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Miriam Carl, Clinical Aromatherapist

Healthy Seasonal Living ~ Autumn Aromatherapy

9/21/2014

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The season of the Harvest is here! 

Fall begins on September 23rd this year - the Equinox. The Equinox is a time when the hours of daylight and darkness are equal. After that, Autumn begins the dark, yin cycle when the daylight lasts less than 12 hours. This peaks at the Winter Solstice on December 21st.

Autumn brings inspirational ideas and an increasing awareness of inner processes. It is a good time to finish up projects started in Spring or Summer. It's also a good time to begin reflective, inward, and home-oriented projects. 



A Few Autumn Health Tips:

- Drink ginger tea.
- Eat more healthy soups and stews. Warm, cooked foods are beneficial during this time.
- Increase more pungent foods such as garlic, ginger, horseradish, and mustard.
- Allow more time for rest, relaxation, and quiet contemplation.
- Try something new. Take a class or cook a new recipe. This will stimulate your mind and breaks up patterns that keep you stuck/stagnant.



A few of my favorite essential oils for Autumn:

  • Blood Orange - Incredible, vibrant aroma. Uplifting and refreshing.
  • Cardamom - Warming, stimulates an "appetite for life."
  • Clove Bud - Comforting aroma, good for cold and flu prevention.
  • Eucalyptus - Supports the immune system, decongests.
  • Frankincense - Deeply calming, great for meditation and yoga.
  • Ginger - Warming and invigorating. Good for muscular aches and pains.
  • Patchouli - Balances an overactive mind.
  • Palo Santo - Considered to be spiritually protective and clearing.
  • Rosemary - Improves mental alertness and concentration. Great study aid!
  • Saro - Supports the immune system.
  • Sandalwood - Centering, grounding oil that is helpful for anxiety.
  • Vetiver - Promotes deep relaxation, good for overthinking and worry.
  • Ylang Ylang - Exotic, sweet aroma. Relaxing, sensual, and euphoric.


If you're interested in more seasonal wisdom for Autumn, take a peek at my newest offering:   Autumn Aromatherapy.
2 Comments
Doreen
9/23/2015 06:31:24 am

What a lovely list of aromatics for autumn! The mix of light spice florals and deeper notes is perfect. Thank you for sharing.

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Miriam
9/23/2015 06:00:55 pm

Thank you so much, Doreen!

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