If you have a horse, or two like me, you've probably heard of colic. You may have even experienced this scary condition! I think, next to laminitis, it's one of the scariest health situations horse owners can face. Sometimes it can be mild, but oftentimes, it can turn life threatening very quickly. We want all the tools in our toolbox that we can possible cram in-right?! Did you know one of those tools is essential oils?!
In a nutshell, essential oils are super concentrated plant extracts. They are known for a variety of health benefits including emotional benefits like relaxation and promoting calmness. Let's chat what essential oils I keep on hand to use when the dreaded colic strikes!
What is colic in horses and what are the symptoms
In case you haven't heard of colic....lucky you! it's a general term used to describe clinical symptoms for digestive conditions, associated with abdominal pain, that can range from mild to life-threatening. Colic can be caused by many different things, such as gas, impaction, twisted gut, and more. If you suspect your horse has colic, call your veterinarian right away! Conditions of colic in your horse can become life threatening in a short amount of time, so I can't stress enough, your first course of action should be to call your veterinarian! The purpose of this article is not to give you a substitute for veterinary care, rather tools you can use to help support the situation, while you are waiting for your veterinarian!
The symptoms of colic can vary depending on the severity and cause of the pain. However, some common symptoms include restlessness, pawing at the ground, sweating, rolling, and looking or biting at their sides. If you notice any of these symptoms in your horse, call your veterinarian right away. Then grab your essential oils!
How to use essential oils to support a horse with colic
If you suspect your horse has colic, again, the first thing you should do is call your veterinarian. While you are waiting for your veterinarian to arrive, you can use essential oils.
There are hundreds of different essential oils in the marketplace today...which ones do you choose to support your horse? ! I have 3 must haves-2 essential oils and 1 blend of essential oils that I always keep on hand.
By the way, if ya wanna go ahead and grab these essential oils so you have them at the ready, simply click HERE and it’ll take ya to my specially curated bundle of these oils from the world leader in essential oils-Young Living™. With their Seed To Seal guarantee, you know you're getting pure and premium products for your health! (This is an affiliate link and I earn a small commission from your order at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting my small business! I'm so excited to help you get started, that I'll connect with you once you order and send you something special)
DiGize™ ( a blend for Young Living™ Essential oils containing Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, Juniper, Fennel, Lemongrass, Anise, and Patchouli)
Lavender is used to help calm and relax your horse. Studies have shown an increase in relaxation after a horse inhales the aroma of Lavender. If you don't have Lavender, you can substitute it for any essential oil you think might help to calm you and your horse.
Other calming essential oils I like to have on hand are: (To read more about my top calming essential oils for your horse and how to use them click HERE)
Valor™ ( a blend for Young Living™ Essential oils containing Frankincense, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy, Camphor Wood, and Geranium)
For best results, add a few drops of the essential oil to the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, inhale deeply and then allow your horse to inhale the aroma from your hands. Then apply the leftovers on the back of your neck and/or your horses poll. Lavender is a very mild essential oil and since you are applying the 'leftovers', I generally don't bother to dilute it when applying in this way. If you haven't used essential oils with your horse before, or your horse has sensitive skin, consider grabbing a dollop of a carrier oil like coconut oil first, to dilute.
Next offer your horse the aroma of Peppermint essential oil. You can offer them a whiff from the bottle or in the same way you offered the Lavender. Peppermint essential oil is very strong and can cause a tingling sensation on the skin, so if you'd like to try applying it, its best to grab a dollop of coconut oil and dilute before application. Then you can rub on the abdomen.
Take great care in that some horses will act aggressive when touched in a painful area, even if they have never acted in such a way before. Do not put yourself in harms way by trying to rub essential oils on your horses belly! Essential oils are made up of tiny volatile molecules that pass thru the olfactory receptors and into the limbic area of the brain rather quickly by inhalation, so it is not required to put them on topically for them to have a positive effect. If you don't have Peppermint essential oil, you can swap out for Spearmint or Ginger essential oil.
