*post updated March 30, 2024

In this article, I describe how essential oils may be used to treat sleep problems, and focus issues, and to calm the brain during and after emotional outbursts. I am not a doctor and nothing in this post is medical advice.

Below I describe how I dilute and apply or diffuse   Here is an excellent post from ADHDboss that explains how essential oils work on our reptilian brain.

Essential oils specifically to treat ADHD symptoms:

Lavender- for sleep (Diffuse in your bedroom at night. Transdermal application–feet or pulse points.)

Vetiver-for focused, cognitive energy (Inhale from a roller bottle or apply behind the ear lobes on pulse points and chest.)

Frankincense- for calming fears and anxiety. (Apply behind the ears.)  This is a great oil for children experiencing a nightmare.

Clove Lime mix for relaxation after stressful situations or outbursts:  (Transdermal application 1 drop behind each earlobe.)

I use a roll-on bottle to make the clove lime mix.  It’s 22 drops of each clove and lime essential oils.  Fill the bottle the rest of the way with your carrier oil (I like sweet almond oil).  Thanks to Tash!  I grabbed the Clove Lime recipe from her blog:  www.theresanEOforthat.com

For your Reference

A Library of Essential Oils:

 Here is a link To Dr. Axe’s natural remedies library.  This link provides information on many essential oils including known studies that have tested effectiveness and hints and tips for using the oils.

Autism Parenting Magazine EO Guide:

I’m leaving you with a cheat sheet for treating ADHD/Autism with essential oils.

Have you used essential oils to treat your or your family’s ADHD?  How have they worked for you?