1-2 drops 

Only use this method on clothing that is not valuable to you. Put the neat essential oils on cuffs - where it can be raised to the nose when desired - or on a collar or scarf around the neck, from where the aroma will gently rise to the nose.

Viscous and coloured essential oils leave a stain, so avoid oils such as myrrh, benzoin, rose maroc and chamomile (blue). 

1-2 drops 

Use a new plant-mister, put in half a pint (250 mls)  of warm water, with quarter teaspoon salt, and the essential oils, and shake well.

Spray high into the air , avoiding polished wood surfaces and materials that could be damaged by either water or essential oil.

Prepare wood for the fire by putting the essential oil on each log or piece of wood.

leave for at least one hour before putting on the fire.

Take care as the essential oils are flammable.

Essential oils can be added to fragrant twigs, incense cones, incense sticks or to the granule-type of incense that is placed on charcoal.

Leave to dry before use, as essential oils are flammable 

1-2 drops 

Mix the essential oil with water that is to be placed on the hot scones. 

Smudge sticks are bunches of dried , aromatic plant material, usually associated with Native American culture.

Essential oils can be added to the plant material. Alternatively, put the essential oil on a smelling strip.

1-4 drops per candle

Light the candle and allow the wax to melt around the wick. Then blow out the candle and add the essential oil to the melted wax.

Essential oils are flammable, so ensure none gets on the wick. As the wax starts to solidify, light the candle carefully, preferably using a match rather than a lighter, Aromatic candles can be pre-prepared for later use.

Put one drop of essential oil in the palm of one hand, rub both palms together, alternatively, first dilute the drop of essential oil in a small amount of vegetable oil.

Holding the hands around your nose and mouth, breather deeply.

If praying, hold the hands in the classic position, palms together and near the face. 

Put a teaspoon of salt in the palm of one hand, add one drop essential oil to it, then rub the hands together, and rub the forearms, up to the elbow.

Rinse off with running water. 

 1-6 drops

 run the bath, then add the essential oil and swish it around, The door should be shut to ensure the aroma remains in the room.

Essential oils can be used in their concentrated forms. For those with sensitive skins, the essential oil can be diluted in a vegetable oil - using 1 drop of essential to 1 drop of vegetable oil.

For salt baths, add two drops of essential oil to a teaspoon of essential oil  to a teaspoon of salt, mix well, then add to the bath water.

Some essential oils can cause skin irritation.

These include basil, cinnamon, clove, grapefruit, eucalyptus piperata, lemon, lime, peppermint, and thyme.

When used singly , the above should be used with caution.

When used in blends, they can sometimes be used in baths - depending on the particular formulation. 

If using 1 essential oil , add it to the carrier oil already in the bottle.

If using a blend of essential oils, put them into the empty bottle first, roll the bottle between your hands, then add the carrier oil, and blend again by rolling the bottle between the hands.

For the uses in this web site, it is better to make up small amounts, use them, and remake the body oil as required.

Label the bottles with their ingredients and purpose, adding the date of preparation.

6-12 drops but more if you wish  

Diffusers used for spiritual practice should be devoted to this purpose, and not used in any other context.

Diffusers or 'burners' have two sections: one for the heat source and one for the water/essential oil.

The bowl portion in which the water and oil are put should be non-porous, and thoroughly cleaned between each occasion of use.

Put in enough water to allow for evaporation; use already heated water.

Put the essential oil on the water, with the heat source already in place.