Aromatherapy Quiz

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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!

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