It is that time of year when we can finally diffuse ^LeAutumn.  Whether we are feeling depressed or just have slow, low emotions, ^LeAutumn lifts us up to a warm, safe space where we are able to bring our expectations to a realistic level. ^LeAutumn should be used for depression and anxiety and is particularly effective when the depression is triggered by low self-esteem and a feeling that we cannot measure up. This is an amazing oil after an argument, trauma, or painful loss.

Enjoy the wonderful smells of coffee, cassia, and sweet orange. While this blend contains no vanilla, it definitely has vanilla caramel-like notes. ^LeAutumn brings out our inner confidence and makes us feel loved and protected while reminding us of all we have been blessed with. Diffusing ^LeAutumn can help lift us out of a depressed state. It is stimulating to the lymphatic and immune systems, and beneficial for insomnia, depression, and anxiety.

^LeBountiful is specifically designed to affect the energy fields around us and to help us achieve a frequency that attracts goodness into our lives.

^LeBountiful is an aid to our thinking clearly about money issues and lessens the stress in these areas. One of the most outstanding effects of this blend is the feeling of abundance that it creates in our minds and spirits. It simply moderates, or evaporates altogether, any feeling that there is never going to be enough and that there is certainly not enough for everybody to have what they think they need. The absence of these fearful feelings helps us eliminate even the slightest tendencies to greed and selfishness.

Benevolence is the best word I can find to describe the feeling this blend creates. We find ourselves able to let go of our fear of trusting others, being dependent on them, or needing to ask for help. ^LeBountiful has a profound effect on the things we worry about and how we choose to respond to these situations.

 ^LeGrateful Heart promotes feelings of gratitude for all that we have and all that others do for us. It has a marked effect on the dark clouds of depression. It can be used to relax the mind and body.

This is the perfect blend to diffuse at family gatherings events and parties. ^LeGrateful Heart is relaxing and creates tender feelings of empathy, gratitude, tolerance, and compassion.

Dissatisfaction and discontentment are destructive to the nervous and immune systems. ^LeGrateful Heart addresses these imbalances and can provide support and healing for these feelings. ^LeGrateful Heart is used to stabilize the blood sugar lows of hypoglycemia. It has been used effectively in the treatment of some auto-immune disorders.

Cinnamon Berry is useful in treating stress-related conditions such as headaches, insomnia, indigestion, and nervous tension.

Cinnamon Berry acts as a stimulant to circulation. Increased circulation can be beneficial for arthritis, muscle and joint stiffness, inflamed or painful joints, muscles, and sprains. Cinnamon Berry is said to improve appetite. Cinnamon Berry, like Cinnamon Bark, is antimicrobial but is less caustic and irritating, especially to the sinus passageway.  I prefer the aroma of Cinnamon Berry to that of the bark because it is softer and sweeter.

Cinnamon Berry should be diluted well when applied to the body. The application can be on the feet or directly on areas of pain or poor circulation.  Use caution if pregnant.

Juniper Berry essential oil is suited for people who fear growing up or growing older. The use of Juniper Berry essential oil is about maturing into wisdom; not just ordinary wisdom but wisdom with compassion. It is about cultivating an understanding of the continuity of life, coupled with a sense of humor. Juniper gives us a feeling of gratitude for the privilege to have learned from the experiences and lessons of life. Juniper Berry helps to elevate spiritual awareness and reverence for sacred things. It can open the soul to direction by inspiration and religious principles.

This is one oil that I just love to smell.  Whenever I am near a juniper tree I pinch the berries to keep the smell on my fingers longer. Juniper Berry is said to improve mental clarity and memory without undue stimulation to the nervous system. In fact, Juniper Berry is quite relaxing.

Nutmeg supports the adrenal glands, giving one increased vitality and the ability to cope with stress. Nutmeg’s affinity for the digestive system makes it useful for bacterial infections, chronic diarrhea, gallstones, sluggish digestion, and poor assimilation of nutrients

Nutmeg supports and strengthens the immune function. The improvement in circulation that Nutmeg can bring about is often helpful for vertigo and fainting spells. This increased circulation can improve the function of joints and muscles and improve concentration and mental alertness.

Nutmeg should be used with extreme caution. If overused or diffused for too long a period of time, Nutmeg has been known to cause confusion, delirium, or even convulsions. It can overstimulate the heart and cardiovascular system if used too frequently or for too long. It should be used with extreme caution, or not at all, during pregnancy and never if epileptic. ALWAYS dilute well! In other words, Nutmeg is a really great oil when used in a blend!

Sandalwood has a very high sesquiterpene percentage. As it crosses the blood/brain barrier it increases oxygen around the pineal and pituitary glands and stimulates the amygdala. This has a profound effect on attitude and emotion. Sandalwood can help us focus outward, loving and accepting others with a full heart. Sandalwood increases our desire to ponder and then act on the perceptions and impressions we have received. (Problem-solving is an action of the amygdala.)

The energy of Sandalwood vibrates between the crown chakra and the base chakra. This makes it both grounding and energizing to the physical body and to the mind. Sandalwood is often used in yoga disciplines and in meditation because it enhances our ability to look inside ourselves and be honest about what we see there. The aroma of Sandalwood strengthens the astral body, which is the Chinese way of saying that it improves communication between the physical body and the energetic languages of the mind and spirit.

Sandalwood has the ability to go into the DNA of the cells and unlock emotional trauma. It can help us curb manipulative or controlling tendencies in our personalities. Sandalwood essential oil alleviates depression, anxiety, and nervous exhaustion.

Some of the many uses of Sandalwood include bladder and throat infections, bronchitis, tuberculosis, cystitis, and fluid retention. Sandalwood is an excellent skin and tissue-regenerating oil. Sandalwood should probably be part of any program for a chronic type of illness.