Serenity Essential Oil
Serenity Essential Oil has to be one of my absolute favorite oils for peace, serenity and calming.
In this blog post, you will learn more about the basics, science, sourcing, safety, uses, and emotions, and testimonies of Serenity essential oil on Facebook!
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BASICS OF SERENITY ESSENTIAL OIL
SERENITY (RESTFUL BLEND) has a calming and relaxing aroma that provides a unique user experience. The benefits of this perfectly balanced, tranquil blend can be felt immediately, transporting the user to a state of blissful repose.
SERENITY combines Essential Oils renowned for their ability to lessen feelings of tension and calm emotions, and support a relaxed state of being when used aromatically. Apply one to two drops to the hands and inhale throughout the day to help reduce worry from life’s daily stressors.
INGREDIENTS
Lavender Flower, Cedarwood, Ho Wood Leaf, Ylang Ylang Flower, Marjoram Leaf, Roman Chamomile Flower, Vetiver Root, Vanilla Bean Absolute, Hawaiian Sandalwood.
PRACTICAL USES
-Apply to bottoms of feet at bedtime to help unwind before going to sleep.
-Inhale directly from hands or diffuse throughout the day to help lessen tension.
-Add 2–3 drops into a warm bath with Epsom salts to create a relaxing, renewing experience.
-Apply 2–3 drops to the back of the neck or on the heart for feelings of calmness and peace.
SCIENCE OF SERENITY ESSENTIAL OIL
Let’s take a look at why Serenity works the way it does!
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
Serenity includes: Lavender Flower, Cedarwood, Ho Wood Leaf, Ylang Ylang Flower, Marjoram Leaf, Roman Chamomile Flower, Vetiver Root, Vanilla Bean Absolute, Hawaiian Sandalwood.
Below are the main chemical constituents for each some of the oils:
– Lavender – Linalool, a-terpineaol, linalyl acetate, b-ocimene
– Ylang Ylang – Germacrene, Caryophyllene, a-farnesene
– Marjoram – Linalool, Terpinen-4-ol
– Roman Chamomile – Geranial, Neral, Germacrene, Caryophyllene,
– Vetiver – Alpha-vetivones, Beta-vetivones, Isovalencenol
– Hawaiian Sandalwood – a-and-b santols and santalenes
– Cedarwood – α-cedrene, cedrol, thujopsene
We will dive deep into Lavender!
Most of doTERRA’s Lavender consists of two main constituents – Linalool and Linalyl acetate.
LINALOOL belongs to the Alcohol family which is known to have therapeutic properties such as being calming to the tissues, cleansing, supporting healthy immunity, restorative to the skin, sedative, gentle, mild and antimicrobial.
LINALYL ACETATE belongs to the Esters family and is also very calming, relaxing, antifungal, antispasmodic, and balancing to the nervous system.
A great resource called SOURCE TO YOU by doTERRA is a place where you can go and learn about the chemical constituents and testing around each essential oil bottle doTERRA packages and distributes. Testing results for the lavender bottle I had showed no adulterations and that it contained Linalool of 36.11% and Linalyl acetate of 30.03%.
Check out the rest of the results below: https://sourcetoyou.com/results.html?LotID=1708013A
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Furthermore, the chemical constituents of Serenity give the essential oil the following properties:
– Sedative
– Antihistamine
– Relaxing
– Antispasmodic
– Hypotensive
– Calming
“These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.”
SOURCING OF SERENITY ESSENTIAL OIL
Here’s a bit about where some of the oils that make doTERRA’s Serenity comes from and how it’s created!
– Lavender – Bulgaria
– Ylang Ylang – Madagascar
– Marjoram – Hungary
– Roman Chamomile – USA
– Vetiver – Haiti
– Hawaiian Sandalwood – Hawaii
– Cedarwood – USA
Here’s a little bit from doTERRA on Lavender from Bulgaria!
The majority of doTERRA’s lavender comes from Bulgaria (it used to come mainly from France). Due to the Black Sea climate zone around Bulgaria, Bulgaria has a great climate to produce some of the world’s best lavender.
It’s sunny and dry climate during harvest coupled with dry, well-drained, sandy soils are ideal for this aromatic plant.
For these reasons, doTERRA chose Eastern Bulgaria as the place to make reality a vision of creating a world-class production center for some of its most valued oils.
SAFETY OF SERENITY ESSENTIAL OIL
Below are some thoughts to consider around safety for serenity.
WHO: It’s great for all ages and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding for aromatic and topical use.
