Essential oils for emotional healing
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As a natural continuation of the post on " How can stress turn into illness?" let's look at how essential oils can help with emotional healing. In case you haven't already read the previous post, please do.
Emotional Wellbeing with Essential Oils
Disclaimer: Never wait for essential oils (or any treatment) to “do the work” for you. Oils can support your body and reduce tension — but you take the steps toward healing.
1. Acceptance
Acceptance isn’t resignation. It’s saying, “This is where I am right now.” Only then can your body relax and start healing.
🌸 Oils that soothe and center: Rose, Geranium, Cedarwood, Chamomile Roman, Frankincense, Jasmine
2. Awareness
Awareness means staying alert to your environment and tuned in to yourself. Too much outward = anxiety. Too much inward = living in a bubble. Balance is key.
✨ For alertness: Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Bergamot, Lemon
✨ For contemplation: Sandalwood, Frankincense, Patchouli
3. Anger
Never repress anger — it’s energy that needs moving. Oriental medicine calls the liver the “warehouse” of anger. Oils can help diffuse and soften it.
🔥 Diffusing oils: Peppermint, Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Chamomile Roman
💓 If anger brings palpitations: Palmarosa, Rose
4. Autonomy
Autonomy = healthy boundaries + independence. Oils here help you hold your ground and feel strong in your choices.
🌲 Boundary builders: Pine, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood
5. Attachment
Unhealthy bonds weigh us down. Oils can bring clarity and ease in letting go.
🔗 For over-attachment: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Palmarosa
6. Assertion
Assertion is about action and courage — saying what you mean, standing tall.
⚡ Oils that fire you up: Ginger, Cardamom, Tea Tree, Black Pepper
7. Affirmation
Affirmation = connection to purpose, creativity, and Divinity. Oils here inspire imagination and intuition.
🌟 For purpose: Sandalwood, Frankincense
🌸 For creativity & intuition: Geranium, Jasmine
Final Note
Essential oils can’t replace the inner work — but they can be your companions along the way. Use them as tools, not crutches.
Be kind to yourself,
Daniela