Recipes

Respiratory Relief Lotion

This soft, soothing blend can help bring relief during a cold or flu.

These essential oils work to clear the head and lungs, ease spastic coughing, and help you feel overall rejuvenated. Use in a lotion and apply to chest, throat, and back or use in an inhaler or diffuser and breathe deeply.

Ingredients

5 drops of Myrtle (Red) Oil

5 drops of Hemlock Oil

5 drops of Chamomile Roman Oil

1 fl oz of Lotion - Unscented

Supplies

1 glass jar (1 fl-oz)

Directions

STEP 1

Put 1 fl oz of unscented lotion in an empty 1 oz glass jar.

STEP 2

Drop the essential oils into the lotion and blend thoroughly.

STEP 3

Rub the blend on the chest, throat, and back.

Safety and dilution

This blend was created at a 3% dilution. Please use caution if asthmatic. We recommend a small patch test to ensure there is no skin sensitivity.

Kid safety: Safe for kids 10 and over.

Shelf Life

The ingredient with the shortest shelf life remaining becomes the shelf life of the entire blend.

AUTHOR

Jennifer Williams

Lead Educator & Content Creator

Jenny has always had a passion for learning and teaching. She spent years as a high school English teacher, helping people learn new skills, and developing a classroom culture built on trust and collaboration. On a trip to a distillery in Provence, France, Jenny decided to devote herself to aromatherapy after watching distillers transform pink roses into stunning essential oil and hydrosol; and being moved by their passion. She earned her aromatherapy certification at the Aromahead Institute and joined the team at Aromatics International as a co-owner, content creator, and educator. Jenny also serves as an Instructor at the Aromahead Institute.