essential oils
Hi
please can anyone recommend some nice calming soothing oils for an electric vaporiser.
I know its a matter of taste, but the shops often don't have testers. So far I am dissapointed with my chosen oils (below):
Eucalyptus smelt like TCP.
Geranium just stinks and hurts my throat.
Lavender is OK, but is getting boring.
*You cant use citrus oils.
Many thanks
please can anyone recommend some nice calming soothing oils for an electric vaporiser.
I know its a matter of taste, but the shops often don't have testers. So far I am dissapointed with my chosen oils (below):
Eucalyptus smelt like TCP.
Geranium just stinks and hurts my throat.
Lavender is OK, but is getting boring.
*You cant use citrus oils.
Many thanks
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Frankincense
Ylang Ylang
Chamomile
Patchouli
That should do you for a start - they're all quite strong though!
We always used Rosemary as part of a stimulant blend rather than being relaxing. Quite a nice smell though.
I just felt that over £12 for 10ml of frankincense sounded expensive, especially as I have no idea what it smells like.
It's quite a deep, balsamy smell - difficult to describe really and I agree, it's not cheap if you then hate it!
Rosemary is more herby but is a stimulant rather than being calming.
Rose might be another option, although that is generally expensive as well.As least you know what that smells like!
Ooh, forgot that one! Nice...
I wouldn't say that any of the ones that have been mentioned are particularly medicinal in smell. Rosemary probably the most due to its herbiness (is that a word?)
Vetiver is another possibility although it seems to be a bit of a 'marmite' oil - you either love it or hate it (I don't like it, but doesn't mean you wouldn't!)
Valerie Worwood - it's a good book!
Sometimes blending essential oils can really change the smell.
Also, thanks for the suggestion of mixing the oils I already have. I will that tonight.
I'm sure you can 'smell' the oils in a lot of shops - perhaps try going to one that allows you to so that you know what you're getting. There is also a market here (in Bristol) which sells a massive array of oils - more than you might get in some shops - and/or you might find it beneficial to visit a specialist shop (e.g. we have a few aromatherapy shops around) for advice or more choice. I'm not sure where you are shopping at the moment but it might be worth trying another place, especially to try before you buy :-)