You know all those family gatherings for Holidays and Christmas, do you remember the scents of the holiday cooking, or baking? Well you can have those smells whenever you want with essential oils. One of the special little things to enjoy during the holiday season is the smell in the air. Smell is one of the strongest triggers for emotions and memory.
Per Aroma web, the oils included in this list were selected for their warming, spicy, resinous or woody aroma, and also what it mixes well with plus its attributes.
Cinnamon - It mixes well with Clove, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Ginger, and Bergamot oils. Some of its attributes are Relaxant, reduced depression, anxiety, better sleep, blood circulation, and antibacterial properties.
Clove Bud - It mixes well with Basil, Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang oils. Some of its attributes are invigorating and mentally stimulating, Pain relief, bacterial infection, fungal infection, viral skin infection.
Ginger - It mixes well with Clove, Citrus Oils, Eucalyptus, and Patchouli oils. Some of its attributes are Balancing, clarifying, stabilizing.
Sweet Orange - It mixes well with cedarwood, juniper, clove, frankincense, lavender, sandalwood, and other citrus oils. Some of its attributes are Improves Mood and Increases Energy.
Spearmint - It mixes well with Bergamot, Lavender, Lime, and Rosemary oils. Some of its attributes are Cooling, invigorating, stimulating.
Peppermint - It mixes well with Eucalyptus, Juniper Berry, Pine, and Rosemary oils. Some of its attributes are Revitalizing, invigorating, and cooling.
Frankincense - It mixes well with Balsam Fir Needle, Myrrh, Orange, and Sandalwood oils. Some of its attributes are Relaxing, focusing, centering.
Myrrh - It mixes well with Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Vanilla oils. Some of its attributes are Focusing, centering, meditative.
Nutmeg - It mixes well with Cinnamon, Clove, Orange, and Vanilla oils. Some of its attributes are Energizing, stimulating, and warming.
Cedarwood - It mixes well with Cypress, Juniper, Rose, and Sandalwood oils. Some of its attributes are Stress relief, strengthening, and empowerment.
Anise - It mixes well with Cedarwood, Lime, Orange, and Vanilla. Some of its attributes are Uplifting, balancing, and comforting.
Basil - It mixes well with Bergamot, Citrus Oils, and Hyssop oils. Some of its attributes are Uplifting, energizing, purifying.
Balsam Fir - It mixes well with Frankincense, Myrrh, Pine, and Sandalwood oils. Some of its attributes are Empowering, balancing, strengthening.
Black Pepper - It mixes well with Geranium, Lavender, Frankincense, Citrus and Spice Oils. Some of its attributes are Warming, stimulating, focusing, cleansing.
Cardamom - It mixes well with Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Clove, Frankincense, Ginger, Orange, and Ylang Ylang oils. Some of its attributes are Revitalizing, warming.
Cassia - It mixes well with Cedarwood, Clove, Frankincense, Orange, Lemon, Nutmeg, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender, Neroli, Ylang ylang, and White fir oils. Some of its attributes are Arthritis, cold, flu, colic, diarrhea, digestive issues, fever, flatulence, nausea.
Sage - It mixes well with Citrus Oils, Hyssop, Lavender, and Rosemary oils. Some of its attributes are Normalizing, balancing, and soothing.
Cypress - It mixes well with Cedarwood, Citrus Oils, Clary Sage, and Ylang Ylang oils. Some of its attributes are Balancing, clarifying, centering.
Fennel - It mixes well with spicy essential oils like Cinnamon, sweet notes of citrus essential oils like Lime. Some of its attributes are mental stimulation, clarity and focus.
Juniper Berry - It mixes well with Cypress, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Sage oils. Some of its attributes are Restoring, empowering, balancing.
Juniper Berry -It mixes well with Cypress, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Sage oils. Some of its attributes are Restoring, empowering, balancing.
Spikenard - It mixes well with Clove, Frankincense, Juniper Berry, Myrrh, or Vetiver, Geranium, Lavender, and Rose oils. Some of its attributes are Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
Spruce - It mixes well with most Citrus oils. Some of its attributes are Self-acceptance, forgiveness, and a sense of security.
Thyme, White -It mixes well with Basil, Lavender, Lemon, and Marjoram oils. Some of its attributes are Uplifting, empowering, clarifying.
Vanilla - It mixes well with Orange, Lemon, Neroli, Chamomile, Lavender and Sandalwood oils. Some of its attributes are a physical and mental level to help relax, fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Vetiver - It mixes well with Bergamot, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang oils. Some of its attributes are Grounding, relaxing, balancing.
Essential oils can help, if you’re looking for an all-natural and non-toxic way to bring the wonderful smells of the holidays into your home, essential oils are the way to make our home smell festive during the Holiday and the Christmas season.
Always remember essential oils can never take the experience a medical professional has. With that being said, I’ll see you on Thursday where I will continue with diffusing essential oils with the blends from my little book of essential oil blends.
Disclaimer
The information on Essential Oils by Christel is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be substituted for the advice provided by your doctor or other health care professional.
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