Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is a wonderful way to nurture yourself through pleasureful scents that offer therapeutic effects. Allow yourself to begin a transformation into tranquility and healing by opening yourself up to the wonderful experience of aromatherapy.

Lisa S. Lawless, Ph.D., C.E.O. HolisticWisdom.com Founder

What Is Aromatherapy & How Does It Work?

Aromatherapy is the practice of using plant oils, for psychological and physical well-being. An aroma can have a positive psychological effect on the body. Essential oils which are the pure "essence" of a plant have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely.

The scent of essential oils is conveyed by the olfactory nerve to areas of the brain that can influence emotions and hormonal response. When used in a bath or massage, the oils are absorbed through the skin and carried by body fluids to the main body systems; such as the nervous and muscular systems for a healing effect.

Aromatherapy Skeptics

On the other side of the spectrum, there are many skeptics of alternative therapy including aromatherapy. The attitude of western medicine practitioners have been slow to utilize those things that have not been scientifically proven.

It is true that there have not been many case studies done to demonstrate the concrete physical therapeutic effects of essential oils. It is also very difficult to measure the emotions. So when we say that an essential oil allows us to feel uplifted, well what constitutes uplifted? How do we measure that? Should we have to in order to be in favor of these wonderful essential oils? Many people will agree that having a pleasant scent that resonates with them is therapeutic. How many times have you been uplifted when you have caught the scent of spring flowers, or soothed from the warm smell of a cinnamon bun. If scents did not affect us, we wouldn't be such large consumers of deodorant, perfume, scented soaps and more.

Until we scientifically measure the emotional and physical effects of essential oils in controlled studies, there is little we can do but simply enjoy the wonderful aromas nature provides. Again, my suggestion is to be an educated consumer and intuit what feels right for you.

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For your reference, we have provided descriptions of some essential oils and their uses:

Angelica Root - Angel's Herb
Angelica root is distilled from the root of the Angelica plant and is imported from France. It has an earthy, green scent. Angelica has been used in Chinese medicine for promoting fertility. Historically Used: for relieving fatigue, migraines, to ease anxiety and nervous tension, to regulate menstrual cycles and relieve dysmenorrhoea, for coughs, to restore sense of smell, for releasing accumulated toxins in the body. Angelica root should be avoided if you are pregnant or have diabetes. May cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Emotional effects: grounding, eases dealing with difficulties, to create a feeling of balance. Best blended with: vetiver, citrus oils, clary sage and patchouli.

Basil - Awakening
Basil oil is produced by distilling the leaves of the herb and is imported from France. It has a slightly licorice aroma. Basil originated in India and Hindus have used it for centuries in medicine. Historically Used: to brighten mood, strengthen nervous system, improve mental clarity and memory, for relieving headache and sinusitis. Basil should be avoided during pregnancy. Emotional effects: for relieving indecision and doubts, lack of direction. Best blended with: bergamot, clary sage, citronella, and geranium.

Bay - Joyful Renewal
Distilled from leaves and twigs and imported from West Indies. Bay has a powerful sweet, spicy balsamic scent. Historically Used: as a stimulant for hair growth, for relieving muscle spasms and strains, to improve circulation, to relieve melancholy, nervous exhaustion, as an insect repellent. Avoid use during pregnancy. Best blended with: rosemary, geranium, lavender, ylang ylang, other spice and citrus oils.

Bay Laurel - Inner Inspiration
Distilled from the leaves and branches of the tree and imported from France. It has a strong, sweet-spicy scent. The leaves of the bay laurel were placed under pillows by ancient Greeks to encourage prophetic dreams. Historically Used: as an immune system stimulant, to regulate the lymphatic system, for relieving melancholy, anxiety, to stimulate the mind, for healing bronchitis, sinus infection. Avoid use in pregnancy and do not overuse. Emotional effects: inspires confidence, courage and self-belief, self-awareness. Best blended with: lavender, clary sage, juniper, cypress, frankincense, and citrus oils.

