Frankincense essential oil is has many beneficial uses and benefits and is one of the most valued and popular essential oils. Best known for it’s powerful ability to rejuvenate the skin when applied topically, and to promote cellular health and immunity when taken internally
Feeling stressed? Frankincense can help! The chemical components of Frankincense essential oil create a powerful aroma that can help to get rid of negative feelings—like stress.
Frankincense essential oil was used in ancient times for salves, perfume and religious ceremonies. It is perhaps most famous for being one of the gifts given to baby Jesus after his birth.
The aromatic compounds of frankincense promotes feelings of peace, relaxation and satisfaction, helping to relieve stress and support a balanced mood.
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HOW TO USE FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Aromatically
Using essential oils aromatically is so powerful because the tiny molecules from the oil enter the nasal cavity, and then the limbic system. The limbic system is part of the brain that controls emotions and memories. So smelling essential oils can be a great tool for assisting the mood.
Frankincense safe to apply directly to the skin, but diluting is always recommended when using essential oil on a child, or if you have sensitive skin.
Apply frankincense essential oil directly to the area of concern.
Apply to the bottoms of feet, along the spine or on acupressure points.
Make a roller bottle for easy topical usage. Simple put 15-20 drops into a 10mL roller bottle, then fill with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil.
Internally
Frankincense essential oil has amazing properties that help to reduce inflammation, promote cell health and increase overall wellness. Before using any essential oils internally, make sure your oil is pure and exceedingly high quality. I personally use and love certified pure, therapeutic grade DoTERRA essential oils.
Put 1-3 drops in a few ounces of water.
Drop 1-3 drops under the tongue.
Add 1-3 drops to a veggie capsule and swallow with a glass of water
10 USES AND BENEFITS FOR FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Make your own toxin free DIY Room Spray. Add 15 drops of Frankincense oil, 15 drops of Grapefruit oil and 30 drops of Douglas Fir oil to an empty Spray Mist bottle.. Top the bottle off with water. Then simply spritz on carpet, furniture or in the the air of any room.
Add a few drops of Frankincense into your shampoo for healthy hair and hair growth. Put a drop on your nail beds for stronger and healthier finger nails.
Frankincense is one of the top oils for the skin. It can help to reduce blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines and age spot. Simply apply it directly to your skin, or add a few drops into your moisturizer.
Diffuse Frankincense during your yoga or meditation practice. It’s powerful aromatic qualities will help to encourage peach and relaxation while providing a focused and positive outlook to your entire day.
Take Frankincense internally to promote healthy cellular function. Add 1-2 drops to a gel capsule and take with a glass of water, or try the doTERRA Life Long Vitality Pack .
Frankincense essential oil can promote a healthy respiratory system. Apply topically to the chest, diffuse it, or take it internally to help break up mucus and promote clear breathing.
Use Frankincense to help with digestive issues by taking a drop internally or applying it topically over the stomach region to help calm and soothe the stomach.
Frankincense is one of the best oils to reduce tension in the head. Add a drop to the thumb and press it against the roof of the mouth and/or apply it topically to your forehead, temples, and back of the neck.
Because frankincense is so good at relieving tension, it can be extremely useful when you have a stiff neck or back or achy joints. Simply apply topically to the area of concern with a roller bottle or lotion.
To help boost the immune system when you’re feeling icky, combine 4 drops lemon oil, 2 drops melaleuca oil, 2 drops oregano oil, 2 drops on guard oil and 2 drops frankincense oil in a gel cap and swallow with a glass of water, up to three times a day
FUN FACT ABOUT FRANKINCENSE
“If the Boswellia sacra tree can produce a couple of pounds of resin each year. If Boswellia sacra trees are properly cared for, the tree can produce resin for hundreds of years.”
FRANKINCENSE PLANT DESCRIPTION
Frankincense comes from the Boswellia sacra tree and other similar species. This tree is known for it’s thin, peeling bark, tangelos branches and clusters of leaves that grow at the ends of the branches. They are grow up to 8 meters high and are usually found growing rocky slopes. The Boswellia sacra is found in Ethiopia, northern Somalia, Yemen and south west Omand clustered leaves at the end of the branches.
HOW FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL IS MADE
“Frankincense oil is produced from the resin of the Boswellia sacra tree. The resin of a tree is a sap-like substance with a high viscosity. For centuries, the resin of the tree has been obtained by slashing or making an incision into the tree, which then emits large amounts of resin. After the resin secretes from the tree, it is then scraped off or collected as it drips onto the ground. When doTERRA obtains the resin from trees, the trees are carefully scored or “bled.” From there, the resin is delicately distilled and essential oils are extracted.”
