Essential Oils 101

You’ve probably heard of essential oils by now – but what are they exactly? How are they made? What are the benefits of using essential oils? And how do you use them at home?

Kerry speaks to Pamela Tracey of The Balanced Life about all things essential oils! Watch the below video and get an experts take on essential oil basics and how to integrate them into your everyday life. But first, Pamela has kindly shared her top essential oil formulas for balancing your doshas!

Essential Oil Formulas for Your Dosha

Grounding Blend for Vata

• 10 ml roller bottle
• 10 drops Vetiver oil
• 10 drops patchouli oil
• 10 drops cedarwood oil
• Place all essential oils in a roller bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil

Peace and Calm for Pitta

• 10 ml roller bottle
• 10 drops of lavender oil
• 20 drops Vetiver oil
• 2 drops each of cedar wood, Hawaiian sandalwood, Roman chamomile and ylang ylang oils
• Place all essential oils in a roller bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil
• Or place 3 drops of lavender, 5 drops of vetiver, and one drop each of the remaining oils in a diffuser with water for aromatic application.

Mid Afternoon Slump Buster for Kapha

• 15 ml roller bottle
• 15 drops of peppermint oil
• 20 drops of wild orange oil
• Place essential oils in a roller bottle; fill the remainder of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil.
• Or, for an aromatic application, place 3 drops of peppermint oil and 4 drops of wild orange oil in a diffuser with water.