Summer holidays and essential oils
If you are planning your holidays, a stay-cation or writing your ‘to take’ list for your holiday abroad, don’t forget to leave a little space in your luggage for some ‘essential’ Essential Oils.
Used safely, essential oils can be very useful and effective for your travels. I would recommend these four Essential Oils to take with you…
Something we all try to avoid, but the occasional red shoulder does happen!
You or your family feeling ill whilst travelling is a huge worry; I know my kids have both suffered during long car journeys which can be made so much more bearable by the simple use of Lemon and Peppermint essential oils.
Both oils have refreshing qualities. Peppermint is recognised for easing sickness. Just inhaling the essential oil can bring relief. Lemon is refreshing with a cleansing aroma. We associate Lemon with feeling uplifted and clean, this association may help feelings of nausea. The two together will help to quell motion sickness
Add 2 drops of each essential oil to a cotton wool pad and place in the car 20 min before leaving. I usually place it on the dashboard. You will then be travelling in a lightly scented car which can be replenished every 3-4 hours. If you are flying take the cotton wool ball in a small container with the essential oils already added. During the flight when you feel the need, inhale the aromas to ease the feeling of nausea.
Travelling can upset your digestive system, sometimes it can be due to a time difference and your body clock getting out of kilter, other times it may be due to something you’ve eaten. Obviously, keep your water intake up and consult a doctor if you are unwell. However, a mild tummy upset can be calmed by a gentle tummy massage using Roman Chamomile, Lavender and Peppermint.
Hopefully, you won’t need any of the tips above, but I always travel with my essential oils, just in case! Above all have a wonderful holiday!
About Jo Kellett
Our essential oil expert, Jo Kellett TIDHA MIFPA CIMI, graduated from the Tisserand Institute of Holistic Aromatherapy in 1996. She returned to the college in 1999 as Essential Oil Therapeutics Tutor, where she taught until the college closed. Jo runs a successful private Aromatherapy practice in Brighton, specialising in Women’s health. Jo is also an internationally published author and has lectured on the subject of Aromatherapy both in the UK and abroad.
For more information on Jo Kellett, check out her website or Instagram
Used safely, essential oils can be very useful and effective for your travels. I would recommend these four Essential Oils to take with you…
- Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
- Roman Chamomile – Anthemis nobilis
- Lemon - Citrus limonum
- Peppermint – Mentha piperita
Sunburn
Something we all try to avoid, but the occasional red shoulder does happen!
- To 10 ml of blending oil add
- 3 drops of Lavender
- 2 drops of Roman Chamomile
- Apply gently to the area that is sore
Travel Sickness
You or your family feeling ill whilst travelling is a huge worry; I know my kids have both suffered during long car journeys which can be made so much more bearable by the simple use of Lemon and Peppermint essential oils.
Both oils have refreshing qualities. Peppermint is recognised for easing sickness. Just inhaling the essential oil can bring relief. Lemon is refreshing with a cleansing aroma. We associate Lemon with feeling uplifted and clean, this association may help feelings of nausea. The two together will help to quell motion sickness
Add 2 drops of each essential oil to a cotton wool pad and place in the car 20 min before leaving. I usually place it on the dashboard. You will then be travelling in a lightly scented car which can be replenished every 3-4 hours. If you are flying take the cotton wool ball in a small container with the essential oils already added. During the flight when you feel the need, inhale the aromas to ease the feeling of nausea.
Upset Tummy
Travelling can upset your digestive system, sometimes it can be due to a time difference and your body clock getting out of kilter, other times it may be due to something you’ve eaten. Obviously, keep your water intake up and consult a doctor if you are unwell. However, a mild tummy upset can be calmed by a gentle tummy massage using Roman Chamomile, Lavender and Peppermint.
- To 10 ml of blending oil add
- 2 drops of Lavender
- 2 drops of Roman Chamomile
- 1 drop of Peppermint
Hopefully, you won’t need any of the tips above, but I always travel with my essential oils, just in case! Above all have a wonderful holiday!
About Jo KellettOur essential oil expert, Jo Kellett TIDHA MIFPA CIMI, graduated from the Tisserand Institute of Holistic Aromatherapy in 1996. She returned to the college in 1999 as Essential Oil Therapeutics Tutor, where she taught until the college closed. Jo runs a successful private Aromatherapy practice in Brighton, specialising in Women’s health. Jo is also an internationally published author and has lectured on the subject of Aromatherapy both in the UK and abroad.
For more information on Jo Kellett, check out her website or Instagram
