Essential Oils for Concentration

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Good Morning!

 

Essential Oils for Concentration

 

Today, scientists the world over have turned their attention to the

now very topical issue - sense of smell. They have been especially

interested in the tie between fragrances to memory triggers in the

brain and those infamous pheromones - fragrant hormone-like

substances that influence physical attraction. The olfactory membrane

is the only place in the human body where the central nervous system

is exposed and in direct contact with the environment.

 

Consider these essential oils when you need to improve memory and

concentration:

 

Basil: aches & pains, headaches, PMS, fever, depression, cold,

bronchitis, poor concentration, nervous tension, chest infections,

digestive problems, insomnia, fainting, nausea, migraine, easing

depression; to support the process of deep change.

 

 

Bergamot: Uplifting, refreshing and encouraging. It can help relieve

anxiety and depression, ease grief and sadness, increase mental

alertness.

 

 

Cinnamon: Cinnamon bark was first recorded in Chinese formularies as

early as 2700 B.C. The herb has been used as a healing aid for

stomach upset and gas, diarrhea, rheumatism, kidney ailments, and

abdominal pain. Cinnamon bark contains the essential oils of cinnamon

and can stimulate concentration and memory.

 

 

Frankincense: Sedative, elevating, warming, used for anxiety,

apprehension, fears, nervous tension and stress-related conditions.

It slows down and deepens the breath, which makes it helpful for

meditation.

 

 

Lavender: Balancing, stimulating, strengthening, good oil for mind

clearing and focus.

 

 

Mint: Refreshing, increases concentration, increases memory,

strengthens the nervous system , used for fainting, headache, mental

fatigue, migraine, stress.

 

 

Rosemary: Stimulates the adrenal cortex, used for nervous and

emotional exhaustion, apathy, depression and stress. Clears the head,

improves memory and concentration, reduces mental fatigue, combats

headaches.

 

Additional information and contra-indications about these oils can be found

here:

 

Materia Aromatica:

http://www.peacefulmind.com/oils_frame.htm

 

Western Herbal Materia Medica:

http://www.peacefulmind.com/herbology_frame.htm

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

Peacefulmind.com

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit

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Thanks Andrew!

I am just starting to get into oils.

They are so much fun to play with.

 

I have some good therapeutic grade

wild Rosemary and Lavender and can always

use more concentration.

Question:

I use the oils mainly as the finishing touch after

a Reflexology session. I don't have a diffuser.

 

What can I do instead?

 

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