essential oils for your ayurvedic dosha

Vata - elemental force of Air & Ether

According to Ayurveda, the cold, dry and quick irregular nature of Vata is balanced by  using sweet, warming and grounding scents.

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Essential oils:  amber, angelica, anise, basil, bergamot, camphor, cardamom, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, jasmine, jatamansi, lavender, lemongrass, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, sweet orange, tangerine, thyme, vanilla, vetiver, ylang ylang

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Carrier oils:  sesame, avocado & castor are best for this Ayurvedic dosha.

Pitta - elemental force of Fire & Water

According to Ayurveda, the hot, sharp and intense nature of Pitta is balanced by using cooling, soothing and calming botanicals.

​Essential oils:  birch, brahmi, chamomile, champa, clary sage, coriander, fennel, geranium, jasmine, jatamansi, lavender, lemon balm, lemongrass, lime, mandarin, myrtle, neroli, peppermint, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, spearmint, tangerine, tea tree, vanilla, wintergreen, yarrow, ylang ylang

​Carrier oils:  sunflower, coconut & olive are best for this Ayurvedic dosha.

Kapha - elemental force of Water & Earth

According to Ayurveda, the cool, heavy and slow nature of Kapha is balanced  by using stimulating, warming and cleansing aromatics.

​Essential oils:  angelica, anise, basil, bay, bergamot, birch, camphor, cardamom, cedarwood, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, cyoress, eucalyptus, fir, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, lime, marjoram, neroli, myrrh, myrtle, petitgrain, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sage, sweet orange, wintergreen, yarrow

​Carrier oils:  mustard seed, almond & grape seed are best for this Ayurvedic dosha.