Recipes & DIYs | Mercy Wellness

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Nurse's Safety Note: All recipes below include safe dilution ratios for adult use. Dilution rates change for children, pregnant women, and those with specific health conditions. When in doubt, book a free consultation and I'll tailor these formulas for your situation.

Aromatherapy

Diffuser Blends I Use Every Week

Add drops to your diffuser with water. Adjust ratios to your preference — start lighter, build up.

Ingredients (for 100ml diffuser)

3 drops Lavender

2 drops Serenity®

1 drop Cedarwood

Directions: Add to diffuser with water. Start 30 minutes before bedtime. I run this on a timer so it shuts off after 2 hours.

✓ Safe for most adults. Use half amounts for children's rooms.

Ingredients

3 drops Wild Orange

2 drops Peppermint

1 drop Rosemary

Directions: Perfect to run in the morning while you're getting ready. Uplifting and mentally activating — this replaced my second cup of coffee on many mornings.

✓ Not recommended for diffusing around children under 6 (peppermint).

Ingredients

3 drops On Guard®

2 drops Lemon

1 drop Oregano

Directions: Run during sick season, especially when someone in the house is ill. The combination creates a powerful cleansing aromatic environment.

✓ Oregano is potent — use sparingly and ensure good room ventilation.

Topical Formulas

Roll-Ons & Rub-Ons

All topical blends need a carrier oil. I use fractionated coconut oil — it's light, odorless, and absorbs quickly. Always dilute.

In a 10ml roller bottle

5 drops Peppermint

5 drops Lavender

3 drops Frankincense

Fill with Fractionated Coconut Oil

Directions: Apply to back of neck and temples at first sign of tension. This is the roll-on I carried through 12-hour hospital shifts.

✓ ~3% dilution — appropriate for adult use. Avoid eye area.

Per application

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Serenity®

1 drop Vetiver

1 tsp carrier oil

Directions: Apply to soles of feet before bed. The feet have large pores and absorb well — it's one of the most effective routes for systemic calming effects.

✓ Excellent for children (age 3+) at half dose. Safe during pregnancy (consult first).

Makes ~30ml

6 drops Breathe®

4 drops Eucalyptus

3 drops Peppermint

2 tbsp shea butter or coconut oil

Directions: Melt base, cool slightly, add oils, pour into a small jar. Apply to chest and upper back as needed. Better than store-bought and no petroleum.

⚠️ Not for children under 6. Omit peppermint for ages 6–10.

Home & Cleaning

Non-Toxic Home Recipes

A nurse who's spent 20 years around hospital-grade cleaners learns to appreciate what goes on the surfaces at home.

In a 16oz spray bottle

1 cup distilled white vinegar

1 cup water

10 drops On Guard®

8 drops Lemon

5 drops Tea Tree

Directions: Combine in spray bottle, shake well before each use. Safe on most hard surfaces. Do not use on natural stone (vinegar can damage marble/granite).

Makes ~6 steamers

1 cup baking soda

¼ cup citric acid

15 drops Eucalyptus

10 drops Peppermint

A few drops of water to bind

Directions: Mix dry ingredients, slowly add drops of water until mixture holds shape. Press into molds, let dry 24 hours. Place on shower floor (away from direct water stream).

Favorite Blends & Formulas

Diffuser Blends I Use Every Week

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Non-Toxic Home Recipes

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