Not only are different essential oils good for various ailments, the way to apply or diffuse can vary according to the ailment, as well. None of them are set in stone and you may find you have your favorite ways to use the oils, depending on what you’re using them for.
A couple of reminders: Do a skin test before applying topically to make sure a particular oil does not cause irritation. Vitality Extracts blends are already diluted with carrier oil. If you choose an oil that’s not diluted, mix with carrier oil.
STRESS AND ANXIETY
Recommended essential oils:
Stress Ease Roll On, Stress Away Blend, Calm Blend, Inner Peace Blend
Ways to use:
- Apply the roll on to pressure points such as inside the wrists, the temples, bottoms of your feet, and behind the ears
- Make a stress balloon and squeeze when you’re feeling anxious and uptight (see post on making a DIY Stress Kit)
ENERGY
Recommended essential oils:
Energy Blend in roll on and drops, Align Blend
Ways to use:
- Apply the roll on to pressure points such as inside the wrists, the temples, bottoms of your feet, and behind the ears
- Put a few drops in a car diffuser
- Apply to a diffuser bracelet
SLEEP
Recommended essential oils:
Sweet Dreams Blend, Calm Blend, Lavender
Ways to use:
- Rub the oil onto the bottoms of your feet
- Mix with water in a spray bottle and spray your pillow case
- Add a few drops to a warm bath
HEADACHES
Recommended essential oils:
Migraine Care in drops and roll on, Peppermint, Lavender, Immunity Boost Blend, Deep Muscle Blend in drops or roll on, Rosemary
Ways to use:
- The roll on is nice for headaches—simply apply to temples
- Apply a few drops to a bracelet diffuser
DEPRESSION
Balance Blend, Calm Blend, Abundance Blend
Ways to use:
- Apply to one of Vitality Extracts diffuser bracelets such as the Map Stone, also called Grey Crazy Lace Jasper, which is often referred to as the laughter stone, bringing joy and happiness to those that wear it. Emotionally, Map Stone may help with depression and despair. The Peace Lava Stone Diffuser Bracelet is another good choice. It has turquoise, a strengthening stone that is also good for depression.
- Use in your home diffuser as soon as you start feeling down
When using for ailments, experiment with different essential oils and blends, as well as ways to use them, to see which are most effective for you.