Aromatherapy Remedy Reference; Physical, Emotional & Mental Symptoms List

Essential oils were used in ancient Egypt, Sumeria and in earlier times. In this truly holistic therapy the mind and body are inseparable. Plato is to have said that the source of most illness has its roots in the soul. There may be no better way to influence the mind and spirit, than through a physical medium that includes nature’s essences; essential oils provide this.

Scent has a special impact on living organisms. Scientific research into the human sense of smell finds it to be10,000 times more powerful than taste. Scent travels rapidly to the brain, and is shown to have a direct effect on the limbic system. The limbic system communicates with the autonomic nervous system. This is the known connection in the brain to the hypothalamus, emotion, memory, and some visceral (gut) reactions. Since the 1980′s olfactory research has promoted the psychological benefit of essential oils used in aromatherapy.

“The profound and complete therapeutic effects of essential oils derive from more than their pleasant fragrance. They have vital electromagnetic properties and vibrational energies that invigorate the mind, the soul, the body’s energy, and thus their functioning.” Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.

The most common treatment applications using pure essential oils are inhalation and application through the skin.

Certain essential oils, for example, offer different psychological effects:

Anti-depressant	Citrus, ylang ylang, geranium, jasmine, orange, sandalwood, lemon, lemon verbena, mandarin, and many more
Anxiety	petigrain, neroli, bergamot, cypress, lavender, lime, marjoram, rose, violet leaf and others
Innervating	basil, peppermint, rosemary (rosemary shows a positive effect in Alzheimer’s) as well as other essential oils
Sedative	neroli, petigrain, cedarwood, chamomile, melissa, valerian, just to name a few

Studies dating from the 1920s report the following benefits of selected essential oils:

Lavender	relaxing, circulation, meditative along with hundreds of other attributes
Pine	Strengthening, stabilizing and much more
Angelica	anorexia, relieving hopelessness, just to name two
Basil	fatigue, general nerve tonic, anti-depressant, soporific, confusion, melancholy, mental clarity and concentration, reduces anxiety. (careful use prevents over-stimulation), along with many other things
Bay	anti-hysteric, sedative, hypotensive, and more
Bergamot	sedative for anxiety and antidepressant, stimulates appetite, and alot more
Chamomile(Roman)	calming, hyperactivity, good for use with children, as well as a list of other attributes
Clary Sage	sedative and nervine for insomnia, paranoia, panic, and hysteria, along with pms, and much more
Cypress	anxiety, confusion, cellulite, and many more properties
Everlasting/Helichrysum	grounding increases dream activity, heals quickly, this oils has tons of properties for healing and more
Juniper	apathy, paranoia, confusion, anxiety, nervous trembling and paralysis, diuretic, allergies, etc.
Marjoram	grief, insomnia, alert, and much more
Spikenard	grounding, meditative and so much more

To be truly effective, essential oils must be absolutely pure. Synthetic or adulterated oils, although less expensive, will not give you the effects you desire and may even have adverse effects. To in sure quality, you may want to choose only oils that are guaranteed to be organic or ethically wild crafted, properly distilled or extracted, originating from a reliable source and priced accordingly. It is essential that the oils are species specific.

Caution: certain essential oils are not recommend for use during pregnancy, and may be skin irritants if not properly administered.

Usage:

Baths	8 -10 drops.
Massage	10-20 drops in 1 ounce of oil.
Inhalation	2-5 drops on a tissue or cotton ball.
Diffusers	use pure oils only.
Body lotion	15-20 drops in 1 ounce of lotion.
Spritzer	4 ounces of distilled water with 40-60 drops of pure essential oil, shake before using
Note: glass or PET bottles are essential oil safe.

Two blends that have worked well are as follows:

Nervous Tension
This blend will relax the nervous system, ease tension, and bring emotional equilibrium.
· 10 drops Lavender
· 10 drops Petitgrain
· 4 drops Roman Chamomile

Nervousness/Anxiety/Insomnia
This blend will profoundly relax the individual, induce sleep, and bring calm to an active mind that is preventing the correct emotional balance and total relaxation.
· 10 drops Lavender
· 10 drops Basil
· 3 drops Neroli

The precious oils of plants enable us to use the art of aromatherapy to enhance well being and open a new door to healing the spirit.