You may already notice a difference with your horse! If not, consider applying DiGize™ to your horses belly. It is best to dilute this blend by grabbing a dollop of coconut oil (you can use any carrier oil you have-like olive oil)( for more info on carrier oils, click HERE)in the palm of your hand, adding a several drops of DiGize™, rub your hands together to mix, and then rub on the abdomen, again taking care to be safe. You can also rub the diluted mixture on your horses gums in addition to the belly rub or instead of. If you dont have DiGize™, you can do this with diluted Peppermint essential oil as well. Or, if you have any of the single essential oils that are found in Digize™, you can try those.
For the most success in using essential oils with your horse, it's best to grab some and start using them now, before you have an urgent situation! If you'd like to learn how to use essential oils with your horse quickly, easily, and safely, check out my mini course "Oily Horse Intro" where we dive into the what, where, how, and why, of getting started using essential oils with your horse! Check it out HERE!
Thanks for reading my guide on how to use essential oils to support your horse when colic occurs. Remember, I am not a veterinarian nor do I prescribe, treat or diagnose, and essential oils are not a replacement for veterinary care! I simply have more peace of mind knowing that when the inevitable occurs, I have more tools in my toolbox for the situation, that can make a difference in the comfort of my horse.
Essential oils come in handy with horse care! They are a great way to help keep your horse healthy and happy, and replace toxic chemicals at the barn. We can enjoy essential oils with our horses aromatically by smelling them, topically by applying them, or, if we have an essential oil labeled for ingestion, we can choose to use them as a supplement.
There are numerous benefits to using essential oils topically, but we want to do that in a safe and effective way. In this article, I'll walk you through diluting essential oils for topical use, so you can get the most out of using your essential oils on your horse, in a safe and effective way.
Essential oils can offer a variety of benefits for horses when applied topically. They can be used to help with a shiny mane and coat and for skin care. The can be helpful for outdoor annoyances that gather on and bother your horse. They can help to support the digestive system, breathing, and to promote calmness and relaxation. They come in quite handy in replacing hoof products, especially ones that you have to wear gloves to apply, with a healthier alternative.
Keep in mind that not all essential oils are created equally. You'll want to choose a high quality premium essential oil to use with your horse. I purchase and use essential oils from the world leader in essential oils-Young Living™. With their Seed To Seal guarantee, you know you're getting pure and premium products for you and your horses health! To grab some essential oils click HERE (This is an affiliate link and I earn a small commission from your order at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting my small business! I'm so excited to help you get started, that I'll connect with you once you order and send you something special)
When using essential oils with your horse topically, you'll want to dilute the essential oil.
Why do you dilute essential oils for topical use?
Essential oils are highly concentrated and can cause skin irritation or other problems if used without dilution. Diluting an essential oil minimizes the chance of a reaction. Did you know it can take 27 feet of the lavender plant to make one 15 ml bottle of Lavender essential oil and roughly 75 lemons to make a bottle of Lemon essential oil? These fun facts about Lavender and Lemon essential oil show you just how concentrated essential oils are!
Since essential oils are so highly concentrated, oftentimes you'll only need a few drops to use them effectively. Covering a large area of the horse topically with only a few drops is made easy by diluting the essential oil. You'll want to use a small amount of essential oil diluted and more frequently, rather than a large amount less often.
Essential oils contain many volatile components and some evaporate rather quickly, by adding the essential oil to a carrier oil, it slows down the rate of evaporation, and helps to make sure you're getting the benefits of all of the essential oil, and over a longer period of time, as the essential oil is absorbed more slowly.
Make sure to monitor your horse's reaction to the essential oil after you apply it topically. Discontinue use if they show any signs of distress like chewing on the area, itchiness, raised hair or bumps, and add more carrier oil to the area to further dilute.
What do you dilute essential oils with?
There are a few ways to dilute essential oils with horses for topical use. One way is to mix them with water and make a spray. This makes it easy to then spritz the areas of your horse you may want to address. (For a step by step guide to making a spray-click HERE) The only problem is that essential oils and water don't mix. You'll want to help the essential oil mix better in water by adding an emulsifier. An emulsifier is simply a substance that helps to mix two liquids that don't normally mix together, like essential oil and water. You'll want to use a natural emulsifier. My favorites are either vodka or witch hazel.
