Pure Essential Oils For Children With Special Needs

Being a mother and homemaker is a demanding job, 24 hours a day … more so for mothers whose children have special needs, such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Down’s Syndrome, Asperger’s, and epilepsy, among others. Oftentimes, these moms have to work doubly hard in taking care of children. Among the demands of kids with special needs are getting them to focus and helping them remain attentive longer than they usually could.

Pure essential oils could provide a lifeline. Certain aromatic oils are parents’ silent partners in improving these youngsters’ level of concentration, their ability to get school projects and homework done, helping them relax and in getting them to sleep without much fuss.

Let’s explore what pure essential oils improve the focus and general behavior of children with special needs.

Cedarwood Pure Essential Oil

The pure essential oil derived from the cedar wood tree is known to help calm the nerves of autistic children and increase the attention span of kids with ADHD. Its components ease anxiety, act as a natural sedative, reduce muscle spasms, and combat anger.

Cedarwood pure essential oil’s therapeutic aroma triggers the release of mood stabilizer serotonin that promotes better digestion, quality sleep and healthy appetite. The happy hormone induces positive disposition.

Sandalwood Pure Essential Oil

Having difficulty helping your child have better comprehension? No problem. A few drops of sandalwood pure essential oil in a diffuser will not only enable your child to think clearly, but stay focused longer. The calming properties of this sweet-smelling oil work well in giving stressed out mothers a relaxing evening.

Organic Ylang Ylang Pure Essential Oil

Organic ylang ylang pure essential oil captured the sweet scent of the dainty star-shaped yellow flower that grows in abundance in warm climates in Asia. It is widely used to induce positive emotions, suppress depression, improve digestion, and lower heart rate. It is effective in pacifying restless children and in reducing anxiety. Moreover, it has a positive effect on cardiovascular health.

Frankincense Pure Essential Oil

Frankincense joins the ranks of pure essential oils that are beneficial to children who require delicate care. The components of this versatile oil promote mental clarity and help children stay focused. A study conducted on frankincense pure essential oil shows it promotes positive emotions, eases stress, and strengthens the immune system. It also has a favorable effect in aiding digestion, improving respiratory functions of children with asthma, relieving joint and muscle pains.

Peppermint Pure Essential Oil

The calming properties of peppermint pure essential oil are a big help in appeasing anxious children. They are effective in increasing the ability of kids with special needs to focus in accomplishing given tasks aside from notable improvement in their memory retention. Autistic children and those with ADHD responded well to the cooling effect of this popular oil. It comes handy for adults too as a natural relief for headaches, muscle pains, and indigestion.

Helping your children become more attentive and getting them to sleep at night need not be a constant struggle. And so with having quality sleep for multitasking parents. The right pure essential oils will make bonding time with your little ones more enjoyable and relaxing.

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As a parent, it is important to know which pure essential oil best serves the needs of your child. I’d be happy to share my experience as an EO specialist. Message me if you would like to learn more. Or better still, message me to book a free consultation.