Safety first

Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with The Ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide here (free to members)

As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.

See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.

Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.

Most oils/blends have a three week time limit of use. Because of this, I recommend having a waxing moon blend and a waning moon blend for every need. That’s why there are two blends for many of the same things.

Most oils/blends are best at a 2% dilution, but some oils are better at much less like peppermint, pepper, and cardamom. (Half of the adult dilution or less for children, see dilution info below).

Oils/Blends are typically meant to be used up to 3 times a day unless otherwise stated.

If an oil occurs throughout multiple blends you are currently using, this needs to be taken into account in terms of dosing frequency and length of time.

See all specific info for every oil of every recipe before using.

Never take essential oils internally.

When using diluted, prepared, aromatherapy blends, a few drops on the wrist or forearm is typically ideal. Use lower dilutions in perfumes and body lotions and any other product intended to be used in a high amount such as a lotion or perfume or room spray.

The Blend

1 drop of Sandalwood (S. album)
2 drops of Geranium (P. Graveolens)
optionally - Rosemary is another essential oil that can be incorporated or even used singularly

Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage

Can use up to 3 times a day for 3 weeks, then cease using for 3 weeks. If using continually, have a blend for waxing moon and a separate blend for waning moon to avoid toxicity.

Why It Works (Actions):

Anti-diabetic - Essential oil that stabilizes and/or controls blood glucose level or relieves diabetic symptoms: Sandalwood, Geranium (Egyptian), Rosemary

Methods of use:

All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ A Green Witch’s Journey which can be found here (free to members)
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here (free to members)

Cautions & Contraindications

A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.

Geranium - It can irritate the skin in some sensitive individuals and cause insomnia and restlessness.

Sandalwood - The potentially toxic constituent is the terpene alcohol borneol. Sandalwood oil may, in rare cases, cause dermatitis and allergic reactions. It is contraindicated for diseases of the kidney.
Rosemary - Toxic constituents are borneol, camphor, and pinene. Despite the recommendation of rosemary for asthma, exercise caution if a client has chronic asthma, epilepsy, or hypertension. Rosemary R. officinalis is an effective antispasmodic, but camphor in excessive doses (five millimeters per kilo of body weight) can aggravate asthma and epilepsy. Always use the Recommended Daily Dose. It can regulate low blood pressure, however. A skin patch test is recommended prior to topical use. It is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy and should not be administered to babies or children younger than the age of four.
Note 1,8 cineole is an oxide and is also known by different names depending on the botanical source. It is called eucalyptol in eucalyptus, cajuputol in cajuput, and 1,8 cineole in other essential oils. Thus, 1,8 cineol, eucalyptus, and cajuputol are the same constituents. You may also see 1,8 cineole spelled 1,8-cineole. Either way is correct. Consistency is important. Essential oils that contain more than 10% 1,8 cineole, eucalyptol or cajuputol must be used with care with. Children are specifically sensitive to 1,8 cineole. Always check the percentage of 1,8 cineole in essential oils. If the 1,8 cineole is above 10% note the following safety precautions: Do not apply full strength to the face, eyes, or nose. Do not apply, even diluted, to the face or nose of infants or children under 10 years of age. Avoid diffusion for longer than 15 minutes in a well-ventilated room for children under ten years of age. Always check the safety precautions for each oil and follow the administration guidelines and dose and duration. Duration of exposure is as important as concentration. This is an important safety consideration throughout your studies. Always consider dose and duration whenever you use essential oils.

Age Requirements

Sandalwood: 2+

Geranium: 2+

Rosemary: 6+

Waxing Moon Spell

Support balance, steady glucose, strengthen the body.

Sandalwood deep, geranium bright,
Rosemary strong, restore my might.
Blood sugar steady, energy renewed,
Waxing moon, balance imbued.

Waning Moon Spell

Release excess sugar, ease metabolic stress, let imbalance go.

Geranium soft, sandalwood clear,
Rosemary gentle, sweep away fear.
Glucose calms, excess released,
Waning moon, let imbalance cease.

Label Printables

✨ Sugar Balance Elixir (Adult Dilution)

2 × 3 inches - right click and save to download

4 × 6 inches - right click and save to download

✨ Steady The Sweet Healing Potion (Child-safe dilution)

Sugar Balance Elixir | Glucose Level Stabilizing Aromatherapy Blend