7 Common Symptoms Improved with Oils Use

Fragrance has been used for thousands of years for healing and diagnosis, although traditions and methodologies have changed through the ages.

 "The Smell Report," brought to light that the process of extracting and preserving a flower's scent using alcohol distillation was perfected and advanced by Avicenna, an 11th century alchemist and physician. Before his research, perfumes consisted only of thick resins, gums, and gooey pastes.

 Why does the scent of ocean make one person feel heavy while evoking feelings of happiness and joy in another? These different responses to scents are caused by specific pathways of your olfactory system. Olfactory information is encoded with all sorts of memories and associations in your brain.

 Here are some oils and scents that can have worked for me, just by taking a whiff… I found many of the items on this list in an article by Dr. Mercola, who has been an incredible influence on my life and moving my health in a positive direction.

 Stress-Lavender, lemon, bergamot, vetiver, pine, ylang ylang

Insomnia-Lavender, chamomile, jasmine, benzoin, neroli, rose, sandalwood oil, sweet marjoram, and ylang ylang (lemon can wake you up)

Anxiety-Lavender, bergamot, rose, clary sage, lemon, Roman chamomile, orange, sandalwood, rose-scented geranium, and pine

Depression -Peppermint, chamomile, lavender, and jasmine

Pain Management-Lavender, chamomile, clary sage, juniper, eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, and wintergreen

Nausea, vomiting & stomach upset-Mint, ginger, lemon, ginger, dill, fennel, chamomile, clary sage, and lavender

 Memory & attention-Sage, peppermint, and cinnamon

Lack of energy-Black pepper, cinnamon, clove, angelica, jasmine, tea tree, rosemary, sage, peppermint and citrus

 We all have different chemistry so you may not hit the jackpot with the first oil you try. Keep at it... you will find the right one!