Spring Essences for the Damp Allergy Season
- Belinda Ahern
- Mar 24
- 4 min read
Finding balance during seasonal changes - Melding Aromatherapy, Ayurveda and Yoga
Brr. It is a cold rainy day in New England which reminds me to contemplate how each season has a distinct influence on the body and mind. Here in spring the earth beneath us is thawing which leads to increased moisture and dampness. This excess moisture can present within us as congestion, lethargy, and heaviness. This makes spring an important season for cleansing and encouraging movement in the body to counteract (balance) that dampness by stimulating circulation to support and jumpstart our natural detoxification process. We can do this through increasing physical activity and monitoring our eating but today I want to talk about some of my favorite SPRING essences to support this transition.
Here are 6 oils to bolster resistence to allergies, seasonal colds & counter the effects that spring weather creates.
And as a bonus, a hydrolat. If you don’t already have these in your pantry you can contact me for special pricing on these amazing essences to welcome them into your home and suggestions to use them in your daily spring routine. Let us begin.
1. Basil, Sweet is a warming, stimulating, and detoxifying essence. It helps to invigorate the mind and body to balance the damp and heavy spring season. It is packed with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to clear congestion and support respiratory health.
Use Basil to: Counter lethargy and congestion, clear the sinuses, reduce heaviness, and uplift your energy levels while also stimulating your digestive system.
2. Citronella is a cooling and purifying oil. It helps to reduce the sticky, damp qualities that may be present in the body during the springtime. It makes an excellent insect repellent while also stimulating circulation and promoting detoxification.
Use Citronella to: Clear excess moisture from the body, support the immune system, reduce sluggishness by promoting movement and circulation.
3. Cedarwood, Texas has grounding and warming properties. It is known for its ability to balance excess moisture and dampness.
Use Cedarwood to: Calm the mind, promote mental clarity, and improving focus. It can also help to reduce congestion and clear respiratory passages, making it excellent for combating the heaviness and sneezing.
4. Lavender, Bulgaria is known for it's cooling, soothing, and calming properties. It has a balancing effect by promoting lightness and clearing stagnation. It’s especially useful when there is an accumulation of moisture or dampness in the body and mind.
Use Lavender to: Soothe and calm both the body and the mind This essence is known to have effects in reducing anxiety, stress, and congestion. It can also aid in detoxification by promoting gentle cleansing, helping to move stagnation and moisture from the body.
5. Melissa, Lemon Balm This is a bright and uplifting oil with a cooling and refreshing effect. It helps to clear excess moisture, reduce heaviness, and calm mental agitation. It’s is also known for its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, making it supportive when surounded by other sickies. Use Melissa to: Stimulate the mind, uplift the spirit, and clear feelings of sluggishness or stagnation. It supports emotional balance and helps to counteract the mental lethargy and dullness.
6. Palmarosa is considered to have properties that help regulate moisture and fluid retention in the body. It is warming yet slightly sweet, making it effective for reducing dampness and excess moisture. Use Palmarosa to: Promote circulation and detoxification while also balancing the skin’s moisture levels which are affected by the increased humidity. Like many of the oils on this list, it also has a calming effect on the mind, helping to reduce any accumulated stress and tension.
BONUS - Cistus Hydrolat I use Cistus to calm my skin from facial treatments as well as a setting spray. For the Spring season it has added benefits. This is an uplifting and clarifying hydrosol that has a grounding effect on the body and mind. It is known for its ability to support detoxification and to clear stagnation.
Use Cistus to: Clear excess moisture and reduce the feeling of heaviness in the body. It can promotes movement and supports the cleansing of the respiratory system. This hydrosol is especially useful for calming and rejuvenating the skin, which may be affected by the increased moisture of the season.
Conclusion: If you ever feel chilled to the bone in the spring it is a clear sign that things internally are out of balance which can potentially lead to colds and allergy symptoms. I encourage you to stay attuned to the season’s influence on your body and mind. I hope you reach into your oil pantry for the essential oils we just reviewed and use them to help counteract the damp, heavy qualities of spring by promoting circulation, reducing congestion, and supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.
By incorporating these oils into your daily routine, you can help maintain balance, vitality, and lightness during the spring season. To learn more about their application, sampling or for individualized help visit us at belindana.com to schedule a FREE mini consult (call 8603041447). #belindana #essence #ayurveda #aromatherapy #aromacology #yoga #somaticyoga #olfactory
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