-Gayle Eversole, Creating Health Institute

Aromatherapy Remedy Reference Emotional, Mental & Physical Symptoms List with Essential Oils best used

Physical Symptoms

Abdominal Distension: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Clary Sage, Laurel, Orange, Patchouli (O*) Acne: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Cypress (CO*), Geranium (Chinese), Grapefruit (Pink), Patchouli (O*) Analgesic: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Frankincense, Geranium (Chinese), Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Marjoram, Sweet Anti-Infectious: Frankincense, Juniper Antibacterial: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Palmarosa, Tea Tree (CO*) Antibiotic: Tea Tree (CO*) Antifungal: Palmarosa, Tea Tree (CO*) Antiseptic: Patchouli (O*), Pine Antispasmodic: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Clary Sage, Cypress (CO*), Geranium (Chinese), Laurel, Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Marjoram, Sweet Antiviral: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Palmarosa, Tea Tree (CO*) Arthritis: Laurel, Pine Asthma: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Clary Sage, Fennel, Sweet, Frankincense, Peppermint (CO*), Pine Astringent: Cypress (CO*), Geranium (Chinese), Grapefruit (Pink), Palmarosa Bad Breath: Cardamom Bronchitis: Clary Sage, Frankincense, Frankincense, Juniper, Laurel, Peppermint (CO*), Pine, Tea Tree (CO*) Burns: Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) Cellulite: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Fennel, Sweet, Grapefruit (Pink) Chills: Caraway, Pine Cleanse: Juniper, Lemon (CO*) Cold Feet: Juniper, Rosemary Cold Hands: Ginger, Juniper, Rosemary Colds: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Ginger, Laurel, Lemon (CO*), Peppermint (CO*), Pine, Tea Tree (CO*) Colic: Bergamot (Italian), Cardamom, Peppermint (CO*) Colitis: Geranium (Chinese) Constipation: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Fennel, Sweet, Grapefruit (Pink), Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Orange Cough: Cardamom, Clary Sage, Fennel, Sweet, Pine Cystitis: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan) Decongestant: Cypress (CO*), Fennel, Sweet, Juniper, Lemon (CO*) Dermatitis: Palmarosa Detoxify: Lemon (CO*) Diarrhea: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Geranium (Chinese) Digestion: Fennel, Sweet, Ginger, Laurel, Orange, Peppermint (CO*) Diuretic: Fennel, Sweet, Grapefruit (Pink), Juniper Dry Skin: Chamomile Roman (CO*) Eczema: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Geranium (Chinese), Palmarosa, Patchouli (O*) Exhaustion: Palmarosa Expectorant: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Frankincense, Laurel, Pine Fatigue: Clary Sage, Ginger, Patchouli (O*), Pine Fever: Peppermint (CO*) Flatulence: Fennel, Sweet, Orange, Rosemary Flu: Ginger, Lemon (CO*), Peppermint (CO*), Pine, Tea Tree (CO*) Fluid Retention: Grapefruit (Pink), Juniper Frigidity: Ginger, Patchouli (O*) Gastritus: Geranium (Chinese) Headache: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Clary Sage, Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Lemon (CO*), Orange Hemorrhoids: Patchouli (O*) Hepatitus: Peppermint (CO*) Herpes: Patchouli (O*) High Blood Pressure: Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) Hysteria: Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) Immune System: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Ginger, Tea Tree (CO*) Impotence: Patchouli (O*) Insect Bites: Patchouli (O*) Insecticide: Patchouli (O*) Invigorating: Ginger, Juniper Irritability: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Frankincense, Geranium (Chinese), Grapefruit (Pink), Grapefruit (Pink), Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Lemon (CO*), Orange Itchy Skin: Chamomile Roman (CO*) Joint Pain: Rosemary Lethargy: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Geranium (Chinese), Geranium (Chinese), Marjoram, Sweet, Tea Tree (CO*) Loose Stools: Patchouli (O*) Low Blood Pressure: Rosemary Lower Backache: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Ginger, Juniper Menstruation: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Clary Sage, Cypress (CO*), Frankincense, Geranium (Chinese), Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) Migraine: Clary Sage, Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) Muscular Pain: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Ginger, Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) Muscular Stiffness: Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Marjoram, Sweet Nausea: Caraway, Cardamom, Chamomile Roman (CO*), Fennel, Sweet, Ginger, Grapefruit (Pink), Lemon (CO*), Orange, Peppermint (CO*) Obesity: Fennel, Sweet, Juniper Oily Skin: Grapefruit (Pink) Panic: Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) PMS: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Clary Sage, Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) Poor Appetite: Ginger, Orange Psoriasis: Palmarosa Refreshing: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Peppermint (CO*) Respiratory System: Eucalyptus (Radiata) Restlessness: Frankincense, Palmarosa Rheumatism: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Frankincense, Grapefruit (Pink), Laurel, Pine Sinus: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Frankincense, Tea Tree (CO*) Sinus Congestion: Pine Skin Care: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Geranium (Chinese), Palmarosa Skin Rash: Cypress (CO*) Skin Softener: Patchouli (O*) Sore Throat: Peppermint (CO*) Throat Infection: Clary Sage Tired: Caraway, Juniper Vomiting: Orange Water Retention: Fennel, Sweet, Fennel, Sweet Weak Immunity: Patchouli (O*) Weight Loss: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Fennel, Sweet, Grapefruit (Pink)

