Essential Oils & Aromatherapy Benefits
Essential oil
Bergamot
Description: citrus, floral, spicy, dry, aldehydic, fruity
Benefit: mood uplifter, stress & anxiety relief
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Cardamon
Description: smoky, earthy, soft, spicy, bold
Benefits: grounding; reduces feelings/thoughts of negativity, boosts positive energy, and comforts the heart & soul
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Cinnamon
Description: warm, woody, spicy, peppery, almond, clove, citrus, sweet, dry
Benefit: mental relaxant and energy uplifter, diminishes fatigue
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Citrus
Description: acidulous, bitter, bright, fresh, juicy, sparkling, tonic, zesty
Benefit: enhances relaxation from stress and anxiety and helps uplifting mood and boosting emotional and physical energy
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Clove
Description: spicy, smoky, dusty, cinnamon, floral-carnation
Benefit: relieves frustration, mental fog and obstacles
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Coriander
Description: warm, spicy, nutty, hint of citrus, similar to lavender
Benefit: soothes the mind and body; provides a sense of tranquility and peace
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Ginger
Description: spicy, peppery, sharp, pungent, aromatic, warm
Benefit: can enhance concentration while soothing and reducing the feelings of stress, sadness, anxiety, lethargy, agitation, and fatigue
Fragrance oil
Honey
Description: gourmand, sugary
Benefit: relieves stress and anxiety, encourages mindfulness and better sleep
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Jasmine
Description: floral, powerful, sweet, musky
Benefit: mood-uplifting; can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and anger
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Lavender
Description: aromatic, floral, herbaceous, fruity, woody, balsamic
Benefit: can reduce depression and stress levels, and enhance sleep quality
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Lemon
Description: citrus, bright, clean, sharp, fresh, acidic
Benefit: refreshing and uplifting aroma believed to help clear the mind and promote a sense of clarity and focus
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Lemongrass
Description: citrus, smoked, spicy, herbaceous, green, camphorated
Benefit: stimulating and cleansing, uplifting and energizing; fights negative feelings, eliminates mental fatigue
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Magnolia
Description: floral, white flower, jasmine, fruity, citrus, vanilla
Benefit: soothes anxious feelings, promotes feelings of relaxation and peace
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Neroli
Description: sweet, floral, green, refreshing, bright, fresh
Benefit: can reduce stress, anxiety, and promote better sleep
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Nutmeg
Description: spicy, aromatic, pepper, warm, slightly floral, woody
Benefit: Alleviates mental stress, eases tension and worry in the mind, promotes restful sleep
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Orange
Description: citrus, bright, zesty, juicy, fruity, sweet
Benefit: sedative, relaxing effect that simultaneously reduces anxiety and contributes to alertness
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Patchouli
Description: woody, camphorated, green, earthy, mossy, balsamic, powdery
Benefit: grounding and emotionally balancing, promotes relaxation
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Peppermint & Eucalyptus
Description: sharp, minty, fresh, woody, herbal, forest and intense with the cooling effect of menthol
Benefit: promotes relaxation and relieves mental exhaustion
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Rose
Description: floral, sensual, powdery, romantic, sweet
Benefit: can induce sensuality, relieves stress, fights anxiety, and relaxes your body and mind
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Rosemary
Description: fresh, herbal, woody
Benefit: can increase concentration and memory, relieve stress levels, and help reduce anxiety
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Saffron
Description: rich, warm, soft, woody, floral
Benefit: can promote relaxation, alleviate stress, and uplift the mood
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Sandalwood
Description: woody, creamy, sweet, balsamic, cedar, warm, spicy
Benefit: induces relaxation and calmness, promotes positive thinking, clarity and aids concentration. Promotes a sense of peace and clarity, as well as enhances mood and sensual feelings
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Thyme
Description: medicinal, herbaceous, soft, comforting
Benefit: serves as a tonic and can display a strengthening effect on both the body and the mind. Inhaling its penetrating fragrance can be useful during times of extreme stress, fatigue, or fear
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Tonka Bean
Description: sweet, spicy, nutty, herbaceous, woody, vanilla, tobacco, warm, seductive
Benefit: promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, relieves stress and depression and promotes a healthy sleep cycle
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Vanilla
Description: warm, aromatic, gourmand, sweet, rich, comforting
Benefit: evokes feelings of purity and simplicity, joy and relaxation