The holidays can give you an opportunity to use essential oils to help bring out your holiday joy! Using therapeutic grade essential oils is an all natural way to bring holiday smells into your environment while providing a number of health benefits. 
Holiday Cheer
1 drop of Clove
3 drops of Sweet Orange
2 drops of Cinnamon
Gingerbread House
3 drops of Ginger
2 drops of Cinnamon
2 drops of Clove
Sweet Christmas Candy
2 drops of Juniper Berry
2 drops of Sweet Orange
1 drop of Lemon
1 drop of Lemongrass
Christmas Cookies
2 drops of Cedarwood
3 drops of Sweet Orange
3 drops of Cassia
1 drop of Cinnamon
Holiday Treats
2 drops of Peppermint
1 drop of Sweet Orange
1 drop of Cassia
2 drops of Wintergreen
Christmas Tree
2 drops of Douglas Fir
2 drops of Cypress
2 drops of Frankincense
Christmas Spirit
2 drops of Cinnamon
2 drops of Clove
2 drops of Sweet Orange
Christmas Tree Farm
3 drops of Douglas Fir
2 drops of Cedarwood
1 drop of Juniper Berry
Peppermint Surprise
4 drops of Peppermint
2 drops of Grapefruit
1 drop of Spearmint
Wiseman’s Gift
3 drops of Frankincense
3 drops of Myrrh
Christmas Eve
3 drops of Douglas Fir
1 drop of Grapefruit
2 drops of Frankincense
Christmas Morning
2 drops of White Fir
2 drops of Sweet Orange
2 drops Juniper Berry
Winter Spice
3 drops of Bergamot
1 drop of Ginger
1 drop of Cassia
1 drop of White Fir
– Bergamot helps lessen stress and depression and promotes relaxation
– Cassia has a warming effect that supports emotional well-being. It is used to create an uplifting atmosphere
– Cedarwood can promote emotional balance and create a relaxing environment
– Clove has a warming effect that is very stimulating and energizing
– Cinnamon has a warming effect and can help elevate feelings of security and belonging
– Cypress is said to speed up emotional healing and can provide comfort
– Douglas Fir may help reduce fatigue and pain and improve respiratory function
– Frankincense reduces anxiety and feelings of stress and promotes inner peace and calmness
– Ginger can create a soothing and calming environment
– Grapefruit creates an uplifting environment
– Juniper Berry has a calming and grounding effect
– Lemon helps improve mood, lessens stress and anxiety, and promotes sleep
– Lemongrass aids mental clarity, promotes relaxation and decreases anxiety
– Myrrh creates an inspiring and balanced atmosphere
– Orange is known as a mood booster and stress reducer
– Peppermint invigorates your senses
– Spearmint creates a positive environment
– White Fir may help reduce fatigue and pain and improve respiratory function
– Wintergreen is uplifting and stimulating
Sources: Loving Essential Oils, Deliciously Organic, ZYTO, and doTERRA
About Shima: Shima graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BS in Microbiology in 1997 and worked at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with the Infectious Disease Department on clinical trials for over 4 years. She then pursued a career change and graduated with her Doctorate degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2007. During her years enrolled in pharmacy school she worked part-time at St. Louis University, where she helped design a laboratory protocol for the BCG Vaccine Study, which received full funding in 2011.
Shima joined Sinks and Medley Pharmacy in September of 2014 as a pharmacist. She continually strives to focus on improving outcomes and raising the quality of life for patients with all types of medical ailments and conditions.
