8 Essential Oil Recipes To Calm The Busy Mind

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Did you know the health of the mind and the body are inextricably linked? Science clearly shows communication between the mind and the body are tightly connected.

The state of our mind can show in our posture and our invisible energy field which people subconsciously feel. There may be tension in our muscles- are your shoulders tight and aching, or even a nervous tummy with butterflies are all emotional symptoms.

The good news is the ancient practice of using aromatherapy can help ease emotional symptoms and bring peace and calmness to a busy and troubled mind. In addition to reducing stress and enhancing relaxation, aromatherapy may help specific emotional and mental health problems.

1).. Calming Anger

Anger can be both constructive or destructive. We are all familiar with that red hot flash of rage, that urge to throw a book or laptop across the room and the incredible welling up of both emotional and physical sensations….

Used well, anger can be an incredible motivator to move your life onto a better path if you allow it to show you the way and be willing to take the step.

If you are experiencing the effects of anger and want to ease feelings of rage and restore a sense of control, you will enjoy:) this powerful blend of oils to take back control.

Oils To Blend

3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops bergamot essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
1 drop ginger essential oil
3 tablespoons sweet almond oil

Mix well, and massage the blend into the neck and chest, inhaling deeply.
Essential oils with a strong clear scent can have a stabilizing effect, helping to dispel nervousness, enable clarity of thought, and make you feel more grounded and ‘here now”

Some more blends to try….

In a vaporizer, burn 2 drops each of rosemary and cedarwood essential oils to create an energizing and positive atmosphere

Place 2 drops each of orange and lemongrass essential oils a handkerchief and inhale deeply

Place 1 drop each of myrrh, frankincense and sandalwood oils on a cottonwool ball and inhale deeply. Tuck the ball into your bra or shirt pocket so the scent stays with you all day. When combined, these oils have a profoundly peaceful effect.

2).. Reducing Anxiety

Anxiety is a hard emotion to deal with and lets face it, anxiety when it reaches the stage of anxiety attack or panic attacks can be devastating. The ferocity of the symptoms can make you feel as if you are having a heart attack and dying.

There are many steps to helping yourself and its important to do so. Some of the steps can be setting boundaries with people and yourself, seeking help, meditation, resting, daily exercise to name a few methods. Anxiety is there as your body’s internal warning system to alert you your life is not going in the right direction

Ylang ylang essential oil has a harmonizing and balancing effect, but if you experience severe anxiety, see your doctor. The blend for Stress further down is very effective at combating the effects of anxiety also.

2-3 drops ylang ylang essential oil

1 Sprinkle the oil on a cottonwool ball and inhale deeply.

2 Tuck the ball inside your shirt or bra, where your body warmth will help release the aroma through the day.

3).. Change Can Be Good Thing…

Life is a constant series of change on every level and change can be terribly uncomfortable. Most of the time it’s so subtle we don’t realize we have changed, and other times, well, change can hit us like a sledge hammer, rocking us to the very core of our foundations.

As humans, we really don’t like change much at all, it can be frightening. We prefer our lives to move along smoothly and happily without any hiccups.

Heighten alertness and also open your mind to the positive aspects of future possibilities.

Oils To Blend

2 drops juniper essential oil
2 drops lemongrass essential oil
2 drops clary sage essential oil

In a vaporizer, burn the essential oils with 3 tablespoons of water.

4).. Beat Insomnia

Haven’t we all experienced the bliss of climbing into bed in anticipation of a rejuvenating nights sleep?

Only to find ourselves with eyes wide open, minds mentally reviewing the days events and what the future holds….

Lying awake night after night is slow torture, but a soothing pillow spray can help. This combination will help you drift off to sleep, waking up feeling restored in the morning. Read the benefits of using lavender senatorial oil

Oils To Blend

3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops rose essential oil
3 drops ylang ylang essential oil
1 drop marjoram essential oil
2 tablespoons rosewater

1) Combine the ingredients with enough water to make up 50 ml.

2) Shake well before use, and lightly mist the pillows and bedding before going to bed.

5).. Helping Grief

At some stage or another we all experience the sweeping emotions of grief from heart wrenching loss, to anxiety and to anger.

Grief may come after the death of a loved one- a parent, a close friend, the loss of a much adored pet or a job. Even in a child’s world, grief can be present with the loss of a friend in the school yard, bullying or a change in life circumstances.

The spicy, warming scents of this blend are gentle and supportive.

Oils To Blend

2 drops juniper essential oil
2 drops lemongrass essential oil
2 drops clary sage essential oil

Mix well and use as a soothing rub for tense shoulders, or for relaxing the neck and chest. This blend also helps with regulating and calming breathing after bouts of crying.

6).. Lifting The Blues

There are days we simply feel flat and sad without motivation….There may be a reason, perhaps something didn’t turn out the way we imagined or hoped, we woke up feeling low, the kids were giving us hell, we felt taken for granted…

Any number of reasons may work toward making us feel a little blue. When they strike, it’s time for some self pampering and tender loving care, an afternoon nap, a walk in nature, a good movie and a box of tissues.

One of the best ways to lift a blue mood is listening to your favorite soothing music while soaking in this special aromatherapy bath blend.

Oils To Blend

3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops ylang ylang essential oil
3 drops geranium essential oil
1 drop grapefruit essential oil
3 tablespoons honey

Combine, and add to a warm bath. Soak for 15 minutes.

7).. Mild fatigue

As busy women we often bear the brunt of work on the home front and at work and we can feel as if we are constantly on the move! Fatigue is our body telling us Slow Down! Stop and rest and rejuvenate.

Fatigue can feel like a completely engulfing wave of overwhelming exhaustion where all you can think about is sleep, or that nagging feeling of ever present tiredness. Tiredness can often point to stress anxiety or lowered immunity or infection as well.

This lovely blend of oils will energize you, raise flagging spirits and improve your mental state.

Oils To Blend

3 drops clary sage essential oil
3 drop geranium essential oil
3 drop rose essential oil
1 drop basil essential oil
3 tablespoons cream or honey

Combine and add to a warm bath and soak for 15- 30 minutes

8).. Stress

Need to get a project finished for the boss? Is there a giant list of must do’s? A very important public speaking event?

Stress closes down our ability to think clearly and make good choices. We revert to ancient patterns of flight or fight and these reactions don’t serve our best interests.

When you need to calm your stress down to manageable levels, try using this blend for self massage or better still, ask someone to massage you. They work a lot better than holding your head in your hands!

Oils To Blend

3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops sandalwood essential oil
3 drops rose geranium essential oil
1 drop basil essential oil
3 tablespoons sweet almond oil

Combine all ingredients and massage into your neck

Whats The Alternative?

These natural remedies can help ease you into dreamland

Herbal helpers: Valerian is an effective sleep aid and works best when taken with other sedating herbs such as passionflower in tablets, as a tea or a tincture

Warm Milk and Honey: Milk contains calcium which relaxes muscles and tryptophan which converts to serotonin, the soothing neurotransmitter. Honey helps tryptophan cross the blood

brain barrier to be converted to seratonin

Bach Flower Remedies: Try mimulus for specific fears and post traumatic recovery. Aspen for generalized anxiety and whit chestnut for fretting, agitation and obsessive thoughts

Essential Oil Recipes To Calm The Mind

Essential oils have been used for centuries and are a time honored natural healing method. Use essential oils safely on babies, children, adults and older people to ease emotions and improve well being. If you have any concerns, please do alway ssee your doctor