Discover 5 grounding essential oil recipes and the top 15 essential oils for grounding to keep your roots firmly in the ground while giving you freedom to stretch out and reach for the stars.
What is Grounding and What Does it Mean to ‘Be Grounded’?
Grounding and being grounded is a term in aromatherapy used to mean connecting with the present, being in the now and physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and energetically rooted.
Grounding can be better understood when you think of a tree, with roots that go deep within the earth complexly connected to water supply networks and nutrients that help it grow strong and tall. The tree also sways, reaches for light and changes with the season, which emphasizes that being grounded doesn’t mean rigidity, being stone – hearted and fixed to one spot without changing. The tree stands firmly rooted to the ground but accomplishes all the tasks it’s meant to do.
In today’s world, with so many problems and health issues people are facing, it’s safe to say that many are ungrounded or only partially grounded. This is characterized by being spaced out most of the time, stuck in the past, having scattered thoughts, being disorganized, inability to take firm decisions, hesitating a lot, getting easily influenced by people, objects and events around, and so much more.
Being grounded means you follow your life’s purpose and stay focused and strong, ready to take on the world.
Below are our top 10 essential oils for grounding and when you scroll further down, you’ll see 5 valuable recipes to use regularly to get you grounded.
Top 15 Essential Oils for Grounding
Essential oils for grounding tend to be those obtained from the barks, roots, needles and resin of aromatic plants. A lot of essential oils can be grounding but below are our top ten favorites that are easily available and cheap to obtain:
1. Vetiver (where to get it)
2. Sandalwood (where to get it)
3. Cedarwood (where to get it)
4. Frankincense (where to get it)
5. Myrrh (where to get it)
6. Patchouli (where to get it)
7. Black Spruce (where to get it)
8. Bezoin (where to get it)
9. Cypress (where to get it)
10. Angelica Root (where to get it)
11. Roman Chamomile (where to get it)
12. Cinnamon (where to get it)
13. Ylang Ylang (where to get it)
14. Petitgrain (where to get it)
15. Rosewood (where to get it)
Now let’s get to the interesting and fun part – essential oil recipes! Below you’ll find 5 grounding recipes that we love!
5 Grounding Essential Oil Recipes
These grounding essential oil recipes reduce stress, promote positive feelings, create warmth, wellness and a sense of security.
1. Meditation Diffuser Blend
What you need
- 2 drops sandalwood oil
- 2 drops bergamot oil
- 2 drops frankincense oil
- Non – plastic cold air diffuser (where to get it)
Method
- Add all oils to your diffuser, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Diffuse for 15 minutes while meditating.
2. ‘Strong as a Sequoia’ Oil Blend
What you need
- 4 drops sandalwood
- 3 drops roman chamomile
- 3 drops lemon
- 3 drops geranium
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil (where to get it)
- 2 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
Method
- Combine all oils into a glass dropper bottle and shake well to mix.
- Every day before winding up your day, massage a few drops (3 – 5 drops) near your tail bone and lower back. This is a key point to open up your root chakra, which is a powerful tool to get grounded.
3. Foot Massage Therapy
What you need
- 7 drops black spruce
- 7 drops frankincense
- 3 drops rosewood
- 5 drops ylang ylang
- 2 tbsp fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
Method
- Add essential oils and carrier oil to the dropper bottle and shake it gently to mix.
- Place 5 – 7 drops of this blend on your hand, rub your palms together and massage your foot deeply. Look at a foot reflexology chart beforehand to know which area connects to which organ.
- Repeat with the other foot and it’s optional but you can cover your feet with socks and wind up for the day.
4. Relaxing Bath Recipe
What you need
- 20 drops vetiver
- 20 drops patchouli
- 20 drops cedarwood
- ¼ cup castor oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
Method
- In a glass dropper bottle, mix all the above oils and store in a cool dry place, like your bathroom cabinet.
- Add about 20 – 25 drops to a hot/warm bath then immediately soak in.
- Relax and release all negativity while soaking for as long as you can.
5. Roll – On Blend
What you need
- 10 drops myrrh
- 7 drops patchouli
- 10 drops ylang ylang
- Fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
- 10 ml roll – on bottle (where to get it)
Method
- Remove the roller ball and add the essential oils drop by drop.
- Top up with fractionated coconut oil and shake well to combine.
- Roll onto key pulse points.
Which grounding essential oil recipes will you try out on your journey to strengthen your mind, body and soul?
