Oils and Plants ~ The Aromatherapy and Herbal Health Website

OILS AND PLANTS

This website has been put together out of a life long passion for Aromatherapy oils and medicinal plants and herbs. The links on your left will take you to articles on individual essential oils and their uses, recipes for bath oils and creams, information on herbs, plants, famous aromatherpists and herbalists, medical matters and methods of use. You can also buy books and Essential Oils online.

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The Summer Safety Kit
Nothing is more annoying than trying to enjoy the outdoors in summer while avoiding the bites and stings of insects or brushing through plants and trees that can sting or prick you. Here are some aromatherpay recipes to help with insect bites and stings and rashes caused by poisonous plants and trees.

Lavender should always be at hand during the summer months. It can be applied 'neatly' (without dilution) to the affected area as needed. Remember to make up these remedies beforehand in glass amber bottles if possible.

For mosquito or other insect bites that don't require much attention, a simple dab of essential oil of Lavender or Tea Tree provide relief. Camomile and lavender essential oils reduce swelling, itching and inflammation, and together with tinctures of Echinacea and Plantain often prevent an allergic response. (If an allergic reaction does occur, take 1/2 teaspoon of echinacea tincture internally.)

When a Dock leaf is unable to be found you can use Camomile oil to treat a sting from a Stinging Nettle: Place a drop or two directly on your sting and massage it in. The oils of caraway, clove and lemon balm (also known as melissa) are all antihistaminic. Mixing a few drops of each of these oils into a couple of ounces of vegetable oil will result in a soothing ointment that will help relieve itching.