Table of Contents
Contents
Recipe List xv
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: ESSENTIAL OILS AND THE EMOTIONS: BASIC USE 7
But First: Tips and Warnings 9
Where to Purchase 11
Labels 11
Brands 12
Storage 13
Carrier Oils and Their Uses 14
Methods of Using Recipes 16
Chapter 2: CHAKRAS AND DOSHAS 23
Introduction to Chakras 24
Root Chakra ( Muladhara) 26
Sacral Chakra (Svadhistana) 29
Solar Plexus Chakra ( Manipura) 33
Heart Chakra (Anahata) 37
Throat Chakra ( Visuddha) 41
Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) 45
Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) 48
Introduction to Doshas 52
Kapha 55
Vata 61
Pitta 66
Chapter 3: RECIPES FOR CONDITIONS 73
Addictions 74
Bipolar 78
Depression 81
Detox 85
Fatigue 88
Forgetfulness 92
Grief 97
Hangover 102
Hopelessness 104
Judgment 109
Melancholy 111
Nightmares 115
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) 118
Pain 122
Panic Attacks 124
Paranoia 127
Pets (Overactive) 133
Rejection 135
Low Self-Esteem 138
Worry 141
Chapter 4: RECIPES FOR EMOTIONS 145
Agitation 146
Anger 149
Anxiety 154
Calm 157
Desperation 162
Exhaustion 165
Fear 168
Gloom 173
Joy 175
Misery 178
Passion 180
Rage 185
Relaxation 187
Remorse 193
Sadness 195
Shame 198
Chapter 5: RECIPES FOR NEEDS 201
Balance 201
Concentration 204
Empathy 207
Encouragement 210
Endurance 212
Energy 216
Grounding 218
Intelligence 221
Intuition 224
Love 229
Memory 233
Pleasure 237
Protection 239
Security 243
Chapter 6: RECIPES FOR DESIRES 247
Abundance 247
Answers (Divinations) 251
Aphrodisiac 256
Confidence 260
Creativity 264
Gratitude 268
Harmony 271
Honesty 275
Luck 279
Patience 282
Peace 286
Prosperity 290
Romance 293
Selflessness 295
Serenity 296
Vitality 299
Wealth 302
Weight Reduction 307
Winning 308
Wisdom 310
Chapter 7: RECIPES FOR DEVOTION 315
Belief 315
Blessings 318
Devotion 321
Faith 324
Meditation 326
Prayer 330
Spirituality 335
Worship 338
Conclusion 341
Acknowledgments 343
Glossary of Technical Terms 347
Appendix 1: Warnings for Each Essential Oil 351
Appendix 2: Therapeutic Properties of Each Essential Oil 365
References 383
Index 387