What Essential Oils Are Used for Stress Relief?
Below are essential oils helpful in the relief of certain stress related problems.
Try adding a few drops of a related essential oil to a cotton ball and inhaling.
Anxiety:
Lavender, Geranium, Palma rosa, Jonquil, bergamot, Chamomile, Basil, Cypress,
Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Melissa, Neroli, Ylang ylang
Depression/Guilt:
Jasmine, Geranium, Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli, Nutmeg, Clary sage,
Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Ylang ylang, Rose, Vetiver
Helplessness:
Grapefruit, Rosemary, Lavender, Pettigraine, Neroli
Insomnia/Restlessness:
Marjoram, Lemon, Vetiver, Valerian, Rose,
Sandalwood, Chamomile, Neroli, Ylang ylang
Irritability/Nervous Tension:
Sandalwood, Pettigraine, Clary sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Cedarwood,
Cinnamon, Frankincense, Palma rosa, Vetiver, Jasmine, Ylang ylang
Tiredness/Exhaustion:
Peppermint, Rosemary, Jasmine, Basil, Cinnamon, Lemon, Clary sage,
Lavender, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Rose, Vetiver, Geranium.
What Are Aromatherapy Stress Relief Blends?
You can try the following aromatherapy blend to relieve the mental fatigue
you might experience after a long day at work
or when you’re just plain tired of thinking and want to drift away to a peaceful place...
Patchouli (5 drops)
Geranium (20 drops)
Bergamot (10 drops)
Lavender (5 drops)
Ylang ylang (10 drops)
Mix the above oils in 5 ounces of Sweet Almond carrier oil.
Add it to your hot bath and relax.
It’s also great as a massage blend.
Counting sheep and still can’t sleep?
If you’re suffering from stress related insomnia try this essential oil blend:
Marjoram (9 drops)
Lemon (14 drops)
Add the above oils to an aromatherapy diffuser
and let the scents work their magic to send you off to a peaceful sleep.
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