Emotions and Essential Oils

Let's look at emotions and essential oils. Aromatherapy affects emotions by affecting the brain's limbic system, which is the center of our emotional response.

Of course, people respond differently, so the following aromatherapy emotion suggestions are just a place to start. The most effective use of aromatherapy for emotions comes through tailoring the use of essential oils for yourself.

Diffuse the essential oils or blend them with one tablespoon carrier oil for massage or bath.

Abandoned & bereft: 2 drops rose, 2 drops palmarosa, 1 drop neroli

Aggravated & pressured: 2 drops chamomile, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops orange

Anxious desperation: 3 drops lavender and 2 drops rose

Bitter & brooding: 2 drops chamomile, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops helichrysum

Burdened & humorless: 3 drops lemon, 2 drops jasmine

Chronic indecisiveness: 3 drops clary sage, 2 drops bergamot, 1 drop orange

Cold & joyless: 3 drops jasmine, 1 drop ylang ylang, 1 drop orange

Depressive self-neglect: 3 drops vetiver, 1 drop cardamom, 1 drop rose

Discouraged & dejected: 2 drops thyme, 2 drops rosemary

Frustrated & irritable: 2 drops orange, 2 drops bergamot, 2 drops chamomile

Frustrated, tense, & negative: 3 drops bergamot, 2 drops orange, 1 drop neroli

Hurt & bitter: 2 drops rose, 2 drops lavender, 1 drop helichrysum

Impatient & intolerant: 3 drops begamot, 2 drops lavender, 1 drop peppermint

Insecure & unyielding: 2 drops geranium, 2 drops patchouli

Lack of self-worth: 2 drops rose, 2 drops jasmine

Lonely & forlorn: 3 drops majoram, 2 drops rosemary, 1 drop myrrh

Low morale: 2 drops thyme, 2 drops pine, 2 drops cedarwood

Melancholic & distant: 3 drops clary sage, 2 drops rosemary, 1 drop thyme

Negative & pessimistic: 2 drops hyssop, 2 drops clary sage, 2 drops orange

Nervous and agitated: 3 drops lavender, 2 drops neroli, 1 drop bergamot

Nervous exhaustion: 2 drops geranium, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop jasmine

Obsessive overthinking: 4 drops sandalwood & 2 drops vetiver

Oppressive over-attachment: 2 drops frankincense, 2 drops myrrh, 2 drops cypress

Over-analytical and detached: 3 drops geranium, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop patchouli

Over-concern for others: 3 drops majoram, 1 drop chamomile, 1 drop palmarosa

Over-occupied with detail: 3 drops frankincense, 2 drops vetiver, 1 drop lemon

Persistent sense of loss: 4 drops cypress, 1 drop frankincense, 1 drop rose

Resistant to change: 3 drops cypress, 2 drops juniper, 1 drop benzoin

Restless & distracted: 3 drops frankincense, 2 drops geranium

Self-condemnation: 2 drops spikenard, 2 drops lavender, 1 drop rose

Sullen & wounded: 4 drops yarrow, 2 drops hyssop

Tense and exhausted: 3 drops clary sage, 2 drops cypress, 1 drop lavender

Touchy & defensive: 4 drops yarrow, 1 drop chamomile

Vague & indecisive: 3 drops clary sage, 2 drops rosemary

Vulnerable & unassertive: 3 drops pine, 2 drops thyme

Vulnerable & untrusting: 2 drops rose, 2 drops palmarosa, 1 drop lemon

Withdrawn and defeatist: 2 drops juniper, 2 drops thyme

Source: Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils. This book also shows you how to use the oils on acupressure points.

When needed, seek professional help for emotional problems.