Guidelines & Measurements For E.O.'s

0-1 drop           1/5 tsp.

2-5 drops          1 tsp.         
4-10 drops        2 tsp.
6-15 drops        1 tbs.
8-20 drops        4 tsp.
10-25 drops      5 tsp.
12-30 drops      2 tbs.

1 tsp. = 5 ml
2 tsp. = 10 ml
1 tbs. = 15 ml

when buying e.o.s, it's useful to know that approximately:
20 drops = 1/5 tsp. e.o.
40 drops = 2/5 tsp. e.o.
60 drops = 3/5 tsp. e.o.
etc.

2-3 drops in a bowl to be inhaled as a vapor.

5 drops to each tsp. of base oil for a massage oil.

8 drops maximum added to a bath.

3 drops per person in a jacuzzi...use caution

2 drops per 2 1/2 cups water for a sauna.

2-4 drops in a hand bath.

2-6 drops in a foot bath.

2-3 drops in a sitz bath.

1-2 drops in a candle...add e.o. to melted wax after candle has burned a bit. but e.o.'s loose their beneficial attributes if they are heated.

1-6 drops in a diffuser.

1-9 drops in a humidifier.

4 or more drops per cup of water for a room spray.

1 drop per log for a wood fire.

Essential oils are so versatile, but one has to be careful as they are very potent & powerful in their own right. They can be used to make your everyday life so much better!