Inhaling Geranium oil eases the anxiety and tension of mentally and physically demanding days.  Like most flower oils, geranium oil acts as an antidepressant.  Its uplifting effect frees the mind from negative or depressing thoughts.  Almost any stress-related condition responds to a few whiffs of geranium oil.  As an added bonus, geranium oil can stimulate feelings of sensuality.

Bergamot is useful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome.  Used in a diffuser or as an inhalant, bergamot oil has been reported to help people who are trying to break the smoking habit.  Bergamot oil fights fatigue from stress, helps restore physical and emotional strength and is useful for restoring immunity in a person convalescing from a long illness.  During times of sadness or grieving, bergamot oil helps to heal emotional wounds and can inspire or restore loving feelings.  CAUTION:  Bergamot oil promotes sensitivity to the sun.  Avoid wearing it outdoors in sunlight, as this can lead to severe burning or uneven darkening of the skin.

Patchouli oil calms nerves, lifts depression, and stimulates sexual desire.  It reduces inflammation and fights infections.  It repels insects.  Patchouli oil stimulates new cell growth, tightens and tones tissues, and speeds the healing of sores and wounds.  It reduces body odor and cools fever.

Clary sage oil contains hormone-like components that can balance female hormones.  It strengthens the immune system and is helpful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome.  It restores and invigorates the body during convalescence from illness. CAUTION:  Clary Sage oil should be avoided during pregnancy because of its ability to stimulate menstrual flow.  Also, you should avoid alcohol when using it.  Clary Sage oil can exaggerate the effects of alcohol and intensify drunkenness and hangovers.  It can also cause drowsiness.