Oils & Sadness

Many factors can contribute to feelings of sadness and beyond – a major distressing event, a serious loss, chronic illness, problematic relationships, financial challenges or other changes in life patterns.

Diffusing or directly inhaling essential oils can have an immediate positive impact on mood. Olfaction is the only sense that can have direct effects on the limbic region of the brain.

Studies at the University of Vienna have shown that some essential oils and their primary constituents (cineol) can stimulate blood flow and activity in the emotional regions of the brain. Clinical studies at the Department of Psychiatry at the Mie University of Medicine showed that lemon not only reduced sadness but reduced stress when inhaled.

Our Favorite Oils For Sadness

• Citrus Fresh stimulates the right side of your brain that is responsible for creativity and emotions. This calming blend amplifies well-being and brings about a sense of joy.
•  Joy is a remarkable blend of 10 mood-improving essential oils that brings joy to the heart, mind and soul. Its uplifting fragrance helps overcome deep seated grief and sadness. With hormone and energy balancing essential oils like rose, bergamot and ylang ylang AND stimulating and revitalizing essential oils like mandarin, lemon, geranium, jasmine, palmarosa, Roman chamomile and rosewood – it supports feelings of happiness, joy and overall well-being.
• Other Oils for Sadness: Frankincense, Valor, Abundance, Lemon, Sage, Hope

Our Favorite Activities For Sadness

• Topical: Apply Frankincense or Ylang Ylang to heart center, 3 to 5 times daily. Apply a mixture of up to 10 drops of citrus oils to a place that won’t be exposed to the sun, 1 to 3 times daily.
• Inhalation: Apply 2 drops each of Lemon and Orange to 1 palm, rub together, and cup hands over mouth and nose to inhale as often as needed.