5 essential oils you probably need

The last 2 years have been quite a ride.  As individuals, families, communities, nations, and collective humans we are being bombarded constantly with trauma, fear, loss and so many heavy feelings.  It can be very overwhelming and our physical, emotional and spiritual beings are paying the price.  Our nerves are shot, our systems on overload & we are in general overwhelm much of the time.

Many of us have deepened our meditation & prayer practice, our physical movement and our journaling.  And it has helped, thank goodness but at times we need more.  Some support in moving to wholeness & wellness.  Tools to bring balance, calm & help in managing these often rough waters of our times.  Tools to bring us to the space of flow.

Essential oils are a consistent go-to tool for me as they affect us on all levels—physical, emotional, mental & spiritual.  When we are trying to navigate rough waters, we want tools that will be effective & move us to being in such flow that we are floating effortlessly.  High quality essential oils do the job and do so beautifully.  And they are portable and so easy to use, and travel with you all day.  I use many single essential oils for various purposes but during these times, to manage these tricky waters, the following 4 oils are my favorites--

Coriander—during these tumultuous, often overwhelming times an oil that can smooth the edges is so needed. This oil has many benefits and is so powerful at raising our energy levels and reducing nervousness & irritability (I will take it by the gallon, please & thank you!).  It also helps us to over come fear of making a decision as it quiets self-doubt.  Feeling less than passionate?  Coriander brings the shine back when we are feeling dull.

I use Coriander, along with a carrier oil, each day if I am in doubt, feeling dull, nervous or cranky.   I apply to the sides of my neck and the backs of my knees

Juniper Berry—during various times in life we are asked to be still, quiet & to go deep within.  In the space of rest, we can hear our inner voice clearly and know what is for us and what isn’t.  This is a special kind of insight, a true wisdom.  Juniper Berry shows us how to have gratitude for our lives and all the ups and especially downs, we have been through.  This oil helps us to realize the lessons the hard times bring and to see the silver linings in the form of growth opportunities.  Along with this wisdom, Juniper Berry helps us to have reverence for what is sacred in life, especially in our own lives.  It opens us to inspiration and clears away unnamed, unknown fears that keep us stuck. 

I have been using Juniper Berry, along with a carrier oil, applied to my thymus and clavicle area upon waking

Palmarosa—this soft essential oil brings feelings of security and soothes our over exhausted nerves & nervous system.  This oil is especially supportive to the heart center, the thyroid and the cardiovascular system.  The softness of this oil moves us to embrace change, letting go and it amplifies our understanding that the one constant in life is change.  Palmarosa allows us to open our hands to let go and in turn receive all that is waiting for us.  Stress can wreak havoc on our skin and Palmarosa also helps soothe the skin.  It is effective for both oily & dry skin and stimulates new cell growth, essential for healthy skin.

This oil has been applied to my aromatherapy jewelry so that I get the benefit all day

Tangerine—this essential oil is wonderful at balancing hyperactivity of all kinds, physical & mental and also helps with depression, anger & impulsive behaviors.  Tangerine is especially effective for spasms of the respiratory & digestive systems and muscle groups.  Tangerine is important as it increases the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells and helps with lymphatic drainage and water retention. These are critical for a healthy, robust immune system.

I love to use citrus oils in my diffuser and Tangerine has been a constant for weeks in my home & office.

I also carry it in my bag to inhale throughout the day if I need calm and a mood boost

Yarrow—as a method to heal, Yarrow oil is second to none.  It has an amazing ability to bring edges together to enact healing.  These edges may be from a deep physical or emotional wound.  When applied to a physical cut, the oil pulls the edges together and healing is quick.  On an emotional level, the oil works the same way—healing the ripped, jagged edges of our deep trauma and wounds.  It repairs the damage to our psyche and our energy fields. Yarrow also has the incredible ability to merge the physical and the spiritual aspect of us as humans.  It allows us to be fully embodied while also fully connected to our highest self.

I love to apply to Yarrow, with a carrier oil, to my feet and ankles before bed

These essential oils are medicines of the Earth, and impart true healing, allowing us to find wellness.  When we find the perfect high quality essential oil for where we are and what we are experiencing, there is a type of magic that happens, a return to our natural self.  The right essential oil matched with where you are and what you need is an elixir for the soul and will have you floating in no time.