Make your own Joy Essential Oil Blend - DIY Recipe and Uses

Wow, the past month (April/May 2015) for me has been super overwhelming, with kids being sick and my dad being out of town and having open heart surgery, birthday parties, traveling, vacations, and stress at work....... wholly moley, I am just exhausted physically and emotionally and have been feeling so down in the dumps. I've heard of the Joy Essential Oil blend and thought I should mix some up and give it a try to get myself in better spirits.

** My blogging on essential oils took a back seat since my youngest daughter got very sick just after her 1 year birthday back in May. She was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis which is an autoimmune disease triggered by the vaccines she received. It caused her immune system to attack her spinal cord causing paralysis of her limbs and torso.  For more information on my daughter's illness you can visit her page at www.GoFundMe.com/MaggieDawn. 

I had this saved as a draft just needing some final edits in my files since about April, 2015. The good news is that she is recovering and I am slowly getting back into things I used to do. It's been a long six months but I will say that I had my oils with me even during our 2 week hospital stay and at home to help us get through our tough times.


Our 'go to' oils have been; Peace and Calming, Lavander, Jojoba Oil, Frankinscense, and Theives. I haven't been able to mix up the Joy blend but I will be ordering up the few that I need and enjoying Joy as it has been much needed and I'm sure it would have been handy to have. 

Joy Essential Oil Blend promotes the emotions of love, happiness and confidence. It helps us release emotional blocks of love, self-love and sharing love. It also helps us release grief and sorrow that is stored in the heart and lungs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Joy (TM) is an essential oil blend by Young Living Oils.

It is a blend of ten different oils. 

• Ylang Ylang -has a long history in skin and hair care products, particularly in Asia, where it is used to promote luxuriant hair. It also restores confidence and equilibrium.
• Bergamot- includes soothing digestion and combating stress. The essential oil has a calming aroma which relaxes the mind and body.
• Geranium - helps you relax and beatify your skin! Used traditionally to support the circulatory and nervous systems, a great deal of its strength lies in its ability to revitalize body tissues.
• Rosewood - is soothing to the skin it is emotionally stabilizing and is used for relaxation.
• Lemon -consists of 68 percent d-limonene, a powerful antioxidant; and may be beneficial for the skin. It has cleansing and purifying properties.
• Jasmine - as a wonderful aroma that relieves stress and uplifts the mind and body! It is also beneficial for the skin and supportive of women's challenges. It has been used throughout history for romance and attraction and for balancing the feminine energy of the body.
• Roman Chamomile - creates inner peace. It is a calming oil that resonates well with adults, children and animals! Soothing to all types of skin, it is used extensively in Europe in skin preparations. Roman chamomile is also beneficial when added to massage oil for relief of muscle discomfort after exercise.
• Rose Otto - has an intoxicating aroma that relieves stress. It is also known to help occasional discomfort associated with women's menstrual cycle; and is excellent for all skin types.
• Mandarin (or Tangerine) - is uplifting to the mind and body and brings happiness and peace. It reduces stress and irritability.
• Palmarosa - also been known as Turkish Geranium or Indian Geranium Oil. Supports the digestive system and is stimulating and soothing to the body and mind.

In the revised formulation from Young Living, Rosewood has been replaced with:

• Coriander - has been used since Ancient Egypt. It may support healthy digestive and circulatory system functions and has been studied for the support it may offer to a healthy pancreas.

Uses For Joy Essential Oil 

Abuse,  acceptance, agitation, anger, argumentative, aura, clearing, deodorant, despondency, disappointment, discouragement, dying, energy, expression, frigidness (women), grief, grounding, happiness, heart (broken or heavy), injury (emotional), jealousy, lack of sex drive and  libido (women), loss of loved one, love, occasional mood swings and blues, obsessiveness, personal change, positive feelings, pregnancy, protection, resentment, restlessness, sadness, stress, transitions, trauma, and weight loss (emotional).

Application

Diffuser

Topically. Apply 2-3 Drops on wrists, behind ears and on neck 

Combine with carrier oil and enjoy a relaxing massage

Combine a few drops mixed with epsom salts and enjoy a soothing, uplifting bath.

