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Why Use Essential Oils During Meditation?
Certain essential oils help to calm and relax your mind, helping you to remain focused and thus, facilitates meditation. These essential Oils help to gain peace of mind, thus rejuvenating your mind and body. There are 2 ways you can use essential oil for meditation. First is using essential oil in diffuser which helps the fill the room with its alluring aroma, thus creating an atmosphere of peace and happiness. The second one is the topical application of essential oil on the area of pain or fatigue which may otherwise cause distraction, or by applying it on your palms or pulse points so that you can directly inhale its enchanting fragrance.
10 Best Essential Oils For Meditation
Essential oil helps to get rid of the clutter and negative feelings, thus helpful in inducing positive vibes. Let’s have a look at some of the best essential oil for meditation
1. Lavender Essential Oil
Brief Description
Lavender Oil is extracted from the flowers of Lavandula angustifolia. It has got a sweet, subtle and an energizing aroma similar to that of camphor. Lavender Oil blends well with all citrus oils, Clary Sage, Geranium, Cedarwood and pine.
Benefits
Lavender Oil has anti-inflammatory property which helps to effectively treat dry and itchy skin and scalp, thus preventing dandruff and various skin infections. Its enchanting fragrance helps to uplift your mood and rejuvenates your body. Lavender Oil helps to relax your muscles and induces good sleep.
How To Use
Take 6 drops of Lavender Oil, 4 drops of Cedarwood Oil and 2 drops of Bergamot Oil. Mix all the ingredients well and use it in a diffuser or apply this relaxing blend of your pulse points.
Are There Any Side Effects
Lavender Oil is known to cause skin irritation in people with sensitive skin.
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2. Sandalwood Essential Oil
Brief Description
Sandalwood Oil is extracted from the sandalwood tree by the process of steam distillation. It has got a woody, subtle and exotic fragrance which is quite alluring and relaxing for your mind. It blends well with Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot, Rose, Myrrh, Ylang Ylang and Vetiver.
Benefits
Sandalwood oil is one of the best essential oil for meditation. It helps to relax your mind and has a cleansing effect on your mind. It helps to get rid of negative thoughts and stress that keeps your mind distracted.
How To Use
Take 4 drops each of Sandalwood Oil, Frankincense and Bergamot oil. Mix it well and use this grounding meditation blend in the diffuser.
Are There Any Side Effects
Sandalwood oil if ingested can cause various health hazards like nausea, vomiting, , itching, abdominal pain, blood in urine.
3. Clary Sage Essential Oil
Brief Description
Clary Sage is extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of the herb, Salvia sclarea. It has got a herbaceous, nutty and sweet fragrance. It blends well with all citrus oil as well as with geranium, pine, frankincense, lavender, juniper and jasmine.
Benefits
Clary Sage has been used for years to get rid of negative energies in the room. It helps to create a calm and pleasant atmosphere which is ideal for meditation. It also acts as a natural anti-depressant and helps to uplift your mood.
How To Use
Take 3 drops each of Frankincense, Clary Sage, Orange, Sandalwood and Melissa Oil. Blend it well and this unique blend can be used as a Meditation Perfume Blend. Just dab 1-2 drops of this blend on your wrist like a perfume before starting with meditation.
Are There Any Side Effects
Clary Sage oil is generally considered safe, but when taken in large quantities can cause headache and a feeling of discomfort.
4. Frankincense Essential Oil
Brief Description
Frankincense Essential Oil is derived from gum/ resin of Boswellia carteri tree. It has got a sweet, warm, fruity and earthy aroma. It blends well with Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Lavender and Ylang Ylang Essential Oils.
Benefits
Frankincense Oil is known for its healing, cleansing and purifying property and is used in spiritual ceremonies since 1000 of years. Frankincense helps to connect to your higher self.
How To Use
Take 3 drops each of Patchouli, Frankincense and Lemon Oil. Mix all the ingredients well and use it in a diffuser to feel energized and more focused.
Are There Any Side Effects
Frankincense Oil should not be ingested, as it can cause various health hazards like nausea, vomiting, headache. Undiluted Frankincense Oil can cause skin irritation and allergic reaction.
5. Neroli Essential Oil
Brief Description
Neroli Essential Oil is extracted from the flowers of bitter orange by the process of steam distillation. It has got a citrusy, sweet and a floral fragrance.
Benefits
Neroli Oil is excellent to get relief from mental fatigue, stress and anxiety. It helps to uplift your mood and boosts confidence and positive thoughts.
