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Page 1: Top 12 Essential Oils for Stress & Anxiety

TOP 12 ESSENTIAL OILS FORSTRESS & ANXIETY

Page 2: Top 12 Essential Oils for Stress & Anxiety

Essential oils are volatile aromatic oilswhich are extracted and concentrated

from plant sources and used in a varietyof ways for better health. They help to

boost mood, reduce stress, energize,calm, soothe, reduce cramps and more.

Each pure essential oil contains theessence of the plant that they are

extracted from, ranging from lavender,rose, bergamot, geranium, chamomile,

ylang-ylang, jasmine, etc

Page 3: Top 12 Essential Oils for Stress & Anxiety

1.LAVENDER

(LAVANDULAANGUSTIFOLIA)

Lavender oil is one of the most

commonly used essential oils because

it is so versatile and offers a rich and

luxurious scent. According to The

Handbook of Essential Oils: Science,

Technology, and Applications, clinical

trials have proven that the smell of

lavender oil can significantly reduce

stress and the symptoms of anxiety

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2.CHAMOMILE

(CHAMAEMELUMNOBILE)

A study conducted at the University of

Pennsylvania School of Medicine discovered

that chamomile essential oil helps to

promote inner harmony and happiness and

can even reduce the symptoms of ADHD

(Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in

children

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3.ROSE (ROSA

DAMASCENA)

Rose essential oil helps to soothe the

heart, relieving the symptoms of

depression, grieving, shock, and panic.

It’s beautifully fragrant and can be used

as a natural perfume to lift your mood all

day

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4.BERGAMOT

(CITRUSBERGAMIA)

Bergamot essential oil helps to treat

insomnia, agitation, anxiety, and stress,

with studies proving that it naturally

lowers blood pressure and relaxes

muscles and nerves

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5.YLANG YLANG

(CANANGAODORATA)

Ylang Ylang essential oil was excellent

at promoting cheerfulness, optimism,

and courage. It helped to lower cortisol,

the stress hormone, in all participants

after just four weeks of once-daily

exposure to it and can boost energy

and the feeling of vitality naturally

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6.FRANKINCENSE

(BOSWELLIACARTERI/

BOSWELLIASACRA)

In aromatherapy, frankincense essential

oil is used to quieten the mind and

deepen meditation. It is known to

enhance spiritual grounding and to

leave you feeling tranquil and calm

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7. SANDALWOOD

(SANTALUMALBUM)

The comforting, woody fragrance of

sandalwood essential oil has natural

sedative properties that help to treat

anxiety and stress. It also helps to

improve the quality of sleep and treat

insomnia, which promotes a feeling of

restfulness and calm after a good

night’s rest

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8.JASMINE

(JASMINUMGRANDIFLORA/

JASMINUMOFFICINALE)

Jasmine essential oil offers a beautiful

sweet floral fragrance that helps to

stimulate the happy hormones in the

brain. Some studies have compared the

effect of jasmine oil on the nerves to

Valium, an anti-anxiety drug

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9.MARJORAM(ORIGANUM

MARJORANA)

Sweet marjoram essential oil helps to

increase circulation, which is known to

boost a feeling of relaxation. It also

helps to calm nerves before bedtime to

promote deeper, better sleep, which

can significantly improve emotional

stability

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10.PATCHOULI

(POGOSTEMONCABLIN/

POGOSTEMONPATCHOULI)

Patchouli essential oil is often added to

incense sticks to create a beautiful and

tranquil ambiance in meditative

practices because it’s so effective at

reducing stress

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11. LEMON(CITRUS

LIMONUM)

Pure lemon essential oil is a citrus-

based oil that helps to boost immunity,

energy, and a sense of happiness and

vitality. It’s extremely refreshing and

often added to cleaning products for its

fresh, stress-busting scent

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12.BASIL

(OCIMUMBASILICUM)

Basil essential oil offers a very fresh and

uplifting fragrance, which helps to

regulate appetite and mood. It contains

magnesium, calcium, and potassium,

which are excellent for improving

circulation, boosting cognitive function