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    Home » Lifestyle » Healthy Living » Essential Oils

    29 Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes

    Published: Sep 12, 2021 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Oct 7, 2022 · 958 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    It is amazing how our sense of smell can impact our frame of mind. Using essential oils in your diffuser is a fast and easy way to shift your mood. It can help with everything from energy and food cravings, to lifting your mood when you are feeling down. Here are the best essential oil diffuser recipes.

    Photo of an essential oil diffuser.

    It always amazes me how something as simple as smell can transform our moods.

    The reason for this is because of the olfactory system - a fancy word for our bodies "smelling system."

    The olfactory membrane recognizes individual molecules and sends this information to the brain almost instantly. The two areas of the brain that receive this information are the limbic system and cerebral cortex.

    The limbic system is part of the brain that holds our instinctive behaviors and automatic emotional responses. It facilitates memory storage and retrieval, which is why certain smells can take you back to childhood.

    Since the limbic system establishes emotional states, our overall mood can be impacted by smell.

    This is why essential oil recipes are such a powerful tool in your arsenal.

    Need to unwind?! Pull out the lavender! Need energy? Bring on the peppermint. Can’t Sleep?  Cedarwood Essential Oil is your new BFF.

    There is a smell for just about every need you can imagine. Are you beginning to see why my diffuser blend recipes are one of my secret weapons as a mom?!

    When we inhale, the olfactory system and therefore central nervous system is impacted.

    In addition to affecting our moods, inhaling essential oils can have other benefits. They can cross into the bloodstream from our lungs, making it a quick way to deliver components to the whole body. 

    Additionally, it can help support the immune system and fend off respiratory infections like colds, flu and sinus congestion. 

    The right blends can be a Godsend during allergy season, because many people find allergy relief almost instantly.

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    29 Easy Essential Oil Recipes for the Diffuser

    Oil Diffuser Combinations for Stress and Relaxation 

    Stress Management Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

    • 4 drops Cedarwood
    • 3 drops Bergamot
    • 2 drops Jasmine
    • 1 drop Neroli

    Anxiety Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

    • 5 drops Sandalwood
    • 1 drop Neroli
    • 1 drop Roman Chamomile
    • 1 drop Lavender

    Relaxing Diffuser Blend

    • 5 drops Frankincense
    • 4 drops Cedarwood
    • 2 drops Roman Chamomile

    Calming Diffuser Blend

    • 5 drops Frankincense
    • 4 drops Cedarwood
    • 2 drops Roman Chamomile

    Ease Away Irritation Blend

    • 5 drops Spruce
    • 2 drops Bergamot
    • 1 drop Basil

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    Essential Oil Blends to Enhance Your Mood

    Think Positive Diffuser Blend

    • 4 drops Bergamot
    • 2 drops Clary Sage
    • 2 drops Sweet Orange

    Uplifting Essential Diffuser Recipe

    • 3 drops Bergamot
    • 2 drops Geranium
    • 1 drop Sweet Orange
    • 1 drop Rose

    Sunny Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

    • 5 drops Sweet Orange
    • 5 drops Grapefruit
    • 2 drops Lime

    Balancing Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe

    • 3 drops Neroli
    • 3 drops Sweet Orange
    • 1 drop Frankincense
    • 1 drop Lemon
    • 1 drop Ylang Ylang

    Manly Diffuser Blend

    • 4 drops Wintergreen
    • 3 drops Cypress
    • 2 drops Fir Needle

    Emotional Healing Diffuser Blend

    • 2 drops Wild Orange
    • 2 drops Bergamot
    • 2 drops Cypress
    • 2 drops Frankincense

    Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes for Clean Air

    Clean Air Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

    • 5 drops Fir Needle
    • 5 drops Juniper
    • 5 drops Cypress
    • 10 drops Cedarwood

    Purify The Air Diffuser Blend

    • 4 drops Immune Aid
    • 4 drops Germ Fighter
    Photo of a white essential oil diffuser surrounded by flowers.

    Essential Oils for Allergies Diffuser Recipes

    Any time you are suffering from congestion, you will be so happy to have these essential oil blends on hand to help manage your allergy symptoms.

    Breathe Easy Blend

    • 6 drops Clary Sage
    • 4 drops Fir Needle
    • 3 drops Lavender

    Bye Bye Allergies Diffuser Blend

    • 3 drops Peppermint
    • 3 drops Lemon
    • 3 drops Lavender

    Allergy Support Blend

    • 4 drops Hemlock
    • 3 drops Sweet Orange
    • 2 drops Black Spruce
    • 1 drop Pine

    Diffuse Essential Oils for Energy

    These essential oil diffuser recipes are perfect for when you are exhausted and need to keep going. I am always surprised at how these essential oil blends help me when I am short on sleep.