OILS THAT BLEND WELL WITH FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Frankincense oil blends well with a lot of different oils. Try it with citrus oils like Lime, Lemon, and Wild Orange. Or diffuse it with oils such as Geranium, Rose, Sandalwood,Cypress, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, and Clary Sage.
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments are so easy to make and make your home smell festive for the holidays, while also offering healthy aromatic benefits. With just a few simple ingredients and some essential oils, you can decorate for the holidays this year with handmade and healthy ornaments.
Stir the water, baking soda and corn starch in a small pot over medium heat until heated.
Stir continuously until the mixture forms into a ball.
Allow the mixture to cool until comfortable to touch and then roll it out to around 1/2″ thickness
Use holiday cookie cutters to cut the dough into different shapes.
Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a small hole near the top of each ornament for hanging.
Bake at 175 degrees for about an hour.
Allow them to cool, and then sprinkle them with one of the essential oils below. I use about 10-12 drops per ornament.
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HOW TO HANG DIY ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER ORNAMENTS
Option 1: Poke a small hole in the top with a skewer, or pencil, before baking, then put a string or ribbon through the hole to hang.
Option 2: Depending on the shape of the ornament, you can wrap string around it in an X shape. (Star shapes work well for this). Secure the string in the back and tie a small loop at the top to hang it with.
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DIY ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER ORNAMENTS -THE BLENDS
Here are some perfect essential oil blends for your DIY ornaments! I have a list of even more Christmas and Holiday Essential Oil blends here.
Don’t worry about having every single essential oil in a blend…just use what you have and have fun making your own holiday combinations. Any of the following oils will create an aromatic holiday atmosphere:
Oils from evergreen trees such as spruce, cypress or fir. Any citrus oil, (like orange or lemon), and minty oils, (such as peppermint and spearmint) will all put you in the Christmas Spirit.
Warming winter baking spices always smell festive together. Use a combo of oils like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger.
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments are so easy to make and make your home smell festive for the holidays, while also offering healthy aromatic benefits. With just a few simple ingredients and some essential oils, you can decorate for the holidays this year with handmade and healthy ornaments.
Ingredients
3/4cupwater
1cupbaking soda
1/2cupcorn starch
Essential Oils
Instructions
Stir the water, baking soda and corn starch in a small pot over medium heat until heated.
Stir continuously until the mixture forms into a ball.
Allow the mixture to cool until comfortable to touch and then roll it out to around 1/2″ thickness
Use holiday cookie cutters to cut the dough into different shapes. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a small hole near the top of each ornament for hanging.
Bake at 175 degrees for about an hour .Allow them to cool, and then sprinkle them with one of the essential oils below. I use about 10-12 drops per ornament.
Learning how to use essential oils aromatically is something I am SO grateful for! Not only because they smell heavenly, but because diffusing oils can have so many benefits.
I used to think that essential oils were just about smelling pretty.
When I learned about how beneficial essential oils could be to our well being, I was immediately hooked. And when I discovered what life savers they could be when raising children, there was no going back!
I already knew that harmful compounds, like chemical cleaners or gases, could be absorbed into our blood stream simply by inhaling them. But I hadn’t realized that the opposite can also be true…that POSITIVE properties, like the ones found in essential oil, can also be absorbed into the blood stream through inhalation.
Once inhaled, essential oils are processed by the olfactory bulb and limbic system, which is the part of our brain that processes memories, thoughts and emotions. This is why inhaling certain oils can be so helpful in promoting feelings of calmness, reducing anxious feelings and reducing stress.
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BENEFITS OF USING ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATICALLY
If you are brand new to using essential oils, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed by how many different ones there are, and how many things you can do with them. If that’s you, then I recommend starting by reading about the 10 basic oils for beginners. These are the oils I use the most frequently in my home, and wouldn’t want to be without!
Applying essential oils aromatically can:
Be supportive to the respiratory system and sinuses.
Protect against environmental threats by increasing indoor air quality.
Encourage our immune system response and promote well-being in a multitude of different ways.
The reason using essential oils aromatically is so powerful is because the “aroma” you are breathing is actually a fine mist of tiny oil particles that all contain the same properties of the oil itself. And because the olfactory system (which is what our sense of smell is part of) is so closely connected to the limbic system in the brain, then the oil particles create an extremely positive affect on both the physical and psychological systems of the body.
HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR AROMATHERAPY
Here’s 8 ways to use essential oils for aromatherapy:
Diffusing: A good diffuser is invaluable, and I usually have at least one running in my home! Make sure you use one that does not use heat, as that will diminish the quality of the oil.
Direct Inhalation: Simply inhaling the oil directly from the bottle can be one of the simplest methods to use essential oils aromatically. You can also add a drop to your hands and then cup your hands over your nose and mouth while taking a few deep breaths. Some of the “hot” oils, like cinnamon and oregano should be diluted before inhaling directly.
Indirect Inhalation: Add a drop to your sheets or pillow case, your shirt collar, hair etc. and inhale throughout your day and night.
Hot Water Vapor/Steam Tent: Bring a pot of water to a simmer, remove from heat and add 1-3 drops of essential oil. Place a towel over your head and lean over water while inhaling deeply. This is a great method for respiratory challenges, to help promote feelings of easier breathing.
Humidifier: Just like a withe the diffuser, cool air humidifiers are best. Essential oils can damage plastic over time, so choosing a humidifier made especially for essential oils
is recommended.
Fans and Vents, Etc: Add a few drops of oil to a cloth and place it in a vent or in front of a fan. This also works great in the car! (My husband sometimes puts a few drops on the heater filter and diffuses it throughout the entire house)
Perfume or Cologne: Not only will you smell lovely, but it is healthier and safer for your body. Simply dab a drop to the wrists and behind the ears, or add about 10 drops to 1-3 teaspoons of water to mist onto yourself.
Non-Toxic Room Deodorizer: Avoid the harsh chemicals so often found in room deodorizers and use essential oils instead. Mix half a cup of alcohol (such as vodka) with a half cup of distilled water. Add 20-40 drops of your favorite essential oils and pour into a pretty jar or vase. Then place about 10 bamboo skewers into the jar so that they are sticking out of the top. They will soak up the oil and spread the aroma throughout the room. Or, create a room spray using a home mister like this one and mist throughout your home.
How to Use an Essential Oils Diffuser
There are several different kinds of diffusers. I recommend either a nebulizing diffuser or an ultrasonic diffuser. The main differences in the two is that an ultrasonic diffuser uses water, whereas a nebulizing one does not.
I have several different diffusers I use, but the most common one is the Petal Diffuser.
Here’s How to Use the Petal Diffuser:
1. Choose Location for the Diffuser
Any flat location near an outlet will work. If diffusing in a larger room, you may want to start the diffuser a little earlier to allow the oils time to circulate. If I am diffusing in a bedroom at night, I will usually start the diffuser a little bit before bedtime and close the door, so that the aroma fills the room before we head to bed. Avoid placing in direct sunlight or near a fan or blowing heat.
2. Add Water
Fill the diffuser to the red fill mark using tap or distilled water.
*DON’T OVERFILL or the diffuser may not work properly.
3. Add Essential Oils
Add 3-10 drop of your favorite essential oils to the water. You can use a single oil, or a blend of oils. Usually around 6 drops is plenty, but if you’re wanting a stronger mix you can experiment with the amount to see what works for you.
4. Set the Time/Light
The Petal Diffuser has a built in light that you can leave on or off. It gives off a nice soft glow which makes a perfect night light. It also has 1, 2 and 4 hour timer settings. The diffuser will automatically turn itself off after the allocated time, or when the water runs out.
5. Clean Your Diffuser
To clean your diffuser, wipe it out with a soft cloth or paper towel and a drop or two of lemon EO. Don’t run your diffuser through the dishwasher or submerge it under water.
How to Use Essential Oils to Scent a Room
It’s so easy to create a beautiful aroma and set the mood in a room using essential oils! Here are some of my favorite blends for scenting a room:
The most common places to apply essential oils on your body is:
Bottoms of the feet
Along the spine
On the area of concern
Many oils are safe to use topically. I cover where to apply essential oils on your body in more depth here: How to Use Essential Oils
BEST ESSENTIAL OILS TO USE AROMATICALLY
I personally love and use DoTerra Essential Oils. There are lots of essential oil companies out there, but there’s a reason why doTERRA is the most recommended one – because of their PURITY & INTEGRITY.
For me, it came down to which worked the best. I tried a few different brands but doTERRA was the oil that I could get a result from just 1-2 drops. That spoke volumes to me about their purity.
