AROMATHERAPY — DIFFUSING

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses plant materials, known as essential oils, for the purpose of altering a person’s mood and health. Aromatherapy is also one of the best solutions to treat stress and anxiety.

Using a diffuser in aromatherapy is a great way to benefit from the aroma of essential oils. A diffuser allows the aroma of the essential oils to fill a room or area with the natural fragrance. Using an aromatherapy diffuser is a beautiful way to transform your surroundings. You can create a spa-like atmosphere or instantly brighten the mood of your home or office. A diffuser is different to an oil burner because a diffuser doesn’t heat the essential oil. It uses air, water and the essential oil to create a fine, aromatic mist.

Aromatherapy doesn’t cure major illnesses, but it is effective at alleviating many of the discomforts associated with them. Smells have a subtle way of effecting your mind and emotions. Aromatherapy not only smells good, it benefits you in many, many ways.

Scents to Relieve Anger: Chamomile, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose and Ylang-ylang.

Scents to Relieve Anxiety: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Peach, Rose, Rose Geranium and Violet Leaf.

Scents to Increase Confidence: Frankincense, Jasmine, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Scents to Ease Depression: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose Geranium, Sandalwood, Tangerine and Ylang-ylang.

Scents to Improve Memory: Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary.

Scents to Ease Sorrow: Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir, Marjoram, Rosemary and Sage.

Scents Used as Aphrodisiacs: Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Ylang-ylang.

Scents to Invigorate and Overcome Fatigue: Angelica, Benzoin, Camphor, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, Sage and Spiced Apple.

Scents to Deal with Stress, Nervous Tension and Insomnia: Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Sweet Melissa, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, and Ylang-ylang.

Scents to Calm Irritability: Chamomile, Neroli, Rose, and Rose Geranium.

Essential Oils and Diffusers

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Originally published at Secret Serendipity Monthly Horsoscopes.