While essential oils can’t “cure” addictions, they can certainly help combat addictive symptoms and minimize or even eliminate mild to persistent cravings. This week, as I focus on addiction, I thought it would be helpful to offer some essential oils information for treating addiction/cravings.
Below are the various essential oils and the addictions they assist in managing (this list is by no means comprehensive):
1. Clove
Aids in combating nicotine/tobacco addiction. Apply one drop under tongue.
2. Grapefruit
Aids in combating drug cravings and addiction. Apply one drop to top of tongue and under nose.
3. Rosemary
Aids in combating alcohol addiction. Apply one drop on top of tongue.
4. Helichrysum
Aids in combating alcohol addiction. Apply one drop on top of tongue.
5. Orange
Aids in combating alcohol addiction. Apply one drop on top of tongue.
6. Lavender
Aids in combating alcohol addiction. Apply one drop on top of tongue and under nose. Aids in combating drug cravings and addiction. Apply one drop to top of tongue and under nose.
7. Basil
Aids in combating drug cravings and addiction. Apply one drop to top of tongue.
8. Eucalyptus
Aids in combating drug cravings and addiction. Apply one drop to top of tongue and under nose.
9. Marjoram
Aids in combating drug cravings and addiction. Apply one drop to top of tongue.