Page 8 - Essential Oils for Beginners

breathe in the scent of an essential oil, the limbic system creates a response in your brain based on your
memories associated with that particular aroma. Many times, the responses triggered by your limbic system
can be emotional responses that are calming or uplifting, depending on the unique chemical structure of the oil.
More importantly, because responses in the limbic system are based on memory, each person experiences each

essential oil a little bit differently.

Here are a few examples of chemical properties that can be found in essential oils:

Restoring: These are oils for emotional and physical
support. They are meant to help revive, strengthen, 15 mL
5 mL 5 mL
and rejuvenate the body and the senses. Melissa Melissa officinalis Cumin Cuminum cyminum Coriandrum sativum
Lemongrass Melissa Cinnamon Cassia Cumin Cilantro Clove Birch

Uplifting: These oils are meant to be inspiring. They
encourage feelings of exhilaration, refreshment, and Wild Orange 15 mL Grapefruit 15 mL 15 mL 15 mL 5 mL
Citrus sinensis Citrus X paradisi Lemon Citrus limon Blue T ansy Tanacetum
enlivening. annuum
Bergamot Wild Orange Douglas Fir Grapefruit Lemon Tangerine Blue Tansy Lime

Energizing: These oils are used to bringfeelings of
motivation and activation. They tend to be brisk, 15 mL 15 mL 15 mL
Peppermint Fennel (sweet) 5 mL Spearmint
naturally stimulating oils that help wake up the mind Mentha piperita Foeniculum vulgare Cumin graveolens Mentha spicata
and body. Dill Anethum
Peppermint Fennel Dill Spearmint

Clarifying: Topically, these oils are used to improve
skin tone and appearance, and aromatically they 15 mL
5 mL Marjoram Melaleuca
can be used to help settle and resolve ambiguous, Origanum majorana ( Tea Tree) Melaleuca alternifolia
Rose Rosa damascena
uncertain feelings.
Rose Geranium Marjoram Melaleuca

Calming: These oils are helpful for relaxation, both

physically and mentally. They are typically used for 5 mL Clary Sage 15 mL 15 mL 15 mL
stress relief, meditation, and preparation for sleep. Anthemis nobilis Salvia sclarea Coriandrum sativum Citrus aurantium
Lavender Basil Bergamot Coriander Roman Clary Sage Cilantro Petitgrain
Chamomile

Soothing: These are oils that help to ease and
Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata Copaiba Copaifera Essential Oil Ginger bergamia officinale Juniperus virginiana
alleviate issues, both emotional and physical. They 5 mL 15 mL 15 mL 15 mL
are meant to reassure and console as needed. Melissa Melissa officinalis Zingiber Citrus
Myrrh Ylang Ylang Melissa Copaiba Black Pepper Ginger Cedarwood

Stabilizing: These are oils that help steady the nerves
15 mL 15 mL
and encourage more even, balanced emotions. 5 mL 5 mL
Juniperus virginiana Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides Pogostemon cablin Sandalwood Santalum album

Spikenard Cedarwood Vetiver Patchouli Sandalwood