The Fragrant Note

Pin itLemon & Orange Essential Oils What a pair these two are! My daughter called me recently. She sounded terrible. She had an awful cold, and so did her husband and tiny son. ‘What can I do, mom?’ So I asked her, “Well, what oils do you have on hand?” “Um-I’ve got lemon, and orange.” [...]

Pin itGrapefruit Essential Oil can always bring a smile to my face, no matter how I’m feeling.  It helps me relax, and feel like I can handle anything. Naomi– Cedar City, Utah

Pin itI haven’t used essential oils much, but when Diana noticed I was tired and had me inhale some peppermint, I realized how much it was going to help me with the drive home.  I even asked her if I could take the bottle with me! –Robert, Utah

Pin itR.C. – I like RC!  My lungs frequently feel tight, with chronic asthma and allergies.  When I lay down and my chest feels heavy and closed, I’ll reach for RC.  It soothes my lungs, and it has a relaxing scent.  I use it on a regular basis.  I sleep better when I put it [...]

Pin itMy husband and I love essential oils.  We use thieves whenever he feels an illness coming on.  You know, the feeling that lets you know you might be sick in the morning?  And he never gets sick. –R. & C. Hamilton — Hawaii

Pin itMy experience with oils has been great!  My favorite oil is Thieves (though Grapefruit is a very close second).  I find the scent to be just outstanding.  A few months ago, I was home from school, just positively ill.  I put Thieves on, and by evening I felt so much better!  Thieves is a [...]

Pin itOften when I am feeling down, I’ll open a bottle of grapefruit essential oil.  It brings an immediate smile to my face and I’ve enjoyed it immensely.  I also put it on my wrists as I’m going to sleep, and I find I am relaxed, and happy. Rochelle – Utah

Pin itI’ve got MS.  I often need a breathing unit to get enough air.  I’m in a lot of pain.  I like to add a drop of peppermint oil to the machine.  It helps to relieve my pain, and I need all the help I can get!  I also put it on my temples, and [...]

Pin itI introduced my daughter-in-law to lavender.  She now swears by it!  We put lavender oil on my grandsons’ feet nightly (one is autistic and one has ADD), because it always calms them down and helps them wind down enough to sleep. Barbara-Salt Lake City

Pin itThe essential oil, lavender, has worked well for me.  I’ve been using it for its aromatherapy properties.  It soothes, relaxes, and calms me at night before I try to fall asleep.  My rest, the nights I use it, is deeper and more relaxed. I have also steamed it and use the steam to relax [...]