Essential Oils for Concentration and Memory
Lately, we've been getting a lot of request for oils and blends that will improve concentration and focus. Maybe you're in school and trying to learn new material or maybe you're just overwhelmed with life and can't remember where you put your car keys.
How to Use Aromatherapy to Increase Concentration:
We've put together a list of our top ten "focusing" aromatherapy oils to help with focus and memory and have included a couple of blends for good measure. These oils can be diffused, of course, but if you're on the go, I'd recommend diluting them in lotion or massage oil in a small container and keeping them handy. In fact, making a 10% solution with your favorite carrier in a roll-on might be just the thing, especially if you're a student or away from home a lot. Below we include a list of our favorite aromatherapy oils for memory, concentration and focus.
Top 10 Essential Oils for Concentration and Focus:
- Basil
- Rosemary
- White Grapefruit
- Lemon
- Peppermint
- Cypress
- Sweet Orange
- Eucalyptus
- Bay Laurel
- Bergamot
And here are some blends, incorporating some of the above essential oils, which may be useful for studying, concentration and general memory function:
Citrus Herb Focus Blend
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
- 2 drops lemon essential oil
- 1 drop basil essential oil
Minty Fresh Memory Blend
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 2 drops cypress essential oil
Herbal Grapefruit Concentration Blend
- 1 drop each basil, rosemary and cypress essential oils
- 2 drops grapefruit essential oil
If studying for an exam, it's a good idea to diffuse an oil or blend while studying, and then dab a bit of that same oil or blend on your wrist or bring a scented handkerchief with you. Inhaling the same aroma while taking the test has been said to help with memory recall. Pick something you wouldn't normally diffuse to help your brain associate it with the study materials.
If you're looking for information on something more serious, like memory loss from dementia, we've collected some research and recipes here.