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Embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual clarity with our Meditation Essential Oil Blend. This carefully curated blend of Frankincense, Rosemary, Basil, and Lavender essential oils creates a tranquil atmosphere, promoting deeper thought, heightened concentration, and a profound sense of calm. Use regularly for best results, connect with your inner self, and access a deeper understanding of your being.
Frankincense has been highly valued for centuries. It was burnt as incense in Egyptian temples as an offering to the gods and even for fumigating the sick to banish evil spirits. It was, however, most commonly used as a tool to aid meditation.
Frankincense oil is well known for its effects on the human psyche and is recognised as being beneficial for nervous depression. (Price & Price.) Mojay states that Frankincense's most important action is on the nervous system explaining that it can relax yet revitalise making it excellent for treating nervous tension and nervous exhaustion referring to it as an important oil for alleviating depression. Holmes suggests that the sesquiterpenes in Frankincense contribute to the oil's calming actions while the monoterpenes may be the basis for the oil's mental stimulant action.
Frankincense is often recommended to quieten the mind and assist meditation, prayer and spiritual practices. Wormwood describes the subtle qualities of frankincense as elevating, spiritual and meditative.
Rosemary is regarded as a sacred plant and a symbol of regeneration by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians, who used it around graves to bring peace to the dead and comfort the living (Sellar, 1992). In aromatherapy, rosemary is used as an antidepressant and mental stimulant to ‘clear the mind.’
Rosemary oil is well known for its stimulating effect on the nervous system, reputed to be a brain stimulant it is often used in aromatherapy for poor concentration and nervous debility. Holmes recommends the oil for mental and physical fatigue, debility and memory loss or concentration. He also recommends using the oil for loss of motivation, apathy, poor focus, memory and feelings of pessimism.
Davis associates Rosemary with the third eye or brow chakra helping with clear thought and clarity.
Basil was highly regarded in the past and even regarded as a ‘King among plants’ (Davis, 1990). Like rosemary, it was thought to relieve stress and clear the mind, for instance, some Indian tribes chewed basil leaves for inspiration.
Basil is reputed to clear the head, relieve intellectual fatigue and give the mind strength and clarity being used in aromatherapy for various nervous disorders. Wormwood recommends basil to encourage positivity, assertiveness, decisiveness, clarity and strength. Zeck states basil will bring balance and clarity to our inner emotions.
Lavender is documented as a therapeutic agent as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans. Both dried foliage and essential oil have remained continuously popular as both therapeutic and cosmetic agents to the present day (Cavanagh and Wikinson, 2002). The plant is commonly purported to have anti-depressant, anxiolytic and sedative properties, thus its essential oil has been used often for relaxation.
Fischer-Rizzi states that the scent of lavender oil instantly melts away nagging thoughts and stresses that make you feel anxious and tense while Holmes states that Lavender promotes emotional stability and renewal recommending it for irritability, anger, moodiness, mood swings and depression.
Davis recommends lavender for achieving deeper states of meditation helping bring balance and harmony to the heart chakra.
Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care. The guidance below is a helpful starting point, but we recommend consulting a qualified aromatherapist for personalised advice. Need help? Call us on 01455 251020 or email [email protected]; we’re happy to help.
Inhalation
Undiluted essential oils may be inhaled from a tissue or a pillow (4-6 drops). Alternatively, they can be inhaled from a bowl of hot water (3 or 4 drops) or a diffuser (see table below), but avoid this if asthmatic. Never inhale essential oils directly from the bottle.
Shampoo and Bath Foam
Create unique aromatherapy bath foams or shampoos by mixing up to 30 drops of your own essential oil blend into 100ml of a suitable bath foam base or shampoo base.
Skincare Cream
Essential oils can be added to vegetable-based creams and then developed into facial products or topical creams. Do not add more than 15 drops of essential oil to 50ml of your base cream.
Pregnancy
Essential oils are best avoided during the first months of pregnancy. After the third month, many oils can be used safely and effectively. If in doubt, always consult a qualified aromatherapist. Find out more in our blog, Aromatherapy & Pregnancy
Bath, Massage, Vaporiser
See the table below, which gives the correct amounts to use depending on age, and a brief guide on how to use.
Download a printable version of our blending guidelines for you to keep here.
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12+ Years |
Child 2-12 Yrs |
Baby 0-2 Yrs |
How to Use |
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Bath |
4-6 drops in a vegetable carrier oil, lotion or detergent base |
2-3 drops diluted in a small amount of white lotion or detergent base |
1-2 drops diluted in a small amount of white lotion or detergent base |
Allow water to run into the bath, then add your blend and swish to disperse evenly for about 2 minutes |
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Massage |
4-6 drops in 10-15ml of vegetable carrier oil |
2-4 drops in 10ml lotion or vegetable carrier oil |
2 drops in 10ml lotion or vegetable carrier oil |
Massage your blend directly on the skin. Use very gentle strokes when massaging a baby. |
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Vaporiser |
4-6 drops in a small amount of water (ideally distilled) |
The subtle release of aromatic oils into the air induces relaxation or stimulation. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. |
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Diffuser |
3-5 drops per 100ml of water (ideally distilled) |
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Please note a detergent base would be a soap base, bath foam base or a shampoo base, for example.You can see our selection of bases here.
WARNING: Do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.