Before I trained as a Clinical Aromatherapist, I trained as an Energetic Healer, and found essential oils to be powerful allies in supporting energetic shifts. As I cleared and shifted and progressed on my own healing journey, the more sensitive I became to energetics, and the less I needed to use to achieve an effect. Nowadays, inhaling from the bottle is enough to create an energetic shift. During my studies in Clinical Aromatherapy, we were taught the following general dilutions rates: Up to 1% for young children, pregnant women, elderly, and those with complex medical issues; 1-2% for Emotional support; 2-5% for Physical ailments. It is interesting that the recommendations from a safety perspective matched observations from an energetic perspective.
The following is a simple list of essential oils and their energetic purposes. While not comprehensive, these are the oils I tend to use during healing sessions with clients and for myself, as well as in making vibrational blends. Since we are working with the energetic/spiritual properties of these essential oils, small amounts and/or low dilutions are generally sufficient – up to 2%, and I have included some suggestions on how to use the oils too.
Essential Oils for Clearing
Rosemary* – traditionally used for Protection and also in Banishing spells
Eucalyptus* – clears space
Black pepper – resonates with the solar plexus (power centre) – good one to add to blends for banishing negativity
Juniperberry – traditionally used for repelling negativity and clearing space
Kaffir lime – clears old energies to allow new beginnings; traditionally used in a bucket of water to wipe down window sills and doorways
Lemon – “sparkles”, clears energies, invites in Abundance ie replaces the old energies with “fresh” energy
Cedarwood – strength and grounding, helps focus on Purpose and Intention
Peppermint – helps speak your Truth, clears energetic blockages from holding your Voice/Truth in
HOW TO USE:
- Salt scrub – 2% of single oil or blend in a salt and carrier oil base
- Bath – 6-8 drops dispersed in a carrier (milk, vegetable oil) for a full bath
- Spray – 2% of single oil or blend in a spray bottle. If using with distilled or cooled boiled water, add a dispersant and a preservative. If using vodka, mix the 2% essential oil(s) in 30ml of vodka, leave for 2 weeks and then add water.
- Rollerball application – 2% dilution (4 drops of essential oils in total in a 10ml rollerball bottle)
Essential Oils for Protection
Rosemary* – traditionally used for Protection
Vetiver – strong protective oil, helps send negativity into Earth
Patchouli – grounding oil
Black Pepper – helps protect solar plexus (power centre)
Petitgrain – reconnecting with Higher Self purpose. When we connect with our Higher Self, we raise our vibes so we are naturally protected
HOW TO USE:
- Spray – 2% of single oil or blend in a spray bottle. If using with distilled or cooled boiled water, add a dispersant and a preservative. If using vodka, mix the 2% essential oil(s) in 30ml of vodka, leave for 2 weeks and then add water
- Use a single oil or a blend on a piece of clothing (test first) or with a diffuser pendant
Essential Oils for Healing
Helichryseum – helps with letting go
Geranium – helps with self-love, nurturing; connects with Mother Earth energies
Rose – Love and Unconditional Love
Chamomile – connects with Inner Child
Kaffir Lime – new beginnings
Petitgrain – Higher Purpose, Connection with the Divine
Myrrh – heals old wounds; resonates with the Wounded Healer archetype
FragoniaTM – relatively new oil, Australian native; Connects with all aspects of the Feminine
HOW TO USE:
- Use a single oil or a blend on a piece of clothing (test first) or with a diffuser pendant
- Bath – 6-8 drops dispersed in a carrier (milk, vegetable oil) for a full bath
- Use during a healing session or ritual
- Rollerball application – 2% dilution (4 drops of essential oils in total in a 10ml rollerball bottle)
Please note that the descriptions for the energetic purposes of each essential oil listed is gathered from my own journey of learning and working with essential oils since 2008, both through self-education as well as from clinical aromatherapy training. I do not claim that these are 100% accurate or “truth”; the descriptions may not resonate with everyone – always trust your Intuition and inner guidance.
* These essential oils do have some safety considerations depending on their plant species, and also when used around children. Please check this article for further safety information for using essential oils with children. In general, barring personal medical history, a dilution under 2% is considered safe; however, when in doubt, consult a clinical aromatherapist.