Essential Oils: What to Diffuse for Energy
Feeling sluggish, unmotivated, and unfocused? Here’s what to diffuse for energy!
I like to diffuse essential oils that contain d-limonene for energy. d-Limonene is a natural molecule that shows up in some essential oils.
Diffuse d-Limonene-rich oils for energy!
A lot of research has been done on d-limonene!
We know it can:
Calm nervousness and anxiety
Boost the mood out of melancholy
Transform sluggishness into vibrant energy
So which oils contain this invigorating, energizing, happy-go-lucky, smile-inducing component?
ALL citrus oils contain huge amounts of d-limonene! That’s why they always pop up in my mind when I’m wondering what to diffuse for energy.
Bornyl acetate for a clear mind
In this diffuser blend, I’m combining two citrus oils with a conifer: Douglas Fir.
Douglas Fir has the fresh, lively scent of an evergreen essential oil, which always makes me feel invigorated. But it’s also rich in the component bornyl acetate. Bornyl acetate has been shown to calm the mind, helping it feel less confused and unfocused.
That means that in this diffuser blend, while citrus oils are boosting your mood and filling you with fresh energy, Douglas Fir will help keep your mind centered and clear.
Conifer & Citrus Diffuser Blend for Energy
5 drops Douglas Fir essential oil (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
2 drops Grapefruit essential oil (Citrus paradisi)
2 drops Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis)
Drop the essential oils into your diffuser when you feel sluggish or unmotivated or when your mind won’t stop circling around negative things.
When I’m blending conifers and citrus oils, I like to balance their aromas. That is, I like to smell equal parts conifer and citrus. Feel free to add a drop more of either Douglas Fir or one of the citruses to get the scent you like best.
Looking for a good mood without the energy boost? This recipe from The Aromahead Blog can help you have a relaxed, happy evening.
Want to use this recipe on the go?
You can use these oils in an inhaler!
Stick with the exact same recipe. Just drop the oils onto the cotton wick of an inhaler, slide the cotton into the inhaler’s plastic sleeve, and snap the bottom into place. Now you can take your blend on the go and use it whenever, wherever you like!
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Lima, N.G., de Souza, D.P., Pimenta, F.C., Alves, M.F., de Souza, F.S., (2012a) Anxiolytic-like activity and GC-MS analysis of (R)-(+)-limonene fragrance, a natural compound found in foods and plants. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior 103, 450-454.
Perry, N. and Perry, E. (2006) Aromatherapy in the management of psychiatric disorders: clinical and neuropharmacological perspectives. CNS Drugs 20, 4, 257-280.