Witch hazel is a natural astringent that is produced from the bark and leaves of the Hamamelis virginiana, or witch hazel shrub. The active ingredient in witch hazel, called tannin, helps to shrink swollen tissue and tighten pores. Witch hazel is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect skin from damage caused by free radicals. This makes it a good choice for diluting with the goal of skin support in mind.
Vodka can also act as a natural astringent or toner. It's useful as a preservative and has antibacterial properties. It's also a product you might already have in your kitchen and wouldn't therefore require an extra purchase. It's safe for skin when mixed with water and doesn't add any aroma to your essential oil mix.
You can also dilute essential oils with a carrier oil. Carrier oils are simply fatty oils that are used to 'carry' essential oils. Essential oils like fat and blend well with fatty oils, making them ideal for topical use. They help to make the essential oils less concentrated and help them spread out better. Carrier oils differ from essential oils in that they are the fatty oils extracted from nuts and seeds.
My favorite fatty oils to use as carrier oils are fractionated coconut oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and almond oil. A research study published on various carrier oils, including these particular carrier oils, concluded benefits of: promoting skin barrier homeostasis, antioxidative, antimicrobial, anti-inflamatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties as well as promoting wound healing, with topical use.
Fractionated coconut oil is a type of oil that has been processed to remove all of the long chain fatty acids. This leaves only the medium chain fatty acids, which keeps it a liquid versus regular coconut oil which will harden depending on temperature. Its mild, non greasy, absorbs well, and odorless, making it my go to for dilution. Plus, it's non-toxic and non-irritating, making it a safe choice for horses. It's readily available and cost effective.
Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer, and it can be beneficial when used for skin and hair. Coconut oil will harden in cooler temperatures and is also a thicker carrier oil with a tendency to feel greasy after application. It works well when diluting and making recipes for hoof care.
Olive oil is a great natural moisturizer for the skin. It is high in antioxidants, which can help to protect the skin from free radical damage. Additionally, olive oil is a good source of vitamins A and E, both of which are beneficial for the skin. It's also an oil in which pretty much everyone already has in their kitchen, so you don't need an additional purchase. It also a thicker carrier oil and can tend to have a greasy feel. It also will impart its own aroma in your mix.
Sweet almond oil can also be used for diluting essential oils with horses. It's a light, non-greasy oil that absorbs quickly into the skin, making it a good choice. Almond oil is also high in Vitamin E, which can promote skin health.
To dilute an essential oil with any of these carrier oils quickly and 'on the fly' , simply add a squirt or dollop into the palm of your hand, add your essential oils, rub your hands together, and apply where needed. You can also dilute an essential oil ahead of time, or pre make a recipe. Grab my free quick guide 'Getting Started Using Essential Oils With Your Horse' for my dilution chart and some recipes. Click HERE!
Generally diluting an essential oil 2-10% is adequate for most horses. Keep in mind age, size, sensitivities (like redheads), and which essential oil you are using (for example-Oregano, a 'hot' essential oil), can factor in and require more dilution. If you dilute an essential oil, apply it, and notice a reaction, simply add more carrier oil.
Making a roller bottle is a great way to dilute essential oils ahead of time and have them always at your finger tips ready to go. For a step by step guide to making a roller bottle-click HERE!
If you show, you'll want to keep in mind that some governing bodies have rules and regulations regarding essential oils and actually list some essential oils on their prohibitive substance lists. You'll want to check with the governing body of your show before using essential oils topically close to a show or during a horse show. Fortunately many of the benefits of essential oils can be had simply by inhaling the essential oil and reserving topical use for afterwards.
Topical use can be a great way to enjoy all the benefits of essential oils with your horses. When using essential oils topically, diluting them ensures that we are using them safely and effectively. As you can see its simple and easy to dilute essential oils with products that are probably already in your pantry.
If you're ready to explore all the benefits and ways essential oils can help you and your horse, check out my mini course "Oily Horse Intro" where we dive into the what, where, how, and why, of getting started using essential oils with your horse...safely and easily! Check it out HERE!
Homemade gifts are a great way to show your loved ones that you care. Not only are they affordable, but they also show that you took the time and effort to make something special for them. And what could be more special than something made with essential oils?