Bergamot - Overdue Release
Bergamot oil is cold pressed from the fruit peel and is imported from Italy. It has a sweet & fruity scent. Bergamot oil is documented in old herbal texts. Historically Used: balancing nervous system, relieving anxiety and stress, lifting melancholy, for restful sleep, anti viral, cold sores, psoriasis, eczema and insect repellent. Bergamot may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. A bergaptene free oil is available. Bergaptene is the constituent which increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Emotional effects: to relieve helplessness, hopelessness, emptiness and grief. Best blended with: lavender, neroli, jasmine, coriander, juniper, chamomile, lemon, geranium, and cypress.

Cedar - Transformation
There are several varieties of cedar; Atlas Cedar is one of the most beneficial for aromatherapy. The oil is distilled from the wood and is imported from Morocco & Algeria, North Africa. It has a woody aroma. Atlas cedar was believed to have been used extensively by the Egyptians in cosmetics, perfume and medicine. Historically Used: to relax tense muscles, calm emotions, help breathing, for enhancing meditation, easing pain, repelling insects, for hair loss. Atlas Cedar should be avoided during pregnancy. Emotional effects: for relief of irrationality, worry, fear and mental obsession. Best blended with: bergamot, cypress, ylang ylang, rosemary, juniper, vetiver, neroli, clary sage, and frankincense.

Roman Chamomile - Gentle Acceptance
Chamomile has a sweet and fruity aroma. Chamomile was a sacred herb of the Saxons. Historically Used: to relieve muscular pain, as a sedative, ease anxiety and nervous tension, to help with sleeplessness. Roman Chamomile should be avoided during early pregnancy. Emotional effects: to relieve anger, hysteria, fear, spirit disconnection, grief, worry. Best blended with: bergamot, cypress, jasmine, juniper, neroli, frankincense, clary sage, vetiver, rosemary and ylang ylang.

Clary Sage - Clear Vision
Clary sage oil is distilled from the flowering tops and the herb and is imported from France. It has a spicy, hay-like aroma. It has been called "clear eye" and was used for healing eye problems in times past. Historically Used: relieving stress and tension, lifting melancholy, easing pain, restful sleep, as an aphrodisiac; contains estrogen-like hormone, for menopause and PMS, relieving nervous exhaustion. Clary Sage should be avoided during pregnancy, or if you have endometriosis, breast, ovarian and uterine cysts and other estrogen dependent conditions (cancers). Emotional effects: for relieving worry, crying, guilt, obsessions and compulsions, hostility, panic. Best blended with: juniper, bergamot, lavender, frankincense, coriander, cardamon, geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood, pine and jasmine.

Cypress - Deep Remembrance
Cypress oil is distilled from the needles and twigs and is imported from Europe. It has a spicy, refreshing pine-needle aroma. Cypress incense is used today by Tibetans for purification. Historically Used: to increase circulation, relieve muscular cramps, bronchitis, whooping cough and painful periods; reduce nervous tension and other stress related problems, as an immune stimulant. Avoid cypress if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, cancer or uterine and breast fibrosis. Emotional effects: for relief of grief, self-hate, jealousy, loss and regret, isolation. Best blended with: cedarwood, pine, lavender, clary sage, lemon, cardamon, juniper, bergamot, orange, marjoram, and sandalwood.

Eucalyptus - Breath Of Fresh Air
It is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Australia. It has a strong camphorous odor. Aborigines have used eucalyptus leaves to remedy many ills. Historically Used: for colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, for its bactericidal and anti-viral actions, to ease aching joints. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. Emotional effects: to help with explosive-heated emotions, irrational thinking. Best blended with: rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood, and lemon.

Sweet Fennel - Enlightenment
It is distilled from the fruit and is imported from France. It has an earthy-peppery aroma. In times past, fennel was used to ward off evil spirits. Historically Used: for neuromuscular spasms, rheumatism and arthritis; bronchitis, whooping cough, as a nerve tonic in relieving stress and nervous tension. Use in moderation and avoid if you are pregnant or have epilepsy. Emotional effects: to aid with mental and emotional blocks, resisting change, fear of failure, creativity blocks. Best blended with: geranium, lavender, rose and sandalwood.

Balsam Fir - Mother Earth
Distilled from the needles and twigs of the Balsam Fir tree from Canada with a fresh balsamic odor. Historically Used: to relieve muscle aches and pains, for relieving anxiety and stress related conditions, to fight colds, flu and infections, for relieving bronchitis and coughs. Said to ground one mentally. Best blended with: cypress, cedar, pine sandalwood and juniper berry.