A few other things that have impressed me about doTERRA:
doTERRA oils are beyond organic standards. They are sourced all over the world and each batch of oil is tested 7 different ways for purity and potency.
doTERRA’s Co-Impact Sourcing model enables growers to be paid fair and predictable prices (think fair-trade coffee) and the resulting crops benefit from improved growing practices.
doTERRA’s company culture is outstanding. They operate with an incredibly high degree of integrity, and I am proud to be associated with them.
Diffusing Essential Oils during the holidays is my favorite thing to do to get into the Christmas spirit! Here are the 11 Best Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Christmas.
I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!
Nothing makes me happier than the nostalgic smells of the Christmas season. Diffusing essential oils through the holidays has become one of my favorite holiday traditions.
Going through my oils and picking out new combinations to recreate the aroma of Christmas just makes my heart happy. I love the scents of essential oils like cinnamon, clove, white fir, and peppermint.
With these and a few other essential oils I came up with 11 Christmas diffuser blends that I’m you will love as much s I do!
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WHAT ESSENTIAL OILS ARE GOOD FOR CHRISTMAS?
If you’re wondering how to make your house smell like Christmas this holiday season, then essential oils are the way to go.
Not only do they smell amazing and support healthy immune function, but they can lift the mood and encourage a happy holiday spirit, to boot!
Here are the best essential oils for Christmas:
Pine
Cinnamon
Peppermint
Frankincense
Myrrh
Clove
Wild Orange
Anise
Ginger
Cedarwood
Cassia
Cypress
Bergamont
Eucalyptus
White Fir
Sandalwood
Juniper
Wintergreen
Grapefruit
ESSENTIAL OIL CHRISTMAS DIFFUSER BLENDS
There are many ways to use essential oils for the holidays, but I’ve found that diffusing is the best and easiest way to encourage the Christmas spirit.
I love making homemade Christmas diffuser blends both to diffuse in my home and to give as gifts.
An added bonus is that using essential oils for Christmas aromas also helps keep the winter germy bugs away!
THE BEST ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPES FOR CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT DIFFUSER BLEND
Get in the Christmas spirit with the sweet, yet spicy blend! This beautiful aroma smells like Christmas and is full of immune boosting benefits.
As much as I adore having a REAL Christmas tree, there have been some years when we have opted for an artificial one for convenience sake. But even without a real tree, you can still get that fresh pine small in your home with this diffuser blend. The oils in this blend support calmness and ease feelings of tension and stress.
This is a spicy diffuser blend that will fill your heart with Christmas cheer! The essential oils used in this diffuser blend help to cleanse and purify the air, while also supporting healthy immune properties.
One of my favorites to pop in the diffuser when there is lots of baking to be done and presents to be wrapped! This blend can help to promote concentration, focus, and offers a natural boost of energy.
The wonderful thing about so many of the essential oils that are used during the holiday season is that they are powerful immune supporters. Lack of vitamin D, too many holiday treats and stress can all take a toll on our immune function during the winter months.
Diffusing essential oils such as cinnamon, clove, wild orange, and cassia, can help to naturally boost the immune system.
RESPIRATORY FUNCTION
To often, mucus, coughs and stuffy noses go hand in hand with the winter months.
Diffusing essential oils like Eucalyptus, peppermint, bergamot, and cinnamon can help to open up airways, promote healthy breathing and clear the sinuses.
RELAX AND REDUCE STRESS
Christmas if the most wonderful time of the year, but I think we can all agree that it can be stressful at times. All of the extra social activity can be overwhelming!
So many of the essential oils in these Christmas diffuser blends are wonderful for calming the nerves, helping with anxious feelings and overall reducing stress.
These essential oils are especially helpful for relaxation when used aromatically: White fir, douglas fir, bergamot, wild orange, cypress, juniper berry, and sandalwood.
CLEANSING
Cleanse the air and create a fresh and energetic enviroment for your guests with these essential oils:
Essential oils like wild orange, cinnamon, clove, peppermint, and wintergreen.
Not only do these blends put you in the holiday spirit and kill airborne germs, they also cleanse and purify the air.
WHICH ESSENTIAL OIL SMELLS MOST LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE?
Fir is a very commonly used oils that is used to create Christmas tree scents. Cypressoil also beautifully complements this woody scent. You may also use Spruce Oilinstead of Cypress to create this this lovely traditional Christmas tree blend.