    Get Up and Go Blend

    • 4 drops Eucalyptus
    • 2 drops Cardamom
    • 2 drops Rosemary
    • 2 drops Lime

    Get In the Groove Workout Diffuser Blend

    • 2 drops Lemon
    • 2 drops Peppermint
    • 2 drops Grapefruit

    Give Me Energy Diffuser Blend

    • 4 drops Peppermint
    • 5 drops Sweet Orange

    Extra Energy Diffuser Blend

    • 5 drops Rosemary
    • 5 drops Grapefruit
    • 5 drops Lime

    Sunshine Bliss Diffuser Blend

    • 3 drops Sweet Orange
    • 3 drops Grapefruit
    • 2 drops Lemon
    • 1 drop Bergamot

    Essential Oil Diffuser Blend Recipes for Sleep

    Trouble sleeping? You will be surprised how much these essential oils for sleep can help!

    Sleepy Blend Diffuser Blend

    • 4 drops Lavender
    • 2 drops Roman Chamomile
    • 2 drops Sweet Orange
    • 2 drops Vetiver

    Calming Diffuser Blend

    • 4 drops Lavender
    • 3 drops Geranium
    • 2 drops Roman Chamomile
    • 2 drops Clary Sage
    • 2 drops Ylang Ylang

    Stress Away Diffuser Blend

    • 4 drops Lavender
    • 3 drops Clary Sage
    • 2 drops Ylang Ylang
    • 1 drop Marjoram

    Sensual Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes

    Use these essential oil diffuser recipes to set the stage for romance.

    Sensual Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe

    • 5 drops Sandalwood
    • 3 drops Bergamot
    • 1 drops Ginger
    • 1 drop Lime
    • 1 drop Ylang Ylang

    Aphrodisiac Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

    • 2 drops Cinnamon
    • 2 drops Patchouli
    • 1 drop Rosemary
    • 1 drop Sandalwood
    • 1 drop Ylang Ylang
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    Seasonal Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

    Use these essential oil diffuser recipes to get in the spirit for your favorite time of year!

    Fall is In the Air Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe

    • 4 drops Sweet Orange
    • 4 drops Cassia

    Fun Fall Blend Diffuser Blend

    • 6 drops Sweet Orange
    • 1 drop Patchouli
    • 1 drop Ginger

    Happy Holiday Diffuser Blend

    • 2 drops Fir Needle
    • 2 drops Cassia
    • 2 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

    Safety Considerations:

    • Some oils can be contraindicated for those with asthma and serious allergies.
    • Don't go overboard! Very high dosages can irritate the membranes and lead to headaches and dizziness.

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. JoAnn

      June 08, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      I have a question for you....my husband has an Orthostatic Tremor which means he tremors when he stands up....not when sitting. His dr. and I believe that it was brought on my emotional stress which means it can be reversed (my husband thinks it is a lifetime sentence). It is limiting what he can do physically and emotionally is causing havic. He is on antidepresents and seeing a counselor. I believe in the healing power of essential oils...I use theives oil all the time. Do you have any suggestions for an oil mix that might help him? thank you

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    2. Trysh

      October 03, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      Awesome collection. I have my own personal blends but I'm definitely giving a few of these a try.

      Bookmarked!

      Reply
    3. Carolyn Wood

      October 18, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      Where can you buy the diffuser

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      • Wendy Polisi

        October 18, 2017 at 2:02 pm

        This is my favorite one. (I have 5!) https://buff.ly/2yx8B5U

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        • Jessica Evans

          January 09, 2020 at 3:25 pm

          I have this one too. Big fan!

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          • Wendy Polisi

            January 09, 2020 at 3:36 pm

            Isn't it amazing?

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    4. Pat Strothman

      January 09, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Are there any of these you would NOT recommend around pets?

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      • Wendy Polisi

        January 09, 2020 at 3:43 pm

        In general, you have to be careful with oils around pets. Cats can be especially sensitive - so never diffuse when they can't get away from it. For dogs, avoid Tea Tree, Sweet Birch, Cinnamon, Garlic, Thyme, Clove, Juniper, Wintergreen, Pine and Yarrow.

        I've studied aromatherapy for humans extensively, but not for pets because I don't have any. (Love them but I am highly allergic.) Because of this, I would recommend doing a bit more research. Here are a few links to get you started:

        https://thewirecutter.com/blog/are-essential-oils-safe-for-pets/

        https://tisserandinstitute.org/cats-essential-oil-safety/

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    5. denise

      November 17, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      Can these recipes be used in a reed diffuser? Can you share how much alcohol and carrier oils should be added?

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        November 18, 2022 at 1:51 pm

        You could use the combinations in a reed diffuser. I have never owned a reed diffuser, so I wouldn't want to give recommendations about the specifics. I'd check with the manufacturer.

        Reply

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