Rejuvenating Foot Bath Recipes From Essential Oils

Rejuvenating Foot Bath Recipes From Essential Oils

Tired, achy, even swollen feet are common. Many of us spend hours every day walking or standing, during work, or at play. Your feet take a beating, so it’s important to give them the attention they deserve! After relaxing for a few minutes with your feet up to ease any swelling, treat your feet to one of these 6 rejuvenating foot bath recipes from essential oils.*

Feel-Good Foot Recipes

Basic Instructions:  Dilute the oils for one of the recipes in a carrier oil (we recommend either Sweet Almond or Grape Seed) and add to a basin of warm water.  Swirl the water to spread the oils around.  Soak your feet for at least 15 minutes.

Recipe #1

• 5 drops Lemon
• 4 drops Spearmint
• 3 drops Black Pepper
• 3 drops Black Pine
• 1 tsp (5 ml) carrier oil

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Recipe #2

• 3 drops Litsea Cubeba
• 3 drops Geranium
• 3 drops Red Thyme
• 3 drops Allspice
• 3 drops Black Pine
• 1 tsp (5 ml) carrier oil

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Recipe #3

• 4 drops Cypress
• 4 drops Lemon
• 3 drops Palmarosa
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
• 2 drops Eucalyptus
• 1 tsp (5 ml) carrier oil

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Recipe #4

• 4 drops Eucalyptus
• 4 drops Black Pine
• 4 drops Peppermint
• 3 drops Geranium
• 1 tsp (5 ml) carrier oil

********** Recipe #5

• 4 drops Ginger Root
• 4 drops Lime
• 4 drops Geranium
• 3 drops Spearmint
• 1 tsp (5 ml) carrier oil

********** Recipe #6

• 3 drops Red Thyme
• 3 drops Peppermint
• 3 drops Lemongrass
• 3 drops Geranium
• 3 drops French Lavender
• 1 tsp (5 ml) carrier oil

Recipes from Carol & David Schiller, 500 Formulas for Aromatherapy, 1994

Once your feet are feeling fresh, make your carpets fresh with our DIY recipes for carpet fresheners!

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.