Change Your Mood with Essential Oils!

 

TOP NOTES:

Tend to be light, fresh and uplifting in nature and evaporate fast.

Are usually derived from flowers, flowering herbs, leaves and citrus fruit.

Are highly volatile, fast acting, give the first impression of the blend
and are not very long lasting.

 

Essential Oils:

*Sweet Basil Ocimum basilicum ct linalool – Herbaceous, – Natural Muscle Relaxer

Bergamot Citrus bergamia – Fresh, Fruity, – Eases Mental Stress


Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus – Camphoraceous – Brings Harmony


Grapefruit Citrus paradisi – Citrus, Fruity – Promotes Clarity


Lemon Citrus limon – Citrus Fruity – Promotes Happy Thoughts


*Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus – Fresh, Sweet – Purifies the Mind and Spirit


Lime Citrus aurantifolia – Citrus, Fruity – Renews the Spirit


*Neroli Citrus aurantium var amara – Sweet, Floral – Promotes Happy Thoughts


Sweet Orange Citrus sinensis – Citrus, Fruity – Brings Balance and Clarity


Peppermint Mentha x piperita – Camphoraceous, Minty – Clears the Mind


Pine Pinus sylvestris – Earthy, Fresh – Refreshes the Spirit


Spearmint Mentha spicata – Fresh, Minty – Helps Bring Balance


Tangerine Citrus reticulata – Citrus, Fruity – Promotes Happiness and Joy


*Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia – Medicinal – Eases Mental Stress

 

*Sweet Basil, lemongrass, neroli, tea tree = Middle/Top Notes

Citrus top note essential oils are phototoxic. Top note essential oils will oxide, store in a cool, dark place to maximize shelf life.

–  Please note this list is not a complete list. 

Safety
– Do not take any essential oils internally.
– Do not use essential oils undiluted on skin.
– Test diluted essential oils on skin area before general use.
– Use photosensitizing essential oils cautiously. (i.e. lemon, lime, grapefruit)
– Consult with a health practitioner before use if pregnant, nursing, suffering
from any medical condition, or taking medication.
– Keep essential oils out of reach of children
– Do not use essential oils internally.
– Less is more – don’t overuse essential oils.

References (4)
1. Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and
Aromatherapy, 1991
2. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press,
USA, 1995
3. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc.,England, 1996
4. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977

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