* Rosemary (loose and or oil); improves circulation and memory, improves oncentration, also good for your hair:
Rub the oil on your temples to help remember a route. Stick some leaves in your socks to help poor circulation in the feet.

*Lavender (loose and or oil); most soothing scent, can help reduce tension overall, including headaches:
Rub oil where ever you feel tension. Place some sprigs under your pillow to at night to release tension from a ride. Place some a few drops of oil in your bath water to unwind.

* Mint (tea bags); good for digestion and a pick me up in general. Mint is refreshing so any time you feel sluggish or weary physically or mentally try a little mint.:
Hot tea is good for upset stomach while iced tea is perfect for taking after a long hot day of riding in the blazing sun.

* Tea tree (oil); antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral.:
Apply a few drops of oil on any cut for enhanced healing. If you have an infection such as athlete’s foot or nail fungus tea tree oil may assist in ridding you of such (apply generously and often). It has also proved useful in treating acne.

* Pelargonium Rose (oil); the essential oil of just about any type of rose is great for depression and uplifting the heart. Pelargonium Rose in particular is good for women’s bodies and minds (it is used to treat menopause symptoms as it stimulates the adrenal cortex and thyroid). It can treat fear, confusion and bewilderment (emotions that can happen in during a motorcycle ride) :
If and when you may be feeling down, confused, apprehension about about a ride then rub some oil around your chest and neck.

* Eucalyptus (oil); especially good to recover from a smog filled road. Eucalyptus increases your capacity to breath easier from other respiratory distress such as bronchitis, can relieve sore muscles as it increases circulation, and it can repel insects, and even can get rid of bed bugs ! :
Dab some oil on a bandana and hold close to your mouth and nose when in a bad air quality day or a polluted area such as road work . You can also tie that bandana over your mouth and nose area (like a bandit) while riding. You can place a couple small drops in a bath to relieve sore muscles and or help you breathe. Often people stand over a pot of steaming water with some eucalyptus to clear congestion. For possible bed bugs diffuse the oil on sheets as much as possible by spraying oil throughout sheets or washing sheets in hot water with oil in it. Sometimes while on a road trip you end up in a questionable place and a little oil dosed on your bed can make you feel a little more safe and rest assured.

*Chamomile (tea bags); an anti-inflammatory and calming;
Drink tea for a getting to sleep easier. Place a warm tea bag over your eyelids if you experience tired, itchy or “pink eye”. You can also squeeze some tea on to your lip balm to help sooth chapped lips (if you have time melt the tea and balm together with lavender and mint and let reset as a super salve).

* Bergamot (Earl Gray tea bags); has some antidepressant effects.:
Drink this breakfast tea if you need a little motivation to hit the road. This tea is full of caffeine so if you are watching your caffeine intake beware.

* Incense (good quality and natural, not the cheap perfume-y kind); besides cleansing a hotel room of cigarette smoke, a bathroom of suspicious order, or just gracing your luggage with nice scents, you can burn incense and deposit the ash in your boots to keep them fresh smelling versus stinky.:
Sandalwood is calming and conducive to meditation. Jasmine stimulates social interaction and harmony so it would be good when taking a group motorcycle journey.

* Sage or Cedarwood (loose or oil); in place of
incense and for a deep clearing of any thing or space. Whenever you find your self in a place that feels “creepy” burn some sage or anoint oil in a circle around your space. In Native American traditions sage and cedar are used for clearings and blessings. You may have blessed your bike or a new home with sage in a ceremony formally with friends. Sage can also promote menstruation so if you’re on a trip and having cramps then soak in a bath with sage to balance your flow and banish cramps.

Miscellaneous Tools:
- a sharp pocket knife to cut the ginger root
- a change purse or pouch to carry your aromatherapy goodies in
- a print out of this article to remind you what each item can be well used for.