How to Use Essential Oils with the Body’s Energy Systems: A Modern Guide to Meridians & Mood
Ditch the Guesswork: Start Using Essential Oils the Energetic Way
Are you still choosing essential oils based on scent or symptoms? That’s the old way—and it might be why your results feel hit or miss. The truth is: essential oils, like herbs and acupoints, hold energetic direction, organ relationships, and deep levels of influence.
When you understand how oils interact with the body’s natural energy flow and meridians, you can transform your wellness routines—from calming anxiety to supporting sleep, immunity, and hormones.
Let’s explore how to align each of B Calm’s essential oil blends with specific organs, meridians, and emotional imbalances.
Diagram of Acupoints & Meridians
Sweet Orange | Lavender | Frankincense
Supports: Lungs, Heart, Nervous System
Energetic Direction: Upward & inward
Perfect for: Overwhelm, anxiety, shallow breathing, emotional tension
Where & How to Apply:
- Chest and under clavicle (Lung meridian)
- Inside wrists (Heart meridian)
- Behind ears or back of neck
- Acupoints: LU1 (Zhongfu), HT7 (Shenmen), PC6 (Neiguan)
- Use with: B Calm Body Oils for safe dilution
Eucalyptus | Lemon | Peppermint
Supports: Lungs, Stomach, Liver, Immunity
Energetic Direction: Upward & outward
Perfect for: Brain fog, fatigue, sinus issues, tension
Where & How to Apply:
- Back of neck and shoulders (Gallbladder meridian)
- Chest and throat
- Lower legs and feet
- Acupoints: GB20 (Fengchi), ST36 (Zusanli), LI4 (Hegu)
- Use with: Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil
Geranium | Lavender | Frankincense
Supports: Liver, Heart, Kidneys, Hormones
Energetic Direction: Downward & inward
Perfect for: PMS, sleep issues, hormonal stress, anxiety
Where & How to Apply:
- Soles of the feet (Kidney 1 – grounding)
- Lower abdomen / womb space (CV4/CV6 – hormone balance)
- Heart centre
- Acupoints: KD1, CV4, SP6, HT7
- Use with: Calming body oil base
Do I Need to Use a Carrier Oil?
Yes! All essential oils should be diluted before applying directly to the skin, especially over acupoints.
Simple Dilution Guide:
- Add 6–15 drops of essential oil blend to 30 ml (1 oz) of carrier oil
- Apply to key acupoints or use with your Cut Glass Roller Ball for ease
Why This Works: Oils & Energetic Medicine
Like acupuncture or herbal medicine, essential oils have movement and intelligence. They stimulate Qi, unblock stagnation, and nourish depleted systems when applied at specific meridian points or organ zones on the body.
When paired with the right B Calm tools—like the Diffuser, Gua Sha, or Inhalers—you’re not just applying oils… you’re creating true energetic flow.
Quick Energy Map
|
Element / System |
Best Blend |
Where to Apply |
Key Acupoints |
|
Metal (Lungs, Skin, Immunity) |
Breathe Calm / Live Calm |
Chest, wrists |
LU1, LU7, LI4 |
|
Wood (Liver, Emotions, Hormones) |
Rest Calm / Live Calm |
Neck, abdomen |
GB20, LR3, SP6 |
|
Water (Kidneys, Anxiety, Sleep) |
Rest Calm |
Soles of feet, lower back |
KD1, BL23 |
|
Fire (Heart, Spirit, Sleep) |
Breathe Calm / Rest Calm |
Heart centre, inside wrist |
HT7, PC6 |
|
Earth (Digestion, Worry) |
Live Calm / Rest Calm |
Stomach, legs |
ST36, CV12 |
Tools to Pair with Your Oils
|
Product |
Best Blend |
How to Use |
|
Any |
Pre-blend & apply to acupoints |
|
|
Breathe Calm / Rest Calm |
Room reset: morning or evening |
|
|
Breathe Calm |
Use on-the-go for nervous system |
|
|
Rest Calm |
Use along meridian pathways with oil |
Want More Like This?
This approach is just the beginning. I’m currently developing a mini course on essential oil energetics—covering organ flow, meridians, and emotional healing with oils.
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references: https://acupressure.com/download-free-digital-acupressure-point-chart/
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