I love to use essential oils for a whole variety of illnesses physical and mental wellbeing, my whole family tends to go to oils before the GP today preferring to try a natural approach first. I am constantly amazed by their benefits.

If you would like to try Essential oils for home remedies, seek professional advice and purchase a high class brand. Always do your research as there are contraindications with some oils.

The oils can be used in a number of ways

• Topically-applied to the skin, use in a bath
• Aromatic-use in a diffuser, place on fresh laundry-pillow or handkerchief, rub into palms cup hands and sniff, or smell directly from the bottle
• Internally-used in cooking, place in drink or a vege capsule to swallow

Always check how each oil should be used for using and dilute is necessary with a carrier oil for children.

I have added a few conditions which may benefit you from using essential oils, where there is a blend I have added the generic name so if you wish to try another brand of oil you will know what to try.

• Depression- rose, ylang ylang, geranium, lavender
• Anxiety- lavender, ylang ylang, rose, vetiver, bergamot
• Stress- lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot, frankincense, chamomile
• Grief- bergamot, cedarwood, jasmine, cypress, frankincense, geranium
• Anger- ylang ylang, patchouli, arborvitae, roman chamomile, vetiver
• Nervousness- bergamot, clary sage

Blended Oils

• Anxious, insecure, hurt- Peace / Reassuring blend
• Grief, shame, angry, bitter, discontentment- Forgive / Renewing blend
• Discouraged, gloom, anxious, distressed- Motivate / Encouraging blend
• Somber, bored, disinterested, gloomy- Cheer / Uplifting blend
• Angry, somber, disinterested – Passion / Inspiring blend
• Tense, anxious, chaotic, anger – Balance / Grounding blend
• Low mood- Hope
• Sadness, grief, hopelessness, emotional healing – Console / Comforting blend
• Tension, anger, soothes the mind, promotes calmness and restful sleep – Serenity / Restful blend
• Menstrual cycle difficulties, soothes and balances emotions - Clary Calm / Monthly blend for women
• Tense feelings, stress, promotes relaxation - Past Tense / Tension blend
• Difficult staying on task, paying attention, study blend- Intune / Focus blend
• Entices and intrigues the senses, fragrant blend for women- Whisper / Women’s blend
• Feeling low, lack of energy or motivation, elevates mood, promotes confidence, natural pick me up - Elevation / Joyful blend