It’s its properties, though, that make it especially suitable as our January essential oil of the month. Being an anti-depressant, it is an ideal uplifting essential oil to combat winter blues, and it’s also great for beating back-to-work stress and anxiety. Revitalising, as well as useful for digestive troubles which often result from the seasonal excesses, and also great for boosting immunity! Petitgrain is an extremely versatile oil to have in your toolkit this January.
Happiness in a Bottle
A happy and cheery aromatherapy oil, Petitgrain is both uplifting and relaxing all in one! It’s great when your nervous system is exhausted (and let’s face it, whose isn’t after the excitement of Christmas?), and is lovely in a blend to lift the spirits whilst calming you down. It’s also great for calming anxiety, de-stressing, taking away troubles and relieving insomnia. Give it a go!
Relief for Digestive Disorders
After Christmas we are all struggling to re-balance our diets – and we are often left with some sort of imbalance. If you’re struggling with symptoms such as colic-like spasms, indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation, bloating or fluid retention, try massaging this aromatherapy blend into your tummy for relief!
Skincare: A Tonic for the Complexion
Our skin can get really confused at this time of year; it’s cold outside and we usually have central heating blaring when we are indoors! So, what better essential oil to use as a tonic for the skin? Petitgrain is a great skin toner and can really help to clear the complexion.
Nicole Barton
Consultant Aromatherapist
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