Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic essential oils and is a great way to improve well-being. [1] Essential oils are great for relaxation and can also serve as a natural remedy to minor illnesses such as headaches. If you are stressed, anxious, and constantly on edge, using essential oils is a great way to help reduce stress and boost your mood.
Below are four of the best essential oils to help reduce stress.
- Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is a popular essential oil because it has many benefits and blends well with almost any other oil. It has calming and soothing properties that reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep quality.
- Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil helps stimulate and enhance alertness and endurance. It can reduce stress, alleviate headaches, and reduce muscle pain.
- Lemongrass Oil
Lemongrass oil helps to feel calm and relaxed. It reduces anxiety, eases muscle and headache pains, and reduces fevers.
- Frankincense Oil
Frankincense oil promotes feelings of balance, relaxation, mindfulness, and peace. It relieves muscle aches and reduces headache pain.
There are a lot of options when it comes to purchasing essential oils. The best way to narrow your options is to confirm the essential oil is pure. This means the oil is certified organic, and free of GMOs, pesticides, dyes, chemical fertilizers, and other harmful chemicals. Also, test the essential oils before using them to determine any allergies.
Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants. They are very concentrated and must be diluted in water. Therefore, it is best to use essential oils with a diffuser. You may also use essential oils to make a candle.
Here are two of the best diffuser recipes to help reduce stress and anxiety:
Stress Reliever:
- 5 drops of lavender oil
- 3 drops of peppermint oil
- 2 drops of lemongrass oil
Anxiety Reliever:
- 1 drop of Eucalyptus oil
- 2 drops of Frankincense oil
- 2 drops of orange oil
- 3 drops of lavender oil
Stay well and relaxed.