*Our Usage Tips are based on information from the Essential Oils Desk Reference (3rd Edition) by Essential Science Publishing. What I've listed are essential oil topical use only information as well as only a few (most popular) situations for use...the book offers much more ways to use the oils as well as other Young Living supplements that could be used - in fact, the book states essential oil use for over 500 physical, mental and emotional health challenges.  The best way to purchase this book is through ebay (search engine "Essential Oils Desk Reference Guide")

**Some oils may cause irritation to the skin.  If need be, dilute using Young Living's V6 Oil Complex.

Acne

Single Oils: 

Tea Tree, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile, Rosewood, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus Radiata, Orange, Clove

Oil Blends:

Melrose, Thieves, Gentle Babay, Purification, JuvaFlex, JuvaCleanse

Topical Use:  Massage 3-5 drops into oily areas 1 to 3 times daily.  Alternate oils daily for maximum effect.

ADD/ADHD

Single Oils:

Lavender, Peppermint, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Oil Blends:

Brain Power, Joy, Peace & Calming, Clarity, Longevity

Topical Use:  Rub a few drops onto bottoms of feet, shoulders, temples.

Inhalation:  Diffuse for 15 minutes 4-8 times daily; Direct inhalation from the bottle 4-8 times daily.

Baldness

Single Oils:

Fleabane, Rosemary, Peppermint, Black Pepper

Topical:  Dilute 20-8-, massage into scalp before bed.

Cellulite

Single Oils:

Rosemary, Grapfruit, Lemon, Tangerine, Cypress, Fennel, Juniper, Spearmint, Lemongrass

Oils Blends:

EndoFlex, Citrus Fresh

Topical:  Dilute 50-50, massage 3-6 drops vigorously on cellulite locations at least 3 times daly, especially before exercising.

Chicken Pox

Single Oils:

Lavender, Tea Tree, Sandalwood, Niaouli, Melissa, Clove

Oils Blends:

Australian Blue, Thieves

Topical:  Add 20 drops of essential oils (using any of the above) to 1 tablespoon of calamine lotion or V6 Oils Complex and lightly dab on spots (lesions).

Colds

Single Oils:

Peppermint, Thyme, Bay Laurel, Oregano, Rosewood, Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree, Ravensara, Rosemary, Mountain Savory

Oils Blends:

Melorse, Thieves, Australian Blue, Purification, ImmuPower, Sacred Mountain, Exodus II, Raven, R.C., Christmas Spirit

Topical:  Dilute 50-50, massage 1-3 drops on each of the following areas: forehead, nose, cheeks, lower throat, chest and upper back, 1-3 times daily.  You can also use the Raindrop Technique 1-2 times weekly.

Inhalation:  Direct from bottle 3-5 times daily, or as needed.  Or in humidifier or vaporizor 1-3 times daily as needed.

Congestive Cough

Single Oils:

Eucalyptus Globulus, Goldenrod, Ledum, Spruce, Ravensara, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Hyssop

Oils Blends:

Thieves, Melrose, Peace & Calming, Raven, R.C., Idaho Balsam Fir

Topical:  Compress, warm, 1-2 times daily over chest, over throat and on upper back.

Inhalation:  Direct from bottle 3-6 times daily, or as needed.  Or in humidifier or vaporizor 1-3 times daily as needed.

Connective Tissue Trama(Ligaments, Tendons)

Single Oils:

Basil, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Helichrysum, Wintergreen, Cypress, Peppermint, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Radiata

Oils Blends:

PanAway, Aroma Life, R.C., Relieve It, Release, Citrus Fresh

Topical:  Gently massage 4-6 drops on affected areas 2-4 times daily.  For swelling, elevate and apply ice packs.

Depression

Single Oils:

Jasmine Absolute, Lemon, Sage, Frankincense, Peppermint

Oils Blends:

Joy, Valor, Passion, Hope

Topical:  Massage onto bottoms of feet, shoulders, neck and temples or wrists.

Inhalation:  Direct from bottle 4-6 times daily, or as needed.  Diffusion for 20 minutes, 3 times daily. 