Emotional Symptoms

Abundance: Cardamom Adaptability: Palmarosa Anger: Bergamot (Italian) Antidepressive: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Patchouli (O*) Aphrodisiac: Geranium (Chinese), Patchouli (O*) Calm Control: Chamomile Roman (CO*), Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*) Calming: Geranium (Chinese), Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Marjoram, Sweet Confidence: Caraway, Ginger, Tea Tree (CO*) Contentment: Cardamom Despondency: Clary Sage Disappointment: Grapefruit (Pink) Disinterested: Juniper Enthusiasm: Rosemary Euphoria: Clary Sage Frustration: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Chamomile Roman (CO*), Geranium (Chinese), Grapefruit (Pink), Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Orange Gloom: Juniper Hypertension: Grapefruit (Pink), Marjoram, Sweet Insomnia: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Chamomile Roman (CO*), Frankincense, Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Lemon (CO*), Lemon (CO*), Marjoram, Sweet, Orange, Palmarosa Intimacy: Geranium (Chinese), Geranium (Chinese) Joy: Orange Lonely: Marjoram, Sweet Moodiness: Orange Morale: Ginger, Rosemary Nervous Debility: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Clary Sage, Laurel, Pine, Rosemary, Tea Tree (CO*) Nervous Depression: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Frankincense Nervous Exhaustion: Frankincense, Geranium (Chinese), Marjoram, Sweet, Palmarosa Nervous Tension: Bergamot (Italian), Frankincense, Lavender (Bulgarian) (CO*), Palmarosa, Patchouli (O*) Pessimism: Pine Positivity: Orange Pressures: Juniper Repressed Emotion: Bergamot (Italian) Resentment: Chamomile Roman (CO*) Security: Palmarosa Self-Confidence: Pine Self-Esteem: Laurel Sensuality: Patchouli (O*) Sexual Anxiety: Patchouli (O*) Soothing: Palmarosa Tension: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Chamomile Roman (CO*), Grapefruit (Pink), Orange, Palmarosa Tranquilizing: Frankincense Uplifting: Bergamot (Italian), Clary Sage, Grapefruit (Pink), Patchouli (O) Mental Symptoms Anxiety: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Geranium (Chinese), Marjoram, Sweet, Palmarosa, Patchouli (O*) Burdens: Lemon (CO*) Certainty: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan) Clarifying: Frankincense Commitment: Caraway Communication: Fennel, Sweet Concentration: Cardamom, Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan), Frankincense, Laurel, Peppermint (CO*), Rosemary Confusion: Clary Sage, Lemon (CO*) Decisions: Lemon (CO*) Depression: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Chamomile Roman (CO*), Tea Tree (CO*) Determination: Ginger, Juniper Endurance: Cedarwood Oil (Himalayan) Focus: Frankincense Fortifying: Juniper, Pine Grounding and Stabilizing: Patchouli (O*) Indecision: Clary Sage Indigestion: Bergamot (Italian), Caraway, Caraway, Cardamom, Chamomile Roman (CO*), Fennel, Sweet, Ginger, Orange Initiative: Ginger Insight: Peppermint (CO*) Inspiring: Clary Sage, Laurel, Patchouli (O*), Peppermint (CO*) Melancholy: Eucalyptus (Radiata), Pine Memory: Laurel Mental Fatigue: Clary Sage, Peppermint (CO*), Tea Tree (CO*) Neurotonic: Palmarosa Obstacles: Lemon (CO*) Optimism: Cypress (CO*), Eucalyptus (Radiata) Over-eating: Bergamot (Italian), Bergamot (Italian), Caraway, Grapefruit (Pink) Overthinking: Fennel, Sweet, Marjoram, Sweet, Patchouli (O*) Perfectionist: Orange Relaxing: Geranium (Chinese) Remorse: Cypress (CO*), Pine Self-Negative: Pine Study: Peppermint (CO*) Transformation: Cypress (CO*) Transitions: Cypress (CO*) Will-Power: Ginger, Juniper Worry: Clary Sage, Frankincense, Juniper, Lemon (CO*), Marjoram, Sweet

