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The essential oil of Manuka.

Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, 1 to 2 drops of Manuka in pure localized application directly on the affected area.

For skin application, apply 3 drops of the synergy to the wound. Repeat the operation 3 times a day for 4 to 5 days.

  • 10 drops of Cistus essential oil
  • 20 drops of Noble Laurel essential oil
  • 40 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
  • 30 drops (1.5 mL) of St. John’s Wort oily macerate

More details and other users: essential oils against blisters.

Burns

The essential oil of Lavender Aspic:

  • Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, in case of burns, apply 1 to 5 pure drops of Lavender Aspic depending on the extent, every 1/4 hour after the burn appears, then 3 times a day, until it disappears.
Benzoin, Carrot, Super Lavandin, True Lavender, Niaouli, Cajeput and Tea Tree.

Reserved for ages 6+. After having cooled the burn well under cool water, dry your skin and apply 2 to 6 drops of the mixture locally depending on the extent of the burn within the next hour, every 15 minutes. Then apply 2 to 6 drops, 3 times in the same day then on the following days until complete healing.

  • 20 drops of Tea Tree essential oil

  • 20 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil

  • 40 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil

  • 80 drops of oily Calendula macerate

Sunburn

The essential oil of Lavender Aspic :

  • Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, apply Lavender Aspic essential oil diluted at a rate of 1 drop in 4 drops of Calendula oily macerate, over the entire area of ​​the sunburn, 3-4 times a day until improvement.
Benzoin, carrot, super lavender, true lavender.

Reserved for ages 6+. When applied to the skin, gently massage your skin using 2 to 8 drops of the mixture depending on the extent of the sunburn. Repeat the operation 3 times a day until the sunburn subsides and disappears.

  • 30 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
  • 30 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
  • 40 drops (2 mL) Apricot Kernel vegetable oil
  • 80 drops (4 mL) of Calendula oily macerate

More detailsessential oils for sunburn.

Fever

The essential oil ofEucalyptus Radiata :

  • From 3 months. In a foot bath, mix 10 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata with 100 g of salt in hot water and make a foot bath.
Eucalyptus globulus, White fir.

Reserved for ages 6+. Repeat 4 times a day for 3 days. Apply 2 drops of the mixture to the chest and 2 drops to the upper back.

  • 20 drops of essential oil Fragrant Wintergreen
  • 40 drops of essential oil Ravintsara
  • 5 drops of essential oil Thyme in Thymol
  • 30 drops of vegetable oil Nigella

Hematomas, bruises and bumps

The essential oil ofItalian Helichrysum:

  • From 6 years old and for adults. Through the skin, a few pure drops of Italian Helichrysum on the affected area, 5 times a day, until the blue disappears.

  • From 3 months to 3 years, and for pregnant women over 3 months. For pregnant women, children and babies, use is possible by diluted localized cutaneous route on medical advice.

Reserved for ages 6+. If your bruise is small, apply 3 to 4 drops of the pure mixture locally. Repeat this operation 4 times a day until the blue disappears. If your bruise is large, it is best to dilute the mixture before applying it. Use 3 to 4 drops of the synergy of essential oils, diluting with 3 to 4 drops of vegetable oil such as Arnica oily macerate for example. Repeat this operation 4 times a day until the blue disappears.

  • 60 drops of Italian Helichrysum essential oil

  • 20 drops of noble laurel essential oil

  • 20 drops of Peppermint essential oil

  • 20 drops of Patchouli essential oil

Travel sickness

The essential oil of Pepper mint, for adults and adolescents:

  • Oral route : 1 drop of pure Peppermint essential oil under the tongue.
  • Inhaled : breathe directly from the bottle, as soon as necessary.
Lemon, Tarragon, Ginger, Green Mandarin, Wild Mint, Grapefruit.

Reserved for ages 6+. Place 2 drops of the mixture on a small piece of bread or a neutral tablet to suck. Repeat as needed, no more than 6 times during the day.

  • 40 drops of Peppermint essential oil
  • 20 drops of Cardamom essential oil
  • 20 drops of Petit Grain Bigarade essential oil

Nausea (pregnant women)

Reserved for pregnant women over 3 months and babies over 3 months. Massage 2 drops onto the solar plexus. Also place a drop on the inside of one wrist, then bring the second together and massage both together, approach the nostrils and breathe deeply. Repeat the application 4 times a day maximum.

  • 40 drops of essential oil Lemon
  • 40 drops of essential oil Roman chamomile
  • 40 drops of essential oil Petit grain bigarade
  • 80 drops (4 mL) of vegetable oil Apricot kernels

Small accidents

The essential oil of Tea Tree:

  • From 3 years. Dermal, 1 drop of pure Tea Tree on the wound, 3 times a day, until the wound disappears.

  • From 3 months and for pregnant women over 3 months. Through the skin, 1 drop of Tea Tree essential oil diluted in 9 drops of vegetable oil on the wound, 3 times a day, until the wound disappears.

Yarrow, Copahu Balsam, Benzoin, Rosat Geranium, Italian Helichrysum, Aspic Lavender, True Lavender, Lavandula Stoecha, Myrrh and Niaouli.

Reserved for ages 3+. After cleaning with soapy water, apply 2 to 3 drops of the mixture locally on the wound, 4 times a day for 3 to 4 days.

  • 40 drops of Tea Tree essential oil

  • 40 drops of true lavender essential oil

  • 20 drops of Cistus essential oil

Stings (insects, jellyfish, etc.)

The essential oil of Lavender Aspic :

  • Reserved for ages 6+. Dermal, apply 1 pure drop of Lavender Aspic to the pimple or affected area, as quickly as possible after the sting appears. To be renewed every 1/4 hour, if necessary.
True Lavender, Lemon Eucalyptus, Katafray, Peppermint, Manuka, Java Lemongrass, Rosat Geranium, Niaouli.

Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, apply 1 to 2 drops of the pure mixture to the bites as often as necessary until improvement, then 3 times a day until completely healed.

  • 80 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
  • 40 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil
  • 40 drops of Wild Mint essential oil
If you have an allergic reaction or if the sting does not go away, consult your doctor.

More details : essential oils against bites.

Nosebleeds

The essential oil of Cistus:

  • From 3 years old and for adults. Dermal, place 2 pure drops of Cistus EO on a handkerchief or fabric (be careful not to use fabrics that lint) and gently insert a wick into the nostril concerned, at each bleeding.

Rose geranium.

From 3 years old & for adults. Apply 2 drops of the mixture to a cotton wick to insert into the nostril. Leave this wick for a few minutes until the flow stops, then remove it gently so as not to trigger new bleeding.

  • 20 drops of Cistus essential oil
  • 20 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil

Excessive sweating

The essential oil of Palmarosa :

  • For adults and adolescents. Through the skin, 1 drop of pure Palmarosa under each armpit, once a day after showering. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

Clary Sage.

Reserved for adults and adolescents. Dermal, apply with your fingertip, 2 drops of the mixture on each armpit, foot and/or 1 drop on each hand. Repeat the operation morning and evening during risky periods (exams, hot day, etc.).

  • 60 drops of Clary Sage essential oil
  • 60 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
  • 30 drops of Cistus essential oil

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Bibliography

Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.

About these tips

This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists. 

La Compagnie des Sens and its teams do not encourage self-medication. The information and advice provided comes from a reference bibliographic database (books, scientific publications, etc.). They are given for information purposes, or to suggest avenues for reflection: they should in no case replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, and cannot engage the liability of the Compagnie des Sens.