Aromatherapy can be a way of using natural scents to boost our
mood and relieve our body and thoughts from stress or anxiety. It has
energizing and calming effects and can easily be combined with other
natural anxiety relief techniques such as massage, meditation and yoga.
1. Bergamot
Helps
to calm and unwind the senses also aiding with emotional imbalances
which are likely to be activated in the course of change. Its scent is
refreshing and uplifting, however relaxing. Bergamot has a stunning
fresh, fruity-floral aroma. This vital oil comes from the rind of citrus
fruit which can still be unripe and green from the bitter orange tree.
2. Lavender
Lavender
is generally known as the Swiss army knife of essential oils because it
is valuable for a great number of ailments. It helps with just about
any imbalance and is usually a great addition to your first aid kit. I
always carry a small vial of it on my person just in case I get any
minor cuts, burns or even to inhale it when I'm feeling anxious. It has a
rich, sweet, herbaceous, floral scent. Lavender is often an extremely
fragrant shrub and it's essential oil is obtained from the flowers.
3. Geranium Rose
Relaxes
the nerves and calms anxiety. It can aid with keeping you centered and
at ease which is pretty welcoming to many during periods of change. It
features a sweet, floral, rose-like scent. Note... it can also be
exceptional for balancing the hormones.
4. Mandarin
Includes
a calming effect around the central nervous system. You can also
substitute sweet orange oil which is usually far easier to find because
it is much more well-known. Sweet orange is uplifting and helpful for
sadness, stress and anxiety.
5. Ylang-Ylang
Sweet,
exotic, floral as well with a hint of spice, It's known to be an
aphrodisiac. It is calming for the nervous system and brings harmony for
the thoughts and relieves restlessness and agitation. Ylang-Ylang is
often a tropical evergreen tree & the vital oil comes from the
flowers.
6. Roman Chamomile
Features an extremely
distinct scent, It is actually sweet and slightly fruity. When using
this vital oil it is best to add one drop at a time mainly because of
its stronger scent which can overtake a blend. Roman chamomile is known
to aid with relieving stress of any kind, including anxiety, which makes
it one of your greatest allies in Aromatherapy. It also is identified
to assist with chronic tension and insomnia. Roman chamomile is one of
various species of herbs, with daisy-like flowers, which can be where
the essential oil is obtained.
7. Sandalwood
The main
attribute is the earth quality so it's very grounding, being rooted in
stillness and prayer. It features a sweet, woody, musk-like scent and
has a calming effect on the nervous system making it another wonderful
recommended oil for anxiety relief. Sandalwood is an evergreen tree and
the beneficial oil is extracted from the tree's heartwood.
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
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