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Fighting Allergies; Immune Boosting Essential Oils, Allergen Home Spray Recipe, and Allergy Relief Blend

Allergies; img. courtesy of Getty images

Living with allergies is no fun, and can be completely miserable for those who suffer with them. Even the simple act of getting out of bed may be too much for those who have a terrible case of allergies.

And with all the over-the-counter medicines, you never really know what you are putting into your body. Some of the chemicals used may be just as bad as the allergies they are suffering with, and may even worsen some of the symptoms, and almost as bad, mask the problems so they are never really rid of the root causes completely. I think this is just another reason people are turning to natural remedies.

 

allergy sneezing:Getty images credit; Hans Huber

An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, or an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.

So, building up your immune system is the best way to deal with allergies. And essential oils are a great way to do just that. Essential oils can also help those who suffer from allergies get some relief, and for some, even help rid them of the allergy entirely. Finding the root cause of the allergy is your biggest asset and will eventually help lead you to dealing with the problem once and for all.

Here are a list of great essential oils that are wonderful for boosting the immune system;

Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Oregano, Lemon, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Vetiver, Thyme, Savory, Niaouli, Ravensara, Peppermint, Clove, Palmarosa, Coriander, Bergamot, Geranium, and Bay Laurel.

Immune-Boost Blend

I made a wonderful Immune Boost Blend that packs a powerful punch, and really does what it says…boosts  the immune system and gives your body great tools for the fight.

Also, Read this post I wrote about allergies, you may find some good tips in there to help, See it here.

Allergen Home Spray Recipe

To make this spray, I went to a trusted company whom everyone seems to buy their products in the local grocery and found the following:

I looked up the ingredients in the most popular home allergen spray-

Clorox® Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray – Product Details …

Ingredients include: (Water, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite).

which is basically, washing soda, salt, and bleach diluted heavily with water!

It would be simple to make your own large bottle of this home allergen spray, which would save you scads of money.

Here’s how you would make your own—In a 16 oz spray bottle (from the dollar store) you would use mostly purified water (bottle filled almost to the top with hot purified water to dissolve the rest of the ingredients) add  a little washing soda (about a TBL.) and salt (about a TBL), and a tiny bit of bleach (about a tsp.), shake well and walla! Homemade allergen spray!

Though, this does not include any essential oils for extra benefits. Which would be where you’d just add about 1/8 oz, or about a dram of E.O.s to it and shake it up! That’s it!

