Grief - reposting from 15+ years ago

Grief

In September, 2001, I wrote to Gabriel Mojay, and asked him for suggestions for blends people could use to deal with the emotional aftermath of that awful Tuesday. He graciously responded with several suggested blends, and permission to quote them to you:

1. Grief that is coupled with emotional shock and stunned disbelief:
True Lavender (5)
Jasmine (3)
Spikenard (2)

2. Grief in which an unbearable feeling of loss, overwhelming sadness, and constant tears are most pronounced:
Rose (4)
Sandalwood (4)
Neroli (2)

3. Grief that results in a sense of being numbed and withdrawn:Frankincense (5)
Cypress (3)
Clary Sage (2)


4. Grief that provokes a terrible feeling of anger and revenge:
Roman Chamomile (3)
Rose (2)
Bergamot (5) (or Bergamot FCF , if the blend is to be applied to the skin and exposed to the sun)

5. Grief that involves feelings of anxiety, dread and helplessness (for spiritual courage):
Thyme Linalol (3)
Lavender (3)
Spikenard (2)
Angelica Root (2) (or Cedarwood , if the blend is to be applied to the skin and exposed to the sun)

6. Grief that partly expresses itself as a need to nurture others, but in so doing, forgetting one's own needs:
Sweet Orange (4)
Marjoram (3)
Frankincense (3)

Gabriel, as most of you know by now, is the author of my favorite aromatherapy book, “Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit.” (September, 2001)

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