I use essential oils with the horses a lot and have recently found various bottles in the stable, some of which were un-labeled. It creates a bit of an issue because sometimes I am not quite sure what is in the bottle.
If you are like me and make up your own concoctions, each bottle should be labeled with:
- the type and name of the oil inside – including the latin name. There are many types of frankincense, and different varieties of Lavender.
- the carrier it is diluted with (for me – fractionated coconut oil or possibly aloe vera gel)
- who the oil was made for
- the date
- and the directions for use. (apply 3 drops 2 times per day to the bottoms of the coronet bad)
Also keeping a log-book or roster of oils, their mixtures, recipes and who you gave them to is handy for future reference.
How do you keep track of your oils and who you give them to?
I’m famous in our house for not labeling my concoctions. While they aren’t essential oils, I have spice blends I mix up or different healthy eating mixes. I always think I’ll remember what I put ‘in that jar.”
I have started labeling more often, because cardamom is not cumin, even if they look similar in a jar. 😉
yes… I hear you. AND cardamom is unique and quite uncommon.
I am interested in what you are using your “concoctions” for? Can you elaborate?
Excellent advice! Thank you
A few months back a friend of mine sent me an unlabeled bottle of flower essences. They were for me, but the bottle was identical to one I had for my youngest son. Glad to say that his was labeled, so we never mixed them up.
And, I love how you use them with the horses!
Thank you for this helpful post. I’m sending it to my daughter who’s begun to experiment with essential oils and making various products (baby cream, soaps) for the home (but not the barn). Nice to share tips that we learned the hard way!
This is an excellent reminder. So simple yet so often not done!!
Thanks for this.
Glen
Glen-
Thank you for the comment. I really have to follow my own advice on this one.
I have bottles around with mystery concoctions in them.
This is really great ! ! We are getting ready for an event at a business ~ I think we are going to be being introduced in to a horse organization…. my youngest daughter is going to be studying and a part of the presentation she will present !
Thank you Tami…
Please feel free to contact me if you would like some additional information.
~Laura