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HOT - chronic pain such as backache, muscle pain, spasms, colic, ear ache, menstrual pain, while in labor.
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COLD - chronic pain, inflammation, fever, headaches, swelling, nose bleeds, bleeding wounds,
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HOT AND COLD, ALTERNATING - sprains

Method

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Place 2-3 drops essential oil in 250 ml (1 cup) water (hot or cold depending on what compress is needed)
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Agitate slightly to mix the oils
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Use a face cloth, small towel or flannel and lay it on top of the water to soak up the oil.
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Wring out slightly and place on affected area
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Place plastic on top of the wet towel and then cover with a small dry towel and leave until necessary to replace.  Compresses are changed frequently.  Hot compress when it has cooled down, and cold compress when it has warmed up from the body heat.

COTTON BALL - 2-3 drops on a cotton ball for soothing fragrance, e.g. mandarin, bergamot or lavender - the latter will serve as an insect repellent as well.  This method is favored for children's and babies' rooms because they are safer than diffusors or steam bowls.

DIFFUSE - Diffusing essential oils releases oxygenating molecules as well as negative ions, which reduce bacteria in the air. The diffuser disperses oil without the heating or burning that can render the oil therapeutically less beneficial.

To see which oils to use, read How to Diffuse Essential Oils - The Ultimate Home Health Care Defense Against Infectious Disease.

This option is best for non-contact and works well for oils that assist with breathing.  Use to clean the air, set the atmosphere and to support a meditative state.   Use our single species blends and singles 'neat', or undiluted to maintain a jet that mists without clogging.  For more information go to Benefits of Diffusing and How to Diffuse Essential Oils.

DOUCHE - 1-2 drops to 500 ml of water e.g. tea tree or lavender

GARGLE - 1 drop Tea Tree in half a glass of lukewarm water, gargle and spit out.  Repeat.

IN YOUR HOME - Add a few drops to any cleaning water. Essential oils may be used as disinfectants after an illness.  Most essential oils have good germicidal properties and are very effective when a room needs to be disinfected.  They are also effective as a precautionary measure during flu epidemics, since they support the body's immune system.  Use as  insect repellents. Laundry:  Recent studies have shown that eucalyptus oil kills dust mites. To effectively take care of the problem, add 25 drops of eucalyptus oil to each wash load.  Add a few drops of essential oil to a washing machine to promote hygiene.  Place a few drops on an old washcloth and add to the dryer for a fresh scent.  

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