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Essential Oils That Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Bergamot has a sweet, spicy, citrusy fragrance. It has a refreshing and uplifting effect on
the emotions and is helpful for both stress and anxiety. Bergamot contains a compound
called bergapten that can cause skin photosensitivity, so use a bergapten-free oil.
Frankincense has a warm, rich, sweet balsamic fragrance and has been used as an incense
since ancient times to promote a sense of peace and to soothe the spirit. It has sedative
properties and slows and deepens the breathing, which helps to relieve stress and anxiety.
Lavender has a sweet, herbaceous, floral, and balsamic fragrance. It is balancing for the
body and emotions and helps to relieve anxiety, nervous stress, and headaches or
insomnia that are caused by tension.
Marjoram has a warm, herbaceous, slightly spicy fragrance. It has potent sedative
properties, eases nervous tension and irritability, and is helpful for stress-related disorders
such as muscle tension and headaches.
Rose has a sweet, floral, intensely rose fragrance. It has mild sedative and balancing
effects on the psyche, is soothing and comforting, and promotes a feeling of well-being.
Sandalwood has a deep, rich, woodsy fragrance. It has mild sedative properties, engenders
a sense of peaceful relaxation, and is helpful for relieving anxiety and all stress-related
complaints. Burning sandalwood incense creates a peaceful atmosphere.
Ylang ylang has a very sweet, exotic floral fragrance and has a sedative and slightly
euphoric effect on the emotions. It is helpful for both anxiety and nervous tension. A drop or
two of ylang ylang is sufficient-beware of overdosing, because too much can cause
headaches or nausea.
Body & Mind-Relaxing Aromatherapy Bath for Stress and Anxiety
2 cups Epsom salts
1 cup baking soda
10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops marjoram essential oil
Draw a tubful of warm water, and while the water is running add the Epsom salts and
baking soda. After the tub has filled, mix the lavender and marjoram essential oils into the
bathwater. Darken the room, light a candle, put on soothing music, 15-20 minutes. Imagine
as the tub drains that all of your tension is draining away with the water.
Sandalwood-Floral Soothing Bath for Stress and Anxiety
5 drops sandalwood essential oil
5 drops rose essential oil
2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
Add essential oils to a bathtub of warm water. Light a candle, play your favorite relaxing
music, and sip a cup of hot linden-flower tea while you soak for 15-20 minutes.
Stress-Relieving Aromatherapy Massage Oil Recipes
3 ounces almond oil
1 ounce jojoba oil
15 drops lavender essential oil
15 drops sandalwood essential oil
10 drops frankincense essential oil
Combine almond and jojoba oil with essential oil in a dark glass bottle. Shake well, and
store tightly capped in a cool, dark place.
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