A condition that affects more than 48 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s is one of the most financially costly diseases. Find out how to use essential oils for Alzheimer’s as a natural, safer and effective remedy to help manage severe symptoms.
What is Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is an age-related neurodegenerative disease that is associated with short-term memory loss, problems with language, mind disorientation, mood swings, irritability, behavioral issues, loss of motivation, loss of bodily function and more.
The disease progresses slowly and gets worse overtime, making the person withdrawn from society, friends and family. The cause of Alzheimer’s is not properly known although about 70% of the risk is believed to be genetics. Other risk factors of Alzheimer’s include head injury or trauma, depression and hypertension.
How Do Essential Oils Help Alzheimer’s?
Essential oils have been used as healing substances for many health conditions for over centuries. They consist of various natural chemicals that provide each oil with its unique scent and therapeutic properties. Below are some of the ways essential oils help Alzheimer’s:
- Strengthening and oxygenating the brain
- Sharpening memory
- Promoting focus and mental clarity
- Dispelling negativity and promoting positive feelings
- Reducing fatigue
- Quelling anxiety and nervousness
- Calming the mind
- Strengthening the immune system
- Promoting deep and peaceful sleep
- Reducing irritability and mood swings
- Promoting happiness and joy
- And more
Top 10 Essential Oils for Alzheimer’s
- Frankincense (where to get it)
- Cedarwood (where to get it)
- Peppermint (where to get it)
- Rosemary (where to get it)
- Lemon (where to get it)
- Lavender (where to get it)
- Bergamot (where to get it)
- Ylang Ylang (where to get it)
- Ginger (where to get it)
- Basil (where to get it)
Essential Oil Recipes for Alzheimer’s
Important note: If you’re new to essential oils, please first read Caution & Safety when Using Essential Oils. Below are three helpful essential oil recipes for Alzheimer’s:
- Mental Support Personal Inhaler
What you need
- 6 drops cedarwood (where to get it)
- 3 drops frankincense (where to get it)
- 5 drops lavender (where to get it)
- 2 drops peppermint (where to get it)
- Aromatherapy inhaler (where to get it)
Method
- Remove the cotton wick from the personal inhaler and add the essential oil drops.
- Place back the wick and close the cap.
- Breathe deeply when needed to oxygenate the brain, calm senses and promote peace.
- Relaxation Roll On
What you need
- 10 drops lavender (where to get it)
- 10 drops peppermint (where to get it)
- 10 drops lemon (where to get it)
- Fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
- 10 ml roller bottle (where to get it)
- Roller bottle opener (where to get it)
Method
- Remove the roller ball from the bottle and add the essential oils drop by drop.
- Top with fractionated coconut oil.
- Push back the roller ball, screw on the cap and shake well to combine.
- Roll on temples, base of skull, behind ears and on wrists.
- Foot Blend
What you need
- 10 drops cedarwood (where to get it)
- 10 drops lavender (where to get it)
- 5 drops frankincense (where to get it)
- 5 drops rosemary (where to get it)
- 5 drops lemon (where to get it)
- Fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
- 10 ml roller bottle (where to get it)
- Roller bottle opener (where to get it)
Method
- Add the essential oils to the roller bottle and top with fractionated coconut oil.
- Roll onto bottoms of feet before bed. You may put on a pair of comfortable socks to prevent oil stains on your sheets.
Using essential oils for Alzheimer’s disease is a natural way to prevent and manage severe symptoms when all else isn’t working.
