Essential Oils
What are they?
Anise
Pimpinella anisum
Uplifting and comforts the mind
Basil (Sweet)
Ocimum basilicum ct. linalool
Strengthens self-confidence and motivation
Bergamot
Citrus bergamia
Relaxing, restorative, calming
Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
Reduce fatigue, depression, low energy
Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
Invites mental clarity
Cedarwood
Juniperus virginiana
Increases endurance during difficult times
Chamomile German
Matricaria recutita
Effective on stress-related conditions (grounding)
Chamomile Roman
Chamaemelum nobile
Calms, soothes, and sedates
Clary Sage
Salvia sclarea
Calms the mind
Clove Bud
Syzygium aromaticum/ eugenia caryophyllata
Warms mind and body
Cypress
Cupressus
Effective on stress-related conditions (grounding)
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus
Clears the mind and aids concentration
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare (f. vulgare var. dulce)
Reduces tension and inhibitions with communication
Frankincense
Boswellia carterii
Supports focused attention and tranquility
Geranium
Pelargonium x asperum
Calms anxious feelings
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Warms and encourages energy
Grapefruit
Citrus paradisi
Uplifting and cleansing
Helichrysum
Helichrysum italicum
Emotionally balancing
Jasmine Absolute
Jasminum grandiflorum
Relieves depression associated with emotional repression
Juniper Berry
Juniperus communis
Useful when feeling burdened or overwhelmed
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Calms, soothes, nurtures
Lemon
Citrus limon
Uplifting and cleansing
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Refreshes and offers emotional protection
Marjoram (Sweet)
Origanum majorana
Comforts and warms
Melissa
Melissa officinalis
Calms and cools agitated emotions
Myrrh
Commiphora myrrha
Brings inner stillness and a sense of peace
Neroli
Citrus aurantium var. amara
Calms and soothes the heart
Nutmeg
Myristica fragrans
Invigorates and stimulates the mind
Opopanax
Commiphora guidottii
Sedates and restores
Orange (Sweet)
Citrus sinensis
Calms tension and an overwhelmed mind
Palmarosa
Cymbopogon martinii var. motia
Stabilizes the heart, opens the breath
Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
Balances an overactive mind
Peppermint
Mentha x piperia
Uplifts the mind to reduce fatigue
Awakens, refreshes
Ravintsara
Cinnamonun camphora ct. 1,8-
cineole
Soothes anxiety and stress
Relives depression
Rose Absolute
Rose x damascena
Soothes anger
Heals deep despair and anxiety
Rosemary
Salvia rosemarinus/Rosmarinus
officinalis ct. 1,8 cineole or ct.
camphor
Stimulates and strengthens the mind
Energizes and uplifts
Rosewood
Aniba rosaeodora
Calms the nerves
Antidepressant
Sandalwood
Santalum album
Quiets mental activity
Reduces irritation and aggressive behavior
Siberian Fir
Abies sibirica
Emotionally revitalizing
Increases positive, calm energy
Spike Lavender
Lavandula latifolia
Provides strong energy and support
Spikenard
Nardostachys jatamansi
Calms the heart
Stabilizes the mind
Settles the emotions
Tea Tree
Melaleuca alternifolia
Builds confidence and strength
Uplifts the spirit
Thyme ct.linalool
Thymus vulgaris ct. linalool
Offers long term energetic support
Reduces anxiety and brings a sense of calm
Thyme ct. thymol
Thymus vulgaris ct. thymol
Energizes will and motivation
Strengthens sense of body
Vetiver
Chrysopogon zizanioides/ Vetiveria zizanioides
Grounds and protects
Sedates and restores
Ylang Ylang
Cananga odorata var. genuina
Relaxes
Encourages feelings of euphoria
Helps one to experience pleasure and joy
