Spring is a time to increase your energy levels and feel the vitality that life can bring. You may like to try these essential oils which are said to be energizing:

• Lemon essential oil – Diffuse it or dilute it to a maximum of 2% in any carrier oil (10 drops to a tablespoon) or use diluted in a bath.
• Lime essential oil – Diffuse it or dilute it to a maximum of 2% in any carrier oil (10 drops to a tablespoon) or dilute it and use in an aromatic bath.
• Peppermint essential oil – Diffuse it or dilute it to 3-5% in any carrier oil (15-25 drops to a tablespoon) and apply on the forehead for mental fatigue.
• Basil essential oil – Diffuse it or dilute it to 2% in any carrier oil (10 drops to a tablespoon) and apply on the forehead, heart and chest area to increase energy.
• Eucalyptus essential oil – Diffuse it or dilute it to 2% in in jojoba or hazelnut oil (10 drops to a tablespoon) and apply on the skin.

For a blend of oils that help with alertness, concentration and all mental functions, see Amrita's Mental Energizer Roll-On Relief and Mental Energizer Synergy.

See our page Increasing Energy And Vitality Using Essential Oils for more details.

Learn more about aromatherapy or see our how to use essential oil videos.