Travel Essentials
Apr 21st 2021
Posted by Stephanie Chambers
by Stephanie Chambers
According to Ayurveda; traveling increases the Vata body type. Vata is already the quality of movement, so by traveling you are making it worse. This can cause your skin to feel dry and for your stomache to become upset.*
To reduce Vata while you are traveling, try as much as you can to stick to a normal routine (e.g. going to bed on time) and eat warm, oily foods. Listen to calming music and rest whenever you can. You may like to put a Vata tea bag in the bottle of water you buy once you are in the actual airport. If you can, give yourself an oil massage with Calming & Regenerating Body Oil each morning, as this will help.*
Diffusing the following Essential Oils (e.g. in your car as you drive back), can help:
- Lavender Essential Oil (good for first aid and for a variety of issues)*
- Fennel Essential Oil, Anise Essential Oil or Caraway Essential Oil
- Ginger Essential Oil (a drop on the tongue is good for travel sickness but be very careful – it is a very heating, sharp oil)*
- Jasmine Essential Oil (good for the heart and helps make your travels blissful)*
- Rosemary Essential Oil (prepares you for action).*
You may be interested to know that Amrita has a new car Dashboard Diffuser. Our Ceramic Angel Car Diffuser is also still available. The Amrita Ball Diffuser is small enough to take with you, so you can diffuse in your hotel room at night.
If you have any trouble sleeping (which often happens in new places), follow the tips on our Essential Oils For Sleep and Insomnia page.
Boost Your Immunity
Because traveling is so hard on the body, you can become more susceptible to germs and other pathogens. To boost your immunity, try these solutions:
- Diffuse Invincible Immunity Synergy - which contains Bay Laurel, Eucalyptus Radiata, Oregano, Tea Tree, Thyme Borneol, Red Thyme and Thyme Thujanol Essential Oils*
- Diffuse Sweet Restoration Synergy - which contains Rosemary, Lavender Extra and Sweet Lavandin Essential Oils)*
- Take Golden Shield Tri-Essence PowerBlend
Recover from Jet Lag & Travel Tiredness
Jet lag can cause fatigue, headaches, insomnia and make it hard for you to recover from your trip and to go back to work or school.
Take a 3oz mist bottle and add pure water and a few drops of whichever Essential Oils appeal to you from the list below to create a blend. Ideally, create a blend to use each morning and another to use each evening as this will help you reset your internal clock.*
Shake well and then spray it on your body or around the room and take deep inhales. Avoid spraying into your eyes.*
Morning oils:
Evening oils:
Remember to Have Fun
Travel time is part of your vacation too so, bring a good audio book or some classical music on your phone, relax, and savor the journey!
Disclaimer: *The statements made in this blog have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. If a condition persists, please contact your physician or healthcare provider. The information provided is not a substitute for a face-to-face consultation with a healthcare provider, and should not be construed as medical advice.
Original Published: 2015-08-19 / Last Modified: 2025-6-2