A heart-to-heart discussion with you about the love we have for essential oils, for those scents that touch us, that make us feel good.
First of all, please note that this compilation of personal experiences, feelings, and experiences with essential oils is intended for entertainment purposes only, for the pleasure of exchanging, sharing, and above all, to give you the floor. No scientific research or references support what is written here.
So, for pleasure, in order to bring a little magic into our lives, we leave room for feeling, for your experience with these marvelous essential oils that we love so much!
Many of you have told us that you live with essential oils every day, immersing yourself in them to draw strength and courage, comfort and presence, calm and good humor. Essential oils touch our hearts and minds. They are said to have the power to change our emotions and our actions. Perfumes, like music, are said to have the ability to dance with our memories and, without us even knowing why, bring us well-being:
- “ EHs give us a lot of power to accomplish great things every day .” - Valérie M.
- “It’s alive, it’s powerful, it’s about surrounding yourself to exist. Living in letting go.” - MJ Client
- “I love Pamplelune, it is comforting, energizing and above all makes me feel light and joyful” - Catherine D.
- “Beloved witches of the world, let us rejoice! Because, yes!, essential oils are beneficial! I wouldn’t live without them…” - Hélène B.
- “My daughter manages her panic attacks with essential oils. It makes all the difference.” - Jacynthe M.
- “The sense of smell is the one that creates a lot of emotions.” - MJ Client
- “I use Pomme d'api on my 8-year-old son who sometimes has trouble managing his emotions and he sometimes applies it to himself when he feels the need. It calms him down a lot.” - Valérie M.
- “EOs are positive energy that keeps away the negative.” - MJ Client
- “There you go! Very well said about the elderly. It helps them and brings back memories and we feel that these smells soothe them at bedtime, especially people who are losing their independence. How good it is to see them at peace before bed.” - Lynda G.
- “Scents bring a sense of calm, a sense of well-being. That’s why I love spraying my pouch pouches (as the elderly say) in their rooms at night before going to bed. It all helps them feel at rest.” - Lynda G.
- “Ever since I was little, smells have been important to me. The proof is that smells bring back memories and emotions. Like music.” - Nathalie P.
How do we choose the essential oil that will accompany us, the one that will bring us well-being, calm, joy, or energy? Breathe in the essential oils, let yourself be imbued with them, inhabited by them: only you can know what it will make you experience, what it will bring you. You will thus find the right one. Unconsciously, essential oils could bring us what we need:
- “When I diffuse the Oriental synergy, something really happens in my emotions. I don’t know which essential oil has this effect on me. But what happiness!” - Pauline G.
- “ I love the scent of fir and basil… I don’t know what it means to me. ” - Louise G.
- “It’s a strange mix, but for me, self-defense with a few drops of Oriental is incredible, I don’t know why!” - Pascale B.
- “I completely trust my olfactory memory. If I connect with it, it’s the right one for me. It becomes the very essence of my meditation. ” - Gisèle R.
- “Essential oils speak to the soul, so you just have to follow it and it will bring you the right essential oil at that moment.” - Annie M.
- “For me, essential oils are primarily very intuitive and emotional.” - Annie M.
Because they have existed since the dawn of time, and were even used by druids and witches throughout the ages, essential oils have stories that explain their mystical side. Still without reference or scientific study, guided simply by the passion for essential oils, life and experiences, here is the continuation of our stories and yours:
Fir: said to be the tree of life, strength, and courage. Fir essential oil gives us the feeling of being supported, helped, and even protected, as if it could offer us armor against the unknown.
- “I have a little ritual in the evening. At bedtime, I spray my blanket and my pajamas with pine. It’s as if I were lying down in a forest. It’s an important moment for me.” - Nathalie P.
- “Absolutely, on pillowcases, the fir is powerful. Breathing is 200% a winner.” - MJ Customer
Lavender : it is said that it “cleanses the mind”...
Sage : Burned or diffused, it can be used to “cleanse” energy, particularly when moving into a new home.
- “I also like to burn Native American sage! It’s a journey into well-being! Relaxation... setting intentions at the same time.” - Thé L.
- “When we move into a new home, I clean every corner of the house with coarse salt and wash the walls with plenty of water. Then, I burn sage. All this to remove negative or stagnant energies. I follow with a vibrational chant and diffuse an essential oil or incense. It is important to ventilate well.” - Shirley C.
Jasmine : It is sometimes used in Europe in delivery rooms. It is said to soothe anxiety, banish dark thoughts, and in some cultures, it is said to purify the atmosphere.
Patchouli : said to be the essential oil of clairvoyance.
- “Patchouli EO: great protector and ideal for blessings!” - Annie M.
Rosemary : Said to be a sacred essential oil in ancient times. It is said that rosemary was able to bring peace to the living and even the dead. In Asia, rosemary was a transmitter of knowledge that was planted next to graves because it was believed to bring knowledge via ancestors to those who came to visit them.
