Generally linked to too intense activity, emotional shock or even stress, fatigue can also be a symptom of more serious disorders such as hormonal imbalances, infectious diseases or even metabolic deficiencies. Even if this second type of case must be treated at the source to completely get back into shape, certain essential oils can help to stimulate and boost the body.
This article was updated on 12/12/2023The quick reflex: Black Spruce
More details : how to use Black Spruce correctly?
Complete synergy
The mixture
To fight fatigue, take your empty bottle and add:
- 20 drops of essential oil Pepper mint
- 20 drops of essential oilBlack Spruce
- 20 drops of essential oil Scots Pine
- 20 drops of essential oil Basil
- 80 drops (4 mL) vegetable oilArgan
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!
How to use
Massage 4 drops of the mixture into the lower back, at the kidney level.
Reapply morning and noon for a week.
Authorized users
YES. Adults, children over 6 years old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old.
Special precautions
- This synergy is hormone-like.
- It is contraindicated in cases of epilepsy, liver disorders, biliary problems, hypertension and cardiovascular problems.
- Medical advice is also necessary for people with asthma or thyroid problems.
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Why these essential oils?
Peppermint as a stimulant for the body
L'peppermint essential oil has a molecule with toning properties. This is menthol, an alcohol representing up to 50% of its composition. It will stimulate several functions of the body and thus “wake it up”.
This stimulation takes place at different levels. On the one hand, through its hypertensive action, it will raise the low blood pressure sometimes observed in cases of fatigue. Generally speaking, it also tones the cardiac system. On the other hand, this essential oil is a good energizer and brain stimulant. These varied effects that Peppermint presents will help to invigorate the body effectively.
Black Epinette: the anti-pump par excellence
Lblack Spruce essential oil is the “anti-kick” oil by reference. Its majority composition of monoterpenes makes it an essential oil with extremely tonic properties. It notably contains alpha pinene, a molecule with the “cortison-like” action sought here.
Through this hormonal effect, it intervenes on the “pituitary-cortical-adrenal” axis. This endocrine system governs the body's various processes and, when it fails, states of fatigue are often felt. Thus, by modulating hormonal mechanisms, Black Spruce essential oil will provide general stimulation of the body to quickly get it back on its feet.
Scots Pine as a physical tonic
To put all the chances on your side to revitalize the body, combine thescots Pine essential oil to that of Épinette Noire is the gesture to take. Just like the latter, it has alpha pinene with very important “cortison-like” effects for this synergy. In Scots Pine essential oil, alpha pinene is associated with a unique combination of molecules, which could explain its unique and complementary action to that of Black Spruce.
In this way, Scots Pine essential oil, described as "the greatest physical tonic", will restore your lost shape.
Basil to soothe nervous fatigue
Stress and overwork put the body under tension, the nerves are extremely stressed and the muscles are often tense. L'basil essential oil will be active on these points. It is first of all a very good anti-stress: its rebalancing action will soothe nervous fatigue.
It is also a powerful antispasmodic due to its methylchavicol content. This molecule will effectively relax the muscles by modulating their contractions. Mixed with Peppermint, Black Spruce and Scots Pine, Basil essential oil will help you regain optimal mental and physical fitness.
Why this vegetable oil?
Argan vegetable oil
In case of severe fatigue, we try to wake up quickly. L'argan vegetable oil thus allows essential oils to penetrate quickly into the body, thanks to its affinity with the skin barrier. Thus, the active ingredients will act very quickly in the body to give you that little immediate boost. The little extra of Argan: its penetrating power will not leave a greasy film on your skin.
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
About these tips
This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
La Compagnie des Sens and its teams do not encourage self-medication. The information and advice provided comes from a reference bibliographic database (books, scientific publications, etc.). They are given for information purposes, or to suggest avenues for reflection: they should in no case replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, and cannot engage the liability of the Compagnie des Sens.