Volunteer facilitator Kath C has put together some advice on using essential oils to enhance your wellbeing.
Below are some tips for using essential oils to ease different problems. They’re not meant as a substitute for prescription medications or other treatments, but as a supplement. If you can’t get essential oils at the moment (although Boots have a great selection of Bach Flower Remedies), a lavender plant for the kitchen window can do wonders – rub your hands over it and inhale. I also swear by Radox bath salts, smelly soaps and a bubble bath with lavender. Whatever works!
You’ll need a bath, a burner (ideally in water) or a ‘carrier oil’ for massaging (such as grapeseed).
****Please note, some medications may not be compatible with essential oils or oral drops. Please read the guidelines for all your medications****
Problem: ANXIETY
Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper, Lemon, Ylang-ylang, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Rose Otto, Neroli, Patchouli, Orange Blossom, Myrrh, ,Marjoram (sweet), Lemon
METHOD OF USE
3-7 drops added to a warm bath.
3-5 drops burner in water
Massage in a carrier oil (e.g. grapeseed)
Problem: DEPRESSION
Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon,
Neroli or orange blossom, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose Otto, Sandalwood, Ylang-ylang
METHOD OF USE
3-7 drops added to a warm bath.
3-5 drops burner in water
Massage in a carrier oil (e.g. grapeseed)
Problem: INSOMNIA
Clary sage, Coriander, Cypress, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram (sweet), Orange
blossom, Petitgrain, Rose Otto, Sandalwood, Vetiver, ylang-ylang
METHOD OF USE
3-7 drops added to a warm bath.
3-5 drops burner in water
To aid RESTFUL SLEEP
BLEND 1 – lavender 2, juniper 1, sandalwood 3
BLEND 2 – chamomile 1 neroli 2, clary sage 3
BLEND 3 – rose otto, 1 petitgrain 3
And avoid drinking caffeinated tea, coffee and alcohol
****Please note, some medications may not be compatible with essential oils or oral drops. Please read the guidelines for all your medications.