OTHER DIY CHRISTMAS ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES
There are so many different ways to use essential oils during the holidays. Here are some other great Christmas essential oil recipes that are perfect for this time of year!
These 5 Fall Essential Oil Diffuser Blends are perfect for diffusing in your home for a festive fall season. Enjoy the cozy fall weather with these DIY essential oil recipes!
The fall season is especially cozy when your home is filled with the scent of pumpkin spice and warm cider. With essential oils, you enjoy these nostalgic scents while gaining the health supportive benefits of essential oils.
Since the cooler weather often brings with it season health challenges, the powerful immune boosting properties in several of these fall themed Diffuser Blends are a much appreciated added benefit.
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BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FALL
As much as I love summer, when fall arrives I find myself in love with the beautiful leaves, the cooler days, and of course all things pumpkin!
One downside of fall is that it means winter will soon be here, and with winter comes germs and sniffles.
That’s why in the fall I become extra diligent about keeping my diffuser full with these fall essential oils to help keep the immune system in tippy top shape!
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ESSENTIAL OILS FOR BOOSTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Diffusing essential oils into the air has many benefits. As you inhale the small particles, they immediately go to work supporting your body and boosting the immune system.
Funny enough, some of the best immune-boosting essential oils also happen to be the ones that smell like fall and Christmas time. Perhaps our ancestors knew this and is why they traditionally used these scents during this time of year, and why we now associate these smells with the fall and winter holiday season.
If you feel overwhelmed but how many different oils there are, and are not sure where to start, then read up on the top ten oils that I recommend for beginning “oilers”
Here are the best fall essential oils:
WILD ORANGE
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I love wild orange! It’s one of my favorite essential oils and I use it all the time! It is wonderful for cleaning and contains many cleansing properties. Wild orange can support a healthy immune response, clearing breathing and is uplifting when you’re feeling down.
Wild orange pairs well with the spicy aromas of the fall season and sweetens up any blend. Diffuse it to give you a burst of energy and positivity.
CINNAMON
Cinnamon is essential for the fall! This essential oil is extracted from the bark of a tropical tree. It’s beautiful and spicy fragrance will gear you up for the holiday season. Cinnamon oil has so many beneficial compounds and immune boosting properties.
Diffuse cinnamon at your next fall party for its aromatic benefits and holiday scent.
CLOVE
Like cinnamon, clove has wonderful immune boosting properties. Clove essential oil makes the perfect addition to any fall diffuser blend because of its spicy fall scent.
CARDOMON
Cardamom is another classic fall scent and is also known for its ability to ease the digestive system, and support healthy respiratory function while calming the nervous system.
GINGER
Ever had a cup of ginger tea for an upset tummy? Ginger has been used for natural remedies for many years, mainly for digestive discomfort.
Ginger essential oil also boosts the immune system, calms the nervous system, and promotes a healthy respiratory system.
MY FAVORITE 5 FALL DIFFUSER BLENDS
PUMPKIN SPICE
4 drops cardamon
3 drops cinnamon
2 drops clove
2 drops wild orange
SPICED MULLED CIDER
3 drops wild orange
2 drops cassia
1 drop ginger
AUTUMN MORNING
4 drops tangerine
3 drops cinnamon
2 drop clove
BRISK FALL DAY
4 drops cypress
3 drops white fir or Siberian fir
2 drops sandalwood
1 drop wild orange
ORANGE GINGER SPICE
4 drops wild orange
3 drops cardamon
2 drops ginger
BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FALL WEATHER
Eucalyptus
Rosemary
Ylang Ylang
Bergamont
Sage
Arborvitae
Lavender
Frankincense
Patchouli
Douglas Fir
Do you have a favorite essential oil blend to diffuse during the fall season? I’m always experimenting to find new favorite blends. I’d love to hear yours! Share them in the comments below.
DIFFUSING ESSENTIAL OILS IS A VERY EFFECTIVE WAY OF CHANGING THE MOOD. LET’S TALK ABOUT 5 OF MY FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OILS DIFFUSER BLENDS FOR MOOD SUPPORT:
Essential Oils for mood support:
Lemon/Lime/Wild Orange
Lavender/Copaiba/Bergamot
Ylang ylang/Frankincense/Roman Chamomile
Siberian FIr/Lavender/Bergamot
Vetiver/Lavender/Rose
I LOVE running a diffuser in my home. I love the freshness of citrus oils, and the warm, comforting spice of cinnamon. And not only do essential oils make your home smell AH-MAZING, they can also be used to support and lift the mood.