Essential oils can be used to make a variety of different DIY products perfect for gifts throughout the year or for the holidays. All you need is a little creativity, a few basic supplies, and some essential oils. My three favorite gifts are making an essential oil roll on, making a room spray with essential oils, and making sugar or salt scrubs with essential oils.
They get rave reviews, are easy and quick to make, and budget friendly! Plus they introduce someone to essential oils in a safe and effective way.
How to make a roll on with essential oils
Making a roll-on with essential oils is a fun and easy way to use your favorite scents. Your gift recipient can use it on a hard day to help relax and unwind or wear it as a perfume.
You will need: (if ya want to print out a step by step guide to making a roll on-click HERE)
-A 10 ml roller bottle (I buy mine from Amazon, you can go plain jane or get fancy with colors)
-carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil is hands down my fave as it's light, non greasy, and odorless)
-essential oils (you can customize this roll on for your person- use around 10-20 drops of essential oil...or if you're looking for the perfect holiday gift, try the Orange Spice or Candy Cane recipes below that scream holiday!
By the way, if ya want more info on the essential oils listed or wanna grab them for the recipe, simply click on the essential oil and it’ll take ya to the world leader in essential oils-Young Living™. With their Seed To Seal guarantee, you know you're getting pure and premium products for your health! (This is an affiliate link and I earn a small commission from your order at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting my small business! I'm so excited to help you get started, that I'll connect with you once you order and send you something special)
Orange Spice
10 Drops Orange
5 Drops Cinnamon
5 Drops Patchouli
Relax & Unwind
10 Drops Lavender
10 Drops Cedarwood
Wellness
10 Drops Lemon
10 Drops Geranium
Candy Cane
5 Drops Peppermint
10 Drops Vanilla
To make:
1. Add your essential oil to the roll on bottle.
2. Fill the roller bottle with carrier oil.
3. Pop the roller on, then screw on the top of the roller bottle and invert back and forth well to combine.
4. Print a label, (grab your labels HERE) cut it out, and either tape it on with a layer of clear tape or use contact paper. Add it to an organza gift bag (available on Amazon) and ta-da, you're ready to dazzle friends and family with this gift!
How to make a room spray with essential oils
Making a room spray with essential oils is easy! All you need is a spray bottle, distilled or purified water, vodka, and your desired essential oils. I like to use 2 oz size glass spray bottles, and the recipes reflect that, but simply do the math if you want a larger size. The basic recipe is half vodka, half water, and 20 drops essential oil per two oz.
Here's how to make it: (if ya want to print out a step by step guide to making a room spray-click HERE)
1. Add 20 drops of your desired essential oils to the glass spray bottle.
2. Fill your spray bottle about halfway with vodka.
3. Fill your spray bottle the rest of the way up with distilled water.
4. Shake well to combine.
5. Print a label, (grab your labels HERE) cut it out, and either tape it on with a layer of clear tape or use contact paper. Add it to an organza gift bag (available on Amazon) and ta-da, you're homemade gift is sure to amaze friends and family! The below recipes will help your loved ones stay in holiday mode long after the season ends!
Holiday Spice
10 Drops Orange
5 Drops Cinnamon
5 Drops Clove
Fall Leaves
10 Drops Clove
5 Drops Orange
5 Drops Patchouli
Tree Farm
10 Drops Idaho Grand Fir
5 Drops Pine
5 Drops Black Spruce
Candy Cane
8 Drops Peppermint
12 Drops Vanilla
How to make a sugar or salt scrub with essential oils:
To make a sugar or salt scrub with essential oils, you will need: (if ya want to see a quick video on making a scrub-click HERE)
-4 oz glass jars
-1/2 cup of sugar or salt ...salt works better for feet and sugar works better for lips and the rest of the body
-25-35 drops of essential oil
-2 tablespoons of a carrier oil -again I use fractionated coconut oil
Instructions:
1. Combine the sugar or salt, essential oil, and carrier oil in a bowl (stainless steel, glass, or ceramic) and mix together.
