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The olfactory sense is recorded in one of the earliest developed parts of the brain and has a dramatic affect on our physical and emotional state. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to impact this part of your brain and is connected to the idea of holism, meaning one must care for the whole person body, mind and spirit. You reap the benefits of an essential oil in two ways; by inhaling its scent and/or by applying the oil to your skin, where it is then absorbed through the cellular membrane. Twenty-first century life gives rise to many genuine sources of anxiety and essential oils can be helpful in easing the psychological and physical effects, such as depression, grief, worry, fear, mental fatigue, poor appetite, sexual lethargy, memory loss and others. See shop / chakra oils, essential oil essentials and all over face, body & hair.
For most extract qualities and benefits see ingredient index.
Herbs and extracts
Herbs carry a unique energy, or frequency, that matches certain functions of your body and psyche. They are living things; therefore, the use of them is an exchange of energy. The better care you take of the earth, from which herbs are cultivated, the better the energy will be that you derive from them. Showing kindness to all people and things creates joyful energy, which in turn makes your life a bit more balanced and relaxing.
Basic oils and herbs and the energy centers they relate to
Red/Base
Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Jasmine, Benzoin, Sage, Camphor, Myrrh, Rose, Thyme
Pink/Heart
Rose, Rosewood, Melissa, Palmarosa, Geranium, Verbena, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Garlic, Eucalyptus, Cumin, Caraway, Coriander
Orange/Sacral
Aniseed, Caraway, Ginger, Carrot Seed, Bergamot, Pine, Mandarin, Marigold (calendula officinalis), Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Pimento, Sandalwood, Cardamom, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Marjoram and Cypress, Basil, Cravo, Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Jasmine, Patchouli
Yellow/Solar Plexus
Bergamot, Birch, Cardamom, Celery, Coriander, Cajeput, Citronella, Cumin, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marigold (tagetes minuta), Grapefruit, Basil, Fennel, Vetiver, Cinnamon, Camphor, Angelica, Aniseed, Caraway, Cedarwood, Carrot Seed, Dill, Ginger, Sandalwood, Tea-Tree, Oregano, Parsley, Petitgrain, Niaouli, Tangerine
Green/Heart
Eucalyptus, Geranium, Silver Fir, Lime, Linden Blossom, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Origanum, Parsley, Star Anise, Thyme, Spruce, Pine, Lilac, Verbena, Rosewood, Palmarosa, Melissa, Bergamot, Celery, Marigold, Lemon, Bay Laurel
Turquoise/Thymus(some consider this a secondary or emerging center)
Myrtle, Niaouli, Bay Laurel
Blue/Throat
German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Myrtle, Marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Hyssop, Cypress, Pine, Mandarin, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Myrrh, Olibanum, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang
Deep Blue/Throat and Third Eye
Bay Laurel, Clove, Tea-Tree, Yarrow, Pimento, Myrtle, Cinnamon, Geranium, Sandalwood, Maculatum, Eucalyptus, Blue Chamomile
Violet/Third Eye
Juniper, Lavender, Frankincense, Niaouli, Sage, Violet, Peppermint, Hyssop, Birch, Cajuput, Carrot Seed, Grapefruit, Basil, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Freesia, Olibanum, Clary Sage
Magenta/Base and Crown
Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage
White/ Crown
Carnation, Narcissus, Gardenia, Angelica, Garlic (also pink ray), Jasmine (also pink ray)
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