Aromatherapy Relaxation Spray — WIBW InterviewWIBW interviews Editor-in-Chief Jessica Kellner on the principles of aromatherapy while she shows how to make a basic aromatherapy relaxation spray.From WIBWSubscribe to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS & Friends YouTube ChannelA smell can take us back to childhood or even conjure up a lost love as real as the day we experienced. In this news segment with WIBW, Jessica Kellner, Editor-in-Chief of Mother Earth Living, gives us a few pointers on the simple principles of aromatherapy and how to make a basic aromatherapy relaxation spray. Numerous studies show that various essential oils can actually help to affect mood. Use lavender essential oil in this room spray for its antiviral, antibacterial, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory qualities. If you would rather learn how to make an energizing spray, opt for citrus essential oils instead, such as grapefruit, lemon or sweet orange.More on basic aromatherapy from Mother Earth LivingAromatherapy, or the art of using aromatic essential oils, relies on the subtle effects of smell to relax or stimulate the body, mind and spirit. You can harness the healing power of scent at home by blending botanical essential oils for homemade massage oils, bath salts, steam inhalations, air fresheners and much more. Choosing the best skin-friendly carrier oils is also important. Opt for carrier oils that provide their own set of skin-renewing benefits such as seed and nut oils (for instance sweet almond, grape seed and walnut).More Videos!Check out our full collection of videos for more how-to videos, including DIY projects for the home, natural remedies and more! Related Content DIY Chest Rub to Relieve Common Cold Symptoms Soothe cold symptoms naturally with this DIY chest rub. Eucalyptus oil is a great natural decongestant and coconut oil and beeswax benefit the skin. Rose – Podcast Part of our series on Herbs and Herbals, this episode focuses on Rose (Rosa) Host: JoAnne Bauman Sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs Find Rose products from Mountain Rose Herbs! Heirloom Gardener – North American Wild Roses Mother Earth Living – Wild Roses: History and Health Benefits MOTHER EARTH NEWS – Rose Water Recipe Mother Earth […] Aromatherapy – How scent impacts our emotions. Aroma is defined as scent or odor so it seems aromatherapy should be defined as therapy or treatment with scent. Modern aromatherapy also includes the topical use of essential oils diluted in a carrier oil. It may also include ingestion of oils which is sometimes referred to as aromatic medicine. This type of aromatherapy requires additional […]