Essential Oil Diffuser

Essential Oils to Control Symptoms Coping with Anger

Bergamot, Jasmine, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Palo Santo, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Essential Oils for Building Up Confidence

Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Cypress, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orange, Rosemary

Essential Oils against Sadness and Loss of Interest

Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Palo Santo, Orange, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Essential Oils against Fatigue, Exhaustion and Burnout

Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lemon,
Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Essential Oils for Stopping Anxiety or Fear

Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Neroli, Palo Santo, Orange, Roman
Chamomile, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Helichrysum, Lavender, Rose

Essential Oils for Soothing the Mood after a Grief Loss

Cypress, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Neroli, Palo Santo, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Essential Oils for Happiness and Inner Peace

Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Palo Santo, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Essential Oils for Stability of an Individual’s Emotional State

Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Essential Oils for Feeling Agitated or Being Restless

Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood

Essential Oils for Feeling Lonely (after a Break-up)

Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Palo Santo, Roman Chamomile, Rose

Essential Oils for Improving Memory and Concentration

Basil, Black Pepper, Cypress, Hyssop, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary

Essential Oils for Relieving Stress

Benzoin, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Palo Santo,
Patchouli, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Close your eyes for a few moments and try to recall:

• The perfume of a garden-grown rose.
• The pungent aroma of a leaf of fresh, crushed mint.
• The scent of a citrus tree in full bloom.

In those few moments, could you smell the perfume of the rose, the aroma of the crushed leaf, or the sweet scent of blooming citrus?

The compounds found in bark, seeds, stems, flowers, roots, and other parts of plants produce the natural aromatics called essential (or aromatic) oils.

Technically speaking, essential oils are non-water based phytochemicals that occur naturally in plants. And although these chemicals are fat soluble, they don’t contain the fatty acids and lipids found in animal and vegetable oils. Rub one or two drops of an essential oil between your fingertips. You will feel very little (if any) oiliness on your skin and the drops will rapidly be absorbed into your skin.

Another point to note about essential oils is their color. Most are clear although a few (including lemongrass, patchouli, and orange) produce an amber or yellow color.

Did you know…

The term “essential oil” goes back to the ancient times of Aristotle, when healers and philosophers believed that everything was composed of four primary elements – earth, air, fire, and water, and a fifth element – known as the “quintessence” – that was the spirit or life force. The process of distillation and evaporation removed the “essence” (or spirit) from the plant, thereby yielding “quintessential oil.”

Who knows exactly when the world’s ancient civilizations discovered the power of plants to heal and comfort?

For centuries, knowledge of essential oils (also known as aromatic oils) and their uses and applications was conveyed through the oral tradition – the sharing of one’s knowledge by word of mouth. There is very little early written documentation of plant identification and distillation processes.

It is likely that individuals began experimenting with the properties of their own indigenous plants. As cultures began to intersect through the expansion of empires and trade, the knowledge and uses of essential/aromatic oils also expanded.

The Knights of the Crusades returned to Western Europe with knowledge of herbal medicines learned from practitioners in the Middle East. During the Bubonic Plague in the 14th Century, observers noted that perfumers and others who worked closely with aromatics, seemed to be immune to the disease.

The study and applications of essential oils for comfort and healing have ebbed and flowed throughout the centuries, seemingly replaced by advancements in science and medicine. Neurologist and psychotherapist, Sigismund Freud, speculated that as humans evolved, they began “leaving behind the simple and walking straight into the complex.”

Happily, the knowledge and applications of essential oils have survived. Essential oils and aroma therapy are increasingly used by individuals and in institutions. Researchers are re-examining and rediscovering the healing and calming powers found in plants.

How amazing to be able to connect the wisdom of the ancients with science and medicine in the 21st century!