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weekend brain reset

4 oils · Citrus · Woody · code BL-3178


Warm earthy root and wood under bergamot; brings you back to earth.

A weekend break for your brain: po mu wood and smilax bring a warm, earthy root-and-wood note, bergamot is lightly bright on top, and patchouli brings you back down to earth. Great for the bedroom, a reading corner or a lazy Sunday morning. Start the diffuser, walk barefoot, water the plants and skip checking email for at least half a day.


Formula

Drop ratio · 2:2:2:1
Po Mu2 drops · base note
Bergamot2 drops · top note
Smilax2 drops · base note
Patchouli1 drop · base note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

What remains. Po Mu (sweet, resinous and slightly spicy, a very grounded Vietnamese wood); smilax (warm, earthy and rooty, lightly sweet and rustic); patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sink in and linger after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Po Mu 2 · Bergamot 2 · Smilax 2 · Patchouli 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Po Mu 1 · Bergamot 1 · Smilax 1 · Patchouli 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.
50 ml room spray
Po Mu 9 · Bergamot 9 · Smilax 9 · Patchouli 4 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Photosensitizing

Bergamot can make skin sensitive to sunlight when applied topically — avoid sun and tanning beds for 12 hours after applying.

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.


FAQ

How do I use weekend brain reset in a diffuser?
Add Po Mu 2 · Bergamot 2 · Smilax 2 · Patchouli 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of Po Mu?
Swap Po Mu for cedarwood or sandalwood — same woody family. The blend will shift a little: cedarwood is dry and warm, like a wooden chest and pencil shavings.
When is the best time to use weekend brain reset?
Turn it on when your head feels tight: before a meeting, after a long day, or when you need a few minutes to settle.

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