Aromatherapy
for Mother and Child
The
joys of parenthood are greatest when both children and parents are enjoying
the best of health.
Sunspirit
Aromatherapy has been looking after the health of families for more than
a quarter of a century. Offering pure and natural relief to common parenting
distresses, Sunspirit products provide the added comfort of being reliable
and trustworthy even for the youngest of babes.
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Pregnancy
is a very important phase of life and is a special time to look
after yourself. Not only for your own sake but for baby's too.
It
is often said: "Pamper yourself now because you will never have
the chance once the baby comes!" How true!
Although
most essential oils should be avoided for topical use during pregnancy,
there are some that can be wonderfully appropriate. In general,
vapourising pure essential oils in water in an oil burner at this
precious time is both environment and body friendly.
Any
parent will tell you, there is no greater joy than a happy child.
Knowing that a child is happiest when his health is good, we have
put together a selection of some of our most valuable remedies.
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Here
we share some parenting solutions - simple recipes and products that have
worked time and time again to relieve the pain and discomfort of some
of the most common health complaints for mother and child.
Please
take extra care if vapourising essential oils with a candle oil burner
and keep out of baby's reach. An electric vapouriser is often recommended
for safety reasons when young children are around.
Note:
The recipes suggested for medical conditions are for gentle, temporary
and symptomatic relief. It is advisable that you consult a health care
professional if symptoms persist. The effectiveness of these recipes may
be diminished if products other than Sunspirit are used.
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Baby and Toddler Care, 2-12 Year Olds
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Recipes
for...Pregnancy & Childbirth
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MORNING
SICKNESS
3 drops Spearmint
2 drops Ginger
Vapourise in an oil burner or place on a
tissue and inhale as required.
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DELIVERY
VAPOURISING BLEND
3 drops Bergamot
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Clary Sage
Vapourise in electric oil burner in delivery room.
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STRETCH
MARK PREVENTATIVE
40mL Apricot Kernel oil
10mL Wheat Germ oil
10 drops Mandarin
5 drops Lavender
Massage once or twice daily over abdomen,
breasts and thighs throughout pregnancy.
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POST
NATAL STRESS
2 drops Jasmine 3%
Rub onto temples and wrists
2-3 times a day
or
Sunspirit High Spirit
Massage into neck and shoulders
twice daily.
or
5 drops Sunspirit Zeal
Vapourise in an oil burner.
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VARICOSE
VEINS
10mL Sunspirit Lively Legs
10mL Apricot Kernel oil
or
50mL Apricot Kernel oil
5 drops Cypress
5 drops Geranium
5 drops Lavender
Apply to legs once a day, preferably in
the morning, with gentle upward strokes.
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MASTITIS
Sunspirit Poke Root ointment
Massage onto breasts and under arm.
This ointment may be diluted with a
carrier oil for a smoother consistency
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CONSTIPATION
25mL Apricot Kernel oil
6 drops Chamomile 3%
6 drops Rose 3%
3 drops Patchouli
Massage over abdomen and lower back.
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PERINEUM
MEND
Sunspirit Calendula ointment
or
20mL Rose Hip oil
10mL Calendula infused oil
10 drops Blue Chamomile 3%
5 drops Lavender
Apply once or twice daily.
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HAEMORRHOIDS
Sunspirit Witch Hazel ointment
or
25mL Hypericum infused oil
4 drops Cypress
3 drops Geranium
Apply to affected area twice daily.
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SORE
NIPPLES
Sunspirit Calendula ointment
or
5mL Calendula infused oil
1 drop Lavender
Massage into nipple after feeding and
wash carefully right before next feed.
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LABOUR
& CHILDBIRTH
25mL Apricot Kernel oil
10 drops Jasmine 3%
5 drops Clary Sage
Massage over abdomen and lower back only
when labour has started or if baby is overdue.
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Recipes
for...Baby and Toddler Care
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NAPPY
RASH
Sunspirit Calendula ointment
or
Calendula infused oil
Apply to affected area.
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COLIC
10mL Sunspirit Less Stress
50mL Sweet Almond oil
or
10mL Sweet Almond oil
1 drop Mandarin
Massage gently onto stomach
in clockwise direction.
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COUGHS
AND CONGESTION
5 drops Sunspirit Breathe Relief
Vapourise in an oil burner
or
10mL Sunspirit Breathease
50mL Sweet Almond oil
Apply to chest, back and neck twice daily.
