Blending
Blending is the most creative part of aromatherapy; it is an art. Like any art, it requires a balance of practice and intuition.
Marcel Lavabre
Notes
Top Notes, 20-40%
Middle Notes, 40-80%
Base Notes, 10-25%
Dilution
2-10% dilution, most adults, every day to short-term usage
1 tsp. = 5ml = 1/6 oz. (2-10 drops of essential oil)
6 tsp. = 30ml = 1 oz. (12-60 drops of essential oil)
Large roll-on, 10 ml (4-20 drops)
Small roll-on, 5 ml (2-10 drops)
Lg. Spray, 2 oz.
Sm. Spray, 1 oz.
Sm. Jar, 1 oz.
Blending is the most creative part of aromatherapy; it is an art. Like any art, it requires a balance of practice and intuition.
Marcel Lavabre
Notes
Top Notes, 20-40%
Middle Notes, 40-80%
Base Notes, 10-25%
Dilution
2-10% dilution, most adults, every day to short-term usage
1 tsp. = 5ml = 1/6 oz. (2-10 drops of essential oil)
6 tsp. = 30ml = 1 oz. (12-60 drops of essential oil)
Large roll-on, 10 ml (4-20 drops)
Small roll-on, 5 ml (2-10 drops)
Lg. Spray, 2 oz.
Sm. Spray, 1 oz.
Sm. Jar, 1 oz.
The Notes
Top
Basil (to middle)
Bergamot (to middle)
Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander (to middle)
Eucalyptus
Grapefruit
Hyssop
Lemon
Lime
Lemongrass (to middle)
Melaleuca (Tea Tree) (to middle)
Neroli (to middle)
Orange (& other citruses)
Peppermint
Petigrain
Sage
Spearmint
Tangerine
Thyme (to middle)
Verbena
Middle
Bay
Black Pepper
Cardamom
Chamomile
Coriander
Cypress
Fennel (to top)
Geranium
Ginger
Juniper
Lavender (to top)
Marjoram
Melissa (to top)
Myrtle
Palmarosa
Pine
Rosemary
Rosewood
Yarrow
Base
Cedarwood
Cistus
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Myrrh
Patchouli
Peru Balsam
Sandalwood
Spikenard
Spruce
Vanilla
Vetiver
Top
Basil (to middle)
Bergamot (to middle)
Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander (to middle)
Eucalyptus
Grapefruit
Hyssop
Lemon
Lime
Lemongrass (to middle)
Melaleuca (Tea Tree) (to middle)
Neroli (to middle)
Orange (& other citruses)
Peppermint
Petigrain
Sage
Spearmint
Tangerine
Thyme (to middle)
Verbena
Middle
Bay
Black Pepper
Cardamom
Chamomile
Coriander
Cypress
Fennel (to top)
Geranium
Ginger
Juniper
Lavender (to top)
Marjoram
Melissa (to top)
Myrtle
Palmarosa
Pine
Rosemary
Rosewood
Yarrow
Base
Cedarwood
Cistus
Clary Sage
Frankincense
Myrrh
Patchouli
Peru Balsam
Sandalwood
Spikenard
Spruce
Vanilla
Vetiver