How To Use
Take 3 drops of Neroli Oil and 1 drop of Cedarwood Oil. Mix well and use it in a diffuser or dab a drop of this blend on your wrist to enjoy its invigorating fragrance.
Are There Any Side Effects
Neroli Oil is highly phototoxic and hence exposure to sun after topical application can cause skin rashes or other allergic reaction on the skin.
6. Vetiver Essential Oil
Brief Description
Vetiver is extracted from the roots of bunchgrass through the process of steam distillation. It has got a sharp, woody and earthy fragrance. Vetiver blends well with Lavender, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Jasmine, Lemon, Ylang Ylang and Tangerine
Benefits
Due to its rich, exotic fragrance, Vetiver is used in meditation because of its calming and grounding effect. It helps to relax your mind and body.
How To Use
You can directly use Vetiver Essential Oil in a diffuser or dab a drop or 2 on your wrist or pulse points.
Are There Any Side Effects
Vetiver Oil is generally considered safe but not recommended for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
7. Rose Essential Oil
Brief Description
Rose Oil is extracted from the petals of different varieties of Rose flower through the process of steam distillation. It has got an exotic, rich, floral, sweet and alluring fragrance which helps to clear the clutter out of your mind and induce positive vibes. Rose Oil blends well with Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Myrrh, Frankincense, Bergamot and Patchouli oils.
Benefits
The exotic fragrance of Rose Oil helps to calm and relax your mind. It improves mental clarity and helps to clear all the negativity in the space.
How To Use
Take 10 drops of Rose Oil, 5 drops of Sandalwood Oil and 5 drops of Neroli Oil and mix all the ingredients well. Use this blend in a diffuser and dab a drop or 2 of this blend on your pulse points to uplift your mood.
Are There Any Side Effects
Undiluted Rose Oil can cause an allergic reaction on the skin. Rose Oil is not recommended for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
8. Cedarwood Essential Oil
Brief Description
Cedarwood Oil is extracted from the cedar wood tree by the process of steam distillation. It has got a sweet, warm and woody fragrance which promotes relaxation and helps to remain grounded. It blends with Frankincense, Bergamot, Jasmine, Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose and Clove oils.
Benefits
Cedarwood Oil helps to relax your mind and has a calming effect, which helps to induce positive thoughts and improve mental clarity.
How To Use
Take 10 drops of Petitgrain, 8 drops each of Cedarwood and Lemon Oil and 4 drops of Sage. Mix all the ingredients well and use this blend in a diffuser to feel relaxed and peaceful.
Are There Any Side Effects
Cedarwood Oil should not be ingested as it can cause vomiting, nausea, excessive thirst and also causes damage to your digestive system.
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9. Patchouli Essential Oil
Brief Description
Patchouli Essential Oil is derived from dried leaves of the perennial plant which is a native of Asia by the process of steam distillation. It has an earthy, musky and warm luscious fragrance which helps to clear negative thoughts and helps to be peace at mind.
Benefits
This alluring fragrance has a balancing, grounding and calming effect on your mind.
How To Use
Take 6 drops each of Vetiver and Frankincense Oil. To this add 3 drops each of patchouli and neroli oil. Blend all the ingredients well and use it in a diffuser or inhale it directly by adding few drops on tissue or cotton pad.
Are There Any Side Effects
Patchouli Oil is generally considered safe, but some people may not be able to tolerate its smell and when taken in large amount can lead to loss of appetite.
10. Bergamot Essential Oil
Brief Description
Bergamot Essential Oil is extracted from the rind of Bergamot fruit. It has got a pleasant, sweet, citrusy and floral aroma which rejuvenates your mind. Bergamot Oil blends well with clary sage, geranium, cypress, mandarin, orange, rosemary, sandalwood and ylang-ylang oils.
Benefits
Bergamot Oil is known to act as a natural antidepressant, which helps to uplift your mood and helps to get rid of stress, tension and depression. It enchanting fragrance clears all the clutter from your mind and induces positivity.
How To Use
Take 5 drops of Clary Sage, 3 drops of Bergamot, 3 drops of Ylang Ylang and 2 drops of Patchouli. Mix all the ingredients well and use this blend in a diffuser to feel more relaxed and focused.
Are There Any Side Effects
Bergamot Oil can cause skin burns or skin irritation when used on sensitive skin due to its phototoxic effect. The Meditative blend with these essential oil helps to get rid of clutter, improves mental clarity and induces positive vibes. You can use any of these blends which suits your requirements.
Also Read : Bergamot Essential Oil- Benefits, Usage & more
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