NOTE: For children over 2 years,dilute 10mL Breathease with
10mL Sweet Almond oil.
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TEETHING
Chamomile 3%
Rub directly onto outer cheek
or
20mL Sweet Almond oil
1 drop Clove
Mix thoroughly and massage onto gums.
IMPORTANT: Clove oil must be diluted
as instructed to avoid damage
to sensitive mouth tissue.
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DRY
COUGH
25mL Hypericum infused oil
1 drop Sandalwood
Apply to chest, back and throat twice daily.
NOTE: For children over 2 years,
use double amount of essential oil.
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IRRITABILITY
5 drops Sunspirit Dreamtime
Vapourise in an oil burner
or
1-2 drops Lavender
Add to bath water or dab onto clothing.
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FEVER
10mL Apricot Kernel oil
1 drop Eucalyptus
Apply to chest
and back twice daily
NOTE: For children over 2 years,
use double amount of essential oil.
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ECZEMA
25mL Jojoba oil
5 drops Blue Chamomile 3%
3 drops Lavender
1 drop Bergamot
1 drop Geranium
Apply to affected area.
NOTE: For children over 2 years,
use double amount of essential oil.
or
Mix this same blend with
1/4 cup milk and add to bath.
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SLEEPLESSNESS
5 drops Sunspirit Dreamtime
Vapourise in an oil burner
or
125mL Sweet Almond oil
3 drops Chamomile 3%
4 drops Lavender
1 drop Mandarin
Gently massage baby's body at bedtime.
NOTE: For children over 2 years,
use double amount of essential oil.
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MOSQUITO
BITES
Sunspirit Nettle & Aloes ointment
or
10mL Jojoba oil
1 drop Lavender
Apply to affected area. This same mix
can be applied as an insect repellent.
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Recipes
for...2 to 12 Year Old
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ACTIVE
& RESTLESS
50g Sunspirit Aloe Gel
5 drops Chamomile 3%
3 drops Geranium
2 drops Sandalwood
2 drops Ylang Ylang
Massage into soles of feet in
morning and evening.
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EARACHE
Sunspirit Poke Root ointment
or
10mL Hypericum infused oil
5 drops Chamomile 3%
3 drops Lavender
Massage gently in front and behind the
ear and down the side of the neck.
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BROKEN
BONES
Sunspirit Comfrey ointment
Apply to affected area twice daily.
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MEASLES
20mL Jojoba oil
5 drops Blue Chamomile 3%
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Eucalyptus
Gently apply to affected area twice daily.
or
5 drops Chamomile 3%
3 drops Lavender
1 drop Eucalyptus
Vapourise in water in oil burner or
mix with 1/4 cup of milk and add to bath.
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BUMPS
& BRUISES
Sunspirit Arnica ointment
or
13mL Arnica or Hypericum infused oil
5 drops Blue Chamomile 3%
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Geranium
Gently apply to affected area twice daily.
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TEMPER
TANTRUMS
10mL Jojoba oil
3 drops Chamomile 3%
1 drop Mandarin
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Ylang Ylang
Massage gently onto neck,
shoulders and abdomen.
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CHICKEN
POX
50mL Sunspirit Liquid Aloe
3 drops Bergamot
10 drops Lavender
Apply as a lotion or spray twice daily.
or
5 drops Chamomile 3%
3 drops Lavender
1 drop Bergamot
Mix with 1/4 cup of milk and add to bath.
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TONSILLITIS
& SORE THROAT
20mL Sweet Almond oil
2 drops Sandalwood
1 drop Benzoin
1 drop Cajuput
1 drop Lemon
Massage gently onto throat twice daily.
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COLDS
& FLU
5 drops Sunspirit Breathe Relief
or
2 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Cajuput
1 drop Lime
Vapourise in water in oil burner.
or
10mL Sunspirit Breathease
50mL Sweet Almond oil
Apply to chest, back and neck twice daily.
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TUMMY
ACHE
1 drop Chamomile 3%
1 drop Mandarin
1 drop Lavender
10mL Jojoba oil
Massage gently onto stomach
in a clockwise direction.
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CUTS
& SCRATCHES
1 drop Chamomile 3%
1 drop Mandarin
1 drop Lavender
10mL Jojoba oil
Apply to affected area twice daily.
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WARTS
Sunspirit Thuja ointment
or
1 drop Lemon
Apply directly to wart twice daily.
Keep covered with a bandaid.
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