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Lemon & Eucalyptus, Bath Oil, & Dilution Ratios

Eucalyptus: A, T, I, (S)
Anti-bacterial*
Anti-infectious*
Anti-inflammatory*
Anti-Viral*
Anti-catarrhal
Expectorant*
Analgesic

Massage onto skin for inflammation.
Very cleansing

Body Systems;
Respiratory, Skin

May apply direct or diffuse

Used for:
bronchitis, congestion, ear inflammation, herpes simplex, flu, hayfever, iris inflammation, nasal mucus membrane inflammation, sinusitis, vaginitis

One of the best expectorants which is easily used for young and old.

Lemon: A,T, I, (N)
Anti-bacterial
Anti-viral
Anti-infectious
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-septic (destroys and prevents the development of microbes)
Anti-spasmodic (prevents and eases spasms or convulsions)
Immune Stimulant because of the chemicals d-limonene, and leukocyte

Leukocyte helps dissolve cholesterol & fats
d-limonene helps promote normal cell life cycles (Lemon contains over 65%)

Body systems: Digestive, Immune, Respiratory

Used for:
food poisoning, malaria, typhoid, scurvy, lower blood pressure, liver, arthritis, muscular aches, pain, removing dead skin cells, canker and cold sores, dull skin, fat busting, digestive disorders, and the list goes on and on.
There are so many uses I am not going to type them all out. Basically, just add lemon to anything you are using the oils for and see if you notice a difference. Just be careful in the sun for 12 hours when you put it directly on the skin. I use it all the time and have not had a problem, but others with more sensitive skin may want to be more careful.

Bath Oil and Body Oil:
Fragrance -2 drops per ounce of carrier oil (any good whole oil you want, apricot, almond, olive)
Therapeutic - 5-7 drops (or more) per 1 ounce of carrier oil
To either kinds, add some fresh dried herbs of your choice to add beauty and fragrance.
Be creative and have fun! You can also use this body oil as your lotion. Your legs will love you when you shave with it!

Dilution Ratios:
Babies - 1 drop to 15 drops carrier oil (if you notice a problem then just dilute it more)
Babies feet -1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil or you can try it Neat usually without a problem
Children - 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil, or 1 drop to 5 drops carrier oil
Childrens feet - usually Neat, but dilute if needed

I always just put the safer oils straight on my kids feet, no matter what the age is and we have never had a problem with it on their feet bottoms.

These notes are not complete, but they give you a good idea of where to start.
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