| Have you ever wondered how essential oils can relax | | | | Base note oils-cinnamon, clove, jasmine, nutmeg, and |
| the body and prepare us for rest? The question then | | | | patchouli |
| is: What will parasympathetic stimulating essential oils | | | | What about essential oils that are considered balancing |
| do for the body?o Relax the mindo Improve digestiono | | | | for the autonomic system? In other words-what oils |
| Counter emotional stress responseso Assist with | | | | can respond to your needs. These oils will act either |
| sleep | | | | way-either stimulating or relaxing. They will not |
| What Are Some Suggested Oils? | | | | stimulate a person to either extreme but rather to a |
| Top note oils-clary sage, coriander, lemongrass, | | | | balance in the autonomic nervous system. |
| mandarin, myrtle, orange, petitgrain and thyme | | | | What Are Some Suggested Oils? |
| Middle note oils-aniseed, chamomile, marjoram and | | | | Top note oils-bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, niaouli, tea |
| rosewood | | | | tree, and yarrow |
| Base note oils-benzoin, frankincense, ginger, neroli, | | | | Middle note oils-black pepper, cypress, hyssop, |
| sandalwood, tarragon, vetiver, and ylang ylang | | | | lavender, Melissa, ravensara, and spearmint |
| Now let's look at how essential oils can stimulate and | | | | Base note oils-rose, myrrh, and cedarwood |
| prepare the body for wakefulness and activity. | | | | These are not complete lists but it will give you some |
| What will sympathetic stimulating essential oils do for | | | | suggested oils to start with as you look for oils that will |
| the body? | | | | relax, stimulate or balance. Some oils can be more |
| We might see:o Increased heart rateo Possibly | | | | than one type depending on what the particular oils is |
| increased blood pressureo Increased physical and | | | | combined with. |
| mental activityo Increased sweatingo A tendency to | | | | Want to know more about essential oils and how they |
| wakefulness | | | | can help us stay healthy? Consider becoming a |
| What Are Some Suggested Oils? | | | | certified clinical aromatherapist.The Institute of Spiritual |
| Top note oils-basil, eucalyptus, and lemon | | | | Healing and Aromatherapy teaches classes |
| Middle note oils-fennel, geranium peppermint, pine, and | | | | throughout the United States on aromatherapy and |
| rosemary | | | | energy healing. |