Brain fog:

Top essential oils for focus and brain fog are:

• Citrus: Orange/lemon/lime/ are calming and uplifting, promotes a positive mood, stimulates the mind and body. Citrus essential oils have an energising aroma.
• Eucalyptus: Clears tension and anxiety as well as clearing and focusing the mind. Good for opening up the respiratory system.
• Rosemary: Reduces tension and symptoms of fatigue. Good for focus and memory as it energises the mind and body.
• Peppermint: Cooling and invigorating to the skin; helps to improve focus and alertness.
• Melissa: Helps to improve accuracy and attention as it increases alertness. Helps to reduce tension and anxiety.

Recipes:

Brain fog spray:

• 100ml glass bottle filled with 90ml water
• 10ml carrier oil
• 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
• 10 drop Eucalyptus essential oil
• 20 drops Citrus essential oil of your choice

Shake well and spritz the blend above the head. Inhale deeply. Use when needed. This can be used in a morning on awakening too if you need a burst of something to get you going.

Brain fog Diffuser blend:

• 100ml water
• 2 drops Peppermint essential oil
• 2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 drops Lemon essential oil

Alternative Diffuser blend:

• 100ml water
• 2 drops Lemon essential oil
• 2 drops Peppermint essential oil
• 2 drops Rosemary essential oil

Brain fog rollerball blend:

• 10ml rollerball bottle
• 10ml carrier oil
• 2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 2 drops Peppermint essential oil

Add oils to rollerball bottle. Shake well and apply to temples as and when needed.

Alternative Brain fog Rollerball blend:

• 10ml rollerball bottle
• 10ml carrier oil
• 2 drops Lemon essential oil
• 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 1 drop Peppermint essential oil
• 1 drop Eucalyptus essential oil

Add oils to rollerball bottle. Shake well and apply to temples as needed.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential oils are not safe for everyone, and should only be prescribed by a qualified and insured aromatherapist following a full consultation and patch testing. If you have any concerns or are on medication, then you should consult your medical practitioner prior to use.