Frankincense - Fear Free
Frankincense oil is steam distilled from oleo-gum-resin of the tree and is imported from Africa. It has a spicy, balsamic aroma. Frankincense was known as one of the most precious substances to ancient man and is associated with religious practice. Historically Used: to calm, enhance meditation, elevate mind and spirit, help breathing, for psychic cleansing; for care of mature skin and scars. Emotional effects: for healing fears, grief, repressed feelings, self-destruction and dissociation/disconnection. Best blended with: sandalwood, pine, vetiver, geranium, lavender, neroli, orange, bergamot, and basil.

Geranium - Fear No More
Geranium oil is distilled from the leaves of the plant and is imported from Egypt. It has a leafy rose scent. Geranium has been long revered for its fragrance. Historically Used: reducing stress and tension, easing pain, balancing emotions and hormones, PMS, relieve fatigue and nervous exhaustion, to lift melancholy, lessen fluid retention, repel insects. Emotional effects: to aid with acute fear, rigidity, abuse, lack of self-esteem, discontentment, heartache. Best blended with: lavender, patchouli, clove, rose, neroli, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper and bergamot.

Ginger - Direction
Ginger oil is distilled from the root of the plant and is imported from China. It has a warm, spicy-woodsy odor. Ginger has been used as a healing remedy for thousands of years. Historically Used: reducing muscular aches and pains, increasing circulation, relieving bronchitis and whooping cough, nervous exhaustion, in healing colds flu and fever and to stimulate appetite. Emotional effects: for sexual anxieties, lack of direction, confusion, loneliness. Best blended with: sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, cedarwood, coriander, rose, neroli, and orange.

Grapefruit - Purifier
Grapefruit oil is cold pressed from the peel of the U.S. grapefruit. It has a fresh, sweet, citrus scent. Historically Used: to lift melancholy, relieve muscle fatigue, as an astringent for oily skin, to refresh and energize the body, stimulate detoxification, as an airborne disinfectant. Emotional effects: for use with self-doubt and criticism, dependency, frustration and grief. Best blended with: lemon, palmarosa, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, cardamon, geranium, lavender and cypress.

Jasmine - Sweet Desire
Jasmine oil is extracted from the flowers and is imported from India. It has a rich, sweet scent. Historically Used: to lift melancholy, for muscular spasm, painful periods and labor pains, to relieve anxiety and nervous exhaustion, an aphrodisiac. Emotional effects: to relieve repressed feelings, bitter jealously, low self-esteem, guilt, emotional abuse. Best blended with: rose, sandalwood, clary sage, and citrus oils.

Juniper Berry - Determination
Juniper Berry oil is distilled from the berries and is imported from Italy. It has a fresh, pine-needle aroma. Believed to be magical, juniper was used to avert and protect one from evil. Historically Used: to energize and relieve exhaustion, ease inflammation and spasms, for improving mental clarity and memory, purifying the body, to lessen fluid retention, for disinfecting. Juniper Berry should be avoided during pregnancy or if you have kidney disease. Emotional effects: for guilt, unworthiness, discontentment, abusive experiences, empathy, defensive behavior. Best blended with: vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, cypress, clary sage, pine, lavender, rosemary, and geranium.

Lavender - Healing Stress
Lavender oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the plant and is imported from France. It has a sweet, fresh scent. Lavender has been used for centuries as a fragrance and a medicine. Historically Used: balancing emotions, relieving stress, tension and headache, to promote restful sleep, heal the skin, to lower high blood pressure, help breathing, for disinfecting. Emotional effects: for panic, hysteria, fears, insecurity, trauma, worry, burnout, addiction, obsessive and agitated behaviors. Best blended with: most oils including citrus, florals, cedarwood, clove, clary sage, pine, geranium, vetiver, and patchouli.

Lemon - Disinfectant
Latin name: Citrus Limonum. Family name: Rutaceae. Lemon is cold pressed from the lemon peel and is from the US. It has a fresh lemon scent. It is said that lemon was used to prevent scurvy by our ancestors who traveled the seas. Historically Used: to balance the nervous system, as a disinfectant, to refresh and uplift, for purifying the body. May cause skin sensitivity to the sun or irritate sensitive skin. Emotional effects: to relieve bitter resentment, distrust, irrational thinking, apathy. Best blended with: lavender, neroli, juniper, eucalyptus, geranium, fennel, chamomile, frankincense, sandalwood, rose and ylang ylang.

