Get Acquainted – Meet Important Essential Oils

If you’ve just purchased an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser and are excited to put it to use, profiles of some of the major essential oils may help you get started mixing and matching your own creations.

Pick Rose to Enhance Femininity

Just as the rose is a powerful symbol of femininity and romance, it is also an oil with many properties that are especially beneficial for women. Rose otto and rose absolute are produced differently; one is distilled, and the other is prepared via solvent extraction, but their benefits are the same. Rose absolute is preferred for scent because it smells the most like a bouquet of fresh flowers. Rose otto may be more appropriate for healing as it does not contain solvents

Premium rose oil comes from flowers grown in Turkey and Bulgaria. Rose oil is thought to be a mood elevator and to keep female hormones balanced. Use it in your aromatherapy essential oil diffuser to alleviate symptoms of PMS and to promote more regular menstrual cycles.

Rose oil plays successfully with citrus scents such as orange and lemon as well as with more complex, earthy oils like sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli. Mix and match to create a romantic and calm atmosphere throughout your home and to make guests feel welcome.

Use Lavender to Refresh and Renew

Lavender, a primary ingredient in potpourri and many perfumes, is a cleansing oil with incredible versatility. Its Latin name, lavare, means to wash. As an antibacterial, lavender is especially recommended for relieving skin conditions from acne to insect bites. It is also purported to improve blood circulation, promote good respiratory function, reduce muscle pain and sharpen mental focus. Along with all these unbeatable attributes, lavender just smells terrific. Use lavender in your diffuser for aromatherapy and conjure images of a pristine home with fresh linens, sparkling mirrors and shining surfaces.

Lavender is as adaptable as it is versatile. It can be successfully blended with almost any other oil. You’ll have fun experimenting, pairing it with scents as diverse as cedarwood, neroli and sage. As you learn the properties of various oils, you can hone your pairings skills more precisely.

Sniff Jasmine for Sensual Pleasure and Emotional Stability

Jasmine might be the perfect oil to bring the lushness of the night garden into your bedroom. As much as this scent speaks to the heart, it also strengthens the mind. Jasmine can instill confidence and combat negative emotions such as anger, fear and depression. Technically, jasmine is not an essential oil because the delicate flowers will not stand up to steam distillation and must be extracted with a solvent.

Combine jasmine with bergamot or sage for a mindful experience. Mix with sandalwood or cardamom for romance.

Nourish the Spirit With Frankincense

Frankincense is a scent with a long history. Coniferous, dark and lemony, it could be the oil you need to take your yoga or meditation practice to the next level. It is thought to slow breathing and help to center the mind and body. It is also considered to be an anti-inflammatory, an astringent and an antiseptic.

These are just a few of the fragrant oils that can turn using your essential aromatherapy essential oil diffuser into an ongoing adventure.