Ideas for using Essential Oils

Let’s get to the essentials! Our range of organic food-grade essential oils!

Why are our many of our essential oils food grade? In some countries, such as France, people often take a few drops of essential oil in food or as medicine. French aromatherapists even prescribe essential oils to be taken internally — in capsules or as drops. And the oils provide a lot of relief and healing.

You might think it’s strange to swallow a few drops of essential oil but they are actually the main ingredients in thousands of food products, for flavour, aroma and to fight bacteria.

Unfortunately, most commercially-used essential oils are diluted and adulterated.

Now you can check which essential oils on our website are food grade, and also 100% organic and pure.

Our food-grade essential oils are safe to add to your favourite dishes. You can also make your own DIY products using ingredients in your cupboard.

They’re so yummy in cakes and cookies!

Please note: 1–2 drops of essential oil is fine in cooking but please get expert advice before taking essential oils as medicine.

How to use essential oils for cooking

If you buy food-grade essential oils, they are definitely good enough to eat! Add zing and zest to your recipes with our essential oils.

Homemade lemonade

For thirst-quenching lemonade, mix:

• 2 drops Lemon oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups water

Blend or mix together. Adjust proportions to suit your taste. You can also add a drop of Lemon oil to iced tea.

Oregano oil Spaghetti Sauce

Instead of using dried oregano, you can add a drop of Oregano oil to spaghetti or pizza sauce for a robust flavour and to improve your digestion and gut health.

• 1 can tomato sauce (sugar-free)
• 1 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 drop Oregano oil. Use with caution, no more than 1 drop
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or a handful of fresh basil
• some fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Pour can of tomato sauce into medium-sized pan and place on stove at low-medium heat.
2. Place sliced tomatoes in 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large pan. Add basil and garlic.
3. Gently fry tomatoes until they are soft and lightly brown.
4. Add tomatoes and spices to the pot of tomato sauce.
5. Pour 1/2 cup olive oil into the tomato sauce mixture. This is important as it is a carrier oil for the Oregano oil.
6. Bring sauce to a slight boil, remove from the heat and add 1 drop of Oregano oil. Mix well.**
7. Serve with your choice of pasta. Garnish with parsley.

** Use a metal spoon when stirring. Oregano oil will soak into a wooden spoon and the flavour may affect other dishes.

Zulu Chocalicky Spread

• ¼ cup unsalted peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons roasted carob powder
• 10 drops stevia extract
• 6 drops organic Sweet Orange oil
• 2 drops organic Peppermint oil
• 4-5 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Add water to peanut butter little by little till creamy.
2. Stir in Orange and Peppermint oils then stevia extract.
3. Lastly mix in carob powder till smooth.
4. Store in covered container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
5. Use it as spread for your bread – yummy!!

Creating your own Artistic Tea with Essential oils

Fancy a spot of tea? You’ll definitely become a teetotaler with these delightful tea blends.

Concubine Hibiscus Tea

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons dried hibiscus flowers
• 12 drops stevia extract
• 2 drops organic Sweet orange oil

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil, shut off heat, add dried hibiscus flowers.
2. Cover and steep 20 minutes.
3. Strain and add stevia and Sweet Orange oil. This tea blend has a beautiful scarlet color.

Café St. Laurent

• 2 cups of water
• 3 tablespoons dandelion root
• 10 drops stevia extract
• 2 drops of peppermint oil

Instructions

1. Bring water to boil. Add dandelion root, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Strain (grounds can be reused), add stevia and peppermint oil.
3. For a richer flavor for this tea blend, steep dandelion for another 20 minutes after simmering.

How to use essential oils for the body

Here are some other uses for essential oils that can be used for the body. From decongesting blends to skin care washes, essential oils is truly versatile. They’re perfect for making your own DIY natural products – so easy and a treat for all your senses.

Bronchitis Chest Blend

Ease congestion from colds and flu with natural antiseptic and antibacterial essential oils — tried and tested for generations!

• 15 drops Eucalyptus oil
• 10 drops Cedarwood oil
• 8 drops Peppermint oil

Instructions

1. Combine the oils in a 5ml glass bottle and shake to blend.
2. Pour 10ml Arnica oil into a small bowl and add 6 drops of your bronchitis chest blend.
3. Mix well and massage over your throat and chest

Deodorant powder

For those places that get uncomfortably sweaty — the back, groin or chest. Will absorb moisture and banish body odour.

• 125ml arrowroot powder
• 125 ml corn starch
• 20 drops Lavender oil
• 20 drops Myrrh oil
• 10 drops Patchouli oil
• 5 drops Lemon oil

Instructions

Recipe makes 250ml of powder

1. Sift arrowroot powder and corn starch together in a bowl
2. Combine Lavender, Myrrh, Patchouli and Lemon oils in another bowl.
3. Add essential oil mixture to the powder mixture, one drop at a time, stirring constantly to prevent clumping.
4. Put mixture in an airtight container for a few days.
5. Shake container every day to allow essential oils to permeate powder.
6. Keeps for up to 6 months.

To use:
Apply deodorant powder to chest, back or groin before getting dressed.

Troubled Skin Clary Sage Face Wash

Wearing a face mask for most of the last two years has taken its toll, and the stress of living in a pandemic doesn’t help. Essential oils are powerful pimple fighters with amazing antiseptic and antibacterial powers. Clary Sage oil cleanses and clarifies oily or clogged skin.

• 20 drops Clary Sage oil
• 1 tablespoon carrier oil (almond)
• 3 tablespoons raw honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl
2. Use a hand blender to mix
3. Store in a glass bottle in a cool place
4. Regular use will reduce breakouts.

Find out more about how you can use essential oils for spots and acne in our other blog.

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