Five Essential Oils for Fall

Imagine you could only pick five essential oils for the rest of your life…which would you pick?  lol  I know I know, I don’t think I could do it either!! As summer is waning, we can def…

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Five Essential Oils for Fall

Imagine you could only pick five essential oils for the rest of your life…which would you pick?  lol  I know I know, I don’t think I could do it either!!

As summer is waning, we can definitely pick our top 5 oils for the Fall Season!  Here are some I recommend!  Let me know what your top 5 would be and why!

1. Cinnamon

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) has a spicy aroma and is considered a base to middle note. It blends well with frankincense, orange, and peppermint, forming a lovely seasonal scent. Medicinally, cinnamon has antiseptic, antispasmodic, and bactericidal qualities, making it an effective air purifier. Blend cinnamon with some of our other favorites (like clove, lavender, and peppermint) to create a room spray that’s both seasonal and germicidal.

2. Clove 

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) was an important commodity for the Greeks and Romans and was heavily traded. Clove bud oil has been shown to inhibit the production of free radicals and to have anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. Recent studies have highlighted its use especially for oral hygiene. It’s a good oil for travel! You can add 2 drops of the essential oil to 1 cup of water to make an on-hand mouthwash. For aromatherapeutic blends, clove imparts a fresh top note and blends well with bergamot, lavender, vanilla, and ylang ylang.

3. Eucalyptus (This would be on my top 5 forever list!) lol

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) is a versatile essential oil and another good oil for travel. In addition to its analgesic properties, natural pain relieving and soothing action, eucalyptus is antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, and a useful respiratory support. For an immune support (use with adults and children older than two), you can add 1 teaspoon of eucalyptus oil to a pan of water; leave the burner on low so the vapor diffuses during the night. You can also use eucalyptus with a vaporizer or diffuser to achieve the same effect; the vapors will help break up mucus and reduce coughing.

4. Tea Tree Australia

Tea Tree Australia (Melaleuca alternifolia) is prized for its antibacterial properties. It has been shown to be effective with mouth sores and also helps promote healthy skin. Though tea tree Australia has a somewhat medicinal aroma, it has a sweet middle note and soft tones as it dries out. Tea Tree Australia blends well with bay leaf, bergamot, black pepper, cajuput, cedarwood atlas, cinnamon, clove bud, elemi, ginger, juniper, lavandin, lavender, nutmeg, peppermint, rosemary, sandalwood, thyme, and vetiver.

5. Vetiver

Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) essential oil has been used in the East for years to fragrance linens and clothes. The oil is complex and has more than 50 active constituents, but the earthy aroma is attributed to the ketonic sesquiterpene and the ester. Vetiver is a natural antimicrobial, antioxidant, immune system stimulant, and tonic. Medicinally, vetiver is useful for anxiety, colds, depression, nail infections, cracked and dry skin, and stress, among other uses. The rich, burnt, and smoky aroma blends well with bay leaf, black pepper, cedarwood atlas, cinnamon, ginger, juniper, nutmeg, cassia, clary sage, lavender, jasmine, mimosa, oakmoss, opoponax, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, violet, and ylang ylang.