Peppermint oil cools emotions and dissipates anger, hysteria, and nervousness. It energizes and relieves mental fatigue.  It diminishes depression.  Peppermint oil increases alertness and improves concentration.  It awakens the central nervous system, stimulates the brain, and clarifies the thought process.

CAUTION: Peppermint oil may irritate sensitive skin.  It can stimulate menstrual flow and stop the flow of milk, so women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid it.  If you are using both peppermint oil and homeopathic remedy, allow at least one hour between the two.

Tangerine has a  sweet, citrus scent. Tangerine essential oil is uplifting and refreshing and may help to soothe troubling emotions. Its scent often has a calming and sedating effect and may help to ease nervous tension. May cause sensitivity to sunlight, avoid exposure to direct sun for six hours after direct application to the skin. Possible skin irritant always dilutes in a carrier oil. Tangerine essential oil is widely valued for its ability to soothe and refresh both mind and body.

Rosemary oil tightens and tones tissues promotes new cell growth, and regulates oil secretion.  It fights infection, relieves joint pain, and eases muscle spasms.  Rosemary oil eases digestive disorders.  It improves the functioning of the heart and the nervous system and promotes nerve health.

CAUTION:  Rosemary oil elevates blood pressure, so you should avoid using it if you have high blood pressure.  It may be irritating to sensitive skin.  Rosemary oil can also trigger epileptic seizures in susceptible individuals.

CAUTION:  Rosemary oil elevates blood pressure, so you should avoid using it if you have high blood pressure.  It may be irritating to sensitive skin.  Rosemary oil can also trigger epileptic seizures in susceptible individuals.

Pine Needle is steam distilled from the needles and has the pine scent that people are familiar with. It is strongly antiseptic as well as killing germs in household cleansers. As a disinfectant and an infection fighter, pine is also very good in a penetrating liniment for sore muscles or joints.

Lavender oil stimulates new cell growth.  It lifts depression, calms nerves, and promotes nerve health.  Lavender oil fights infection, reduces inflammation, and eases congestion.  It relieves pain and muscle spasms.  Lavender oil lowers blood pressure.

Grapefruit may prove an ideal remedy on depressing mornings when everything seems just “too much”.  It provides renewed zest for life, lightness, and well-being.  It is a positive antidote during times of self-doubt.