- “ Absolutely, rosemary is a must-have. ” - MJ Customer
Bergamot : Protects against bad moods and anger. Wearing bergamot is said to bring a smile, positively influence our feelings, and clear away fog.
- “In Italy, Bergamot is a mental essential for believers.” - MJ Client
- “Bergamot is absolutely powerful, even in food.” - MJ Customer
- “ Bergamot is said to help break evil spells.” - Annie M.
Lemon : Would clarify and energize. Lemon is said to be a cleanser and stain remover, not only for the body, but also for the mind. Also used to change odors, it can change the energy of a place.
- “ Lemon is purifying, in every way.” - MJ Customer
Vetiver , myrrh , cinnamon , sandalwood : On spiritual and religious levels, these essential oils would be used to get in touch with the divine.
- “ Vetiver grounds me. ” - Marie-Pier G.
- “ Vetiver fascinates me. ” - Marie-Katheryne H.
- “ Vetiver anchors us to the earth. ” - Simon FS.
And here are your other shares and feelings on different essential oils:
- “Neroli, rose, ylang-ylang, frankincense, and chamomile are very powerful for good energies.” - MJ Client
- “Love at first sight, Bois de Ho.” - MJ Customer
- “Bois de ho transports me.” - Sophie L.
- “Rose geranium calms my mind.” - Valérie M.
- “Turmeric HE is said to promote the flow of energy and can be used to protect a space and ground energy.” - Annie M.
- “Olibanum EO (incense) raises spiritual awareness and accompanies meditation or meditative journeys.” - Annie M.
- “Soothing EO: Sweet Orange! Promotes sleep, calmness, and emotional clarity.” - Annie M.
- “Rose is the highest vibration of all essential oils.” - Chritiane D.
- “I fell in love with the Eastern Hemlock. It draws me in...attracts me...carries me away.” - Isabelle L.
- “Hemlock: helps you let go on a psycho-emotional level.” - MJ Client
- “Essential oil for meditation: myrrh, frankincense, cedar, rosemary, petitgrain bigarade, ylang-ylang, lavender. ” - MJ Customer
- “ Peppermint, 1 drop in a glass of water made my stomach ache go away instantly. ” - Simon FS.
- “ 2 drops of clove, 8 drops of grapefruit, 8 drops of orange, and 6 drops of lemon, it smells like gingerbread mix ” - Caroline B.
- “ Geranium and fir: it smells like candy ” - Annie M.
- “ Red cedar and grapefruit is Wow! ” – Danièle R.
- “ When I run out of serum, I like to use bois de ho EO mixed with moringa oil. The smell is sublime! ” - Mélanie V.
- “2 drops of clove, 8 drops of grapefruit, 8 drops of orange, and 6 drops of lemon, it smells like gingerbread mix ” - Caroline B.
- “Geranium and fir: it smells like candy ” - Annie M.
- “Red cedar and grapefruit is Wow !! ” – Danièle R.
- “I made myself a Rose and Vetiver skin scent. It’s divine! I love Peppermint oil for its versatility. Along with Lavender, it’s a favorite in my medicine cabinet. Otherwise, to breathe in Patchouli, Vetiver, and Hemlock to soothe me! ” - Jacynthe M.
- “My boss cured his dog of an ear infection by rubbing peppermint on the back of his ears ” – Chantal S.
- “Lavender fir bergamot calms like my two animals ” – MJ Customer
- “My dog loves essential oils! Especially chamomile and sweet orange. They soothe her! ” - Marie-Claude B.
- “ Wintergreen works wonders on sore muscles. I use it for my post-race massages . ” - Mélanie V.
- “ Super!!!! Lavender and Lemon for freshness and relaxation - Cedar and Orange to refocus while maintaining energy. Otherwise alone: Sandalwood and Vetiver to capsize - Fir and Pine for balance - Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Mandarin and Bergamot to invigorate and cleanse - Peppermint and Eucalyptus for colds and headaches. And so on... so many beautiful combinations to make! ” - Geneviève D.
- “ Wonderful opportunity to have these essential oils I use them daily with and without the diffuser kunzea oil at bedtime on the solar plexus and on the wrist wow what a calming thank you! ” - Louise G.
- “ I have several, my favorites are these: Ylang Ylang (to soothe) - True Lavender (relaxation and freshness) Cedar and orange blend to refocus - Scots Pine and Balsam Fir to regain my balance - Petitgrain and grapefruit to be joyful!!! - Vetiver... it's intoxicating! Eucalyptus for minor colds - Peppermint for headaches - Fresh Breath (yes for breath, it helped me a lot to get rid of the cough following COVID). For children's ear infections: Jojoba oil and Eucalyptus, Lavender, Ravintsara, Tea tree ” – Geneviève
*** Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only, for the pleasure of exchanging and sharing about essential oils. No scientific studies or references support what is written here. ***
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