Essential Oils to Banish Stress

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!

© http://www.relieve-stress.com 2005

About The Author Alannah Moore 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. This article may be freely reproduced in your ezine or on your website, providing you retain the resource box and do not alter anything within the article. If you publish the article on your website please ensure the URLs are live. alannah@alannahmoore.com