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Hot or Cold, an aromtherapy compress is a soft towel that has been soaked in water with a few drops of essential oil. TO MAKE A COMPRESS: Put 2 cup of hot or cold water in a bowl or basin, and add 3 to 6 drops of essential oil. Disperse the oil and place a cloth in to soak briefly. Wring out the towel and place the compress on the appropriate body location. (Never around the eyes.) Some compresses to try: HEADACHES: Lavender or Lavender/Peppermint MIGRAINE: Lavender or Lavender/Peppermint/Marjoram SUNBURN OR FEVER: Lavender or Peppermint INSOMNIA: Chamomile or Chamomile/Lavender PMS CRAMPING: Clary Sage or Geranium PMS SWOLLEN BREASTS: Geranium SORE MUSCLES: Eucalyptus/Juniper/Chamomile (low dilution) |
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