The Essential Essential Oils with Tisserand Aromatherapy

Like the idea of using Aromatherapy but don't know where to start? Tisserand have pulled together this easy guide to their bestselling essential oils, for whatever your mind and body might need 

Tea Tree Essential Oil – Melaleuca alternifolia – AKA: The Germ Repellent

Quick Tips:

1. Before going to bed add 6 drops of Tea Tree to the water into a Diffuser. Its antimicrobial properties will help clear your sinuses and fight off germs.
2. To use as a household cleaner, add two drops to a dishcloth to deeply cleanse kitchen surfaces, naturally.

Lavender Essential Oil –  Lavandula angustifolia – AKA: The Sleep Aid

Quick Tips:

1. An hour before bed, add 6 drops of Lavender to your Diffuser to tell your mind and body it’s time to sleep.
2. Create your own massage oil to relax mind and body before bed. Add 10 drops of Lavender to 20ml of blending oil before applying to the skin.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Eucalyptus globulus – AKA: The Decongestant

Quick Tips:

1. In a bowl of just boiled water add 3-5 drops of Eucalyptus and inhale for 5 minutes with a towel over your head to decongest and clear.
2. Use in massage to treat tired and achy muscles when you're feeling run down. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of essential oil in total, even when combining different essential oils)

Rosemary Essential Oil – Rosmarinus officinale – AKA: The Study Buddy

Quick Tips:

1. Diffuse 6 drops of Rosemary in your Diffuser to help aid concentration  when working from home or studying
2. Use in massage to boost circulation and treat tired and achy muscles. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of oil in total, even when combining different essential oils)

Lemon Essential Oil – Citrus limonum – AKA: The Immunity Booster

Quick Tips:

1. Diffuse 6 drops of Lemon Essential Oil in your bedroom every day. This will help to boost the body’s immune system and stimulate the production of white blood cells – thereby increasing your ability to fight off illness.
2. Use in massage to de-toxify the body and help boost immunity. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of oil in total, even when combining different essential oils).

Peppermint Essential Oil –  Mentha piperita – AKA: The Breath of Fresh Air

Quick Tips:

1. Diffuse 6 drops of Peppermint in your Diffuser to help bring clarity to a busy mind and provide an instant clearing effect for the body when feeling congested.
2. Use in a foot massage to provide an instant cooling effect to the skin to treat tired or achy feet. It also makes them smell great! Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of oil in total, even when combining different essential oils).

Frankincense Essential Oil – Boswellia carterii – AKA: The Meditation Marvel

Quick Tips:

1. Diffuse 6 drops of Frankincense in your Diffuser to help bring a sense of stillness and calm, deepening and relaxing the breath. 
2. In a bowl of just boiled water add 3-5 drops of Frankincense and inhale for 5 minutes with a towel over your head to release tension in the mind, helping you focus.

Orange Essential Oil – Citrus aurantium dulcis – AKA: The Positivity Promoter

Quick Tips:

1. Diffuse 6 drops of Orange in yourDiffuser to help bring a lightness to your mood and diminish anxiety and stress.
2. Use in massage to detoxify the body and uplift your mood. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. 

Bergamot Essential Oil – Citrus aurantium bergamia – AKA: Sunshine in a Bottle

Our Quick Tip:

Diffuse 6 drops of Bergamot in your Diffuser to bring sunny contentment and warmth to your mood at home, even on the days the sun isn’t shining outside!

Want to know more? Check out our blog 'Essential Oils during your period' here.