How can Aromatherapy help how I'm feeling?
Posted by Charlotte Nutland onDepending on how you're feeling, Aromatherapy can be a powerful way to influence your mood and mental state, using the natural properties of essential oils.
Aromatherapy is the ancient practice of using essential oils—concentrated plant extracts that capture the natural sensory and aromatic fragrance and therapeutic properties of plants—to promote emotional and mental well-being when inhaled or applied to the skin.
Aromatherapy affects the Limbic System within the brain which is responsible for memory and emotion and helps alter your mood and mindset when you experience these calming or mood boosting oils depending on how you're feeling.
Aromatherapy is a complimentary therapy and works incredibly effectively when you use these Oils in combination with other self care practices. Think long walks, deep baths, stretching, reading, cooking, massage.
Here at Chapter Organics, we have created 7 unique Chapter Blends. Suited to our modern lifestyle concerns and named according to their wellbeing benefits.
1. I'm feeling stressed and anxious.
- Bergamot: A citrus oil with a calming effect that can reduce feelings of anxiety and elevate mood.
- Frankincense: Grounding and centering, this oil can help calm the mind and ease feelings of tension.
Your Blend is The Quiet to soothe a runaway mind, ease anxious thoughts and bring you back into the present and what you can control. Try a Room Diffuser or The Quiet Cleanser in your evening shower.
2. I'm feeling burnt out and fatigued
- Peppermint: A refreshing and invigorating oil that can help boost alertness and energy
- Eucalyptus: Energising and refreshing, often used to clear the mind and rejuvenate.
Your Blend is The Clarity to help expand your mind, clear your thoughts and help you gain clarity over what you can and cant do. Try our Bathing Salts in the bath to escape to your own private sanctuary.
3. I'm having trouble sleeping, relaxing and settling my hormones
- Lavender: Known as the ultimate relaxing oil, it’s perfect for unwinding before bed.
- Clary Sage: Has a relaxing and balancing effect on the nervous system, promoting restful sleep.
Your Blend is either The Peace or The Wise to help you find calm, emotional balance and relaxation also settling for hormones. Try The Purest Blend in your Aroma Diffuser or a few drops on the back of your pillow to create a sleep sanctuary.