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Basil Essential Oil Benefits and Recipes
Basil (ocimum basilicum) is often referred to as "Sweet Basil". The compounds in steamed distilled Basil essential oil are much greater than what is found in dried or even fresh leaves. These compounds make Basil an oil worth keeping on hand for its medicinal benefits, and the warm, spicy, and herbal aroma make it one to beautifully enhance the aroma of many essential oil recipes. Our printable essential oil recipes are below!
Primary Benefits:
Soothes Sore Muscles an
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10th Jul 2019
Misty Monthly July 2019
Misty Monthly is The Herbal Toad's feature where we bring you essential oil diffuser recipes. This month we are doing it even better by giving you our diffuser recipes on a printable index card. Just print it out on an index card, or card stock and trim to size and start your own essential oil diffuser recipe card box.
Click on the image below, save, and print out. Prints to 3x5 index card size
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1st Jul 2019
Misty Monthly April 2019
One of the most joyous moments of spring is the celebration of Easter! This month we bring to you diffuser recipes that are built around that special holiday. We hope you make these recipes a part of your family celebration. Happy Easter!
Easter Lilies
2 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Geranium
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Rose (use Palmarosa if you are on a budget)
Risen
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Spearmint
2 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Basil
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10th Apr 2019
Misty Monthly March 2019
For those of us in the south, spring has sprung! For everyone else we hope that this blend blesses you with the promise of things to come.
6 drops Citrus Pop
2 drops geranium
NOTE: Citrus Pop is a blend of several citrus essential oils, but if you don't have that on hand, you can use 3 drops lemon and 3 drops orange.
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10th Mar 2019
Misty Monthly February 2019
We love diffuser recipes because the essential oil combinations make your home or office smell great, while still delivering the amazing benefits of the individual essential oils.
Today we are sharing diffuser recipes that encourage feelings of love and set the mood. Whether you are trying to spark a little romance, creating an environment for a Valentines party, or taking time for a little self care, you will enjoy experimenting with these blends. Enjoy!
Blissfully Happy
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7th Feb 2019