How To Make Aromatherapy Massage Oil Blends
Blending an aromatherapy massage oil starts with knowing what effect you want the massage to have. Relaxing or stimulating? Relieve muscle pain or support the immune system? The possible ways to combine oils for aromatherapy massages are almost endless.
You can blend essential oils for massage therapy with any high-quality, unscented massage oil. Almond oil is a popular choice, but you can also use other carrier oils.
General directions: For small amounts of massage oil you will use immediately, blend the essential oils and carrier oil in any small glass container. If you make a large quantity of oil, use a tightly capped bottle, and shake well before each use.
You can double, triple, or more any of the following aromatherapy blends for massage.
Relaxing Massage Oil Blends
To reduce feelings of stress:
- 1 drop marjoram
- 3 drops lavender
- 3 drops sandalwood
- 3 drops Roman chamomile
- 3 tablespoons carrier oil
To relieve anxious feelings:
- 3 drops sandalwood
- 4 drops spikenard
- 7 drops Roman chamomile
- 2 tablespoons carrier oil
To calm:
- 5 drops Roman chamomile
- 5 drops bergamot
- 5 drops lavender
- 1 tablespoon carrier oil
To relax:
- 4 drops lavender
- 2 drops Roman chamomile
- 2 drops orange
- 2 tablespoons carrier oil
To relieve fatigue:
- 6 drops peppermint
- 5 drops rosemary
- 4 drops grapefruit
- 1 tablespoon carrier oil
Uplifting Aromatherapy Massage Oil Blends
Immune-supporting massage blend:
- 1 drop orange
- 3 drops eucalyptus
- 3 drops thyme
- 3 drops tea tree
- 3 tablespoons carrier oil
For an invigorating massage:
- 1 drop pine
- 3 drops eucalyptus
- 3 drops basil
- 3 drops lemon
- 3 tablespoons carrier oil
or
- 5 drops rosemary
- 2 drops balsam fir
- 1 drop peppermint
- 2 tablespoons carrier
To uplift mood:
- 5 drops rose
- 4 drops geranium
- 4 drops patchouli
- 2 drops clove
- 1 tablespoon carrier oil
Aromatherapy Blends For Massage Of Aches and Pains
For general muscle aches:
- 2 drops lavender
- 2 drops rosemary
- 4 teaspoons carrier oil
or
- 5 drops peppermint
- 5 drops allspice
- 5 drops marjoram
- 1 tablespoon carrier oil
or
- 5 drops marjoram
- 2 drops eucalyptus
- 1 drop lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon carrier oil
For backache:
- 2 drops eucalyptus
- 2 drops lavender
- 1 drop lemon
- 4 teaspoons carrier oil
For sore joints:
- 3 drops pine
- 3 drops eucalyptus
- 3 drops frankincense
- 4 teaspoons carrier oil
For aching, sore legs:
- 2 drops cypress
- 2 drops lime
- 1 drop lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon carrier oil
For sore or cramped muscles:
- 2 drops Roman chamomile
- 2 drops birch
- 2 drops rosemary
- 4 drops lavender
- 2 tablespoons carrier oil
Massage Oil Blends For Exercise
Before-Exercise Aromatherapy Massage Oil
- 4 drops pine
- 3 drops rosemary
- 1 drop black pepper
- 4 teaspoons carrier oil
After-Exercise Massage Oil
- 4 drops cypress
- 2 drops lemon
- 2 drops rosemary
- 1 drop eucalyptus
- 4 teaspoons carrier oil
Also see aromatheray blends for muscles.
Herb-Infused Massage Oil
Here's an infused aromatherapy massage oil:
- 3/4 cup dried comfrey leaf
- 3/4 cup dried arnica flowers
- 1-1/2 cups coconut, almond, or jojoba oil
- 10 drops frankincense essential oil
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
- Preheat your oven to 200°F, and then turn it off.
- Mix together comfrey leaf, arnica flowers, and carrier oil in an oven-safe dish or bowl.
- Set the dish in the warm oven. Let the dish sit in the oven for at least four hours. (If you're using coconut oil and it becomes solid, turn on the heat just long enough to melt the oil.)
- Use a mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the infused oil into a wide-mouth glass container if you're using coconut oil or into a squeeze bottle if you're using liquid oil.
- Stir the essential oils into the infused oil.
- Place a cap on the container and and label it.
- Discard the leftover herbs.
Source: DIY Natural
Sources:
500 Formulas For Aromatherapy
Healing With Aromatherapy
The Essential Guide to Hot Stone and Aromatherapy Massage
Massage & Aromatherapy: Simple Techniques to Use at Home
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