Earaches/Ear Problems

Single Oils:

Thyme, Lavender, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Roman Chamomile, Ravensara, Peppermint

Oils Blends:

Melrose, Puridication, PanAway, Thieves (diluted), Immupower

Topical:  Dilute 50-50 in warm olive or fracionated coconut oil.  Apply 2 drops to a cotton swab.  Using the swab, apply traces to the skin around the opening of the ear, but not in it.  Put 2-3 drops of the diluted essential oil on a piece of cotton and place it carefully over the ear opening.  Leave in overnight.  Additional relief may be obtained by placing a warm compress over the ear.  

Caution:  Never put essential oils directly into the ear.  Ear pain can be very serious.  Always seek medical attention if pain persists.

Flu

Single Oils:

Idaho Tansy, Lemon, Blue Cypress, Mountian Savory, Oregano, Eucalyptus Radiata, Myrtle, Peppermint

Oils Blends:

ImmuPower, Di-Gize, Exodus II, Thieves, ParaFree, Essentialzyme, Polyzyme

Topical:  Dilute 50-50, 2-4 drops on chest, stomach or lower back as needed, 2 times daily.

Inhalation:  Direct from bottle 2-4 times daily. 

Insect Bites

Single Oils:

Lavender, Eucalyptus Globulus, Citronella, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Rosemary

Oils Blends:

Puridication, Melrose, PanAway

Topical:  Apply 1-2 drops on bite location 2-4 times daily.

Insomnia

Single Oils:

Lavender, Valerian, Cedarwood, Lemon, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Mandarin, St. John's Wort, Idaho Balsam Fir, Rosemary, Cypress

Oils Blends:

Peace & Calming, Citrus Fresh, Harmony, Dream Catcher, Valor, Present Time, Gentle Baby, 3 Wise Men

Topical:  Apply 1-3 drops to shoulders, stomach and on bottoms of feet.

Inhalation:  Diffusion, 30-60 minutes at bedtime.  Or apply 1-3 drops on a cotton ball and place on or near your pillow.

Menstrual Cramps

Single Oils:

Calry Sage, Rosemary, Hops, Sage, Lavender, Toman Chamomile, Cypress, Tarragon, Vetiver, Valerian

Oils Blends:

Bragon Time, EndoFlex

Topical:  Warm Compress over uterus area 2-3 times weekly.

Muscle Cramps/Spasms

Single Oils:

Rosemary, Cypress, Marjoram, Lavender, Elemi, German Chamomile

Oils Blends:

PanAway, Aroma Siez, Relieve It

Topical:  Massage 2-4 drops on cramped muscle 3 times daily.

Pain (Bone Related and Chronic Pain)

Single Oils:

Peppermint, Wintergreen

Oils Blends:

Relieve It, PanAway

Topical:  2-4 drops on location as needed, or Warm Compress on location as needed.

Restless Leg Syndrome

Single Oils:

Valarian, Basil, Marjoram, Lavender, Cypress, Roman Chamomile, Peppermint

Oils Blends:

Peace & Calming, Aroma Siez

Topical:  Massage on legs daily before bed.  Also Raindrop Technique weekly.

Inhalation:  Direct from bottle 6-8 times daily, or as needed.  Diffusion for 20 minutes, 4 times daily.

Stomach Problems

Single Oils:

Peppermint, Nutmeg

Oils Blends:

Di-Gize, Thieves

Topical:  Massage 6-10 drops over stomach area 2 times daily.

Ingestion:  Mixed with Rice Milk 1-3 times daily.

Throat Problems

Single Oils:

Frankinsence, Oregano, Thyme, Myrrh

Oils Blends:

Thieves, Melorse, Raven

Topical:  1-3 drops (diluted) applied to throat, chest and back of neck 2-4 times daily.  And/Or warm compress on chest area 2-3 times daily.

Inhalation:  Direct from bottle 3-6 times daily, or as needed.  Or in humidifier or vaporizor 2-3 times daily as needed.

Note:  These are suggestions taken from the book listed above.  The book is far more thorough and offers numerous ways for helping with countless ailments.  I HIGHLY recommend you purchasing this book if you are wanting to go to a more natural way of healing in your home.  You can find this book on ebay as well as amazon.com.

Further Note:  These are suggestions of what has worked in the past.  As said at the bottom of every page of my website, these statements, services and products have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.  These statements, services and products do not intend to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.