*****DIY Joy Essential Oil Blend Recipe*****

40 Drops Ylang Ylang

40 Drops Bergamot

30 Drops Rosewood Or Corriander 

20 Drops Geranium 

20 Drops Lemon

10 Drops Jasmine

10 Drops Palmarosa

5 Drops Mandarin or Tangerine

5 Drops Roman Chamomile

5 Drops Rose

Disclaimer:The information on this site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or prescribe any of these products for you or your family. In the case of illness you should contact your health care professional. In no instances shall the owner of this website or its affiliates be responsible or liable for any damages whatsoever resulting in connection with the use of this information, products, or its publication. The decision to use any information from this site is the sole responsibility of the reader.

Top Essential Oils to Always Have on Hand

The 10 essential oils listed below have a number of different benefits that range from health care to home and garden maintenance, and many other uses in between. Many other essential oils also have numerous uses and benefits, but if your just getting started or just want to know what to always have available, these may be your best bet.

1. Lavender

Lavender has been used for medicinal and home care purposes for thousands of years, and is one of the most versatile EOs you can get. It is also safe to use on and around infants and children when properly diluted.

2. Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia)

This is one of the most beneficial and useful of EOs to have on hand. It has been called "a medicine cabinet in a bottle" as it can be used to treat almost any common ailment. Although you can never consume tea tree oil internally you can use it topically and aromatically.

3. Lemon 

This is one of the best EOs for home use, as it has more applications than most other oils will ever dream of. It can also be used for therapeutic uses topically, internally and aromatically. Keep in mind that lemon EO can make your skin photosensitive: wait at least 12 hours before exposing skin to sunlight. Lemon EO is great for household cleaning and disinfecting and as an air refresher.

4. Peppermint 

Peppermint has been around for thousands of years as well. It has been used to calm nausea or stomach upset, chest congestion, eliminate odors, cleaning, pest control, and heat exhaustion. It is also great to uplift spirits and energizing.

5. Eucalyptus 

It is great for alleviating chest congestion (either blended with other oils or alone). It also has pain relieving properties, can be used as a disinfectant to eliminate germs and odors.

6. Clove 

Clove oil has been used for dental issues for centuries, and is one of the best treatments available for natural toothaches, gum disease, cold sores, and canker sores. It should always be diluted (it is VERY strong).  It can also be used for infections, wounds, cuts, heat rash, athlete's foot, bruises, ear aches. For use around the home it can be used to repel insects, fleas, flies and moths.

7. Chamomile 

Chamomile has gentle and soothing properties and has been used as a calming herb since the Roman era. It also helps with boils, dry skin, acne, stings, cuts and bruises. It can be applied topically or aromatically to combat headache, muscle pain, stress, panic attacks, depression and insomnia.

8. Frankincense

I bet you didn't know that oil of Frankincense was found in King Tutankhamen's' tomb! It is safe to say that this EO has been valued for quite a while. Frankincense EO is a go to for almost any ailment. It can be applied topically or aromatically. Ranging from acne, warts, cuts, boils, scars, cysts, insect bites. It can also be diffused to alleviate stress, and headache pain. Research has also been done that it may help in killing cancer cells.

9. Grapefruit 

Grapefruit EO oils is bright and cheery, and is an uplifting oil and has multi-purpose properties. It can be applied topically for swollen lymph nodes, oily hair and skin, cellulite, acne, migraines, or deodorant. Around the home it can be used to repel fleas, cleaning, and laundry refresher.

10. Oregano 

Oregano EO has many properties ranging from anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-microbial, and antiseptic properties, it is a great oil to have around the house. It should never be used undiluted, and pregnant or nursing women should avoid using it. Diluted in water it makes for a great anti-bacterial spray for counter tops.


Disclaimer:The information on this site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or prescribe any of these products for you or your family. In the case of illness you should contact your health care professional. In no instances shall the owner of this website or its affiliates be responsible or liable for any damages whatsoever resulting in connection with the use of this information, products, or its publication. The decision to use any information from this site is the sole responsibility of the reader.