What is Therapeutic Blending?

When discussing blending, most of the time it is in reference to perfume making. But there is a tremendous difference between perfume blending and therapeutic blending. Whereas perfume blending is most concerned with the final resulting scent and has no therapeutic value; therapeutic blending focuses on creating a blend that will aid with a particular emotional or physical condition. It concentrates more on the final result than on the aroma of the blend.

When blending essential oils ask yourself these questions:

1. What am I making the blend for?
Is there a specific purpose for this blend? Do I want it to be stimulating or relaxing? Will it have a physical purpose (insomnia), or will it be spiritual in nature (releasing anger)?

2. Who I am making the blend for?
Will this be a personal blend or am I making this for another person? Are there oils that you cannot use? Are there scents that your client will not tolerate? Is there the possibility of allergic reactions? Are there specific oils that the client wants in the blend?

3. What do they need?
What is it that the client hopes to achieve? What are their specific needs? Do they need the blend in a fixed oil? Or will it be in a mister?

If you begin with a clear idea, a need to fulfill, you can be guided by the properties of the essential oils, and begin blending. Start off with simple blends, using no more than three or four oils in each formula. As you become more comfortable with the oils and blending, you can make blends with as many essential oils you feel comfortable with.

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