Aromatherapy to Chase Away Winter-Blues
Lack of greenery, gray skies, a snow-covered world, reduced activity and the cold temperatures of winter can all lead to what is known as the "Winter Blues." The Winter Blues involve feelings of sadness, depression and loss of energy. These blends may help ease the symptoms of the winter blues.
According to Acheatel, an herbalist and nutritionist, the most common oils used for lifting spirits are citrus scents. Citrus oils are emphasized because they are energizing and uplifting oils. Orange, lemon and grapefruit and bergamot oils are inexpensive (especially orange) and are also favored by many people, so your whole household may enjoy the aroma. These fruits take a lot of sunshine to ripen, she explained. That energy comes back to us in their oils. Just think of squeezing citrus rind, she says. The scent's like liquid sunshine.!
Another useful class of oils is the euphorics - neroli, jasmine, and ylang-ylang - explains Acheatel. "Euphoria is the opposite of malaise." For some people, stress is more likely to cause their winter blues. If that's so, a nervine, or plant that claims to calm the nervous system may be called for. Chamomile and lavender, both used herbally for this purpose, have the same effect through their scents, says Acheatel. "Personally, I have migraine headaches," says Stanley. "I used to put a lavender sachet in my pillow and squeeze it. I'd actually be able to go to sleep."Oil of rose is used for grief, says Acheatel. "It tends to open the heart and lift the spirits." She uses jasmine and ylang-ylang for this purpose as well.
Since melancholy is a fairly common feeling, shops often sell pre-made essential oil blends to lift your spirits. Once you become familiar with what works to improve your own sense of well-being, you can have a personalized blend created. Books like Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, by Gabriel Mojay, and Aromatherapy: Scent & Psyche by Peter and Kate Damian can give a more detailed introduction to the power of fragrance over mood and mind.
According to Acheatel, an herbalist and nutritionist, the most common oils used for lifting spirits are citrus scents. Citrus oils are emphasized because they are energizing and uplifting oils. Orange, lemon and grapefruit and bergamot oils are inexpensive (especially orange) and are also favored by many people, so your whole household may enjoy the aroma. These fruits take a lot of sunshine to ripen, she explained. That energy comes back to us in their oils. Just think of squeezing citrus rind, she says. The scent's like liquid sunshine.!
Another useful class of oils is the euphorics - neroli, jasmine, and ylang-ylang - explains Acheatel. "Euphoria is the opposite of malaise." For some people, stress is more likely to cause their winter blues. If that's so, a nervine, or plant that claims to calm the nervous system may be called for. Chamomile and lavender, both used herbally for this purpose, have the same effect through their scents, says Acheatel. "Personally, I have migraine headaches," says Stanley. "I used to put a lavender sachet in my pillow and squeeze it. I'd actually be able to go to sleep."Oil of rose is used for grief, says Acheatel. "It tends to open the heart and lift the spirits." She uses jasmine and ylang-ylang for this purpose as well.
Since melancholy is a fairly common feeling, shops often sell pre-made essential oil blends to lift your spirits. Once you become familiar with what works to improve your own sense of well-being, you can have a personalized blend created. Books like Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, by Gabriel Mojay, and Aromatherapy: Scent & Psyche by Peter and Kate Damian can give a more detailed introduction to the power of fragrance over mood and mind.
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