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Essential Oil Recipes For The Elderly

Agitation

Agitation in the elderly can sometimes be the result of physical discomfort such as
hunger, constipation, and deprivation.
These are such basic needs that we may not realize that at times our elderly loved ones
may not tell us, so they should be checked.
The use of Essential Oils has been shown to help decrease agitation and improve overall
quality of life when used in the care of the elderly*.
Blend the following Essential Oils into a cobalt blue glass bottle with orifice reducer. Label.

• 5 drops of Lavender Chamomile Blend
• 4 drops of Mandarin, red
• 1 drop of Geranium, rose

Supporting Product

Tamar Blend can also be used in place of the above recipe. Tamar’s exalted oil is
Melissa**.

Applications

Bath, Diffusion, Inhalation, Light Massage, Misting

* Use of plant Essential Oils in treating agitation in dementia units: 10 case studies. Int. J.
Aromatherapy 2003. 3
** In a placebo controlled trial, Melissa Essential Oil was added to a carrier and applied to
the face and arms of patients with dementia, twice a day for 4 weeks. Sixty percent (60%)
of the group receiving the Melissa Essential Oil showed reduced agitation. 1

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