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I found several differnt things on the web that has to do with home health
and
beauty treatments. I will put up those that I have found, I dont believe
any of this
is copy righted but I also could be wrong on that count, so if I am please
let me
know and I will either remove it or give the proper credit!!
All Purpose Cleaner~
1/2 ounce rosemary leaves
1 quart water
2 tablespoons borax
1 teaspoon liquid veg. oil-based soap (castile)
Steep rosemary leaves in hot water for about
10 minutes. Strain into a spray bottle. Add borax and soap. Spray on and
wipe off. For tough spots let soak for a few minutes.
~Wood Polish~
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1-2 drops vitamin E oil
Mix. Apply to wood furniture. Rub in. Keep
left over cleaner in fridge.
~Mildrew Cleaner~
Either 1 cup vinegar or 1/2 cup lemon juice
pinch of salt
Mix and rub into mildrew stains.
~Drain Cleaner~
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup vinegar
Dump baking soda down drain. Add vinegar. Watch the bubbles!!
Headache Remedy
Lavender oil - 3 drops
Peppermint oil - 1 drop
Vegetable oil - 1 drop
Blend these oils together and massage around the temples, base of the skull, and along the hairline.
Common Cold
Thyme oil - 2 drops
Tea tree oil - 2 drops
Eucalyptus - 1 drop
Lemon - 3 drops Use these oils in a hot bath.
Relax and breathe deeply.
Burns
Use lavender oil 1-2 drops directly on the
burn.
Dry Cough
Eucalyptus oil - 2 drops
Lemon oil - 2 drops
2 Tablespoons honey
Mix 1 teaspoon of oil and honey mixture with a cup of warm water. Sip slowly.
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Relaxing Room Spray
Geranium oil - 8 drops
Clary-sage oil - 3 drops
Lemon oil - 5 drops
Bergamot oil - 3 drops
Use 4 drops of combined oils. Mix in clean plant spray bottle with 1 cup warm water. Shake before using. Avoid spraying near wood, velvet and silk.
Stimulating Room Spray
Grapefruit oil - 8 drops
Lavender oil - 4 drops
Lime oil - 4 drops
Basil oil - 2 drops
Mix and use as above.
Romantic Room Spray
Palma rosa oil - 8 drops
Ylang-ylang - 1 drop
Clary-sage oil - 2 drops
Nutmeg oil - 2 drops
Lime oil - 4 drops
Mix and use as above.
These oil mixtures may also be placed directly
on light bulbs (Only one drop per bulb)
As always, be sure you are NOT allergic
to any of the ingredients!!! Always use caution!!