Did you know that you can use essential oils to raise your vibration? That, in turn, can help you in your ability to manifest.
Essential oils are amazing natural oils distilled from different parts of flowers, plants or herbs including the leaves and roots. They are very powerful due to their concentration of phytochemicals.
The oils themselves carry high vibration and can be used to naturally and holistically heal the body, not only physically, but also emotionally and spiritually. They smell delicious and contain unique therapeutic properties.
Essential oils have been an important part of history, medicine, and religion for centuries.
Past Oilers
As far back as 3500 BC, the Egyptians and Mesopotamians were distilling oils. When Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered in 1922, many jars were found by the archeologists that had been used to hold oils.
Chinese aromatherapists believed that by extracting the fragrance from a plant you were freeing its soul.
Hippocrates used aromatherapy from several essential oils to fumigate the city of Athens in Ancient Greece and ward off the plague.
Like many of the world’s natural secrets and remedies, there was a period of time where that information was withheld from the larger population in the Dark Ages when using plants as medicine could get you labelled as a witch.
Modern society had lost some of that wisdom and ability to use plants as natural solutions to many illnesses and emotional issues. Thankfully they have gained popularity in recent years and fortunately, those secrets and remedies were not lost forever.
Essential Oils Today
Today many scientists, physicians. and researchers are rediscovering the wonderful healing benefits of essential oils.
Essential oils are much better for the environment than perfume oils as they are non-toxic.
If you enjoy using candles ?, choosing a candle that has been infused with essential oils is best, or you can even place a few drops of your favourite essential oil with water into a diffuser and use it to create a lovely fragrance in your home or workspace.
Essential oils Benefits: Combat depression fight bacteria strengthen your immune system speed recovery from illnessBalance hormones used in homemade cleaning and skin products diffuse in the air for natural cleansing.
The reason that the aromas and scents of essential oils are so beneficial to us is due to our own powerful nasal receptors.
When we are exposed to the smells our brain receives a signal interpreting the scent. This can change our mood and stimulate different healing physical, emotional and mental reactions.
Essential Oils for Beginners
If you want to get started with essential oils, here are some of the best oils to begin with and how you should use them:
Lavender
Lavender is an extremely therapeutic oil with anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant properties. It’s well known for its calming effect and as a natural sleep aid as well as reducing anxiety and tension.
If you’re looking for an oil to help you kick back and let go of the day, lavender is your best friend. You can put some drops into a hot bath, add a few drops to a carrier oil such as almond or jojoba oil or combine it with water as a spray. Use it on your pillow and bedding for a wonderful night’s sleep.
You can add baking soda, water and lavender and make your own antiseptic cleaner, this works wonders on a yoga mat and makes it smell amazing too!
You can also inhale lavender essential oil whenever you are feeling sad or melancholic and receive the benefits of its happiness-boosting aroma and soothing effect.
Peppermint
If your afternoon tea or coffee isn’t quite doing it for you, Peppermint oil is an energizing and invigorating oil that works to give you that much-needed “pick-me-up,” sharpening your senses and giving you an energy boost. It’s also excellent for anyone suffering from migraines and headaches, stomach issues, heartburn, indigestion, and gas.
Peppermint can reduce feelings of anger, soothe irritation, and help depression and fatigue.
To ease a headache, dip a tissue in the oil and place the end of the tissue in nostril opposite to where your headache is, or place a tissue in both nostrils if your headache is generally situated. You can also rub a few drops on your temples and sinuses.
For stomach issues, you can diffuse the oil in a carrier oil and rub over your stomach.
Oregano
Oregano oil has qualities beyond being a tasty herb for enhancing certain dishes, it is ideal for a boost to the immune system. This oil is highly concentrated as such must be diluted in a carrier oil such as olive or almond oil.
It’s a powerful antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, and antiparasitic oil and can keep infections away and reduce pain and swelling.
Emotionally this oil is helpful in calming any feelings of fear and promoting calm and peaceful feelings instead.
Lemon
Lemon is a fresh smelling and energizing oil with excellent antibacterial, antihistamine, and antiviral qualities. It works wonders on itchy insect bites and when added to salves used on wounds. You could try adding it to your shampoo or moisturizer for a lovely scent and healing properties.
Tea Tree
Tea Tree essential oil has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. You may have heard of it for use in skin products for acne relief or to reduce redness and scars.
You can add it to your skincare regime or use it to freshen up a room as it’s the particular scent is also energizing and detoxifying. Add a few drops of the oil to a water spray and use it for cleaning countertops and bathroom areas.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood is a rare oil that often comes blended with other scents. It has a very high vibration and can be used in spiritual healing, strengthening your energy and aura and clearing away any toxic, negative energy from a space.
You can scatter a few drops on your body to ward off negativity and to boost your auric field. It can also be used in meditation and to help you connect and activate your third eye.
Incorporate any of these essential oils in your daily routine and feel your vibration rising to high frequencies.
They are a wonderful way to naturally and holistically treat physical and emotional challenges as well as making your home or workspace smelling fresh and enticing.
