Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 What Aromatherapy Do You Need? Quiz Adapted from The Essential Oils Book, by Colleen K. Dodt (Storey Books, 1996). Take this fun and easy quiz to discover which essential oils you need in your life right now! Stressed? Craving peace or a good night's sleep? This quiz can help you choose the right scent. There is even an essential oil that can help you avoid overeating. A note from Annie and Cait: Many of us are sensitive to artificial fragrances. We encourage you to use only pure essential oils, diluted and with caution. Pregnant women, and those with serious health problems, should always consult a physician before using essential oils. 1. Do you feel tired a lot? 2. Are you sometimes sad and moody? 3. Do you feel as if you could really use a lift? 4. Do you need to feel more energized? 5. Do you sometimes overeat? 6. Have you been having some pretty big mood swings lately? 7. Do you sometimes wake up in the middle of the night, unable to get back to sleep? 8. Do you feel anxious? 9. Do you feel stressed and pressured? 10. Are you sleeping poorly? 11. Could your sex life use a little more sparkle? If you answered yes to questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, or 10 try these anti- depressant oils: Bergamot, Clary sage, jasmine absolute, lavender, lemon, sweet orange, patchouli, peppermint, rose, rose geranium, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang-ylang If you answered yes to number 5, try this oil to Avoid overeating: Grapefruit oil If you answered yes to 2 or 6, these oils help To balance mood swings: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine absolute, juniper, sweet orange, rose, rosewood. If you answered yes to 11, these oils are considered to be Aphrodisiac: Clary sage, jasmine absolute, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang. If you answered yes to number 1, 7, or 10, try these oils To aid in deeper sleep: Clary sage, lavender, rose, rose geranium, ylang ylang. If you answered yes to 5, 7, 9, or 10, try these oils To reduce stress and tension: Grapefruit, lavender, rose, rose geranium, rosewood, sandalwood, vanilla, ylang ylang. If you answered yes to 7 or 10, try these oils To reduce anxiety: Jasmine absolute, lavender, lemon, sandalwood, ylang ylang. If you answered yes to number 1, 3, or 4, these oils are considered Rejuvenating: Lemon, peppermint Have a good one! minimalisticliving/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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