One of the best things about essential oils is their ability to solve common everyday ailments naturally vs taking an over-the-counter medicine. Most of the common items in your medicine cabinet (pain relief, sleep aids, digestive aids, cuts and wounds ointments), can be replaced with a few drops of essential oil.
Depending on the ailment our family is treating, we’ll either…use the oil and apply it directly, apply the oil directly with a carrier oil, or mix the oils together in roller bottles. And that is what I want to share with you…my personal “list” of essential oil rollerball blends & recipes for families.
There are several great things about rollerball bottles. They are premade mixtures – which saves time when something hurts; they are easy to apply – roll it on your feet, your neck, your wrists and you are ready to go; and they stretch out oils, making them last longer by using a carrier oil. (By using a carrier oil, you are not diluting the effectiveness of the oil, you are just giving your oil more coverage with help of something to carry it where you want it to go.)
Essential Oil Rollerball Blends & Recipes For Families
Here are a couple of things you need to know and purchase before you start making your roller bottles.
- You need 10 mL glass roller bottles. These are my favorite.
- You need a carrier oil. I like (and use) this avocado oil, fractioned coconut oil (my personal favorite) or almond oil.
- You need essential oils.
- Optional: Plastic droppers. I like using these to make up my roller bottles. They are inexpensive and make sure all of the oil gets in the bottle vs on the counter or the outside of the essential oil bottle.
You’ll place the number of drops, per recipe, in a 10 mL rollerball and then fill to the top with your carrier oil of choice. Roll the blends over your neck, feet and wrists (and if applicable, the place that hurts). If there are special instructions, you’ll see them at the end of the recipe. Finally, to be most effective, apply less oil and apply it more often. 
Essential Oil Rollerball Blends & Recipes for Adults
stress away blend for mama:
18 drops balance
18 drops serenity
18 drops lavender
18 drops grapefruit or citrus bliss
4 drops wild orange
peace & calming blend for mama:
6 drops sandalwood
6 drops ylang ylang
6 drops cypress
6 drops bergamot
6 drops black pepper
“grounding” blend for adults:
2 drops patchouli
2 drops vetiver
2 drops lime
20 drops balance
20 drops lavender
upset tummy blend for adults:
10 drops peppermint
10 drops ginger (or you can use a pre-made blend like digestzen)
sleep blend for adults:
4 drops marjoram
10 drops frankincense
10 drops bergamot
12 drops roman chamomile
12 drops vetiver
15 drops lavender
10 drops cedarwood
“liquid morphine” for adults:
30 drops marjoram
30 drops lemongrass
30 drops frankincense
aching muscles blend for adults:
10 drops peppermint
6 drops clove
10 drops wintergreen
6 drops black pepper
(Massage into achy areas.)
body aches blend for adults:
10 drops eucalyptus
10 drops lavender
10 drops deepblue
“wakeup” blend for adults:
30 drops lemon
8 drops eucalyptus
6 drops peppermint
2 drops cinnamon
Essential Oil Rollerball Blends & Recipes for Kids
sleep blend for kiddos:
15 drops lavender
10 drops serenity
5 drops roman chamomile
owies blend for cuts, scrapes and bug bites for kiddos:
10 drops lavender
10 drops of melaleuca
(Apply on effected area.)
focus on school blend for kiddos:
10 drops peppermint
10 drops wild orange
Essential Oil Rollerball Blends & Recipes for Families
congestion blend for families:
40 drops of breathe
25 drops of lime
(Apply over sinus, temples, and ears)
“flu bomb” for families:
10 drops oregano
18 drops lemon
15 drops melaleuca
15 drops onguard
(Apply on lymph nodes, neck, spine and feet when the flu is spreading or at the first sign of symptoms.)
headache blend for families:
10 drops frankincense
10 drops lavender
10 drops peppermint
tension headache blend for families:
9 drops peppermint
5 drops clove
9 drops wintergreen
6 drops ginger
ADHD blend for families:
30 drops balance
14 drops patchouli
30 drops serenity
50 drops lavender
16 drops vetiver
mental clarity blend for families:
8 drops rosemary
12 drops lemon
4 drops cypress
anti-anxiety blend for families:
4 drops frankincense
4 drops marjoram
6 drops geranium
6 drops clary sage
4 drops orange
motion-sickness for families:
16 drops peppermint
16 drops ginger
(Apply to wrists, back of neck and clockwise on tummy.)
