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.
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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.
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
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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If you have any questions about diffusing essential oils, feel free to comment below and I’ll get back to you!