2. Place the mixture in a glass jar or container.
3. Print out a label ( grab them HERE), cut it out, and either tape it on with a layer of clear tape or use contact paper. Add it to an organza gift bag (available on Amazon) and ta-da, you're gifts will be a holiday hit your loved ones will remember for a long time to come!
Holiday Spice
10 Drops Orange
5 Drops Cinnamon
5 Drops Clove
5 Drops Patchouli
Soothing
15 Drops Lavender
15 Drops Cedarwood
Zen
15 Drops Frankincense
15 Drops Vanilla
Candy Cane
10 Drops Peppermint
15 Drops Vanilla
So why not try making your own gift this year with some essential oils? It's a thoughtful way to show someone you care, and it's also a lot of fun! Plus, these three easy recipes for homemade gifts with essential oils will have your loved ones oohing and ahhing over your brilliance, and isn't it fun to hook someone else on essential oils :)
If you don't have essential oils yet and want to grab some for the above recipes, click HERE, it’ll take ya to a bundle I created listing all of the above essential oils, from the world leader in essential oils-Young Living™. Simply pick which ones you’d like, add to the cart, and check out! Easy peasy and thanks for supporting my small business! (This is an affiliate link and I earn a small commission from your order at no cost to you.)
Essential oils have been around and used for centuries for aromatherapy. Today, they have grown in popularity for their beneficial properties and pleasant scents. Many people use essential oils to boost their mood and improve their well-being, or to improve the air quality in their home. Essential oils can help create positive feelings, add tranquility and relaxation, and help to balance and uplift emotions. One of the easiest ways to use essential oils is by diffusing them into our environment. When essential oils are diffused, it means to disperse the essential oil into the air. Diffusing essential oils is a safe and effective way to enjoy their benefits without having to apply them topically.
Did you know that your dog can benefit from diffusing essential oils as well? Our dogs will experience many of the benefits that we enjoy when we diffuse essential oils. Diffusing essential oils around dogs can help calm and relax your dog, promote healthy emotions, support respiratory health, and more. Plus, we are half the equation! Our dogs sense and act on our emotions. If we remain calm and balanced, we help our dogs be that way as well. Diffusing essential oils is also a great way to purify the air and have a great smelling home, even with pets!
There are a variety of ways to diffuse essential oils around dogs.
The easiest method is to become a walking diffuser for your dog by wearing the essential oil yourself. This gets your dog used to essential oils in a safe way. When diffusing essential oils around dogs, it is important to take into consideration their sensitivity to essential oils.
Dogs have an incredibly powerful sense of smell. In fact, their sense of smell is so powerful that they can detect odors that we cannot. This is why dogs are often used as police or search and rescue animals – their noses can lead them to clues that humans would never be able to find. When you wear an essential oil as a perfume, your dog will be inhaling the aroma!
Another way to diffuse essential oils is is to add a few drops of oil to an ultrasonic diffuser designed specifically for dispersing essential oils into the air. These diffusers release a fine mist of oil into the air, which helps to distribute the scent evenly around the room and also dilutes the essential oil for safe use as well. You can check out one of my favorite diffusers from Young Living™, The Desert Mist Diffuser HERE.
When diffusing, always make sure the room is well-ventilated and leave the door open so your dog can leave if they want to. Keep in mind, some dogs will prefer to stay with their owner no matter what, so keep an eye out for any signs that your dog isn't comfortable. For example; sneezing, watery eyes, scratching, pacing, or listlessness. It is important to start slowly and only use a few drops of oil at first. This will help to ensure that your dog does not have an adverse reaction to the scent.
If you're new to diffusing essential oils around dogs, start by diffusing a single oil at a time and a minimal number of drops. You can gradually increase the number of oils you diffuse by creating a blend as your dog becomes more accustomed to them.
Another option is to put a drop of oil on a cotton ball and place it in strategic areas in your home, or near your dog's bed or crate. Wooden clothespins work well too. You can also add a drop of essential oil to your dog's bedding or favorite toy.
You might be asking-Is it safe to diffuse essential oils around my dog?
Yes , diffusing essential oils around your dog CAN be safe. The number one safety factor is QUALITY.
