Emotions and Chemistry of hormones
1) Dopamine:
high levels - mania
low levels - anxiety
high levels + phenylethylamine + acetylholine - revelation
low levels - stress and fear
2) Serotonin:
high levels - happiness
curiosity
low levels + estradiol - depression
3) Endorphins
high levels - happiness and euphoria
4) Noradrenaline:
high levels - anger and stress
low levels - apathy
5) Adrenalin:
high levels - excitement
stress
fear
low levels - apathy
6) Estradiol:
low levels - depression
7) Testosterone:
low levels - irritation
8)Phenylethylamine:
high levels - curiosity
excitement
revelation
9) Melatonin high levels - depression
apathy
10) Progesterone
11) Prolactine
high levels - stress
12) Acetylholine
high levels - revelation
13) Thyroxine
high levels - irritation
"Test tube of happiness"
1) Serotonin - the self-esteem and sleep chemical
2) Oxytocin - the trust chemical
3) Melatonin - the rest and relaxation chemical
4) ACH (Acetylholin) - the alertness chemical
5) Endorphins - the painkiller and happiness chemicals
6) Dopamine - the reward chemical
7) Phenylethylamine - the bliss chemical
8) Norepinephrine - the excitement chemical
Essential oils work just like medication. You can use:
In case of serotonin imbalance: Bergamot, lemon, orange, lavender. All citrus oils work on serotonin levels
Affect oxytocin level: Aromatouch blend or bergamot
Affect Melatonin level: Balance and Serenity blends, Lavender
Norepinephrine levels - Lemon and Copaiba
Phenylethylamine levels - Fennel, Citrus, Star Anise
Dopamin levels: works in case of addictions - bergamot, lemon, lavender for stopping produce of high dopamine.
Endorphine levels (natural painkiller) - lavender, rose
ACH chemical - rosemary, lemon, peppermint
Sleep issues - Serenity
Via the olfactory buld the aroma is sent directly to the center of the brain, to the limbic system, (the emotional centre of the brain) where it it is processed and releases neurochemicals that can be relaxing, stimulating, sedative, etc. depending on the essential oil being used.
Cinnamon and oranges have really festive aroma.
Cinnamon is the oil of sexual harmony. It helps users to accept themselves and their body in particular and see loveliness in it. It helps balance jelousy and control issues in relationships.
Deals with hurtful comments about the body. It is an excellent brain tonic. It creates mental and emotional balance (serotonin/dopamine levels).
Wild Orange :
The oil of abundance. The instant feeling from inhaling the citrus note of Wild sweet orange creates cheerful mood.