Phew, all is well! We survived yesterday. Now, we are well on the way to being back in the swing of things. How have you done getting back into your routine after the holidays? What do you use to help you re-focus?
This diffuser recipe is uplifting and grounding all at once. The lemon reminds me of sunny days, raven is a minty/camphor blend, and frankincense is so so so calming for me. Check out the oil profile for frankincense . When I first diffused this I felt like my body was finally able to take a deep breath and relax.
Lemon oil is cold pressed from the rind of the lemon tree fruit. Did you know? It takes nearly 1000 lemons to produce just one pound of lemon oil!! The tree is native to the Mediterranean and Northern African areas, they are commonly grown in orchards, and bloom throughout the year.
Historically, lemons and other citrus fruits, have been used to fight malaria and scurvy, and used as a disinfectant and deodorant. The scent of lemon oil is warming, sunny, and invigorating.
Raven is a blend of ravintsara, peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, and wintergreen essential oils; the scent is cool, minty and a bit sweet. The naturally occurring constituents of eucalyptol, menthol, and methyl salicylate can provide an invigorating and empowering experience. (YL website) Raven is my go-to when my head feels stuffy. I keep a roller top on this bottle in winter since I use it so frequently.
