| Some general states of mind can be destructive: | | | | grief, remorse, and shame. Symptoms usually include |
| Anxiety and WorryAnxiety is a state of | | | | lack of energy, sleep disturbances, irritation and |
| apprehension and worry is an over-anxious state of | | | | inability to concentrate. There can be many causes |
| mind. These often are fore-runners for stress and | | | | of depression including lack of sunshine in the winter, |
| depression. | | | | feelings of inadequacy, inability to cope, post-natal, |
| What Oils Could An Aromatherapist Recommend? | | | | rejection, sense of being over-whelmed at work or |
| Oils that work to settle the mind and are grounding | | | | with life, and physical illnesses. |
| and comforting. For example, Vetiver, sandalwood, | | | | What Oils Could an Aromatherapist Recommend? |
| frankincense, myrrh are grounding comforting oils. | | | | Essential oils which are nourishing to the nerves, |
| (Notice these are all tree oils.) Also marjoram, the | | | | energizing and balancing. For example, bergamot, basil, |
| chamomiles, clary sage, patchouli, geranium, and | | | | Roman chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, juniper, |
| cardamon can quell the worry of the mind under | | | | marjoram, orange, petitgrain, rosemary, sage, thyme, |
| pressure. These oils while comforting can be | | | | cypress, ginger, lavender, neroli, peppermint, pine, |
| grounding and balancing. | | | | rose, sandalwood can be energizing or balancing. |
| StressStress is only negative when it is unwanted or | | | | Can you identify whether the person is depressed, |
| excessive. The body deals with all stress-both | | | | stressed, worried or anxious? This is far more |
| positive and negative-by releasing extra energy. Extra | | | | important than identifying the individual emotions and |
| oxygen is transported to the brain and extra | | | | how they are psychologically classified. Is the person |
| adrenalin produced in preparation for fight or flight. | | | | dealing with grief, anger, fear or other strong |
| What Oils Could an Aromatherapist Recommend? | | | | emotion? Often the person will identify this for |
| You want to choose oils that are relaxing, calming or | | | | themselves. Don't expect essential oils to work like |
| sedative. For example, Roman chamomile, clove, | | | | anti-depressant drugs. Their effects are subtle and |
| juniper, lemon, melissa, orange, ylang ylang, | | | | make help over time. |
| bergamot, clary sage, cypress, lavender, marjoram, | | | | Want to know more about essential oils and how |
| neroli, and rose are calming or sedative in their | | | | they can help us stay healthy? Consider becoming a |
| effects. | | | | certified clinical aromatherapist. The Institute of |
| Depression | | | | Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy teaches classes |
| Depression takes in a whole range of melancholic | | | | throughout the United States on aromatherapy and |
| dispositions-moodiness and apathy, lethargy, | | | | energy healing. |
| boredom, mood swings, loss of interest, sadness, | | | | |