Human values, mood and essential oils

Orange moon

The research throws up some suprises. Orange oil being citrus one would imagine to be stimulating, 85% monoterpenes but this calms autonomic system activity (1) Hongratanaworakit T and Buchbauer, G. Autonomic and emotional responses after transdermal absorption of sweet orange oil in humans: placebo controlled trial. International Journal of Essential Oil Therapeutics (2007) 1,29-34. So the oil is of use both in the treatment of stress and depression. Not least because it makes us feel cheerful.

The essential oils are not in any particular order.  Though you can say Rose is the oil of compassion perhaps or peace, Rosemary for remembrance and so on.  Have a go!!  All oils are stimulating or relaxing to some degree.

The sense of smell is such an old sense and comparitively unutilised in humans compared to say dogs who use smell to a far greater degree to get information about their environment.  We find it difficult to attribute words to aromas.  So lets try the area of emotions and feelings - positive and negative.

Essential oils are pleasurable, can they lead us towards positive values and away from negative ones if we find ourselves in that mood state.

The words in black are words associated with successful people with skills.

Mood check

check your mood

how often have you had little interest or pleasure in doing things

how often have you been bothered about feeling down, depressed or hopeless

how often have you been bothered about falling or staying asleep or sleeping too much

how often have you been bothered about feeling tired or having little energy

how often have you been bothered by poor appetite or overeating

how often have you been bothered by feeling bad about yourself, or feeling a failure or having let down yourself or your family

how often have you been bothered by trouble concentrating such as reading the newspaper or watching the television

how often have you been bothered by moving or speaking slowly that other people have noticed or the opposite being restless or fidgety

have you had an anxiety attack (sudden fear or panic)

how often have you been bothered by feeling nervous, anxious or on edge

how often have you been bothered by not being able to stop or control worry

how often have you been bothered by worrying about different things

how often have you been bothered about having trouble relaxing

how often have you been bothered about being so restless you cant sit still

how often have you been bothered by becoming easily annoyed or irritable

how often have you been bothered by the feeling of being afraid or something awful is going to happen

hve you been bothered by worrying

about your health

your weight and the way you look

little or no sexual arousal or pleasure during sex

difficulties with your partner

stress of taking care of family members

by financial problems

having no one to turn to

something bad that happened recently

how difficult have these problems made it to do your work take care of things at home or get along with other people

1	care for the immaterial	STRATEGIC	Frankincense	Visualising, centering, balancing, clearing, purifying, warming, uplifting, revitalising
2	discipline/under control/ordered	IDEATION	Geranium	Warming, balancing, refreshing, uplifting
3	simplicity/politeness/courtesy	LEARNER	Sweet marjoram	Warming, comforting, calming
4	compassion/sympathy	SELF ASSURANCE	Rose Otto	Balancing, relaxing, inspiring, comforting
5	bravery/the good fight	MAXIMISER	Mandarin	Refreshing, rejuvenating
6	tranquility/patience/composure	ARRANGER	Basil	Warming, toning, clarifying, uplifting, energising
7	goodhumour/cheerfulness	INTELLECTION	Grapefruit	Cleansing, satisfying, stimulating, refreshing, uplifting
8	abstinence/moderation/eating enough	RESPONSIBILITY	Bergamot	Balancing
9	generosity/goodwill	ACHIEVER	Black pepper	Warming, comforting, uplifting, strengthening, inspiring
10	devotion to the good	FUTURISTIC	Cedarwood	Warming, uplifting, toning, comforting and reviving
11	truth/honesty/good intention	RELATOR	Chamomile Roman	Relaxing, soothing, calming
12	peace/tranquility/non violence	COMMAND	Chamomile german	Relaxing, soothing, calming
13	cheerfulness/pleasure	COMMUNICATION	Clary sage	Visualising, centering
14	moderation/reason	BELIEF	Clove bud	Stimulating, revitalising, calming, purifying, energising
15	rescue/well being/healing	FOCUS	Cypress	Purifying, warming, reviving, soothing
16	humility/modesty/simplicity	POSITIVITY	Eucalyptus	Cooling, refreshing, energising
17	charity/kindness/oneness	SIGNIFICANCE	Geranium	Warming, balancing, refreshing, uplifting
18	reverence/belief	ACTIVATOR	Ginger	Stimulating, warming
19	obedience/compliance/coperation/friendship	DEVELOPER	Jasmine	Relaxing, warming
20	faith/trust/loyalty	INPUT	Juniperberry	Restoring, purifying, clearing
21	hope/cheerfulness/optimism	DELIBERATIVE	Orange sweet	Refreshing, rejuvenating, energising, clarifying, comforting
22	restaint/purity/sex with love	CONSISTENCY	Marjoram	Warming, comforting, calming
23	justice/integrity/honesty	COMPETITION	Lemon	Refreshing, rejuvenating, clarifying
24	fortitude/bravery/determination	WOO	Melissa	Strengthening, revitalising, soothing, calming
25	remebrance/importance/stewardship	INDIVIDUALISATION	Rosemary	Stimulating, refreshing, clarifying
26	stability/self control	ANALYTICAL	Lavender	Balancing, relaxing, soothing
27	seeking the immaterial/carefree	ADAPTABILITY	Neroli	Uplifting, energising
28	remorse/ready for a new start	CONTEXT	Palmarosa	Refreshing, rejuvenating, comforting, balancing
29	letting go/liberation	DISCIPLINE	Peppermint	Refreshing, stimulating, energising
30	harmony/agreement	CONNECTIVENESS	Sandalwood	Relaxing, warming
31	esteem/mutual respect	RESTORATIVE	Patchouli	Rejuvenating
32	stability/seeking balance/goals	INCLUDER	Pettigrain	Calming, uplifting, energising
33	dedication to the immaterial	EMPATHY	Tea tree	Stimulating, purifying
34	satisfaction/gratitude	HARMONY	Vetiver	Relaxing, comforting
35	joy in the night sky, celebration .	EOS NOT IN ORDER	Ylang	Calming, balancing, relaxing
			Benzoin	Warming, uplifting, revitalising, elevating
			Carrotseed	Warming, stimulating
			Cajuput	Stimulating, purifying
			Camphor	Warming, stimulating
			Caraway	Warming, stimulating
			Cistus	Warming
			Citronella	Refreshing, stimulating, balancing
			Coriander	Warming, comforting, uplifting, strengthening
			Dill	Purifying, warming, reviving, soothing
			Eucalyptus citriodora	Cooling, refreshing, energising
			Eucalyptus smithii	Warming, uplifting, toning, comforting, reviving
			Eucalyptus staigeriana	Warming, uplifting, toning, comforting, reviving
			Juniper	Refreshing, stimulating, relaxing
			Lavandin	Balancing, relaxing, soothing
			Lime	Refreshing, rejuvenating, clarifying
			Myrhh	Purifying, restorative, uplifting, revitalising, soothing
			Myrtle	Refreshing, stimulating
			Niaouli	Stimulating, purifying
			Orange Bitter	Refreshing, rejuvenating, energising, clarifying, comforting
			Pine	Refreshing, invigorating, stimulating, strengthening, reviving
			Ravensara	Stimulating, purifying
			Rose absolute	Balancing, relaxing, inspiring, comforting
			Thyme Sweet	Uplifting, reviving
			Yarrow	Refreshing, revitalising, stimulating, warming