Lemongrass - Psychic Awareness
Lemongrass is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Guatemala. It has a powerful, lemon-grass aroma. There has been recent research in India which shows that lemongrass acts as sedative on the central nervous system. Historically Used: as an insect repellent and deodorizer, for athlete's foot, as a tissue toner, to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain), increase circulation, for headaches, for nervous exhaustion and other stress related problems. Also known to enhance intuition. Use with care and avoid in pregnancy. Best blended with: citronella, vetiver and palmarosa.

Lime - Good Cheer
Cold pressed from the USA lime peel. Lime has a fruity-lime aroma. Historically Used: to purify the air, for alertness, to relieve coughs or congestion, for uplifting and cheering the spirit, to heal colds, flu or inflammations. Lime may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Best blended with: neroli, citronella, clary sage, rosemary, lavender and other citrus notes.

Sweet Marjoram - Compassion
Sweet marjoram oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant and is imported from France. It has a warm & spicy aroma. Sweet marjoram was used medicinally by Romans and ancient Greek physicians. Historically Used: to relax tense muscles and relieve spasms, calm and promote restful sleep, ease migraine headache, for comforting the heart, lowering high blood pressure, to help breathing, disinfecting. Marjoram should be avoided during pregnancy. Emotional effects: for hysteria, anger, feelings of isolation. Best blended with: lavender, eucalyptus, tea-tree, cedarwood, cypress, chamomile, bergamot, and rosemary.

Myrrh - Heart Warmer
Myrrh oil is distilled from the resin and is imported from Africa. It has a sharp, warm balsamic aroma. In Egyptian lore, Myrrh is said to have come from the tears of Horus. Historically Used: to heal wounds and nurture mature skin, for bronchitis and colds, to relieve apathy and calm. Avoid use on damaged or sensitive skin. Emotional effects: in relieving emotional coldness, lack of will, lack of spirit connection, emotional blocks. Best blended with: frankincense, sandalwood, cypress, juniper, geranium, patchouli, lavender, and pine.

Neroli - Harmony
Neroli oil is extracted from the flower of bitter orange tree and is imported from Tunisia. It has a refreshing, bittersweet aroma. In times past, orange flower blossoms were worn at weddings as a symbol of purity. Historically Used: for healing thread veins, scars and nourishing mature skin, increasing circulation, in relieving anxiety, melancholy and nervous tension, bronchitis, as an aphrodisiac. Emotional effects: for emotional crisis, longing, grief, abuse, hopelessness. Best blended with: chamomile, coriander, geranium, lemon, ylang ylang, lavender, jasmine, and clary sage.

Nutmeg - Warming Up
Distilled from the nutmeg seed and imported from East Indies. It has a spicy, nutmeg fragrance. Historically Used: for warming muscles, easing muscle aches and pains, to invigorate or stimulate the mind, an aphrodisiac, to stimulate heart and circulation, for relieving nervous fatigue. Avoid during pregnancy and use with care (can be moderately toxic if overused). Emotional effects: For focus, relieving grief, guilt, agitation, to improve self-image. Blends with coriander, bay leaf, petitgrain, lime, orange, geranium, rosemary and clary sage.

Sweet Orange - Happy Days
Orange oil is cold pressed from the orange peel and is from the US and Brazil. It has a fruity, sweet scent. Orange trees were once rare and native only to China and India. Historically Used: to brighten mood, calm and reduce stress, as an environmental disinfectant. Emotional effects: to relieve apathy, emotional abuse, worry, addiction, burnout, hopelessness, self-consciousness. Best blended with: lavender, clove, myrrh, clary sage, lemon, and neroli.

Oregano - Energy
Distilled from the herb and imported from Spain. Oregano has a spicy, warm herb scent. Historically Used: as a muscle relaxant and to ease muscle aches and pains, to heal colds, flu and bronchitis, as a stimulant, to energize the mind and body, and for relieving headaches. Oregano should be avoided during pregnancy and with babies and children. Best blended with: atlas cedar, lavender, rosemary and citronella.

