Travel Oils

Travel in comfort using aromatherapy essential oils with aromatherapy diffusers. Treat motion sickness with peppermint oil or Ginger Oil. Calm a nervous stomach with peppermint essential oil or Roman Chamomile. Take advantage of the various types of aromatherapy diffusers when normalizing with lavender oil and calming with Hyssop, cedar oil, Lime Oil, Vetiver Oil, neroli essential oil, and Frankincense. Relax with Sandalwood Essential Oil, geranium essential oil, Clary Sage, and Cypress Essential Oil. Soothe with Neroli, lavender essential oil, and Sage Oil.

Essential Oils for Travel
Traveling can be stressful - especially if there are the added difficulties of motion sickness or anxiety over transportation, accommodations, or routine changes. Essential oils can easily help reduce tension, nervous stomach, and enhance travel enjoyment.

Take What Works
Before traveling, experiment to discover the essential oils personally most effective for calming nerves, lifting spirits, or relieving nausea. Take a limited selection of oils on the trip. Screw tops on securely, tape the neck of the bottles, and place them in a zip lock bag. Don't forget to pack an aromatherapy diffuser and a handkerchief for scenting, too. Sachets are another way to carry aromas in a suitcase or purse. Car diffusers and diffuser necklaces are an option as well. Be aware of the feelings and needs of others who may be sensitive to the scents, particularly in closed areas like a car. A relaxing aroma that could cause the driver to fall asleep.

Some of the best travel scents are:

Bay - relaxing, calming
Cedar oil - harmonizing, calming, releases aggression, eases anxiety
Roman Chamomile - relaxing, replenishing
Clary Sage - relaxing, calming, centering
Coriander Seed - relaxing, clarifying
Cypress Essential Oil - relaxing, balancing
Frankincense - calming, restorative, clarifying
Geranium Essential Oil - uplifting, balancing, relaxing, normalizing
Ginger Oil - may help with motion sickness
Grapefruit - balancing, calming
Hyssop - cleansing, calming
Jasmine - calming, relaxing
Lavender Oil - soothing, balancing, clarifying, normalizing
Lime Oil - calming, equalizing, refreshing
Majoram - calming, clearing, strengthening
Neroli - centering, calming, soothing
Peppermint Oil - vitalizing, refreshing, stimulating, cooling, may help allay motion sickness
Petitgrain - relaxing, soothing, stabilizing
Sage Oil - warm, soothing, cheering
Sandalwood Essential Oil - relaxing, centering, sensual, confidence booster
Vetiver Oil - soothing, calming, relaxing

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