top 12 essential oils for stress & anxiety
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TOP 12 ESSENTIAL OILS FORSTRESS & 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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