The use of essential oils for the prevention and elimination of negative mental states

One may be slower to restore the supply of vital energy, another may be able to do it faster, for someone it is enough to close their eyes and take a deep breath to make up for the damage suffered.

All known essential oils are used for psychocorrection and prevention of mental disorders. Conventionally, they can be divided into three groups: tonic, relaxing, accumulating.

Tonic bring the nervous system into an active state, enhance mental and physical performance, increase concentration, give a surge of vivacity and positive energy.

Relaxing influence the development of inhibition processes of the nervous system, relieve mental and physical fatigue, nervous tension.

Accumulating bring the nervous system into a state of balance, help accumulate vitality and a “margin of safety,” and harmonize the psychophysical state of the body.

The uniqueness of essential oils is that they all belong to the three above groups and their effects depends from the following factors:

1. Individual emotional perception. Each of us has accumulated our own unique experience, and, accordingly, this or that smell evokes certain associations and an emotional background. The smell of citrus can bring back memories of winter holidays or hospital stays; the smell of tobacco will lift the mood of the smoker, and will cause discontent among the opponent of smoking, etc.

1. Gender, age. Over time, our tastes and preferences change, as do the needs of the body, so children, young, mature and old people require different scents. Children and women are more sensitive to odors than men and older people.
   1. Psychophysical features. It is important what kind of disease a person has (coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, stomach ulcer, epilepsy, etc.), in what phase (remission or exacerbation), what type of higher nervous activity predominates, etc.
      1. Time of day and year. In the morning and evening, summer and winter, the human body works in different modes. What is effective in the morning can deprive you of proper rest at night. It is also important to take into account individual rhythm.
         1. Environment. The aromas used should be pleasant to those who are near you, otherwise negative emotions can neutralize the therapeutic effect. It is important that the environment enhances the healing effects of the aroma. You can choose the appropriate music and color for it. For example, the relaxing effect of lavender is enhanced by the lilac color and deep sounds of the horn.
            1. Dosage. The same essential oil in different dosages can have the exact opposite effect. It is important to remember that there are always two extremes (stimulation and relaxation) and a middle ground (harmonization).

Considering the above, we can conclude that the selection of essential oils and their dosage are carried out strictly individually. It is important how pleasant the smell is, whether there is a need to feel it in a specific situation, and whether there are any contraindications for use (individual intolerance, exacerbation of a chronic disease). All methods of using essential oil can be used for psychocorrection and prevention of negative mental states. The dosage should not exceed 0.5 ml per session (massage, bath, compress). It is necessary to set an individual minimum and maximum concentration of essential oil to gradually increase and decrease the dosage. Duration of sessions - from 1 minute to 30 minutes. The duration of treatment is 3, 7, 14 or 21 days, respectively, the break is 3, 7, 14, 21 days.