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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Essential Oils for Depression

Essential Oils for Depression

Many pharmaceutical drugs are available for treating depression, but they do have side effects. Alternatives, such as aromatherapy, are availabe for depression. Used with diet modification, exercise, vitamin and herbal supplements, along with other changes can and has helped many people without prescription medicines.

--Bergamot (Citrus aurantium)
--Cedarwood, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica)
--Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile)
--Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
--Helichrysum or Immortelle (Helichrysum agusifolium)
--Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
--Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia)
--Neroli (Citrus aurantium bigaradia)
--Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
--Rose (Rosa damascena)
--Sandalwood (Santalum album)
--Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)


Disclaimer:

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.

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