Essential Oils and Depression
Depression: Lemon, Frankincense,
Lavender,
Rosemary,
Rosewood,
Grapefruit,
Basil,
Juniper Berry, Ginger,
Comfort,
Patchouli,
Resting,
Family,
Cypress.
Applications:
Dilute oil of choice (as listed
above) as recommend and massage into skin.
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or
add 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
*Family does NOT require additional dilution and CANNOT be used
in a diffuser.
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Depression often brings feelings of fatigue, difficulty
concentrating, and a lack of enjoyment of things you normally find pleasurable.
Mild depression keeps you from functioning well and feeling your best, but with
treatment, symptoms usually subside. If depression persists despite natural
treatments, seek professional help immediately (Althea, 118).
Additional
information:
Rosemary is an energizing oil to relieve depression
(Price 230).
Frankincense will help with immune
deficiency and depression, add 1 drop to a glass of water (Schnaubelt
133).
Grapefruit is used to help with postnatal depression
(Price 249).
Juniper, cypress, frankincense, ginger, lavender, and
rosemary are essential oils classified as a neurotonic and energizing, said to
relieve depression and stimulate the mind. (Price, 230).
Resting oil may help with anxiety, overactive and
hard-to-manage children, snoring, sleep walking, stress, insomnia, depression,
relaxation, and eases tension.
Blend for a specific use:
Apathy/
Helplessness:
Grapefruit
15 drops
Rosemary 10 drops
Lavender 5 drops
(Worwood,
86)
Althea Press. Essential Oils, Natural Remedies:
The Complete A-Z Reference of Essential Oils for Health and Healing. (2015).
Price, Shirley & Len. Aromatherapy for
Health Professionals. (2012).
Schnaubelt, PhD., Kurt. The Healing
Intelligence of Essential Oils. (2011).
Worwood, Valerie. The complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy.
(1991).
