What Essentials Oils Are Good for Study Skills?
- A common way to use the oils is to inhale them. Put three or four drops in a diffuser ring on a light bulb and let the heat from the bulb diffuse the scent. If you don't have a diffuser ring, simply apply a few drops to a cotton ball or even a paper towel and place it close to where you are studying. If you'd like to apply an oil topically, mix 10 drops of it into a half cup of a carrier oil, such as sweet almond or jojoba. You can then apply the oil to your body and obtain its benefits both by inhalation and by absorption through the skin.
- Try rosemary if you are studying a topic that requires you to stay focused and retain a number of facts, as it is believed to help memory. It is also a good choice, as is fennel, if you are working on a project that requires creativity. Basil and cedarwood help with concentration. If you are tense from juggling a lot of projects, you might try bergamot, jasmine or lemon balm, all of which are used to help ease stress. Frankincense, ylang ylang or lavender should help you calm down if worry about a test or paper is keeping you from studying. All of these oils can be inhaled using the diffuser or cotton-ball method.
If you discover you have a headache or muscle aches when your studying is done, try peppermint or spearmint. You can inhale them for a headache, or if your shoulders or neck are tense, mix one or the other in a carrier oil as described above and rub it into your sore muscles.
To help get a good, refreshing night's sleep, mix 10 drops of lavender in a cup of distilled water, then pour it in a spray bottle and spritz it on your pillow before you go to bed. - Do not use essential oils if you are pregnant. Although some essential oils, such as lavender, are not irritating when applied straight from the bottle, be on the safe side and dilute them in a carrier oil to ensure that you won't experience skin irritation. Do not apply them to your face, and do not take them internally.