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Coriander, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Peppermint, Rosewood, Vetivert, Ylang-ylang
StressAnise, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Cardamom, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Rosewood, Sage, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang-ylang
IrritabilityCedar, Clary sage, Cinnamon, Cypress, Melissa, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli

There are a range of ways to use essential oils. The dilutions are for adults, so halve them for children, and use them at quarter strength for infants.
Massage oils. Always dilute oils before applying them to the skin. Use a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil or any other pure, unblended vegetable oil. Do not use "baby oil," as this is a mineral oil and, unlike vegetable oils, will not be absorbed by the skin. 3-5 drops of essential oil to 2 tsp. of a carrier oil is usually appropriate.
Baths. Add up to 5 drops of pure essential oil to a bath full of warm water. Float the oil on the surface and stir with your hand before relaxing in the bath for 10-15 minutes. For a hand or foot soak use 2-3 drops in a bowl of warm water.
Inhalation.
Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel and inhale the fragrant steam.
Herbalists Kathi Keville and Mindy Green also suggest these formulas which can be used as a massage or bath oil.

 
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