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ABC’s of Essential Oils ~ J
Jasmine • Evokes feelings of joy, peace, and self-confidence. • Helps balance mood throughout the month. • Promotes a healthy-looking, glowing complexion. • Nourishes and protects the skin and scalp. • Reduces the appearance of blemishes. Juniper Berry • Supports healthy kidney and urinary tract function.* • Reduces the appearance of skin blemishes. • Natural skin toner. • Acts as a natural cleansing and detoxifying agent. ********************************************************** Thank you for using affiliate links and such.…
ABC’s of Essential Oils ~ H
Helichrysum • Apply to the temples and back of neck when needing to tune in to tasks that require concentration. • Apply to wrists or back of hands and inhale deeply to promote a sense of clarity. • Use at work to stay on task or when feeling tired mid-afternoon. • Diffuse or drop on a clay pendant and place on a desk or in other key areas in a classroom. • Study-time blend. •…
ABC’s of Essential Oils ~ G
Geranium • Apply directly to skin or enjoy an aromatherapy steam facial to beautify skin. • Apply to skin after a shower for a smoothing effect. • Add a few drops to your shampoo or conditioner for a healthy, vibrant glow. • Apply under your arms after a sweaty workout or a day in the sun. • Place one drop in the palm of your hands, rub hands together, and cup over nose and mouth…
ABC’s of Essential Oils ~ F
Fennel • Have Fennel on hand when enjoying a big meal to promote digestion.* • Take internally to promote healthy digestion.* • May help to promote healthy metabolism, liver function, and circulation.* • May help to support the health of the lungs and respiratory tract.* • Use with fractionated coconut oil for a soothing abdominal massage. • Take a drop of Fennel in water or tea to help fight sweet tooth cravings.* • Diffuse in…
ABC’s of Essential Oils ~ E
Eucalyptus • Helps lessen feelings of tension. • Promotes feelings of relaxation • Promotes feelings of clear breathing and open airways. • Ideal for creating a soothing massage experience. • Has purifying properties that can be beneficial for the skin and for cleansing surfaces and the air. • Found in mouth rinses and oral hygiene products to freshen breath. • Diffuse during the winter months to invigorate you on a cold, dreary day. • Add…
ABC’s of Essential Oils ~ D
Douglas Fir • Promotes feelings of clear airways and easy breathing • Cleansing and purifying to the skin • Promotes a positive mood and sense of focus Digestive Blend Before a road trip, apply one to two drops for a calming aroma. • Have Digestive Blend on hand when enjoying heavy holiday or vacation meals to promote digestion. • When traveling or trying new foods take Digestive blend to soothe occasional stomach discomfort. • Add…
ABC’s of Essential Oils ~ C
Essential Oils that begin with C Cardamom Closely related to Ginger, Cardamom is known as an expensive cooking spice and for being beneficial to the digestive system.* Supports healthy gastrointestinal function* Promotes clear breathing* Add to foods to enhance flavor Helps alleviate occasional feelings of nausea or motion sickness Cassia Pronounced Cash-uh or Cass-ee-uh A close relative to cinnamon, Cassia has a wonderful fragrance and thousands of years of historical use. Promotes healthy digestion Supports…
ABC’s of Essential Oils ~ B
To continue with the ABC's of Essential Oils. This week is letter B. Basil, Bergamot, and Black Pepper Basil Valued for its restorative effects, Basil is also commonly used for its calming properties. Promotes alertness Refreshing flavor Acts as a cooling agent for the skin Bergamot Cold pressed from the rind of the bergamot fruit, Bergamot is unique among citrus oils. Calming and soothing aroma Promotes clear skin Frequently used in massage therapy for its…
ABC’s of Essential Oils
I am going to start a weekly series ABC's of Essential Oils. Each week will have the essential oils that begin with that letter. Some weeks may only have 1 essential oil, while others may have many. Arborvitae Known as the "tree of life," Arborvitae is majestic in size and abundant in benefits. Arborvitae is majestic in size and abundant in unique benefits. Arborvitae essential oil is concentrated in tropolones, such as hinokitiol, which are…