Peppermint

 Peppermint: 

Peppermint essential oil is wonderful for your digestive system. Having some indigestion? Put a drop of oil in a glass of water to drink or in a capsule. Inhale the aroma of peppermint to help with feelings of nausea. For bloating or gas, you can rub a couple drops of peppermint essential oil on your abdomen. Starting above your belly button, massage gently in a clockwise motion (with 12 o'clock being at the spot above your belly button).

By the way, I don't recommend getting it in your eye. LOL I've accidentally done this! And while I was driving! I pulled over right away and luckily my husband was in the passenger seat and able to kind of take over. In the midst of my freaking out I tried to explain to him what had just happened and it came out as, "My eye! It's so squinty, and minty!" We've laughed forever about this, and often refer to it as the time I got the 'Ole Minty Eye. 

Peppermint essential oil can really perk up your mood! It contains menthol, which can bring circulation to your head and stimulate clarity and motivation.

Put one or two drops in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, and then breathe deeply of the refreshing aroma. This is especially helpful to do in the morning if you're still feeling sleepy, or whenever you need a pick up.

Peppermint essential oil is the Oil of a Buoyant Heart.

Peppermint can bring joy to our hearts and uplift us out of times of discouragement and fear. It is good to use for a short reprieve, but not as a crutch. Let the power of peppermint help you through rough waters, but do not become dependent on it.

The positive energies of Peppermint: optimistic, joyful, relieved, strength to face emotional fear.

Energetically, peppermint pairs well with: Tangerine, Lime, Red Mandarin

Peppermint would be a good oil to use for the solar plexus chakra, as it is such a helpful oil for the digestive system, and it is generally uplifting to the spirit.

Roman Chamomile: The Oil of Spiritual Purpose

 

To often we fear that if we follow our dreams we will fail and become destitute. Roman Chamomile oil can help us shed the meaningless activities that take up too much of our time, and help us to focus on what matters as far as accomplishing our goals. Sometimes even goals for the soul. Roman Chamomile eases the overactive ego-mind and restores confidence to keep us on the path of achieving what we were put on this earth to do. 

Roman Chamomile essential oil is made by steam distilling the petals of the flower. It's emotional, or energetic qualities are that it may reduce anxiety and calm and soothe an over-active mind. Therapeutically, Roman Chamomile is great for the skin and may help to reduce inflammation. 

You may be more familiar to using Chamomile as an herb in tea. Chamomile tea is calming for the mind, helpful for digestion, and tasty! 

In plant lore Chamomile symbolizes "patience in adversity". In ancient Rome, soldiers would use Roman Chamomile essential oil for courage before battle. 

This daisy-like flower is sometimes called the "plant physician" because it has positive effects on plants growing nearby. 

The scent of Roman Chamomile makes me think of apples and honey. In perfumery it is a middle note, with hints of green, floral, herbal, balsamic, and vanilla. 

In tarot, Chamomile is associated with the Ace of Swords. The Ace of Swords symbolizes the expansion of thoughts, enlightenment, and illumination. But, like with all double-edged swords, there is always another side to things. We must guard that our confidence and determination do not turn into aggressiveness and selfishness.