“anti-exhaustion” blend for families:
14 drops eucalyptus
10 drops rosemary
6 drops grapefruit
“bruise blend” for families:
20 drops of lavender
20 drops of cypress
20 drops of frankincense
(Roll on bruised area.)
sickness & cold prevention blend for families:
10 drops onguard
10 drops oregano
10 drops lemon
(Apply on feet when the flu is spreading or at the first sign of symptoms.)
seasonal discomfort blend for families:
10 drops lavender
10 drops lemon
10 drops purify
5 drops frankincense
allergy blend for families:
10 drops lavender
10 drops lemon
10 drops peppermint
(Apply to bottoms of feet up or back of neck up to 3 times a day.)
Caveat: I’m sharing the 25 Essential Oil Rollerball Blends & Recipes for Families that I’ve made doing my own research, but please make sure to do your own research as well. Everyone’s body is very different and responds differently to different oils. If these blends don’t work for you, there are many other recipes available to use in its place for comfort and relief. Want to know more about essential oils? Here is my story.
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Thanks so much for these!
Thank you so much I have looked everywhere for these and finally found yours.
Thank you! I plan on making most of these!
Do you just roll these all on the bottom of the feet or how do you use them?
Per the instructions at the beginning of the post… “Roll the blends over your neck, feet and wrists (and if applicable, the place that hurts). If there are special instructions, you’ll see them at the end of the recipe.”
I am just starting out with this what else do i put other than the oil and how much of it do i need to put in each bottle?
Thanks Kelly, for being compliant and for all these wonderful recipes. Would love to see your website. You are a Blessing.
I am excited to start using the essential oils. Mine should arrive tomorrow and can’t wait to use the recipes. Thank You for sharing!
I am very excited about all of these but quick question…how long do they last…when will they go bad?
Depending on how they are stored, you should be able to use them for better part of one-ear.
Where do i get the roller balls?
Nancy – there is a link to my favorite set from Amazon at the beginning of the post.
I can’t find the link can you e-mail it to me
Which brand of oils are you using?
I personally use doTERRA.
Do you have the ratio of drops in the inTune blend
Love the choices of blend mixes here but it seems like a hell of a lot of drops oil to mix in 10ml of carrier, am I misreading it and you actually make up a large batch of it to put in several rollerball bottles?
That was my concern as well. I’m studying to be an aromatherapist and having so many drops per 10ml bottle can be dangerous. The blends seem to be good, but would be much better if mixed together first and then added to the bottle.
I also agree that the dilution percentage were not proper for 10ml, specifically for children, which can be quite controversial. I wouldn’t ever put more than 10-20 drops in a 10ml roller.
Plus be aware of the phototoxic essential oils as you could get a nasty sunburn if you put some of these on an area of skin exposed to the sun
How young of kids do you use these blends on?
For me, I wouldn’t use these blends on any kiddos younger than 10. If you do, I’d cut the drops in half and double the Fractionated Coconut Oil.
Is the lavender scent really noticeable in some of these recipes? I get severe migraines from smelling lavender.
It’s not super strong, but it is definitely there.
I am new to your site. Is it safe to use your super orange all-purpose cleaner on granite counters? I have heard that citrus is not good for granite.
Thank you!
No. And not because of the essential oil, but because of the vinegar.
Kelly, is there one for dry cracked heels? My mother has them and I’d love to give her something to help.
