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 Pine (P. Slyvestris)
1 drop of Basil (O. basilicum)
1 drop of Tea Tree New Zealand ( L. scoparium)

Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage

Can use up to 3 times daily for three weeks, then cease for three weeks. If using continually, I recommend having a blend for waxing moon phases and a blend for waning moon phases to avoid toxicity.

Why It Works (Actions):

Analgesic - Essential oil used to relieve pain when applied externally: Pine, Tea Tree New Zealand
Antinociceptive - Essential oil that can inhibit nociception (i.e., the sensation of pain): Basil
Antiphlogistic - Essential oil used to reduce inflammation or swelling: Pine
Anesthetic - Essential oil that produces a loss of sensation when applied topically: Tea Tree New Zealand

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.

Pine - The toxic constituent is alpha-pinene. Dermal irritant: Avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin, because it may cause eczema-type reactions on allergy-sensitive skin. It is contraindicated during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Basil - The potentially toxic constituent is methyl chavicol and the eugenol. Ideally the basil you use is the linalool chemotype. It is still advisable to perform a skin patch test. Basil O. basilicum should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Externally, it may cause skin sensitization. Use no more than three drops diluted with a dispersant in the bath, as it causes skin tingling. Avoid long-term use of the methyl chavicol type if there is a history of estrogen-dependent cancer or endometriosis. The linalool chemotype contains a very small amount of methyl chavicol and is safer in these situations.

Tea Tree New Zealand - The toxic constituent is 1,8 cineole. Acute toxicity can occur if it is administered in amounts larger than the stated daily dose. In some individuals, it can produce a mild irritancy to the skin, but it has a low irritancy compared to tea tree Australia oil. In tests conducted in England at Huntington Life Sciences and at the Wellington Clinical School, New Zealand, on application of undiluted oil to the skin of 30 subjects, there were no reports of skin irritancy. Use for a maximum of two weeks.

Age Requirements

Pine: 2+

Basil: 2+

Tea Tree New Zealand: 6+

Waxing Moon Spell

Strengthen the body’s healing, reduce pain, support recovery.

Pine strong, basil bright,
Tea tree clear, restore my might.
Pain eased, swelling calms,
Waxing moon, send soothing balms.

Waning Moon Spell

Release discomfort, ease inflammation, let tension go.

Basil soft, pine cool,
Tea tree gentle, restore my rule.
Pain fades, swelling wanes,
Waning moon, relief remains.

Label Printables

✨ Pain & Swell Relief Healing Potion (Adult Dilution)

2 × 3 inches - right click and save to download

4 × 6 inches - right click and save to download

✨ Owie Ease Elixir (Child-safe dilution)

Pain & Swell Relief Healing Potion | Pain & Swelling Aromatherapy Blend 2