You can use the following essential oils for adrenal fatigue:
Spruce essential oil (and also Canadian Black Spruce) may support depleted adrenal glands. You can add it to blends and apply it to the skin over the adrenal area.
Pine essential oil has been called one of the most effective oils for fatigue. You can blend this oil with Black Spruce for a synergistic effect on adrenal function.
Cedar oil from Atlantic Cedarwood can gently stimulate the body's metabolism. Unlike the regenerating effect of the Spruce and Pine essential oils, Cedar oil can provide a long lasting stimulation.
Peppermint essential oil has a clarifying and uplifting aroma. As with Cedar, add it to adrenal formulas for mild stimulation and metal clarity.
Citrus oils such as orange, lemon, and lime are considered to uplift and bring about a light attitude. Because these oils also have a relaxing effect, they can lower stress levels - the primary culprit of adrenal fatigue.
Essential Oil Blends for Adrenal Fatigue
For regenerative support without any actual stimulation, mix 1.5 ml black spruce and 1.5 ml pine essential oils in 27 milliliters of hazelnut oil. To use, apply topically to the kidney area one to three times daily.
For a gently stimulating body oil blend:
3 ml spruce
3 ml pine
2 ml cedar
2 ml of a citrus oil of your choice
4 ounces hazelnut or other carrier oil
Use this blend all over after a shower. Caution: Do not apply to areas that will be exposed to direct sunlight in the following two days.
The above information adapted from Fighting Adrenal Fatigue With These Easy Essential Oil Blends by Misty Rae Cech, ND, owner of Ananda Apothecary.
To support the adrenal glands, the Essential Oils Desk Reference
suggests making a warm compress with the following oils and applying it over the adrenal glands:3 drops clove
3 drops nutmeg
7 drops rosemary
1/4 teaspoon carrier oil
1 comments:
Thanks for the blend recipes. Just an FYI, I've been using the pine and cedar blend and Bach rescue remedy at points in the afternoon and evening as cortisol levels really drop off in people with AF -- this really seems to boost the effectiveness (cortisol levels usually peak around 8 am and so if you apply the oils 1st thing in the morning, they might have worn off by the time your body needs the boost). Here's an article describing Eating to support your adrenal glands — small choices can make a difference from Women to Women. Wherever it says to have a meal or snack in the afternoon/evening, I do, but also take time out after eating to apply the oils.
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