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Essential oils for various emotional states

Published On: July 3, 2009, 3:22 am

Essential oils for various emotional states By Staff Writer

The healing properties of Essential Oils are'nt just capable of providing treatment to our physical bodies, they can also enhance our emotional state also. Aromatherapy has a long lasting effect on our emotions by impinging on the limbic system of our brain. The limbic system is the center of our emotional response.

Certainly, people react in their own ways, hence below are provided some aromatherapy emotion suggestions, which are just a start. The highly effectual use of aromatherapy for emotions arises via preparing the use of essential oils for you.

Blend or diffuse the essential oils with 1 tablespoon carrier oil for bath or massage.

Abandoned & bereft:
1 drop neroli, 2 drops palmarosa, 2 drops rose, 

Aggravated & pressured: 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops chamomile,  2 drops orange

Anxious desperation: 2 drops rose, 3 drops lavender

Bitter & brooding:
2 drops helichrysum, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops chamomile,

Burdened & humorless: 2 drops jasmine, 3 drops lemon,

Chronic indecisiveness: 1 drop orange, 2 drops bergamot, 3 drops clary sage, 

Cold & joyless: 1 drop ylang, 3 drops jasmine,  1 drop orange

Depressive self-neglect: 1 drop cardamom, 3 drops vetiver,  1 drop rose

Discouraged & dejected: 2 drops rosemary, 2 drops thyme

Frustrated & irritable: 2 drops chamomile,  2 drops bergamot, 2 drops orange

Frustrated, tense, & negative: 2 drops orange, 3 drops bergamot, 1 drop neroli

Hurt & bitter: 1 drop helichrysum, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops rose

Impatient & intolerant: 1 drop peppermint, 2 drops lavender, 3 drops begamot 

Insecure & unyielding: 2 drops patchouli, 2 drops geranium

Lack of self-worth:
2 drops jasmine, 2 drops rose,

Lonely & forlorn: 2 drops rosemary, 3 drops majoram,  1 drop myrrh

Low morale: 2 drops cedarwood,  2 drops thyme, 2 drops pine,

Melancholic & distant: 1 drop thyme, 2 drops rosemary, 3 drops clary sage, 

Negative & pessimistic: 2 drops orange, 2 drops clary sage, 2 drops hyssop

Nervous and agitated: 1 drop bergamot 2 drops neroli, 3 drops lavender

Nervous exhaustion: 1 drop jasmine, 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops geranium,

Obsessive overthinking: 2 drops vetiver,  4 drops sandalwood

Oppressive over-attachment: 2 drops myrrh, 2 drops frankincense,  2 drops cypress

Over-analytical and detached:
1 drop patchouli, 2 drops sandalwood, 3 drops geranium

Over-concern for others: 1 drop palmarosa, 1 drop chamomile, 3 drops majoram

Over-occupied with detail:
1 drop lemon, 2 drops vetiver, 3 drops frankincense

Persistent sense of loss: 1 drop frankincense, 4 drops cypress, 1 drop rose

Resistant to change: 1 drop benzoin, 2 drops juniper, 3 drops cypress

Restless & distracted: 2 drops geranium, 3 drops frankincense

Self-condemnation: 1 drop rose, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops spikenard

Sullen & wounded: 2 drops hyssop, 4 drops yarrow

Tense and exhausted: 1 drop lavender, 2 drops cypress, 3 drops clary sage

Touchy & defensive: 1 drop chamomile, 4 drops yarrow

Vague & indecisive: 2 drops rosemary, 3 drops clary sage

Vulnerable & unassertive: 2 drops thyme, 3 drops pine

Vulnerable & untrusting: 1 drop lemon, 2 drops palmarosa, 2 drops rose

Withdrawn and defeatist: 2 drops thyme, 2 drops juniper