| Winter can be a time when the cold weather and | | | | so are very appropriate for this time of year. |
| shorter daylight hours can mean that we do not feel | | | | Warming spicy oils are another way to combat the |
| as positive, energetic and motivated as we do during | | | | feeling of cold - oils such as black pepper, ginger, |
| the warmer months. | | | | cinnamon leaf and clove bud are great in oil burners |
| For some people the effect can be quite extreme, | | | | and many are also good antiseptic oils as a bonus! |
| whereas for others it is just a matter of feeling like | | | | They generally blend very well with the citrus oils, to |
| staying home and "nesting" in a warm place. | | | | further enhance their benefits. |
| Many essential oils can have a positive effect on the | | | | Try some of these blends in your vaporiser or |
| mood and emotions, lifting the spirits and helping to | | | | experiment with your own combinations |
| energise and motivate during this time of year. | | | | Winder Blues - Blend 1 |
| Some of the best oils for this time are the citrus oils, | | | | 3 drops sweet orange |
| which, as a group, have quite sunny positive | | | | 2 drops lemon |
| dispositions. They are usually well accepted by most | | | | 2 drops grapefruit |
| people and have a bright lively aroma that freshens | | | | Winder Blues - Blend 2 |
| the air and lifts the mood. There are a number of | | | | 2 drops ginger |
| different citrus oils, some quite sharp such as lemon | | | | 3 drops sweet orange |
| or grapefruit, some are sweeter in aroma, including | | | | Winder Blues - Blend 3 |
| mandarin, sweet orange and lime. Some are even | | | | 3 drops bergamot |
| particularly good for stress, such as bergamot, for | | | | 1 drop ylang ylang |
| when the cold is really getting to you! | | | | 1 drop clary sage |
| Other oils with uplifting qualities include clary sage, | | | | Winder Blues - Blend 4 |
| rosemary, eucalyptus, peppermint and spearmint, | | | | 4 drops lemon |
| petitgrain, pine, ylang ylang. Choose one or a | | | | 2 drops eucalyptus |
| combination that suits your mood. Some of these | | | | (This information is meant as general advice. Please |
| oils, such as eucalyptus for example are also good | | | | consult your health practitioner or a qualified |
| helping to clear the air when coughs and colds strike, | | | | aromatherapist for advice on your specific situation. |