Essential Oils to Banish Stress
by: Alannah Moore
Our sense of smell is one of the
most powerful tools we have to combat the negativity of stress.
An ocean breeze, the fresh smell of
the forest after a rainfall, the pristine scent of a crisp winter morning - all
of these uplift our spirit.
Essential oils allow us to bring the
exhilarating scent of the outdoors into our indoor lives. Try one of these
combinations when you feel the hassle of modern day living getting to you.
Magical Essential Oil Combinations
To begin: Fill a mist spray bottle
with purified water and then add the essential oils.
Tighten the cap well and shake the
bottle. The longer the mixture remains in the bottle, the more the scent
strengthens and improves in potency.
Essential Sunshine
50 drops of Lime essential oil
50 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
10 drops of Orange essential oil
10 drops of Patchouli essential oil
Mix with 4 ounces of pure water
Essential Flower Garden
75 drops of Ylang-Ylang essential
oil
25 drops of Orange essential oil
20 drops of Clove essential oil
Mix with 4 ounces of pure water
Essential Rain Forest
40 drops of Pine essential oil
40 drops of Cajuput essential oil
20 drops of Cypress essential oil
20 drops of Sandalwood essential oil
Mix with 4 ounces of pure water
When you feel particularly stressed
and need a little extra boost, place the following blended oils into an aroma
lamp with a small bit of pure water. Inhale the vapors deeply for best results.
Essential Breathe Easy
5 drops of Lemon essential oil
5 drops of Pine essential oil
5 drops of Lavender essential oil
5 drops of Peppermint essential oil
Essential Room Freshener
5 drops of Lemon essential oil
5 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
5 drops of Sage essential oil
5 drops of Cajuput essential oil
Use these essential oil combinations
in your daily life - just see the difference in how your mood changes!
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About The Author
Alannah Moore
These essential oil recipes are
extracted from "Power Tips to Zap Stress Out of Your Life", available
at http://www.relieve-stress.com
.
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