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A Magickal Herball Compleat.pdf - Magicka School

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A Short A-Z of Aromatherapy Treatments for Common Ailments<br />

The following A-Z uses the methods and doses included in the table below, unless<br />

otherwise indicated.<br />

Adult doses and methods of treatment:<br />

Method<br />

Massage<br />

Inhalation<br />

Bath<br />

Sitz bath<br />

Preparation for the face<br />

Compress<br />

Dosage of Essential<br />

Oil<br />

5 drops per 10ml (quarter<br />

floz) of base oil.<br />

5-10 drops per bowl of<br />

steaming water, or 1 to 3<br />

drops on a handkerchief.<br />

5-10 drops diluted in a<br />

tablespoon of base oil.<br />

6 drops placed in a<br />

teaspoon of base oil per 2<br />

litres of water.<br />

2 and a half drops of<br />

essence per 10ml (quarter<br />

floz) of base oil.<br />

1 or 2 drops in a bowl of<br />

water.<br />

Notes<br />

When using the<br />

handkerchief method<br />

avoid direct contact with<br />

the skin.<br />

Stir the oil well into the<br />

bath water.<br />

One should sit in the<br />

water, which will reach<br />

the affected part.<br />

Depending on the<br />

treatment the water may<br />

be of varying<br />

temperature. A clean<br />

cloth can be placed on<br />

the surface of the water<br />

to soak up the oil and it<br />

can then be placed on the<br />

affected body part.<br />

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