26 Essential Oils in

Meditation and Healing Mist:

Ylang Ylang:  extremely effective in calming and bringing about a sense of relaxation, and it

may help with releasing feelings of anger, tension, and nervous irritability

Geranium:  uplifting, calming, helps release negative memories, and supports the

circulatory and nervous systems

Black Spruce: both calming and elevating, excellent for yoga and meditative use,

or uplifting the atmosphere of any space.  The aroma is thought

to enhance yoga and other meditation practices

Bergamont:  uplifting and relaxing, it is good for uplifting your mood, and building confidence

Sandalwood:  used for meditation, it is uplifting and relaxing

Myrrh:  helpful aid to meditation, having one of the highest levels of sesquiterpenes available -

sesquiterpenes are a class of compounds that have a direct effect on the

hypothalamus, pituitary, and amygdala, the seat of our emotions

Palmarosa:  aroma is thought to create a feeling of security, help reduce stress, and support

recovery from nervous tension; this oil is considered antimicrobial, antiviral, stimulant

to digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems; it moisturizes skin,

stimulates cell regeneration, and speeds healing

Hyssop:  purifying properties

Angelica:  encourages feelings of protection again negative energy and promotes feelings

of security, enhances the body's aura, promotes a sense of strength

Melissa:  strengthening and revitalizing, yet soothing and calming; comforting during the

winter season, and supportive of immune system function

Rose Otto:   will lift anyone's spirits, and add an air of joy to any environment

Frankincense:  stimulating, comforting, and elevating, also used for visualizing, improving one's

spiritual connection, and centering, helps to focus the mind and overcome stress and

despair,  and is considered a holy anointing oil in many cultures

Lotus: powerful emotional and spiritual effect…feeling of serenity and tranquility…state of

relaxed awareness…veil has been lifted...deeper understanding, a brightening of vision…

feeling of clarity…a wonderful meditation oil, said to be associated with the

crown chakra… may help connect the mind and the heart

Sweetgrass:  spiritual attraction

Patchouli:  helps release negative emotions, is a general tonic that supports

the digestive system, and soothes occasional queasiness

Nutmeg:  comforting and soothing, helps boost energy

Orange:  brings peace and happiness to the mind, is rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene,

aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration, and supports

nervous and endocrine systems

Lavender:  assists the body when adapting to stress or imbalances, and is a great aid for relaxing,

 and winding down before bedtime; also boosts stamina and energy

(Friar’s) Balsam (Tinc) Benz: antiseptic and protective effect

Cedarwood: relaxing and soothing

Oakmoss:  antiseptic, demulcent, expectorant and restorative

Bay: positive effects on the lymphatic system

Balsam of Tolu: helps with flu, colds, viral infections, stress, and nervous tension

Spruce:  refreshing, invigorating, and strengthening, is supportive of the respiratory and

nervous systems, and helps to open and release emotional blocks, bringing about a

feeling of balance and peaceful security

Rosewood:  steadying and balancing effect on emotions and may help to uplift feelings of despair

Rose:  helps bring balance and harmony with uplifting properties that create a

sense of well-being and self-confidence