If you have ever felt stressed out, then you know how tough it can be. You may feel like your brain is going haywire and that everything around you has turned into one big stress fest. However, there are ways that we can help ourselves cope with this situation by using essential oils for stress relief.
What Is Stress?
Stress is a normal part of life. However, it can be good or bad, depending on how we handle it. For example, stress is physical when you're stressed out about your performance at work and it's mental when you're stressed out over an exam on Friday night.
There are several types of stress:
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Physical (e.g., feeling tired)
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Emotional (e.g., feeling anxious) * Mental (thinking about something that worries you) * Social (feeling isolated from others around you)
Lavender
Lavender is a calming essential oil that can help you relax and sleep better, feel less anxious, and reduce stress. It’s also an excellent choice if you have depression or anxiety—like lavender essential oil can help calm your mind down so that it doesn't stay focused on negative thoughts. In fact, in one study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders (2007), researchers found that subjects who smelled lavender after an emotional event showed improvements in their mood over time compared with those who smelled other scents instead.
Lavendula angustifolia (lavender) is widely used as an herbal medicine for centuries due to its high concentration of volatile compounds known as linalool and linalyl acetate—which are powerful antioxidants that combat free radicals caused by exposure to harmful environmental factors like pollution or indoor chemicals such as cleaning products used around our homes like Lysol disinfectants."
Rose
Rose is a great oil to use for insomnia, skin issues and emotional and mental health. It's also good for muscle pain and soreness as well as anxiety and depression.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood is one of the most popular essential oils for stress and anxiety. It can be used to relieve tension, depression, insomnia, headaches and even cancer.
Sandalwood has a sweet scent that makes it an excellent choice for those who enjoy having their space smelled nice without being overpowering. It also has the added benefit of being able to calm you down when you're feeling stressed out or anxious about something—and if you use sandalwood in your diffuser often enough (and keep it away from pets), then this could actually help reduce some symptoms of OCD!
Vetiver
Vetiver is known to be a calming oil. It has been used in aromatherapy for centuries, and is especially beneficial when you're feeling anxious or stressed. Vetiver can also be used as an effective treatment for insomnia and migraines.
While vetiver isn't technically an essential oil (it's derived from the roots of plants), it does have some similar properties. This makes it perfect not just for stress relief but also rheumatism relief as well!
Vetiver is also good for muscle tension, which means if you find yourself struggling with stiff muscles after a long day of work or school—this might be your go-to remedy!
Ylang Ylang
You may be surprised to learn that Ylang Ylang oil is a sweet, floral scent that helps to relieve stress and tension. It also has calming properties and can help with insomnia.
Ylang Ylang oil can be used in a diffuser or applied topically on the wrist, temples or behind ears for general relaxation as well as aiding in relaxation during meditation sessions.
Bergamot
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Bergamot: The citrus fruit, bergamot, is said to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help with stress. It can be used in aromatherapy or diffusers.
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Lavender: Lavender has been shown to reduce anxiety, depression and anger.
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Rosemary: Rosemary oil is known for its ability to relieve joint pain from arthritis as well as muscle aches caused by overuse or injury. It also improves circulation while reducing swelling around joints due to swelling; therefore aiding in reducing pain associated with arthritis or other conditions such as venous insufficiency (blood pooling in legs).
Try these essential oils next time you are feeling stressed.
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Try these essential oils next time you are feeling stressed.
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They're not just for the mind, but also for the body! This can be a great way to reduce stress as well.
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Essential oils are natural options that can be used in many ways, including diffusing and topical application.
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about some of the best essential oils to help with stress. Remember that everyone is unique and will benefit from different oil blends, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different combinations to see what works best for you.