When it comes to essential oils, quality is key. Not all essential oils are created equally and the industry is not well regulated as essential oils fall under cosmetics and trade secret laws. The plant’s location, climate, soil, age, as well as extraction methods and time, all play a role in the essential oil’s composition and potency. It's important to use essential oils extracted from plants that have been grown and processed without the use of pesticides or other harmful chemicals, and to do your research to make sure that you are using a premium, high quality, and pure essential oil. How do you do that-you ask?
Find a company that you trust and ask the following questions:
- Do you own your farms?
- Can I visit the farms?
- Do you have fully equipped labs?
- Do you have trained staff in aromas?
- Do you visit suppliers distilleries?
- Do you test for peak harvest times?
- Do you harvest at peak times?
- Do you discard mistakes?
- Do you distill without using solvents?
- Do you bottle your own oils?
Remember not all essential oils are created equally and using essential oils safely relies on using a pure, high quality, and premium essential oil that is carefully cultivated from seed to seal.
I use essential oils from the world leader in essential oils-Young Living™. They own many of the farms where their essential oils come from. I've actually been to several of them, and helped harvest and plant. Young Living™ has a Seed To Seal™ guarantee that you can read about HERE. If you want to qualify your own company, make sure to ask the above questions and that you get a yes to each and every one, like I have with Young Living™.
What essential oils are good for diffusing around dogs? Depends on what outcome you are looking for....here's a list of some of the essential oils I love to diffuse on a daily basis for me and my dogs based on desired outcome:
(For more information on each essential oil listed or to purchase the essential oil, simply click on the essential oil. This is an affiliate link and I earn a small commission from your order at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting my small business! I'm so excited to help you get started, that I'll connect with you once you order and send you something special!)
Calmness and Relaxation
Grounding
Balancing
Pick Me Up
Respiratory System
Immune System
Focus
Positive Atmosphere
Odor
So, if you are looking for another tool in your toolbox for your dog's health and wellbeing, give diffusing essential oils around them a try! Not only will you benefit by diffusing essential oils around your dog, you will also help affect their emotions in a positive way and support their overall health!
If you're ready to dive in and start using essential oils for yourself and with your dogs, check out my mini course "Oily Dog Intro" where we dive into the what, where, how, and why, of getting started using essential oils with your dog...safely and easily! Check it out HERE!
As the weather starts to cool and the leaves begin to change, it's time to start thinking about which essential oils best capture the essence of fall. From the warm, spicy scent of clove to the sweet, comforting aroma of vanilla, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating your perfect fall aroma.
Since there are so many fall scents that can bring the outdoors in and make your home feel cozy, which essential oils are my favorite fall go to's?
Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Nutmeg, and Ginger essential oils are all great essential oil options for fall. Not only do they have warm and spicy scents that are perfect for the colder months, but they can also support your body and keep it above the wellness line.
Cinnamon Bark and Clove essential oil can be used to help support your immune system. Both oils are perfect for diffusing during cold and flu season. Nutmeg essential oil is a perfect addition for creating a cozy, sweet, and warm atmosphere in your home. Ginger essential oil aka the "oil of empowerment" adds depth and comfort to any blend. Inhaling Ginger essential oil may also help to ease motion discomfort and provide feelings of comfort when inhaled for digestion.
Plus, these essential oils can also be used in DIY recipes for everything from diffuser blends to room sprays, and even food recipes (if using essential oils labeled for ingestion). Download my free 'Essential Oil Guide For Fall' HERE for more inspiration.
Vanilla adds a warmth and depth to your fall blends. It's also perfect if you're looking to use a fall diffuser recipe reminiscent of baking like oatmeal cookies or pumpkin pie. Vanilla oleoresin used in diffusers helps create a comforting and inviting ambiance.
Orange essential oil will round out any fall blend. It has a refreshing, lively, and uplifting aroma that adds happiness to any fall recipe. It pairs well with the spicier essential oils and adds an inspiring and heartwarming component to a diffuser blend.
Cardamom has recently become a popular essential oil. Its warm, spicy-sweet aroma is also perfect for fall and winter diffusing. Additionally, research published by Cogent Medicine has supported "the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory potential of Cardamom essential oil."
