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Labor Oils

These oil blends can be used to alleviate pain during labor.

Sweet Lavender Relief
2 ounces sweet almond, grapeseed, or pure vegetable oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
6 drops clary sage essential oil
4 drops geranium essential oil
2 drops jasmine essential oil
3 drops rose essential oil

Heaven and Earth
4 ounces sweet almond, grapeseed or pure vegetable oil
8 drops spikenard essential oil
7 drops jasmine essential oil
3 drops lemon verbena essential oil

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Mix the oils together in a plastic bottle with a pouring spout. Massage into abdomen during pregnancy and labor.