Essential oils for emotions

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Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of pure essential oils.  Pure essential oils can heal your emotions.  Studies have shown how fragrances can be used for psychological and emotional problems and researchers have found that our sense of smell directly affect the part of the brain that control emotions because the nerves involved in the sense of smell are directly linked to the brain's limbic system.

Bergamot:  confidence, concentration, depression, despondency, motivation, calmness, contentment, joy, ease

Chamomile (Roman):  argumentative, bitterness, calmness, ease, harmony, emotional stability, inner peace, joy, self-esteem, self-worth, serenity

Cinnamon:   confidence, despondency, lethargy, motivation, invigoration, benevolence, strength 

Clary Sage:  mood swings, emotional instability, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, self-esteem, euphoria, intimacy, increased mental clarity, paranoia, denial

Clove Bud:   courage, inspiration, trust, improve memory

Eucalyptus:  focus, concentration, rationality, lethargy

Frankincense:  grief, panic, anxiety, paranoia, fear, inspiration, tranquility, acceptance

Geranium:  balancing of emotions, security, certainty, to release negativity

Grapefruit:  disappointment, frustration, feeling overburdened, joy, spontaneity, clarity, ease

Helichrysum:  calming, patience

Jasmine Absolute:  fears, nightmare, trauma, resentment, emotional frigidity, assertiveness, confidence, optimism, self-esteem, deep relaxation

Lavender:  impatience, frustration, irritability, serenity, attention deficit disorders, withdrawal

Lemon:  paranoia, certainty, clarity, confusion, trust, focus

Mandarin:  grief, rejection, trauma, inspiration, tranquility

Marjoram:  agitation, anxiety, apathy, withdrawal, perseverance, confidence, stress relief

Myrrh:  emotional wounds, inner peace, to lessen anger

Neroli:  depression, sadness, shock, lack of self-worth, peace, joy, hope

Oregano:  clarity, doubt, openness

Patchouli:  aggression, mood swings, anxiety, tension, certainty, persistence

Peppermint:  apathy, mental fatigue, enthusiasm, alertness

Pine Needle:  certainty, mindfulness, inspiration, trust

Rose Bulgaria:  anger, resentment, fear of intimacy, lack of will

Rosemary:  apathy, confidence, confusion, concentration, to stimulate memory

Sandalwood:  emotional trauma, grief, depression, courage, serenity, acceptance, to release anger, withdrawal

Thyme:  apathy, apprehension, despair, courage

Ylang Ylang:  anger, low self-esteem, inner peace, creativity, ecstasy, euphoria, shock, restlessness, panic, obsessive, frustration argumentative

ACCESSORIES:

Massage oil: is a light non-greasy massage/body oil blended with unscented apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil, hazelnut oil, borage oil and vitamin E, which are high in essential fatty acids and is nourishing to the skin.  Use it as a carrier oil with pure essential oils

Bottle (2 oz) w/sprayer:  This amber bottle can be used with a cap for your massage blend; or attach the spray pump for a refreshing room or body mist

Amber bottle:  Use this empty bottle to create your own blends of pure essential oils; dilute with massage oil

Funnel (2 fl. oz):  This funnel is the perfect size for filling your roll-on, 2-ounce bottle or 15 ml bottle with massage oil 

Clear roll-on bottle (.5 fl. oz.):  This bottle makes homemade perfumery easy.  Just fill the bottle with Massage oil, then add a few drops of your favorite essential oils and roll on

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