Essential Oil Synergies: Mini Guide

FOREWORD

Essential oils are wonderful plant essences that offer many benefits for health and well-being.

When used individually, they already have a positive impact.

However, did you know that certain essential oils can be combined to create powerful synergies and increase their beneficial effects tenfold?

Let's explore the concept of essential oil synergy without delay.

What is an Essential Oil Synergy ?

An essential oil synergy is a specific combination of several plant essences that work in harmony to create a more powerful and balanced effect.

When these oils are mixed in specific proportions, they work synergistically, meaning their properties reinforce each other, creating unique and highly effective combinations.

The Benefits of Essential Oil Synergies

When different essential oils are judiciously combined, their therapeutic potential is not only amplified, but also specifically adapted to certain needs.

For example, in order to boost the immune system against infections, it is ideal to combine oils with antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

A synergy of essential oils often exceeds the effectiveness of a single oil, offering a broader scope of action.

Thus, in order to influence the psychic and psychological, it is possible to combine oils which help to balance emotions, reduce stress, promote relaxation and stimulate concentration.

It is obviously possible to target one type of benefit more precisely by combining oils with the same virtues.

It is by using the chemotype that we are able to identify and qualify the main active molecule(s) of plants and guide their application.

Examples of Essential Oil Synergies

🍀 Synergy for relaxation and sleep

A combination of lavender , Roman chamomile , and sandalwood can be used to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.

These essential oils have calming, soothing properties and promote a state of deep relaxation.

• Lavender essential oil: 2 drops
• Roman chamomile essential oil: 1 drop
• Sandalwood essential oil: 1 drop
• Add these drops to 10 ml of vegetable oil of your choice (rapeseed, olive, sunflower, jojoba, etc.) for skin application, or use the same proportions in a diffuser.

🍀 Synergy for energy and concentration

To increase energy and promote concentration, a synergy of citrus essential oils such as lemon , grapefruit and peppermint is ideal.

These essential oils are known for their stimulating, refreshing and revitalizing properties, making them an ideal blend to energize and stay focused throughout the day.

• Lemon essential oil: 2 drops
• Grapefruit essential oil: 1 drop
• Peppermint essential oil: 1 drop
• Add these drops to 10 ml of vegetable oil of your choice (rapeseed, olive, sunflower, jojoba, etc.) for skin application, or use the same proportions in a diffuser.

🍀 Synergy for the respiratory system

A combination of essential oils such as radiant eucalyptus , ravintsara , and peppermint are beneficial for supporting respiratory health.

These essential oils have expectorant, decongestant and antibacterial properties, which makes them an effective synergy for this type of ailment.

• Radiated eucalyptus essential oil: 2 drops
• Ravintsara essential oil: 1 drop
• Peppermint essential oil: 1 drop
• Add these drops to 10 ml of vegetable oil of your choice (rapeseed, olive, sunflower, jojoba, etc.) for skin application, or use the same proportions in a diffuser.

How to Use Essential Oil Synergies

Essential oil synergies can be used in different ways:

🍀 Olfactory pathway

• Diffusion in the air

Use a nebulizing essential oil diffuser to diffuse the synergy into the air.

This allows aromatic molecules to disperse into the environment, creating a pleasant and beneficial atmosphere.

The molecules are inhaled and diffuse through the respiratory tract.

Add ten drops of the synergy and diffuse for 20 minutes.

• Inhalation

Inhaling the synergies of essential oils can be done by adding a few drops of the mixture to a bowl of hot water (4 drops). Cover your head with a towel and breathe deeply in the vapors released to benefit from the therapeutic effects on the respiratory tract.

This action is more effective for radically treating temporary infections (colds, sinusitis) or allergy attacks.

🍀 Cutaneous route

Essential oil synergies can be diluted in virgin oil and used for therapeutic massage.

Essential oils penetrate through the dermis of the skin and are thus absorbed by the body, providing their therapeutic benefits.

The oil concentration will depend on the desired effect. Generally 3 to 4% (approximately 1 drop of essential oil per 1 ml of virgin oil).

It is possible to go up to 10% to 15% ( approximately 3 drops of essential oil for 1 ml of virgin oil) if you are looking for faster effectiveness (chronic pain, energy stimulation, etc.). )

🍀 Oral route

The oral route is one of the best but also the one which requires the greatest knowledge in aromatherapy.

It is essential to check the toxicity of oils before ingesting them and mixing them with a neutral oil. Some oils simply cannot be ingested.

Absorption by the mucous membranes of the tongue has the effect of diffusing the active plant molecules through penetration into the blood.

The action is thus more rapid and global.

It is important to dilute the essential oil in a spoonful of virgin oil of your choice or honey.

Prohibited in children under 6 years old.

1 to 2 drops maximum morning, noon and evening.

Precautions when using Essential Oils

It is important to take certain precautions when using essential oils:

• Always refer to the recommended dosages for each essential oil in the synergy.
• Check the contraindications and precautions for use for each essential oil used.
• Carry out a skin tolerance test before more extensive skin application.
• Avoid contact with the eyes
• Store essential oils out of reach of children.