Elements of Life/Aromatherapy

Earth element: Body

What is Earth element?

The earth element is all about staying grounded and stable. There are many external factors today that affect the earth element such as excess indoor time, rarely being barefoot, constantly looking at screen etc. The best way to reconnect with earth element is our senses.

How Aromatherapy/essential oils helps to reconnect?

The essential oils like cypress, Vetiver, Bergamot etc… Have significant psychological & physical benefits on individuals. It reduces anxiety and depression levels. Cypress being one of the essential oils when inhaled promotes better breathing, helping to lower stress & anxiety level. Cypress contains antispasmodic property that helps to ease muscles cramps or pulls. Once applied, it is believed that it can reduce inflammation, which will help to reduce pain experienced by the individual. The soothing, mind focusing benefits of cypress provides a natural remedy for stress and anxiety. Therefore helps in reconnecting with Earth element. 

Water element: Emotions

What is Water element?

Water is constantly flowing, with much of its activity happening below the surface. For Water people, while your outside may seem calm and collected, inside your emotions are in constant turmoil. You are compassionate and caring and can relate easily to others. You connect with people whole-heartedly, which can sometimes make you overly trusting. 

How Aromatherapy/essential oils helps to reconnect?

The essential oil like lemon, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar wood etc… plays a significant role to reconnect with water element. Lemon oil is a powerful calming & mood-improving agent. Lemon has antimicrobial properties. When diluted and applied to the skin, has demonstrated both antibacterial and antifungal effects. There are promising indicators that diffusing lemon essential oil has an effective on alleviating anxiety and stress.

Fire element: Spirit

What is Fire element?

Fire is one of the four elements in Greek philosophy & science. It is associated with qualities of energy, assertiveness, and passion.

How Aromatherapy/essential oils helps to reconnect?

The essential oils like Nutmeg, orange, Pepper black etc…… plays a significant role to reconnect with Fire element. Warming, spicy oil, black pepper has strong antiseptic properties. Its stimulating aroma has a clearing effect on the mind, making this useful oil for improving focus, while its ability to boost circulation can revive tired muscles and joints and speed the healing of bruises.  It helps to encourage circulation to the extremities, so use for cold hands and feet. Regular use may also help to improve the appearance of cellulite. Thus helps in reconnecting with fire element.