Depression and Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses aromatic essences that are extracted from plants. A fantastic and mysterious relationship is continuously unfolding between plants and their surroundings. These organic green machines are ceaselessly performing a glorious alchemy with water, soil, air and sunlight. Aromatherapy can help in mild forms of depression. It may ease mental fatigue and help with sleep. A wide range of psychological, physical, and energetic issues can lead to feelings of depression and a pervasive outlook of negativity.
Essential oils used for depression are basil, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, jasmine, myrrh, neroli, rose, sandalwood, spruce, orange, and ylang ylang.
Uplifting Oils: Bergamot, Cypress, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Sage.
Soothing Oils: Chamomile Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.
For opening the heart:
- 1 part Rose
- 3 parts Sandalwood
- 1 part Sweet Orange or Bergamot
- 3 parts Jasmine
- 1 part Ylang Ylang
- 1 part Sandalwood
Brightening, refreshing and uplifting:
- 3 parts Bergamot
- 1 part Ylang Ylang
- 1 part Grapefruit
- 2 parts Bergamot
- 2 parts Clary Sage
- 1 part Frankincense
- 3 parts Bergamot or Sweet Orange
- 2 parts Clary Sage
- 2 parts Frankincense
- 1 part Lemon
- 1 part either Jasmine or Neroli
Nourishing:
- 1 part (Roman) Chamomile
- 1 part Vanilla
- 10 parts Carrier oil of choice
Sources and Additional Information:
http://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/depression/dep_aromatherapy.htm
http://www.anandaapothecary.com/articles/essentia