I’ve heard that Myrrh and Lavender are great for skin issues. Especially dryness and cracking.
You mentioned not diffusing for a long period of time…do you have multiple diffusers or do you fill the diffuser with only a small amount?
(Sorry if that is a silly question..I’m new to essential oils.)
I have diffusers in different rooms. And I either use a diffuser with a timer OR put a limited amount of water/oil.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am always so appreciative of your time.
Do you add fractionated coconut oil to each of your suggested blends, if yes, how much?
What can be used for essential tremors???
What is the best oils for cholesterol and blood pressure problems. How many drops and how much of the coconut oil do you blend with each.
Why do you have to limit the time for diffusing.
Hi i would like to make a vetiver roll on for children and myself how many drops of vetiver to how much coconut oil please?
You add these amount of drops to how much oil? I have these really big roll up bottles. Are these recipes for the 5ml rollers?
Yes. For the 5ml rollers.
Hi Kelly,
I have two questions I would like to ask you. I’m fairly new to Essential Oils and am gathering information.
1. Why do you limit your time running a diffuser? and 2. Do you top your bottle with Fractionated Coconut Oil after you add your oils to the bottle?
1. As a general rule, the effectiveness for diffusing diminishes after 45 minutes.
2. I put the essential oils in first and put FCO on top.
My mom gave me the stressaway blend for mamas. Oh. My. Word. I LOVE this stuff. I put it on and let my kids swipe some on and it is amazing. Within 10 minutes, I am no longer edgy, feeling stretched thing, and I so enjoy the scent… GREAT recipe!
How do I know where each blend should be applied?
As a general rule, there shouldn’t be more than 10-20 drops TOTAL in a 10 mL roller bottle for adults. (1-5 drops for infants and small children.) The oils you chose seem great, but I would cut the numbers of your oil drops way down. (I’m a certified holistic wellness coach and have studied aromatherapy.)
What is liquid morphine used for?
First of all, thank you so much for these recipes! It is a wonderful starting point and exactly what I was looking for. I do have a question about Patchouli in the ADHD Blend for Families. I do not currently have that EO and was looking for a substitute and trying to figure what its purpose would be in the blend. I have read about Patchouli in the Modern Essentials book and I just don’t get why it is in this blend. Can you help me understand? I am sorry that I do not understand, but I really do want to understand!!! I am loving my EO journey so far!! Many blessings!
Patchouli can be relaxing and also helps with focus. It’s one of the main oils used in several “companies” InTune or Alert blends.
Can the liquid morphine be used on a 13 yr old? Please and thank you!
I see several people have inquired about the large amount of EO going in the 10ml rollerball bottle but haven’t seen your reply – do you have a reply for this question?? AND also asked but not answered what is the liquid morphine used for. Thanks for your help.
Robin – There are different opinions regarding the “amount” of essential oil in a rollerball. Since, I’m not internalizing any oil, I have the opinion that these amounts are safe because they are mixed with a carrier oil. These are recipes that I use for my family.
If you feel for your family that this is too much essential oil, then adjust accordingly. Liquid Morphine is for pain management.
There is no scientific evidence that oils help sickness or pain. This is all hooey.
Why are you in this site then….Verita?
Proof is in the pudding, as they say! Try therapeutic grade essential oils for yourself to see if they do or do not work. I was extremely skeptical until I finally tried them for myself. Now I am a believer.
ginger does help with motion sickness as I can attest to it having suffered with it my whole life and never been able to use the Dramamine because of the side effects and I am afraid you need to do better research.
Hello. I have bookmarked this article. Thank you for the recipes. I have a question regarding a headache recipe that a dear friend sent me in a rollerball. It really helps with my migraines and headaches. It has peppermint and cedar wood oils in sweet almond oil. My friend has passed away and I have no clue how much of each to add. So, my question is, would the peppermint and cedarwood be added in the same amounts, for example 10 drops of each? I cannot find a recipe online using only these ingredients. Thank you