or diluted in a cream, carrier oil or lotion. For arthritis, massage gently into affected area or apply as a warm compress. For carpal tunnel, apply 1 drop on wrist, elbow and shoulder. For for coughs and shallow breathing due to anxiety, diffuse or apply to bottoms of feet. Buy Frankincense Essential Oil or the Family Physician Kit (Click on "Shop" in the top right corner.)

In addition to these 6 basic oils, the Family Physician Kit includes these aromatherapy remedies:

Deep Blue for effective natural pain relief
On Guard to kill germs and strengthen the immune system. A great cold and flu fighter!
Breathe for any congestion, asthma or other breathing problems
DigestZen for any stomach discomfort of any kind

I've tried all of them, and they work so well I can't imagine being without them. My family and I are healthier when we use them - it's just that simple! Check it out...

Harness the Power of Aromatherapy Remedies

Natural remedies for stress, home cold remedies, aromatherapy remedies for weight loss, pain, depression, snoring and more are surprisingly easy to make and use. Not to mention money saving!

Plus, it's tremendously rewarding to make an acne cleanser or a pain relieving massage oil for someone and hear them say, "Thanks. It really helped!"

Click on the links below to see aromatherapy remedies by category. More natural home remedies and recipes (and categories) are being added all the time, so check back often!

Homemade Acne Remedies
Save money and save your skin from harmful chemical preparations. Create a complete acne skincare routine with these easy acne home remedies.

Burns, Bruises & Bug Bites
Make your own healing home remedy for burns, bruises and cuts with this simple lavender salve recipe.

Aromatherapy for Colds
Recipes for aromatherapy tea, chest rub, healing bath salts and more. Feel better naturally!

Aromatherapy for Depression
Depression can be a heavy burden. Aromatherapy can't "cure" depression, but it can help lighten the load. Learn how (and get recipes.)

Headache Home Remedies
Before popping a pill, try these natural headache remedies to help ease the pain. Includes aromatherapy remedies for tension headaches and migraines.

Natural Pain Remedies
Home remedy pain relief blends for muscle tightness, stiffness and inflammation. Includes recipes for salves, bath salts and massage oils.

Pink Eye Home Remedies
Home remedies for pink eye to soothe itchiness, help get rid of eye gunk and kill pink eye viruses.

Pregnancy Discomfort
Aromatherapy remedies for coping with nausea, stretch marks, back pain, swollen feet, insomnia, postpartum issues and more.

Aromatherapy Snoring Remedy
A super-popular anti-snoring massage oil recipe. So good it gets a categroy of its own!

Aromatherapy Stress Reduction
Aromatherapy is incredibly good for helping cope with stress. Learn about the best essential oils and how they work - plus recipes for using them, of course!

Aromatherapy Weight Loss Help
Learn how to make your own aromatherapy inhaler to support your weight loss efforts by curbing your appetite and dealing with emotional eating.

Essential Oil Use Chart
See the best essential oils for any given condition or problem, as well as links to relevant aromatherapy remedies.

Got questions about aromatherapy remedies? Click to post your question and get answers from our helpful community. Plus. here's a couple extra resources to help you along the way...

Healthy Holistic Living
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Home Remedies and Natural Cures
Learn how to use safe, simple home remedies and natural cures to prevent disease, heal your body and live a healthier life.

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