Palmarosa - Security
Palmarosa oil is distilled from the tops of the plants and is imported from Nepal. It has a flora-rose grassy scent. Palmarosa is used today in Ayurvedic medicine. Historically Used: to stimulate cellular regeneration and moisturize skin, for nervous exhaustion and stress conditions, to calm and uplift. Emotional effects: for irritability, apathy and tension. Best blended with: geranium, florals, cedarwood and sandalwood.

Patchouli - Stability
Patchouli oil is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Indonesia. It has an intense earthy, balsamic-woody aroma. Historically Used: for athlete's foot, as an aphrodisiac, to relieve stress and nervous exhaustion. Emotional effects: to relieve indecision, lethargy, mood swings. Best blended with: vetiver, clary sage, myrrh, bergamot, neroli, rose, lavender, clove, geranium, cedarwood, and sandalwood.

Peppermint - Clarity
Peppermint oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant and is grown in the US. It has a sweet, mint aroma. Herbalists in ancient Greece and Rome used peppermint for nearly every ailment. Historically Used: for energy, and brighter mood, reducing pain, to help breathing, improve mental clarity and memory. Peppermint may irritate sensitive skin and should be avoided during pregnancy. Emotional effects: for shock, overwork, apathy, helplessness. Best blended with: rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon, marjoram, and lavender.

Petitgrain - Remembering Our Strength
Distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree and imported from Africa. It has a sweet, woody-orange floral scent. Petitgrain was one of the ingredients of the original "eau-de-cologne". Historically Used: for relieving respiratory infections, to ease nervous tension muscle spasms, for relieving joint inflammation, to balance the central nervous system, for stress relief and restful sleep. Emotional effects: To relieve feelings of betrayal, sadness, pessimism, trauma and disharmony. Blends with clary sage, rosemary, lavender, jasmine, geranium, bergamot, neroli, palmarosa and clove bud.

Pine - Regret & Bug Free
Distilled from the needles and imported from France. It has a strong, coniferous, woody aroma. Native Americans placed dried pine needles in their mattresses to ward of lice and fleas. Historically Used: to ease breathing, as an immune system stimulant, to increase energy, for relieving muscle and joint aches, to repel lice and fleas. Avoid use if you have prostate cancer. Emotional effects: to transform regrets, self-blame, feelings of inadequacy. Best blended with: cedar, lemon, marjoram, rosemary, tea-tree, eucalyptus, lavender and juniper berry.

Rose Absolute - Ultimate Heart
Rose Absolute is extracted from the rose flower and is imported from Morocco. It has a rich rosy fragrance. Avicenna, a 10th century Arabian alchemist, gave us our first rose oil. Historically Used: for brighter mood, menopause, to help reduce wrinkles, for calming and reducing nervous tension, to promote restful sleep, as an aphrodisiac. Emotional effects: for grief, fears of loving and being loved, sexuality, jealously, self-destruction, vengeance and bitterness. Best blended with: geranium, bergamot, lavender, clary sage, sandalwood and patchouli.

Rosemary - Remembered Power
Rosemary oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the herb and is imported from Spain. It has a camphor like aroma. Ancient Greeks and Romans gave rosemary sacred status for its many beneficial uses. Historically Used: to energize, for muscle pains, cramps or sprains, brighten mood, for improving mental clarity and memory, easing pain, to relieve headaches, disinfecting. Rosemary should be avoided if you are pregnant, if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure. Emotional effects: for disorientation, indecision, burnout. Best blended with: frankincense, cedarwood, peppermint, basil, pine, citronella and lavender.

Rosewood - Calm Heart
Rosewood is distilled from the wood and imported from Bazil. It has a sweet, woodsy-floral, spicy scent. Historically Used: to relieve stress and balance the central nervous system, for easing jet lag, to create a calm for meditation, for easing colds and coughs, to stimulate the immune system, as an aphrodisiac and in skin care. Best blended with: lavender, orange, lemon, tangerine, sandalwood, cedarwood, palmarosa, geranium and most oils.

