WARNING: This post addresses Aromatherapy as a healing assistant, you cannot compromise vaccines with scents.
Today we will be looking at Aromatherapy and the magick of scents.
“The sense of smell is arguably the most underestimated sense we have, as it can actually be one of our most powerful healing allies. Aromas can trigger pleasant memories - from the smell of cookies baking in the oven to the scent of a loved one’s perfume to the fragrance of a flower - as well as unpleasant reminiscences. Aromatherapy is the art of using the power of scent to heal the body, mind, and spirit.
Aromatherapy and the use of scent in healing rituals, magick, and spirituality is not a new thing. Humans have always enjoyed the scent of flowers and have long observed the different effects plant odors have on the human mind and body. In the ancient world, the use of the aromatic properties of herbs in healing, magick, and ritual was well known. The ancients understood the connection between the mind and body in health, happiness, and well-being. The ancient Egyptians honored their gods using a variety of incenses and oils, the preparations of which were very ritualized and held deep spiritual meaning. Native American peoples used herbs for spiritual purposes as well as for healing and health. Many cultures still use fragrant herbs in healing rituals and to honor the dead, the spirits of nature, and the divine.
Today, the practice of aromatherapy is once again widespread, and the use of scented candles, bath salts, and potpourris have become particularly popular. Health-food stores carry lines of essential oils and oil blends. Even department stores carry synthetic oils and scented candles. Aromatherapy is accessible to everyone, and it is an effective and simple way to make positive changes to your health in mind, body, and spirit” -The Good Witch’s Guide by Shawn Robbins and Charity Bedell
The simplest way to work with aromatherapy is by using individual essential oils. The oils are unique, and many of them have multiple uses. By learning the different uses of essential oil, you can focus your work on the oils that have the most beneficial effect on your health. While working with individual essential oils, you will discover that some are too strong for you, and others may even produce a negative reaction.
Essential Oil Associations;
Allspice - Reduces stress, calms, relaxes tight muscles, uplifts mood, improves digestion, naturally disinfects
Basil - Calms, relieves pain, relieves fatigue, improves mental clarity, purifies the body
Cardamom - Relieves pain, uplifts mood, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory
Catnip - Anti-dirrheal, relieves indigestion, relieves anxiety, uplifts mood
Chamomile - Reduces anxiety, promotes restful sleep and relaxation, relieves pain
Cinnamon - Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, naturally disinfects, improves digestion, increases appetite
Clove - Relieves pain, uplifts mood, improves mental clarity, improves digestion, naturally disinfects
Coriander - Relieves pain, relieves fatigue, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory
Eucalyptus - Breaks up congestion, relieves pain, naturally disinfects, vapors help with breathing
Frankincense - Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, improves digestion, expectorant, sedative
Geranium - Relieves stress and tension, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, soothes itchy skin
Ginger - Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, improves digestion, increases appetite
Juniper Berries - Relieve pain, energize, improve mental clarity and memory, anti-inflammatory, repel insects, soothe insect bites
Lavender - Relieves stress and anxiety, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, balances mood swings, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, naturally disinfects, breaks up congestion
Lemon - Balances the nervous system, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, improves mental clarity and memory, naturally disinfects
Lemon Balm - Relieves anxiety and stress, promotes restful sleep
Lemongrass - Calms, balances nervous system, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, naturally disinfects, repels insects
Lime - Relieves fatigue, uplifts mood, naturally disinfects, improves mental clarity and memory
Mandarin - Reduces stress and tension, calms, uplifts mood
Myrrh - Helpful in meditation, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, aids in healing skin
Neroli and Orange Blossom (both come from blossoms of the bitter orange tree) - Remove nervous tension, promotes restful sleep
Nutmeg - Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, improves digestion
Palmarosa (a lemon grass genus) - Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, uplifts mood, helps regenerate skin, anti-inflammatory
Peppermint - Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, increases appetite, soothes itchy skin, improves mental clarity and memory
Petitgrain (from leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree) - Reduces anxiety and stress, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, improves mental clarity and memory
Pine - Lessens pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, naturally disinfects, improves mental clarity and memory
Rose - Relieves pain, uplifts mood, anti-inflammatory, aids in healing skin
Rosemary - Relieves pain, stimulates nerves, relieves fatigue, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, improves mental clarity and memory, naturally disinfects, repels insects
Spearmint - Relieves pain, uplifts mood, relieves fatigue, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, vapors help with breathing, improves digestion, improves appetite, improves mental clarity and memory, soothes itchy skin
Tea Tree - Relieves pain, naturally disinfects, aids in healing skin, vapors help with breathing
Thyme - Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, uplifts mood, breaks up congestion, anti-inflammatory, improves digestion, increases appetite, improves mental clarity and memory, naturally disinfects
Ylang-Ylang - Relaxes tight muscles, relieves pain, promotes restful sleep, uplifts mood, naturally disinfects
