Ola Breagha Aromatherapy

Oils commonly used in Depression and Anxiety Lavender Essential oil. Some brands of Lavender oils are just labelled as Lavender but there are many different lavender essential oils. Each oil has a Latin name also, this indicates which plant it comes from and what therapeutic actions it will have. For this reason, in therapeutic use, it is important to have as much knowledge about the plant the essential oil has been extracted from and to ensure that it is obtained from a su...stainable resource. The Lavender l briefly describe today is Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) This is also known as True Lavender and is probably the lavender that most of us are familiar with. It is a very versatile oil and is widely recognized as being the safest oil to use.It is colourless and is described as having a sweet fresh, light,floral aroma with a hint of wood. It is recommended for use in depression, fatigue, anxiety response and disordered sleep. Lavandula angustifolia, as with all the other oil, is recommended in many other conditions also.

Essential oils used in aromatherapy are powerful and should be used as directed, diluted in carrier oils, balms, lotions or creams. Over the next few posts I will briefly outline some of the essential oils commonly used to assist in mood and anxiety. Grapefruit Essential Oil is a pale yellow colour and has a sweet yet sharp citrus fragrance. It is an uplifting and reviving oil which is recommended for use in low mood with fatigue, anxiety also seasonal affective disorder(SAD).... It is generally a safe oil however does carry a slight risk of photo sensitivity. Exposure to ultra violet rays may irritate the skin within 12 hours of application. See more

Ola Breagha is Gaelic for beautiful oils. These oils refer to essential oils which are distilled from leaves, flowers, roots and bark of plants. They naturally contain chemicals that have therapeutic actions for the plants themselves but also for us as human beings. Essential oils can have powerful effects and require to be used with knowledge and care, however when used appropriately can offer relief and comfort.