Work,
school, relationships, or different phases of the moon can sometimes bring
down the hairiest of man. When that happens, one may turn to one's faith,
the bottle (not recommended), howling at the moon, or friends and family
to work things out. I imagine this is probably one of the bigger uses of
aromatherapy.
Here are some suggested uses:
One suggested blend to help calm the nerves and lift the spirit is:
| clary sage (Salvia sclerea) | 8 drops |
| bergamot (Citrus bergamia) | 3 drops |
| geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) | 2 drops |
Either use that in a diffuser or blend in one tablespoon of base oil and
rub under the nose or massage into the skin. I did notice an interesting
side effect from this blend. After handling it or leaving it on a tissue,
I detected a nice woodsy type afterscent, something I would like in a cologne.
However, seeing that all three oils are from flowers and a fruit, I fail
to see how a woodsy scent can develop. Perhaps this is one reason why a
blend is called synergistic.
Sometimes when stress is not controlled it can lead to more serious problems such as aggressive behavior and depression.
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