Liniments / Body Tonics – Methods of Use

A Liniment is alcohol with essential oils, herbs, and/or minerals that you apply to
the body or affected areas of the body. Body Tonics are a combination of alcohol
and witch hazel with essential oils, herbs, and/or minerals used in the same
manner. These methods help to apply essential oils evenly over an area and
facilitate rapid absorption into the body.
Add 10- 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of alcohol and apply to the affected
area. Do not use oils that are caustic or sensitizing. The use of rubbing alcohol
is fine but Vodka is a much better carrier for this application. Body Tonics are
usually 50% alcohol and 50% with hazel. If sensitivities occur reduce the amount of
essential oil or discontinue use. Shake well before every application.

From the Everyday Basics Class

1.Diuretic / Detoxification

1. SINGLE OILS: Lovage, Juniper, Parsley
2. OIL BLENDS: Arthricare, Health Rays, Orange Healer
3. APPLICATION: Liniment / Body Tonic

2. Soothing

1. SINGLE OILS: Lavender, Sage, Spikenard, Ylang Ylang
2. OIL BLENDS: Nerve Help, Sleep Support
3. APPLICATION: Liniment / Body Tonic

3. Over Stimulation

1. SINGLE OILS: Dark Blue Tansy, Sage, Vetiver
2. OIL BLEND: Blue Healer
3. APPLICATION: Liniment / Body Tonic

Shake well before every application.

Body Tonic is one of the many methods of using essential oils.