subject: Essential Oils to Banish Stress by:Alannah Moore [print this page] Our sense of smell is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat the negativity of stress.
An ocean breeze, the fresh smell of the forest after a rainfall, the pristine scent of a crisp winter morning - all of these uplift our spirit.
Essential oils allow us to bring the exhilarating scent of the outdoors into our indoor lives. Try one of these combinations when you feel the hassle of modern day living getting to you.
Magical Essential Oil Combinations
To begin: Fill a mist spray bottle with purified water and then add the essential oils.
Tighten the cap well and shake the bottle. The longer the mixture remains in the bottle, the more the scent strengthens and improves in potency.
Essential Sunshine
50 drops of Lime essential oil
50 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
10 drops of Orange essential oil
10 drops of Patchouli essential oil
Mix with 4 ounces of pure water
Essential Flower Garden
75 drops of Ylang-Ylang essential oil
25 drops of Orange essential oil
20 drops of Clove essential oil
Mix with 4 ounces of pure water
Essential Rain Forest
40 drops of Pine essential oil
40 drops of Cajuput essential oil
20 drops of Cypress essential oil
20 drops of Sandalwood essential oil
Mix with 4 ounces of pure water
When you feel particularly stressed and need a little extra boost, place the following blended oils into an aroma lamp with a small bit of pure water. Inhale the vapors deeply for best results.
Essential Breathe Easy
5 drops of Lemon essential oil
5 drops of Pine essential oil
5 drops of Lavender essential oil
5 drops of Peppermint essential oil
Essential Room Freshener
5 drops of Lemon essential oil
5 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
5 drops of Sage essential oil
5 drops of Cajuput essential oil
Use these essential oil combinations in your daily life - just see the difference in how your mood changes!
These essential oil recipes are extracted from "Power Tips to Zap Stress Out of Your Life", available at http://www.relieve-stress.com .
Visit http://www.relieve-stress.com and pick up your ten free tips to help you banish stress from your life forever.
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