Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Garden in Your Home using Essential Oils & Herbs


1. To disinfect & freshen up a room when someone has been sick place 10 drops of each -Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lavender in a spray bottle with 6 oz of spring water or distilled water.
Shake and use as needed
( This mix has been shown to kill MRSA & Staph in German studies)
2. To freshen up the Kitchen add a few drops of Cinnamon, Allspice & Anise to a pan of boiling water. Add lemon , orange or both to help with fish smells or a morning wake up !
3. For freshness on a humid day add a few drops to the fan blades of lavender or ylang ylang in the evening to a bedroom . Drop a few drops on the filter of your air conditioner in the winter to freshen up the whole house . In the winter set a pot of water on heat radiators with a few drops of Bergamot or Mandarin orange to bring sunrise inside on any day.
4. To set the mood for a party add a few drops of essential oil around the base of a candle wick . Use a Pine for Christmas or a Sandalwood for a wine tasting evening , Rose Geranium for a luncheon , Tangerine for a Children's party . Cinnamon is always good for family gatherings .
5. For a fixative in potpourri or perfume blends use Patchouli oil or Sandalwood oil.
Green Lotus Organics
Donna McGee

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