Best essential oils for spring - easy DIY blends to try

Spring is here, flowers are blooming, trees are blossoming, October rains have come, the days are longer & getting warmer, hay fever & pollen is making our respiratory systems overactive & life uncomfortable and the weather is all over the place (well that's hardly a surprise for those of us in Melbourne!).

Spring is a time of renewal, rejuvenation & release.  A time to end our winter hibernation & venture outdoors a bit more, play & plant in our garden if we are lucky enough to have one. A time to cleanse & refresh. A time to honour the seasonal transition. It's a time to release anything which does not serve us as we move into the new season, any negativity which has built up, anything which does not help us to be the best version of ourselves. 

Spring is the time to open up all the doors & windows and let in the fresh spring breeze, allowing it to blow out the cobwebs (psychological & physical) that have formed during the winter. It's a time to cleanse & if you are up to it, reorganize, at least by moving those piles of belongings which may have accumulated. Time to make a few trips to the op shop (or sell) to lovingly move what you no longer need. 

Spring can also bring a tiredness as our immune systems deal with hay fever and congestion and I have a stimulating decongestion blend for you to try

Spring is also a time where the insects return. Scroll down to the bottom to get relief from insects!

So which essential oils can help support us in spring? For me personally spring essential oils are citrus, floral, herbaceous & cleansing. Fresh & uplifting aromas are in alignment with spring energy.

Top essential oils for spring 

Bergamot  - fresh, reduces depression and emotional instability, uplifting, increases hope and optimism

Cypress - fresh and detoxifying and supportive for transitions, change, personal growth and grief, gives strength

Eucalyptus - decongestant, antibacterial, fresh, inspiration, new beginnings, stimulating and great for spring cleaning, natural insect repellant

Geranium - floral indulgence, embracing feminine energy, creativity, balancing and reduces stress 

Grapefruit - fresh,  confidence boosting, supports releasing negative emotions & excellent lymphatic stimulant

Juniper - fresh,  detoxifying, lymphatic stimulant, lethargy, cleansing and protection against negative energy and negative thoughts

Lavender - calming, lightly floral, relaxing and incredibly healing, natural insect repellant

Lemon  - detoxifying, circulatory stimulant, immune stimulant, clarity and concentration

Lime - fresh, zesty, detoxifying, immune stimulant, stress reducing and helps mental fogginess 

Peppermint - decongestant, antibacterial, cooling, fresh, stimulating, motivating and confidence boosting , natural insect repellant

Pink peppercorn - fresh, fruity and spicy

Spearmint - decongestant, fresh, stimulating, uplifting and stress reducing, natural insect repellant

Tea tree - antibacterial, great for spring cleaning, energizing and increases confidence

Of course this list is subjective, you may have a completely different need at this time in your life. So feel free to adjust the blends below to fit your own needs. And if you have a favourite spring blend or come up with a winning variation of the blends below, I would love to see it posted in the comments below if you would like to share it. 

Spring essential oil blends for the diffuser

 

Fresh diffuser blend

Lime- 1 drop

Grapefruit - 1 drop

Pink pepper - 1 drop

Lavender - 1 drop

Myrtle - 1 drop

Cleansing diffuser blend

Cypress - 2 drops

Juniper - 2 drops

Lemon - 2 drops

Spring cleaning blend for diffuser or spray bottle

Tea tree 1 drop or 5 drops for spray

Eucalyptus lemon 3 drops or 10 drops for spray

Eucalyptus 3 drops or 10 drops for spray

*For a spray bottle use 1% of essential oils- in the bottle have 25% white vinegar and 74% water and then add the essential oils and shake well before use. Use for any cleaning. 

 

Spring concentration blend for the diffuser

Spearmint - 2 drops

Lemon Myrtle - 2 drops

Anise Myrtle - 1 drop

Spring connection blend for the diffuser

(or make your own roller 3% essential oils in a carrier oil)

Geranium - 2 drops

Petitgrain - 2 drops

Lavender - 2 drops

Spring hay fever congestion blend

Myrtle 2 drops

Eucalyptus 2 drops

Peppermint 1 drop

Night time congestion blend

Myrtle 2 drops

Rosalina 2 drops

 

Natural insect repellant

Eucalyptus lemon 10 drops 

Lemon tea tree 10 drops

Add to body oil to make a natural insect repellant 

To make this into a spray:

Add 1 tsp natural solubilizer/alcohol/apple cider vinegar (to mix the essential oils)

100ml water

spray bottle

mix the natural solubilizer and water together and add the essential oils and shake.

 

Essential oils safety tips

Remember to use essential oils safely, so do not take them Internally, do not apply directly to skin but apply with a carrier oil. See here for more support on how to use essential oils safely.

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