APPLICATION: You can use this oil aromatically (smell straight from the bottle or in diffuser/diffuser jewlery) and topically (applied to your skin). The oil can go on “neat” (without a carrier oil) for most adults, but if you wish to dilute with a carrier oil like coconut oil, see dilution guidelines below:
Recommended dilution guidelines (Age and Dosage Amount):
– Up to 3 Months: 1 Drop in 1 Tablespoon Carrier Oil
– Up to 24 Months: 3 Drops in 1 Tablespoon Carrier Oil
– 2-6 Years: 5 Drops in 1 Tablespoon Carrier Oil
– 6-15 Years: 1 Drop in 1 Teaspoon Carrier Oil
– 15 + Years: 5 Drops in 1 Teaspoon Carrier Oil
Like most essential oils, try to avoid contact with the eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
DOSAGE: It depends on how you use it and for what, but know that less is always more when it comes to essential oils.
SHELF LIFE: Typical shelf life is roughly 4-5 years as well! You can look at the bottom of your doTERRA lavender bottle for the expiration date.
SAFETY PRECAUTION: However, be sure to keep OUT of the reach of children because even though it’s safe, we want to be careful they don’t OVEREXPOSE themselves to it. Also, if you are pregnant or under a doctor’s care, feel free to consult with them if you’re concerned.
Note – this information is just based on my understanding and is just for doTERRA’s Geranium- you will need to do your research on other lemon essential oils.
USES OF SERENITY ESSENTIAL OIL
Serenity has so many great uses!
Here are some of its top uses:
– SLEEP ISSUES: Diffuse, apply under nose, or to bottoms of feet.
– STRESS & ANXIOUS FEELINGS: Apply under nose, to back of neck and/or diffuse
– FUSSY BABY & RESTLESS CHILD: Diffuse, apply, to bottoms of feet or down spine to calm. Dilute as needed
– TENSION & MOOD SWINGS: Diffuse, inhale from cupped hands. Apply to back of neck and or over chest
– SKIN CARE: Apply to area of concern
– MUSCLE TENSION: Apply to area of concern
– PERFUME: Apply to pulse points
– CALMS FEARS & NERVOUSNESS: Apply to back of neck, diffuse, and or inhale from cupped hands
– BATH & BEDTIME ROUTINE: Use in baths or apply to bottoms of feet to relax and unwind
– ANGER, AGITATION & IRRITABILITY: Use in baths or apply to bottoms of feet to relax and unwind
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Blend of Lavender, Cedarwood, Ho Wood, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver, Vanilla and Hawaiin Sandalwood
I personally LOVE using this oil for my DIY skin and personal care items and in my diffuser at night!
Such a great oil to be used in so many different ways!
EMOTIONS BEHIND SERENITY ESSENTIAL OIL
I though in addition to talking about the basics, science, sourcing, safety, and uses of essential oils, I would also do a section on the emotional aspect of each oil!
This is taken from the “Emotions & Essential Oils: A Reference Guide for Emotional Healing” 2017 4th Edition
(P.S. Note that this oil used to be called Calming Blend, instead of Restful Blend)
OIL OF FORGIVENESS
SUMMARY:
“Calming Blend has a powerful effect on the heart. It may calm feelings of hostility, fear, anger, jealousy, rage and resentment. Calming Blend can support individuals who struggle to forgive others for their hurtful blunders and behaviors. Combined, the oils of this blend soften the hardened heart and assist individuals in overcoming their criticisms and judgement of other people. When an individual expects too much from others, Calming Blend can relax their perfectionists expectations.
It assists individuals in viewing others with tenderness and compassion. It teaches that Divine Grace is fro all and that no one is perfect. The need to blame others stems from unhappiness and pain in one’s own life. Calming Blend encourages individuals to look at themselves first when they feel like blaming someone else.
Calming Blend brings a person more in touch with the qualities of love, openness and receptivity. This blend helps heal the emotional wounds in the heart so that love may flow freely. Calming Blend fosters tenderness and love in every relationship. It assists the heart in remaining whole by practicing principles of forgiveness.
Ingredients: Lavender, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang and other essential oils.
Negative Emotions: Resentment, unwillingness to forgive, bitterness, anger, sadness, criticism, perfectionism.
Positive Emotions: Calm, accepting, forgiving, compassionate, receptive, tenderhearted.
TESTIMONIES OF SERENITY ESSENTIAL OIL
Many attest to the power of this beautiful oil!
Since I’ve started to diffuse it, it’s been one of the only things that has helped me rest peacefully at night and have a good sleep. I tend to combine it with Vetiver and Balance (Grounding Blend) from doTERRA and love how together, my sleep is sweet and long!
This oil is also perfect for bath and spa products and doTERRA actually has a bath soap made with this blend!
If you have any testimonies with this oil, please share below!
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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
