As I look out the window, I\u2019m thinking how dreary it is right now. It\u2019s pouring rain, the sky is gray, and the trees have lost most of their leaves. Sigh.<\/p>\n
I need something to lift this blue mood I\u2019m in! As usual,\u00a0aromatherapy<\/a>\u00a0comes to the rescue. This article gives a brief introduction to various\u00a0essential oils<\/a>\u00a0that are known for their mood elevation abilities. By the end of the article, you should have a better sense of where to cast your nose for help the next time you feel down.<\/p>\n My favorite mood elevator is Rose essential oil (rosa damascena). One drop of this heavenly scent in a diffuser is potent enough to make me feel happy! However, rose essential oil is extremely expensive.<\/p>\n A cheaper (although still not cheap) alternative to rose\u00a0essential oil<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0geranium<\/a>\u00a0(pelargonium graveolens), sometimes called rose\u00a0geranium<\/a>. When you smell\u00a0geranium<\/a>\u00a0essential oil, you won\u2019t believe how much it smells like rose\u00a0essential oil<\/a>! And again, one drop in a diffuser is plenty, making it a bit economical.<\/p>\n Roman\u00a0Chamomile<\/a>\u00a0essential oil (anthemis nobilis) is renowned for its ability to calm people down. It can be somewhat sedating, so use it only when you know you don\u2019t have to be completely alert. Don\u2019t confuse Roman\u00a0Chamomile<\/a>\u00a0with German\u00a0Chamomile<\/a>\u00a0(matricaria recutita). They are very different essential oils.<\/p>\n Lavender<\/a>\u00a0essential oil<\/a>\u00a0(lavandula augustifolia) is also wonderful for making happy thoughts. It smells so clean and fresh.<\/p>\n The citrus oils are also known as mood elevators. One of my favorite citrus\u00a0essential oils<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0mandarin<\/a>\u00a0(citrus reticulata). Don\u2019t confuse\u00a0mandarin<\/a>\u00a0essential oil with\u00a0tangerine<\/a>\u00a0essential oil. Even though they smell similar,\u00a0tangerine<\/a>\u00a0essential oil<\/a>\u00a0does not have the same chemical\u00a0makeup<\/a>\u00a0that makes\u00a0mandarin<\/a>\u00a0oil so good for anxiety.<\/p>\n Although I love the scent of\u00a0patchouli<\/a>\u00a0(pogostemon cablin) and\u00a0vetiver<\/a>\u00a0(vetiveria zizanoides) essential oils, I wouldn\u2019t use them on a day when I need my mood lifted. They are known as dark, heavy, earthy scents and aren\u2019t the best for feeling happier when you feel a bit down.<\/p>\n A quick look at some of my references gives a list of essential oils that are known as mood elevators. They are the kinds of oils that give you a \u201cfeel good feeling\u201d when you have a mild case of the blues. Here are some other essential oils recommended for \u201cdespondency\u201d by Shirley Price in her\u00a0Aromatherapy<\/a>\u00a0Workbook:<\/p>\n Bergamot<\/a>,\u00a0Neroli<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Petitgrain<\/a>\u00a0(all are varieties of citrus aurantium)<\/p>\n Clary<\/a>\u00a0Sage<\/a>\u00a0(salvia sclarea)<\/p>\n Coriander<\/a>\u00a0(coriandrum sativum)<\/p>\n Cypress<\/a>\u00a0(cupressus sempervirens)<\/p>\n Ginger<\/a>\u00a0(zingiber officinale)<\/p>\n Melissa<\/a>\u00a0(melissa<\/a>\u00a0officinalis)<\/p>\n Niaouli<\/a>\u00a0(melaleuca<\/a>\u00a0quinquenervia)<\/p>\n Rosewood<\/a>\u00a0(aniba rosaeodora)<\/p>\n Sandalwood<\/a>\u00a0(santalum album)<\/p>\n Ylang Ylang<\/a>\u00a0(cananga odorata)<\/p>\n There are other mood elevating\u00a0essential oils<\/a>\u00a0out there, and the fun of\u00a0aromatherapy<\/a>\u00a0is in the discovery of how a particular essential oil affects you. You might want to compile your own personal mood elevating essential oils list so that it\u2019s handy the next time you feel a bit down.<\/p>\n This is definitely a case where I like to use my tea light candle oil and water diffuser, as it makes the scent last a long time. As a cautionary note, remember not to take any of these oils internally or use them on your skin until you research them thoroughly. Not all essential oils can be taken internally and\/or used topically.<\/p>\n Remember that these oils are traditionally used for an occasional feeling of minor depression,\u00a0sadness<\/a>\u00a0or anxiety or just feeling \u201cdown in the dumps\u201d. If you have a serious case of major depression, you need to be under a doctor\u2019s care.<\/p>\n About the author<\/p>\n Jen Calla loves to share what she has learned (and is continuing to learn) about aromatherapy and\u00a0essential oils<\/a>. 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