Lavandula angustifolia, Cananga odorata var genuina, Cedrus atlantica, Vetiveria zizanioides, Helichrysum italicum, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Boswellia carteri, Hyssopus officinalis, Pelargonium graveolens, Salvia rosmarinus and Melissa officinalis.

INGREDIENTS
Lavender, Ylang-ylang, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Helichrysum, Holy basil, Frankincense, Hyssop, Rose geranium, Rosemary, and Melissa.

DESCRIPTION
Trauma is a complex psychological and physiological response to a distressing event or experience. It can lead to various physiological changes in the body, including increased stress hormone levels (such as cortisol and adrenaline), altered neurotransmitter activity (e.g., serotonin, dopamine), and disruptions in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) functioning.

MEDICINAL PERSPECTIVE OF TRAUMA INHALER
INGREDIENTS
Lavender Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Linalool, linalyl acetate
Medicinal Action: Lavender oil’s linalool and linalyl acetate exert
anxiolytic effects by modulating GABA receptors in the brain. This interaction enhances GABAergic neurotransmission, leading to relaxation and reduced anxiety symptoms associated with trauma.

Ylang-ylang Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Linalool, geranyl acetate
Medicinal Action: Ylang-ylang oil’s compounds can modulate
serotonin receptors, contributing to mood stabilization and
reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety often seen in
trauma survivors.

Cedarwood Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Cedrol, alpha-cedrene
Medicinal Action: Cedarwood oil has sedative properties due to
its interaction with adenosine receptors, promoting calmness,
reducing hyperarousal, and supporting sleep quality, crucial for
trauma recovery.

Vetiver Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Vetiverol, beta-vetivone
Medicinal Action: Vetiver oil’s sesquiterpenes can modulate
neurotransmitter activity, including dopamine and norepinephrine, helping to regulate mood, reduce stress responses, and promote emotional stability after trauma.

Helichrysum Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Italidiones, curcumenes

Medicinal Action: Helichrysum oil’s anti-inflammatory and anti-
oxidant properties can support tissue healing and reduce oxidative stress, which may be heightened during trauma recovery.

Holy Basil (Tulsi) Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Eugenol, ursolic acid
Medicinal Action: Holy basil oil has adaptogenic properties,
helping to modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)
axis and reduce stress hormone levels, supporting resilience
and emotional well-being.

Frankincense Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Boswellic acids, alpha-pinene
Medicinal Action: Frankincense oil’s compounds can modulate
inflammatory pathways and reduce neuroinflammation, potentially improving cognitive function and emotional regulation in trauma survivors.

Hyssop Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Pinocamphone, isopinocamphone
Medicinal Action: Hyssop oil has anti-anxiety and antidepressant effects, possibly due to its interaction with GABA and serotonin receptors, aiding in emotional stability and mood regulation.

Rose Geranium Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Citronellol, geraniol
Medicinal Action: Rose geranium oil’s compounds can modulate
neurotransmitter activity and promote relaxation, reducing
anxiety symptoms and supporting emotional balance during
trauma recovery.

Rosemary Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Rosmarinic acid, camphor

Medicinal Action: Rosemary oil’s neuroprotective and cognitive-
enhancing properties can support mental clarity, focus, and memory, important for cognitive processing during trauma healing.

Melissa (Lemon Balm) Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Citral, geraniol

Medicinal Action: Melissa oil’s compounds have anxiolytic and
mood-stabilizing effects, interacting with neurotransmitter
receptors to reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being.

MEDICINAL EFFECTS OF THE BLEND
Neurotransmitter Modulation:
Several oils in the blend interact with neurotransmitter receptors, helping to regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and promote emotional stability.

Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects:

Oils like Helichrysum and Frankincense can reduce neuro-
inflammation and oxidative stress, supporting tissue healing and cognitive function. Adaptogenic and Stress-Reducing Properties:
Holy basil and vetiver oils have adaptogenic effects, helping the
body cope with stress and promoting resilience during trauma
recovery.

Sedative and Relaxing Effects:
Cedarwood, Lavender, and Ylang-ylang oils have sedative properties that can aid in relaxation, sleep quality improvement, and reducing hyperarousal symptoms associated with trauma.