Been feeling a little tense lately? Overwhelmed with busyness? Experiencing aches and pains, stomach upsets and fuzzy thinking? Then perhaps your body is trying to tell you something! It’s time to listen to the signals and take a moment to relax. Essential oils contain chemical properties that can impact the way we are feeling. For example, ethers found in some essential oils are anti-depressant, anti-spasmodic and sedative, while sesquiterpenes are calming and anti-inflammatory.
Choose from the recipes below depending on your needs. If you have kidney disease, epilepsy, high blood pressure, skin sensitivity or are pregnant please check for any precautions. The information here is for educational purposes only – always check with your qualified health practitioner for any medical conditions.
ANXIETY Bergamot, Chamomile, Cary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Sandalwood.
BURNOUT: Jasmine, Lavender
DEPRESSION: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Chamomile, Frankincense, Rose Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Peppermint, Rosemary.
MENTAL STRESS: Cedarwood, Chamomile, Rosemary
NEGATIVE THOUGHTS: Orange, Peppermint
NERVOUS EXHAUSTION: Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
NERVOUS HEADACHE: Grapefruit, Lavender, Marjoram
OBSESSIVENESS: Frankincense, Sandalwood
PANIC: Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang
MENTAL SLUGGISHNESS: Lemon, Grapefruit
SUGGESTED RECIPES THAT YOU MAY FIND EFFECTIVE -
Obsessive over thinking:
4 drops Sandalwood
2 drops Vetiver
Over-preoccupied with detail:
3 drops Frankincense
2 drops Vetiver
Over-analytical and detached:
3 drops Rose Geranium
2 drops Sandalwood
1 drop Patchouli
Nervous and agitated:
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Neroli
1 drop Bergamot
Tense and exhausted:
3 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Cypress
1 drop Lavender
Restless and Distracted:
3 drops Frankincence
2 drops Geranium
Impatient and Intolerant:
3 drops Bergamot
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Peppermint
Fatigue:
2 drops Spearmint
2 drops Pine
2 drops Ginger
