The following essential oils should NEVER be used.

Bitter almond, Boldo leaf, Calamus, Yellow Camphor, Horseradish, Jaborandi leaf, Mugwort, Mustard, Pennyroyal, Rue, Sassafras, Savin, Southernwood, Tansy, Thuja, Wintergreen, Wormseed, and Wormwood.

~All Purpose Cleaner~

1/2 ounce rosemary leaves

1 quart water

2 tablespoons borax

1 teaspoon liquid veg. oil-based soap (castile)

Steep rosemary leaves in hot water for about 10 minutes. Strain into a spray bottle. Add borax and soap. Spray on and wipe off. For tough spots let soak for a few minutes.

~Wood Polish~

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 cup olive oil

1-2 drops vitamin E oil

Mix. Apply to wood furniture. Rub in. Keep left over cleaner in fridge.

~Mildrew Cleaner~

Either 1 cup vinegar or 1/2 cup lemon juice

pinch of salt

Mix and rub into mildrew stains.

~Drain Cleaner~

1/2 cup baking soda

1/2 cup vinegar

Dump baking soda down drain. Add vinegar. Watch the bubbles!!

Headache Remedy

Lavender oil - 3 drops

Peppermint oil - 1 drop

Vegetable oil - 1 drop

Blend these oils together and massage around the temples, base of the skull, and along the hairline.

Common Cold

Thyme oil - 2 drops

Tea tree oil - 2 drops

Eucalyptus - 1 drop

Lemon - 3 drops Use these oils in a hot bath. Relax and breathe deeply.

Burns

Use lavender oil 1-2 drops directly on the burn.

Dry Cough

Eucalyptus oil - 2 drops

Lemon oil - 2 drops

2 Tablespoons honey

Mix 1 teaspoon of oil and honey mixture with a cup of warm water. Sip slowly.