Recipes - essential oil bay leaf

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Aroma blend for viruses and colds

If you want to increase natural protection from viral and colds and boost the immune system, use this blend containing oils with proven therapeutic effects.

Make an essential mix of equal parts of the oils:

• bay leaf essential oil
• cinnamon essential oil
• tea tree essential oil
• eucalyptus essential oil
• lavender essential oil
• peppermint essential oil
• Clove essential oil

Use the essential mix in an aroma diffuser to purge the air in the room and delicately absorb the healthy fumes. Add 4 drops of the essential mix every 100 ml. water in the diffuser and plug in for 1 hour.

Alternatively, you can apply to the skin for local action on key areas: breasts, throats, sinuses. Add 6 drops of the essential mix in 1 tablespoon of base oil and apply with rubbing movements clockwise 3 to 4 times a day. Store the mixture in a closed, non-metallic container at room temperature and use within a few days.

Massage mixture for muscle pain

Bay leaf essential oil is great for soothing body massages. If you are looking for a good massage oil to reduce pain in tendons, joints and muscles, try this recipe. You can also use before and after exercise to reduce the effect of muscle soreness.

Use a glass bottle and mix:

• 4 drops of bay leaf essential oil
• 2 drops of frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops of ginger essential oil
• 30 ml. sweet almond oil

 

Aroma blend for smoking cessation

Here is an essential blend of fragrances that helps reduce nicotine cravings:

• 6 drops of bay leaf essential oil
• 4 drops of clove essential oil
• 2 drops of bergamot essential oil
• 2 drops of grapefruit essential oil

 

Insect repellent

You can spread bay leaf essential oil in the rooms or apply a few drops directly to cotton balls or objects at critical points where insects enter (skirting boards, balconies, windows, etc.).