23 Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes

It is amazing how our sense of smell can impact our moods. Here are the best essential oil diffuser recipes with essential oil blends for any mood! You will love having essential oil diffuser blends for everything from sleep to energy!

I told Skye she couldn’t run around the house in just her underpants.

She looked me dead in the eye and proceeded to take her underpants off.

Without missing a beat, she continued playing the game where she dropped her brother’s parachute men from the second story to the family room below.

Not only was I stressed because I hate games that involve being near the open balcony and stairs, now I had a naked three-year-old running around

She does this often, taking what I say literally and using it to her advantage.

She is also wildly unpredictable, vacillating from wanting to spend 45 minutes selecting the perfect outfit and acting like having to wear clothes at all is worse than eating vegetables while walking backwards through the snow.

Clearly, I had to tread lightly. Because we all know no one can throw a fit like a threenager.

It took a while.

But after some careful negotiation, (if that is what you can call it when there is a three-year-old involved) I finally got her clothed.

But not before the neighbors walking by our kitchen window saw me chasing her, underpants in hand.

By the time she was clothed, and I’d talked her down from the balcony, I was frazzled.

I’d told myself I was too old to be dealing with this at least three times, and I’d vowed to up my work-out routine.

I needed to unwind.

Unfortunately, a spa day was not on the agenda, so I pulled out my essential oil diffuser and settled for a five-minute meditation.

It always amazes me how something as simple as smell can transform my mood.

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 diffuser blends are such a powerful tool in the crazed-mama arsenal.

Need to unwind?! Pull out the lavender! Need energy? Bring on the peppermint.

There is a smell for just about every need you can imagine.  Are you beginning to see why essential oil diffuser blends are one of my secret weapons?!

When we inhale essential oils, 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 essential oils to the whole body. Additionally, inhaling essential oils can help combat respiratory infections like colds, flu and sinus congestion.

Looking for a diffuser?  After trying more than 15, here are my top 3 best essential oil diffusers:

1. Infinity Diffuser
2. Advanced Aromatherapy Diffuser
3. AromaFuse Diffuser

23 Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes for Stress

These Essential Oil Blends will help you with Managing Stress and Anxiety

Stress Management Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

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

Anxiety Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

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

Essential Oil Blends to Lift Your Mood

Uplifting Essential Diffuser Recipe

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

SunnyEssential Oil Diffuser Blend

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

Balancing Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe

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

ProtectiveEssential Oil Diffuser Blend

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

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Manly Diffuser Blend

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

Emotional Healing Diffuser Blend

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

Get In the Groove Workout Diffuser Blend

• 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil
• 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 2 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil

Purify The Air Diffuser Blend

• 4 drops Immune Aid
• 4 drops Germ Fighter

Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes for Congestion & Allergies

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

Breathe Easy Diffuser Blend

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

Bye Bye Allergies Diffuser Blend

• 3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 3 drops Lemon Essential Oil
• 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Essential Oil Diffuser Blends 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 sleep.

Give Me Energy Diffuser Blend

• 4 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 5 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Extra Energy Diffuser Blend

• 5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
• 5 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
• 5 drops Lime Essential Oil

Sunshine Bliss Diffuser Blend

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

Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes for Sleep

Trouble sleeping?  You will be surprised how much these essential oil diffuser recipes can help!

Sleepy Blend Diffuser Blend

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

Calming Diffuser Blend

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

Stress Away Diffuser Blend

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

Essential Oil Blends for the Diffuser for Romance

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

Sensual Blend Diffuser Blend

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

Aphrodisiac Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

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

Seasonal Essential Oil Diffuser Blends

Use these essential oil diffuser recipes to get in the spirit for the holidays!

Fall is In the Air Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe

• 4 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
• 4 drops Cassia Essential Oil

Fun Fall Blend Diffuser Blend

• 6 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
• 1 drop Patchouli Essential Oil
• 1 drop Ginger Essential oil

Happy Holiday Diffuser Blend

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

What are your favorite essential oil diffuser blends?

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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