Sandalwood - The Present Moment
Sandalwood oil is distilled from the heartwood and is imported from India. It has a woody, balsamic aroma. Sandalwood is believed to bring about calmness and serenity and is linked with incense and meditation. Historically Used: to lift melancholy, enhance meditation, heal the skin, help breathing, for calming and reducing stress, restful sleep, disinfecting, as an aphrodisiac. Emotional effects: to relieve possessiveness, lack of forgiveness, cynicism, insecurity, loneliness, nightmares, dwelling on the past. Best blended with: rose, clove, lavender, jasmine, myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, geranium and bergamot.

Spearmint - Gentle Cool Breeze
Spearmint has the familiar fragrance of chewing gum. Historically Used: for relieving bronchitis and sinusitis, to ease nausea and headaches, for relieving colds or flu, to stimulate, energize and relieve fatigue. Best blended with: rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, basil and jasmine.

Spikenard - Freedom
Spikenard oil is distilled from the roots and is imported from India. It has a strong valerian aroma. Spikenard is herb used by Mary Magdalene to anoint Christ's feet before the last supper. Historically Used: to relieve migraines, stress and tension, for rejuvenation of mature skin, to calm and promote restful sleep, for wounds, to inspire devotion. Avoid use during pregnancy. Emotional effects: for inner conflict, emotional / spirit / physical imbalances, restlessness. Best blended with: lavender, patchouli, pine, and vetiver.

Tangerine - Joy
Cold pressed from the tangerine peel and imported from Brazil. It has an sweet, citrus scent. Historically Used: for relieving muscle spasms, to soothe and calm nerves, for stress relief and relaxation, to stimulate the liver and increase lymphatic drainage. May cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Emotional effects: to heal inner child issues, for relieving anxiety, obsession with the past, emotional trauma. Best blended with: spice oils, nutmeg, clove bud, lemon, neroli, bergamot, lime, orange and grapefruit.

Thyme - Infection Fighter
Thyme is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops and is imported from Spain. It has a sweet, intense herb-medicinal odor. Thyme was used by ancient Greeks to disinfect air and inhibit infectious diseases. Historically Used: To heal colds, bronchitis, for relieving muscle aches and pains, to aid concentration and memory, for relieving fatigue and said to heal anthrax. Avoid use if pregnant or with high blood pressure. Best blended with: bergamot, lemon, rosemary, lavender and sweet marjoram.

Tea-Tree - Healthy Warrior
Tea-tree is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Australia. It has a spicy, medicinal aroma. Tea-tree is one of the most scientifically researched oils. Historically Used: as an immuno-stimulant particularly against bacteria, viruses and fungi, for relieving inflammation, as a disinfectant. Best blended with: lavender, clove, marjoram, rosemary, clary sage, pine, and geranium.

Vetiver - Earth Goddess
Vetiver is distilled from the rootlets and is imported from Haiti. It has a heavy, woodsy, earthy-sweet scent. Historically Used: for muscular aches, to increase circulation, to relieve melancholy and nervous tension, for restful sleep. Emotional effects: for fears, obsessions, scattered thoughts, anger and hurt, unworthiness, neurotic behavior, addiction. Best blended with: sandalwood, ylang ylang, clary sage, lavender, patchouli, jasmine and rose.

Ylang Ylang - Euphoric Union
Ylang Ylang oil is distilled from the flower and is imported from Indonesia. It has an exotic sweet floral scent. Ylang Ylang is known as an aphrodisiac. Historically Used: brightening mood, relieving anger and anxiety, relaxing tense muscles, to calm and promote restful sleep, lower high blood pressure, an aphrodisiac. Emotional effects: to release emotional guilt, resentment, jealousy, obstinance, frustration and irritability, impatience and self-absorption. Best blended with: jasmine, vetiver, bergamot, rose, citrus oils.

Physical Application Of Essential Oils

Since essential oils are so powerful and concentrated, they should never be applied to the skin in their undiluted form. To apply essential oils to the skin, "carrier oils" which are pure vegetable oils can be used to dilute the essential oils and "carry" them to the skin. Common carrier oils include sweet almond oil (my favorite), apricot kernel oil and grapeseed oil.

Please Note~

Disclaimer

Plant extracts have been used for centuries and knowledge of their special properties has been collected throughout many ages. We do not recommend use of aromatherapy as a substitute for medical care. Holistic Wisdom makes no therapeutic claims and accepts no liability. We simply suggest traditional uses based on the wisdom of those who lived in harmony with nature.