Many times each day we could benefit from a boost in concentration. Just during every day life afer lunch we can feel sluggish and it can be difficult to concentrate on work. There are a variety of essential oils which can stimulate your brain and help with concentration.
Try the following essential oils:
Basil, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemon, Spearmint, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang and Rosemary.
Also try looking at some of the pre-mixed blends which can work on the mental processes in different ways. If the lack of concentration is caused by agitation then the 'Calm Head' blend can assist the mind to become calmer and prepare it for a more focused approach. If a general stimulant is needed then have a look at the 'Energy' range of products.
Or if you enjoy burning incense then try the 'Stimulating' or 'Uplfiting' aromatherapy incense to give you a general boost.
Spearmint has similar properties to those of Peppermint but is more gentle and therfore suitable for helping younger people with ailments. It can be a good pep -me-up for the blues or fatigue and us iseful in certain digestive and skin related conditions.
Eucalyptus is considered to be stimulating and can help to combat mental exhaustion and aid concentration. Lemon is reputed to restore strength and vitality to a depleted spirit
Burn these incense sticks made with natural essential oils to create a great uplifitng atmosphere. Useful when you move house as the oils help you to cope with change.
Made using the essential oils of Melissa, Cypress and Cedarwood Calm Head blend can be used diluted as a massage oil or neat in the bath and during times of tension try burning some in your room in an oil burner.
An uplifting oil which is good for muscular aches and pains, respiratory infections and for insect bites.
Eucalyptus is best loved for its ability to help with chest infections and blocked up noses. However it is also great for muscular aches, colds sores, herpes or burns and makes a useful and natural painkiller.
Grapefruit oil is a sunny happy oil which has valuable anti depressant qualities. It can help with oily skin and hair as well as acne. Also use it to de-toxify and stimulate the circulation after exercise.
This antiseptic and anti-bacterial oil will perform many tasks especially when blended with other oils, including treating verrucas, insect bites and tension headaches. It has a tonic action on the lymphatic system and a stimulating action on the digestive system. It will aid slimming, help shift cellulite and smooth out those wrinkles
Rosemary is believed to have a refreshing, invigorating affect on the skin and can be used for a variety of skin and hair problems. It is good for stiff and overworked muscles, Steam inhalations with Rosemary can be good for catarrh and sinusitus. Rosemary also has a strong connection with the central nervous system and can help with memory and mental clarity.
Ylang Ylang has a calming and relaxing effect which can be used to break the circle of sexual inadequacy and is closely assoicated with this area. Useful for oily and dry skins and a tonic for the hair. It is good for over rapid heartbeat or breathing and can help with shock.
Peppermint has a lot of different uses including acne and itching skin, palpitations and neuralgiz, catarrh and colds and to aid clear thinking as well as having ties with the digestive system.