Create Your Own Wellness: DIY Essential Oil & Herb Recipes

As the weather gets colder and the days shorter, you might find yourself seeking cozy indoor activities to enjoy. What better way to spend your time than by crafting your own DIY essential oil and herb recipes? Not only are these projects a fun and creative way to embrace the season, but they also make thoughtful and personalized gifts for your loved ones. 

If you’re looking to create soothing bath blends, fragrant room sprays, or wellness oils, these recipes are a great way to infuse your home with natural goodness. So, gather your favorite essential oils and herbs, and let's discover the world of homemade wellness creations!

Travel Well Blend 

This DIY blend helps support relaxation, uplift your mood, and maintain a settled stomach during travel, ensuring a more comfortable journey. By using this aromatic blend, you can feel refreshed and centered, making your upcoming trip smoother and more enjoyable.

• 10 drops Lavender oil Lavandula angustifolia
• 7 drops Grapefruit oil Citrus paradisi
• 4 drops Ginger oil Zingiber officinale
• 4 drops Peppermint oil Mentha ×piperita

Blend the oils in 1oz  (30ml) of base oil of your choice. We recommend mixing the essential oil blend and base oil in a 1oz glass bottle with a dropper top, to make it easy to pack for travel. Be sure to label the bottle with the ingredients of your blend and the date you made it. Apply 10 drops of the diluted finished blend to earlobes, the base of your neck, and the inside of your wrists while in the air. Be sure to also drink at least plenty of water hourly while traveling. If any irritation occurs from the essential oil blend, wash it off with soap and water. 

DIY Closet Freshener

Renew and refresh your drawers and closets with a soothing yet invigorating blend of cinnamon and lavender, leaving a clean, comforting aroma. This also makes a thoughtful, homemade gift that adds a touch of warmth to any space.

• 5 drops Cinnamon oil Cinnamomum zeylanicum
• 4 drops Lavender oil Lavandula angustifolia

Combine the oils into a sachet filled with cotton balls. You can make a sachet out of fabric scraps or even a handkerchief. Place the sachet in your closet or drawers to keep a long-lasting and clean aroma.

 

Naturalist Men's Fragrance Spray

Perfect for refreshing your space or as a natural body spray, this fragrance offers a warm, spicy, and earthy scent that lasts throughout the day.

• 10 drops Copaiba balsam oil Copaifera officinalis
• 10 drops Black pepper oil Piper nigrum
• 1 drop Sandalwood oil Santalum album
• 1 drop Vetiver oil Vetiveria zizanioides
• 1 tablespoon Alcohol
• Filtered water: To fill the bottle

Add the essential oils and alcohol to a two-ounce glass spray bottle and shake well. Add filtered water to fill the bottle and shake again.  Spray upward into the air as a room freshener or use as a natural body spray. Be sure to label your spray bottle with the ingredients of aromatherapy spray and the date you made it.

 

Wind Down Massage Blend

The sweet and soothing scents in this massage oil blend promote relaxation and calm. Enjoy a therapeutic massage to unwind after a long day.

• 6 drops Anise oil Pimpinella anisum
• 6 drops Rose attar oil Rosa damascena
• 6 drops Nutmeg oil Myristica fragrans
• 4 oz (120 ml) Sweet almond oil Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis

Blend all ingredients and use it as massage oil. Be sure to store your massage oil blend in a glass bottle with a lid. Label the bottle with the ingredients of your massage oil and the date you made it.

 

Healthy Skin Recipe

This blend of oils combines the purifying properties of thyme and tea tree oils to support clear, healthy skin by combating inflammation and bacteria. Regular use can help maintain balanced, radiant skin.

• 10 drops Thyme oil Thymus vulgaris
• 5 drops Tea tree Australia oil Melaleuca alternifolia
• 5 drops Tea tree New Zealand oil Leptospermum scoparium 
• ½ cup Water

Boil the water and cool it to a tepid temperature. Add the essential oils. Wash your hands thoroughly. Soak a sterile gauze pad in the mixture, wring it out, and place it on your skin for one to two hours. Repeat as necessary.

 

No Bloat Decoction

The blend's carminative and anti-inflammatory properties promote healthy digestion while supporting gas and bloat relief.

• 1 teaspoon Ginger root (cut) Zingiber officinale
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds Foeniculum vulgare
• 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds Coriandrum sativum
• ½ teaspoon Caraway seeds Carum carvi 
• ½ teaspoon Yarrow leaf Achillea millefolium 

Mix the seeds and ginger root and store them in an airtight, glass container in a dark, cool place. As needed, prepare a decoction using one cup of water for every teaspoon of the seed and root blend. Simmer for 15- 20 minutes. Then in a cup place the yarrow leaf. Strain and pour the decoction into the cup. Cover and steep for 5 to ten minutes. Strain again and lightly sweeten (if desired). Use four tablespoons of the decoction after each meal. Store the decoction in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

 

Uplifting Citrus Room Spray

This spray brings an energizing burst of freshness, blending the bright, zesty notes of grapefruit and sweet orange with the calming depth of clary sage. It creates a refreshing, mood-lifting atmosphere that's perfect for invigorating your space.

• 2 drops Clary sage oil Salvia sclarea
• 2 drops Grapefruit oil Citrus paradisi 
• 2 drops Sweet orange oil Citrus sinensis
• 3 drops Gorse flower essence Ulex europaeus 
• 3 drops Mustard flower essence Sinapis arvensis 

Blend all ingredients in a one-ounce bottle. You can add this blend to one ounce of a base oil, such as Sweet almond oil Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, for a 1% dilution, which is suitable for most users. You can also use this blend to prepare a room spray or add it to a candle.

 

Learn more ways to incorporate essential oils in your daily life with AROMA 101 Introduction to Aromatherapy, offered by American College of Healthcare Sciences.  

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. Always use herbs and essential oils with caution and keep out of reach of children. Use particular caution when pregnant or nursing. Always check contraindications and think safety first! The statements herein have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.