How to Nourish Your Heart with Floral Essential Oils
Flowers continue to serve as timeless reminders of the beauty around us.
Flowers continue to serve as timeless reminders of the beauty around us. Consider how a strategically placed bouquet enhances a room's aesthetic appeal, instantly imbuing it with a joyful and welcoming ambiance.
The symbolism of flowers extends beyond their physical appeal. They are often potent symbols of love, support, and friendship. It's no surprise that flowers are a popular gift choice among friends and loved ones. The act of gifting flowers can convey a myriad of sentiments, from expressing solidarity to articulating profound love.
This unique emotional resonance of flowers extends into the realm of aromatherapy through floral essential oils.
The Magic of Floral Essential Oils in Aromatherapy
When a touch of emotional warmth is needed in aromatherapy blends, floral essential oils are the go-to choice for many. They can evoke feelings of security, balance, and happiness, offering a heartwarming experience similar to the one you might get from a vibrant bouquet of blossoms.
The term 'heart notes' or 'middle notes' is frequently used to describe the aromas of floral essential oils. As the name suggests, heart notes bring a harmonious fullness to blends, toning down any excessively sharp, high, or deep scents.
Here's a favorite diffuser blend, perfect for restoring balance and uplifting your mood after a busy day:
Floral Harmony
6 drops Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
2 drops Jasmine Essential Oil (Jasminum grandiflorum
1 drop Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata)
Experience this blend when you need a bit of self-love. The floral essential oils serve as gentle reminders that we deserve special care.
Thanks to their pampering effect, floral essential oils have also found a revered place in skincare routines. Rose oil, for instance, is a preferred ingredient for facial products, while Lavender stands out as one of the most renowned skin-friendly oils.
The meticulous process of harvesting and preparing certain flowers further underscores their uniqueness. For instance, Jasmine flowers are handpicked at night to preserve their fragrance at its peak. Similarly, producing a 1 oz (30 ml) bottle of Rose essential oil requires about 60,000 roses!
This season, as flowers bloom anew and trees display fresh buds, immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of flowers and floral oils. Their soothing comfort can lend a sense of renewal, inspiring you to embrace personal growth and transformation.
At Aromahead Institute, we now offer an in-depth class focused exclusively on Lavender essential oil!
Take a Deep Dive into Lavender Essential Oil with Aromahead Institute
This course emphasizes why Lavender is an excellent choice for these blends. We can foster a deeper relationship by exploring a single essential oil in detail—understanding its characteristics, its interaction in various blends, and our personal responses to it.
Are you interested to learn more? Click here to read more, register, and dive into the world of Lavender.
