Rose Otto (Rosa damascena) is one of the most complex essential oils with over 300 known constituents, which to us parallels the complexity of us, human beings!  Rose essential oil, as well as the aroma from the flower itself, speaks comfort and soothing. She says, “Everything will be all right.” We have found that rose has a special affinity to the heart and to self-forgiveness and unconditional love for self.  She helps us to release shame, anger, and despair allowing us to open up to loving and comforting ourselves.  Therapeutically, Rose is a powerful anti-depressant.  It has been proven that the inhalation of Rose essential oil produced and anxiolytic effect similar to DZP  (anti-depressant drug).

 

Ruh Khus (Vetiveria zizanoides) is also known as wild Vetiver or green Vetiver and comes from Northern India.  This particular Vetiver is known as the oil of tranquility.  She is like a soft blanket envelops and comforts you on a cold snowy night. Ruh Khus and vetiver, in general, is known to be one of the premier oils to relieve stress and anxiety, be grounded, helps with sleeping, depression and nervous tension. Research has shown that Vetiver has antioxidant properties as well as anti-convulsant properties.  Therapeutically, this makes Vetiver a viable choice for ADHD and energetically it is wonderful to gather your thoughts and emotions that are out of control and go within.

 

Geranium (Pelargonium roseum x asperum)   Geranium is an oil with a powerful aromatic presence. The aroma is also sweet, gentle and soft.  She is calming and grounding as well as protective and opening all at the same time.  Geranium essential oil is effective to reduce stress and worry and allow for the opening of intuitive gifts and feelings.  While the aroma of Geranium leads people to think that it is extracted from a flower, it is extracted from the leaves!  Thus also assisting us to breathe through any situation and take life in. 

 

Geranium essential oil has been used for hormonal issues for women for years and years. Geranium essential oil may be a stimulant of the adrenal cortex.  The adrenal cortex produces a number of different corticosteroid hormones. This is the reason Geranium essential oil can be helpful to relieve premenstrual tension and menopause. It is very effective with women who experience bloating and swelling prior to or during their menstrual cycle. Geranium has a stimulating effect on the lymphatic system.