Allergy Relief Blend by Yellowstar Essentials

Yellowstar Essentials Allergy Relief Blend includes essential oils of;

German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, High Altitude Lavender, Blue Tansy, Melissa-Lemon Balm, Ravensara, Juniper berry, Lemon Blossom, Cajeput, Spikenard, Frankincense, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Pine-Long Leaf, Pine Scotch, Spruce, Vetiver, and Wild Black Spruce.

To make your own allergy relief blend, gather essential oils listed above and a pipette for each (unless they have orifice reducers), and a one ounce dark glass sterilized bottle. This blend may be added to a diffuser, a spray, an inhaler, or even a few drops on a handkerchief carried around with you. If you want to add this to the allergen home spray recipe, for a 16 oz bottle (as recipes lists above) use no more than ¼ oz (7.5 ml), and ideally ⅛ oz (a dram, or 3.75 ml).

• German Chamomile- 5 drops
• Roman Chamomile- 15 drops
• High Altitude Lavender, -60 drops
• Blue Tansy- 25 drops
• Melissa-Lemon Balm, – 20 drops
• Lemon Blossom -20 drops
• Ravensara – 30 drops
• Juniper berry – 20 drops
• Cajeput – 20 drops
• Spikenard – 10 drops
• Frankincense – 35 drops
• Rosemary, – 15 drops
• Lemongrass, – 20 drops
• Pine-Long Leaf, – 20 drops
• Pine Scotch, – 20 drops
• Spruce – 30 drops
• Wild Black Spruce- 12 drops
• Vetiver – 25 drops

The one I sell is an 8 oz bottle of the pre-made spray with the E.O. blend and could be used as is, or could be diluted further into a 16 oz bottle to extend it. Or see other options below:

Note that the E.O. blends are pure with no dilutants added and are very concentrated, you only need a few drops at a time. Also note–to give you an idea of how potent these are, it takes over one TON of rose petals to make one ounce of rose oil. (that’s really concentrated!!!). This is why pure therapeutic grade essential oils are so expensive.

Yellowstar Essential Prices for pure E.O. blend of Allergy Relief Blend:

• 1/8 oz/ dram size Allergy Relief Blend- pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants-$10
• 1/2 oz (15ml) Allergy Relief Blend – pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants- $32
• 1 oz (30ml) Allergy Relief Blend – pure therapeutic grade oils, no dilutants – $49
• 8 oz (240ml) Allergy Relief Spray – $12

If you are interested in ordering these, just send me an email to :

yellowstar2000@yahoo.com

with “Allergy Relief” in the subject line, and which one you’d like, and I’ll make it fresh-to-order for you.

Also note that I only accept Paypal at this time, and only ship U.S. (I will send outside of U.S., but note that shipping costs are very expensive!–example; international shipping costs for very small flat rate box is; $13.95, medium flat rate box is $45.50, and large flat rate box is $58.50.)

I will not send you an invoice until after all items are agreed upon.

FromNatureWithLove.com – FromNatureWithLove.com offers a large selection of 1,750+ natural ingredients used in skin care, hair care, cosmeceutical applications, massage, aromatherapy, spa products and herbal preparations. FNWL also offers a large selection of packaging supplies, bath accessories, natural body scrubs, books and equipment.

List of Essential Oils for Specific Emotions

essential oils for emotional well being

Emotions: and what kind of Essential Oils to use to either enhance or subdue them;

Emotions are part of who we are as humans. We are emotional beings. And many of our imbalances and things that make us sick are caused from emotional imbalances. In other words,  our emotions can make us sick.

Essential oils are natural gifts we have access to that can aid our recoveries and help to bring holistic balance and well-being into our lives. Use this list wisely, and note whenever you are feeling these emotions to add some of the corresponding essential oils into your day, you will definitely feel better!

READ the rest of my Associated Content article here

see also:

Natural Holistic Remedies for Anxiety, Stress and Depression ALTERNATIVES to PROZAC, VALIUM & RITALIN

and

Can Essential Oils Help with Depression & Anxiety? Using Aromatherapy as a Mood Regulator

Essential Oils that can Aid Emotional and Abuse Issues