There are several Young Living essential oil singles and
blends that are very helpful in the summer. Listed below are a few suggestions
to have on hand. For more detailed information, please contact me directly.
Insect Repellent:
Peppermint alone
is great; mix several drops in distilled water and spray on exposed skin. Australian
Blue and Palo Santo also repel mosquitoes.
Or, mix up this effective blend:
10 drops Citronella
10 drops Peppermint
10 drops Idaho Tansy
Mix thoroughly in that order and then add to 4 oz.
distilled or spring water in a spray bottle. (Always shake the mixture before
using.)
(Please note: I can
prepare blends for you if you prefer.)
To cover a larger area, try diffusing citronella in a Young Living diffuser.
Tick Removal:
Apply 1 drop cinnamon, oregano or peppermint on a cotton
swab and apply to tick. Then wait for it to release its head before removing
from your or your pet’s skin.
Other tips:
Peppermint: Very cooling when applied to the back of the
neck. Add a drop to a bottle or glass of water to increase energy. Apply to
areas of pain for headaches (avoid eyes). Can be used as an insect repellent
and can relieve itching.
Ginger or Peppermint: Can
relieve motion sickness and other digestive issues.
Lavender: Use
for sunburn, insect bites, allergies, cuts, scrapes, and itching. I also love Young
Living LavaDerm, a spray that includes both lavender and aloe vera.
Purification: Greatly
reduces swelling and itching due to insect bites.
PanAway, Deep Relief, Helichrysum: All are good for pain relief.
Use Purification,
Thieves, or Peppermint for poison ivy or poison oak.
Purification or Melrose can
be used for swimmer’s ear. (DO NOT put the oils directly into the
ear canal. Rub around the outer ear or put a drop on a cotton ball and place
gently just inside the ear.)
Thieves products: Take Thieves Spray or Wipes with you to
disinfect while traveling. The Waterless Hand Purifier is fabulous and does not
dry out your hands.
For pets, use Animal Scents Shampoo and Ointment
for healthier coat and skin.
These are just a few of the many ways to use essential
oils this summer. If you have a question about what to use for another issue,
please contact me.
Have a wonderful summer!
Joyce
Phelps Stephens, NCLMBT #2272
110 Iowa
Lane, Suite 201
Cary, NC
27511
919-270-5868
YLEO#401605
