Best Essential Oils for Stress Relief!
Essential oils have been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of ailments. Before the pharmaceutical industry acquired a stronghold over medicine, plants were one of the only sources of relief from symptoms. Despite centuries of use, scientific studies into these treatments have only recently been conducted, and they often back up the historical claims.
This shouldn’t be surprising, considering that there are 50 million smell receptors that connect to the brain’s limbic system, the area responsible for memory, emotions and even sexual arousal. It may not be coincidental that chronic stress and adrenal fatigue often affect memory, emotions and sexual arousal, and the herbs that work to alleviate the stress seem to promote well-being in these areas. The following herbal essential oils are well-known for the sense of calm they impart on the user, and they are great options for anyone who is adrenally fatigued or suffering from chronic stress.
- Lavender
Lavender is one of the most popular and perhaps best known of the essential oils. It has a calming soapy scent that’s been a favorite for hundreds of years. One of the most medicinally useful oils, it’s no surprise it’s known as the “universal oil.” It’s often used for stress relief, short-term memory enhancement, anxiety relief, restlessness, nervousness, and simply to relax. Safe to use topically, the best way to use it is to apply a few drops to the palm of your hand then inhale deeply. Some people like to rub a few drops into their temples. Studies have shown lavender essential oil positively affects hair loss, loss of appetite, nausea and pain, and can also be used as an antiseptic. - Chamomile: Most people know that chamomile tea is a calming drink. However, many people don’t know that there are two types of chamomile essential oils and they are used for different purposes, although both have some anxiety reducing qualities. The German type is used more for soothing skin ailments, while the Roman type is used more for anxiety, hostility and paranoia. Roman chamomile has a wonderful sweet apple scent.To use, inhale the aroma or put a few drops in bathwater.
- Rosemary
Rosemary essential oil has so many great qualities it’s difficult to focus on just one – it’s used for digestion problems, to stimulate blood circulation, to help treat dandruff, for pain relief, and as a disinfectant. As a stress reliever, rosemary essential oil was shown in a 2007 study to decrease cortisol in the saliva. Excess cortisol has been linked to decreased learning and memory and increased weight gain, as well as blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease issues. This same study also found that the treatment, which combined inhaling the oils with oil massages, increased the strength of the immune system. - Frankincense
This herb has been used for thousands of years and is even mentioned in the Bible. It has many medicinal uses, among them the ability to act as a sedative. It has a comforting aroma, and may be used for anxiety, anger and stress. Added benefits include calming respiratory conditions and repairing skin problems. It is also said to enhance introspection and insight. It can be applied to the skin or breathed in.
While some methods of essential oil use are mentioned above, there are a number of other ways to use them: they can be used in a warm compress; drops can be applied to a handkerchief or pillow; or, they can be burned in a diffuser. Essential oils are potent and often blended with other type of vegetable-based oils such as almond or jojoba oil – known as a carrier oil.
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