Peace of Mind – Aromatherapy for Focus, Grief, Depression, Anxiety

In the past few years, serious diseases, isolation, and death of loved ones have created emotional turmoil throughout the world.  And many, if not each of us, have experienced emotions that can cause anger, depression, guilt, anxiety, loneliness, fatigue, helplessness, shock, yearning, numbness, disbelief, confusion, hallucinations, and memory problems such as Alzheimer’s¹. 

Emotional turmoil and distress, such as grief, triggers and exacerbates health problems according to a WebMD article by Stephanie Hairston (2019)².  Stress, regardless if it is psychological or physical, can assault the immune system causing inflammatory and infectious opportunities; and also may increase blood pressure, blood clots, and in severe situations cardiomyopathy.  Fortunately, there are holistic remedies, like aromatherapy, to help focus, calm, and uplift the mind, body, and spirit.

Peace of Mind Ingredients: we strive to source from Organic, Kosher Certified, or EcoCert resources:
Spanish Sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) : nervous exhaustion or fatigue, restlessness, chronic anxiety, indecision, confusion, depression, forgetfulness (enhances memory)^[1,3]
Sweet marjoram (Origanum marjorana): anxiety, tachycardia, headaches, insomnia, stress reliever, lethargy, nervous exhaustion, stress, agitation, tonic to the parasympathetic nervous system³
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum): anxiety, depression, emotional trauma, soothes the mind-body-spirit, healing, nervous tension, calming, centering, strengthens the base chakra, good when feeling stuck emotionally or spiritually³
Frankincense (Frankincense carterii): powerful and profound effects on the psychological and spiritual well-being, help alleviate feelings of worthlessness, self-destruction, anxiety, and despair³
Bergamot (Citrus aurantium): anxiety, uplifts yet calms, stress and stress-related conditions, sedative/calming, irritability, depression, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep³

How to use:  

• This synergy is undiluted. 
• Before use, dilute 1 drop of synergy to 5 drops of carrier oil (olive, etc.). 
• Patch test on forearm first and any irritation should be resolved with a high quality vegetable oil (olive, avocado, argan, etc.).
• Inhale, OR
• Diffuse; OR
• Can be applied diluted or undiluted as needed.
• Apply topically to wrists, behind ears, temples, back of neck, or bottom of feet.

 Safety⁴: 

• Each essential oil in this synergy is undiluted and has been rated GRAS (generally regarded as safe).
• Keep all oils out of reach from children and animals. 
• If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult a physician.
• Avoid contact with mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, inside ears, nose, etc.).
• Do not ingest.

 References: 

¹Berry, Jennifer (2019) Medically reviewed by Nancy Hammond, M.D. — Written by Jennifer Berry on October 11, 2019  What to know about acetylcholine  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326638
²Hairston, Stephanie (2019) How Grief Shows Up In Your Body, WEBMD https://www.webmd.com/special-reports/grief-stages/20190711/how-grief-affects-your-body-and-mind
³The School for Aromatic Studies, https://aromaticstudies.com/ 
⁴Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals Authors: Robert B. Tisserand and Rodney Young; Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2nd Edition, 2014; ISBN 978-0443062414 

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