Black pepper essential oil also makes a good addition to your fall line up. When diffused, black pepper has a hot, dry aroma that warms the senses and can help to promote focus. Research published on PubMed.gov, found that Black Pepper essential oil and Ginger essential oil "significantly inhibited the growth" of certain bacteria.
There are so many ways to enjoy the scents of fall using essential oils! One of the best ways to enjoy these essential oils is to diffuse them into the air. This can be easily done with an ultrasonic diffuser. This electric diffuser disperses the essential oil into the air by using ultrasonic waves to create a fine mist of oil and water.
Check out one of my favorite diffusers, The Lucia Artisan Diffuser HERE. According to Young Living™ Essential Oils "Lucia Artisan Diffusers are handmade by master glassblowers, combining traditional practices with modern technology. To reach the status of master glassblower, an apprentice must complete at least two years of intensive training. In this time, each artisan is trained to know the molten glass intimately in order to work it into a final masterpiece." It adds the perfect fall ambience to your home.
If you don't have a diffuser, no worries, but you're gonna want one-lol. Other options are to add a few drops of your essential oil onto cotton balls, wood clothespins, or pieces of fabric and stash them throughout your home. For more ideas on diffusing without a diffuser, click HERE.
Making a room spray is another great way to enjoy the benefits of essential oils without having to use a diffuser. Not only are they easy to make, but they are also very versatile. Grab my step by step guide to making a room spray HERE. Then mist them around your home to enjoy fall scents. Room sprays make great homemade gifts too!
Essential Oil Fall Diffuser Recipes
Warm your home with these cozy fall essential oil blends. From pumpkin spice to chai latte, these diffuser recipes are perfect for the autumn season. Add them to your diffuser and enjoy the aromas of fall!
Orange Spice Essential Oil Fall Diffuser Blend
The uplifting scent of the orange is balanced by the warm spice of the cinnamon. This is a classic blend that is sure to please holiday guests.
-3 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
-3 drops Orange essential oil
Cinnamon Spice Diffuser Recipe
This recipe is great for warming up any room, and it also makes your house smell like holiday baking!
-3 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
-3 drops Clove essential oil
Essential Autumn Diffuser Recipe
This lively and uplifting blend is perfect to say hello to fall.
-3 drops Orange essential oil
-2 drops Cardamom essential oil
-1 drop Black Pepper essential oil
Allspice Diffuser Recipe
If you're looking for a slightly sweeter scent, this blend is for you. The nutmeg adds a touch of sweetness that takes the edge off the cinnamon.
-2 drops Clove essential oil
-2 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
-2 drops Nutmeg essential oil
Ginger Snap
Bring the aroma of fresh baked ginger cookies into your home with this essential oil blend.
-3 drops Ginger essential oil
-2 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
-1 drop Vanilla Oleoresin
Spiced Chai
Crafted with the most popular spices of a chai latte, this blend is sure to make your mouth water.
-2 drops Cardamom essential oil
-2 drops Clove essential oil
-1 drop Cinnamon Bark essential oil
-1 drop Ginger essential oil
-1 drop Nutmeg essential oil
Pumpkin Pie
There's something about the aroma of pumpkin pie baking in the oven that just screams fall. Lucky for us, we can create that aroma without baking a pumpkin pie-haha! Evoke the spirit of autumn with this blend of pumpkin spice wafting through the house.
-2 drops Clove essential oil
-2 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
-1 drop Nutmeg essential oil
-1 drop Ginger essential oil
Room Spray
Turn any of these blends into a room spray by tripling the recipe. Then add the essential oils into a 2 oz. glass spray bottle, fill halfway up with vodka and halfway up with distilled water. Shake well before each use. For a step by step guide to making a room spray, click HERE.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating your perfect fall aroma with essential oils. From the warm and spicy scent of Cinnamon, the uplifting addition of Orange, the sweetness of Nutmeg, or the comforting aroma of Vanilla, there's an essential oil for everyone.
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Click HERE and get creative and enjoy experimenting with different essential oil combinations until you find your perfect fall scent!
So what are you waiting for? Bring some coziness into your home this fall season by getting your diffuser ready and grab these essential oils perfect for fall today!