Different essential oils can help to bright the mood and uplift the spirits. Others help to calm and relax. Today, I’m excited to share my favorite essential oil recipe blends for mood support.
Ready to use essential oils in your home? I recommend starting with the HOME ESSENTIAL KIT. It has all 10 oils you’ll need to get started!
5 ESSENTIAL OILS DIFFUSER BLENDS FOR MOOD SUPPORT VIDEO
HOW DO ESSENTIAL OILS WORK WITH THE BRAIN?
When I was first introduced to essential oils, I honestly thought they were mainly for smell. But the more research I did, the more I learned how amazing they are for things like immune support, respiratory issues and mood. Now, I’m absolutely fascinated in the science behind how essential oils work.
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The olfactory system is the part of your sensory system that allows you to smell. When you inhale, molecules from the air go through the nasal cavity to the brain, and connect directly with the limbic system. The limbic system is sometimes referred to as the emotional brain. It is the part of the brain that effects stimulation, emotions, memory and stress. It also helps to register feelings such as pain, fear, or comfort. If you’ve ever experienced a smell bringing back a memory, this is why!
Diffusing essential oils into the air creates tiny little molecules that are easily absorbed by the body as you breathe them in. Each oil has a different chemical component and make up, and therefore a very specific way it interacts with and affects your body. Therefore, using a combination of oils can create different effects.
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5 ESSENTIAL OILS DIFFUSER BLENDS FOR MOOD SUPPORT
1) JOYFUL/CHEERFUL/BRIGHT
Citrus oils are my go-to when I need some uplifting mood support. Citrus oils encourage cells to return to a normal and healthy state. They also interrupt unhealthy stress responses. Citrus oils give energy, uplift the mood and promote positive feelings such as joy and happiness.
You can choose any combination of your favorite citrus oils to diffuse, but here is my go to blend:
3 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops lime essential oil
1 drop wild orange essential oil
2) ANXIETY/OVERWHELM/STRESS
Since the limbic system is the part of the brain that controls stimulation and stress reactions, diffusing essential oils is an incredibly effective way to relieve anxious feelings or stress.
There are multiple essential oils that can be helpful when overwhelmed. Since everyone is individual in their needs, a little experimentation to find which help you the most is a good thing to do. A good place to start is with this recipe blend:
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops copaiba essential oil
1 drop bergamot essential oil
3) LONELY/SAD/DEPRESSED
Sadness can cause anything from fatigue and loss of appetite, to loneliness and depressed feelings. Essential oils can help to combat these feelings.
3 drops ylang ylang essentail oil
2 drops frankincense essential oil
1 drop Roman chamomile essential oil
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4) ANGER/RAGE/FRUSTRATION
Next time you’re angry and stop to count to ten, try inhaling a calming essential oil as you take a few deep breaths. You’ll be surprised how soothing it can be.
FIr, citrus oils and floral oils have a great calming effect on the brain.
3 drops siberian fir essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
1 drop bergamot essential oil
5) WORRY/FEAR/NERVOUSNESS
Maybe it’s just me, but being a mom causes me a lot of worry and fear. I don’t think I was like this before having kids, but having kids can be scary and cause you to worry about the most ridiculous things. My best advice for coping is to NOT stay up late at night googling symptoms, and to use your essential oils regularly to promote feelings of peace and to calm the nervous system.
3 drops vetiver essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
1 drop rose essential oil
OTHER WAYS TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MOOD AND EMOTIONS
Aromatherapy using essential oils is very effective for emotions and mood support. Not only can you use these oils aromatically, you can also use them topically, and in some instances internally. (Read more about using essential oils internally HERE)
You can apply essential oils topically to assist mood across the forehead, behind the ears, on the sides of the neck, and on the roof of the mouth. Making a roller bottle is the most convenient way to apply oils topically. Simply add 15-20 drops of essential oils to a 10mL roller bottle and then top it off with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil.
I enjoy taking many essential oils internally, but I recommend you do your own research before doing so. Here is how you can use essential oils internally:
Add 1-2 drops of essential oil to about 4 oz of filtered water and drink through out the day
Add 2-4 drops of essential oil to an empty veggie capsule and swallow with water.
Put a drop under the tongue and hold it for 30 seconds before swallowing.This is very effective!
Have you had success using essential oils for mood support? I’d love to hear what worked for you!
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