Description
Breathe Slow and Low
Essential Oils
- Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
- Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)
- Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
- Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Extraction Method
Steam distillation (for all oils)
Description
For many people the first sign of an impending panic attack is a tightness in the chest and shallow and rapid breathing. This can extend to hyperventilation and contribute to additional symptoms such as chest palpitations, tingling or pins-and-needles in the extremities and dizziness. All of which can be extremely frightening.
Breathe Slow & Low helps to relax you physically and mentally which helps you control an impending panic attack. It also helps to reduce chest tightness and rate of breathing and unlocks the diaphragm muscles so that breathing can be controlled from lower in the abdomen, further reducing the rapidity of each breath.
Uses
Breathe Slow & Low should be used at the first signs of an impending panic attack by rubbing onto pulse points and the back of the neck, across the chest and breathing in the scent. Breathe Slow and Low can also be used as an inhalant by putting a few drops into steaming water and inhaling the steam
Dilution
- Undiluted – dilute to 3% or less in a suitable carrier oil.
- Ready to use is a 3% dilution in Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) and Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Carrier Oil
- On request, 3% dilution in Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis) and Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Carrier Oil.
Aromatic Scent
Breathe Slow and Low has a sweet minty fragrance with a woody base note
Emotional Properties
Good for meditation as it elevates the mind, slows and deepens breathing. This essential oil is very useful in spells of self-exploration. It is sovereign for those trying to abandon everyday concerns to concentrate on more uplifting issues. It has a euphoric and sedative effect on the nervous system and helps with anxiety, tension, shock, fear and panic. Useful in boosting the metabolism, The energies of Breathe Slow & Low Aromatic open and release emotional blocks which helps to balance the body. It also helps people establish safe boundaries and feel protected when releasing old beliefs. It brings about more self-trust which is important in moving forward and overcoming negative emotions.
Contraindications
Avoid if taking blood thinning medication. Avoid if suffering from an upset stomach. May cause nausea, stomach pain, burning sensations or a feeling of fullness. Extremely rarely, an allergic reaction may be experienced. This should be treated as a medical emergency. Avoid in cases of high blood pressure
Active Ingredients
α-Pinene, Limonene + β-Phellandrene, α-Thujene, Myrcene, Sabinene, β-Pinene, Camphene, Germacrene D, Benzyl benzoate, α–Farnesene, Benzyl acetate, Linalool, β-Caryophyllene, Geranyl acetate, p-Cresyl methyl ether, Farnesyl acetate, α-Caryophyllene, Cinnamyl acetate, Farnesol, Methyl benzoate, 3-Hexen-1-yl-benzoate, Bicyclogermacrene, α-Cadinol, 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-yl acetate, Isoeugenol, (-)-Carvone, (+)-Limonene, β-Myrcene, (Z-Dihydrocarvone, 1,8-Cineole, 3-Octanol, Menthone, 1,8-Cineol, α-Pinene, (+)-Limonene, Globulol, (E)-Pinocarveol, p-Cymene, (+)-Aromadendrene, Pionocarvone tr-1.0%
