Fear of facing the public, panic attacks, sweaty palms, dry mouth, urge to pee, shivering legs, fumbling speech, worry, dizziness, and sometimes losing consciousness can all happen because of anxiety. Did you ever think of essential oils as a solution? If you haven’t, we will start considering it now.
Here are a few essential oils that can help you while you are struggling with anxiety:
1. Sweet orange essential oil
Sweet orange oil is one of the well-known essential oils. This fragrance has been used in various cosmetics for a pleasant and fresh feel.
The application of sweet orange oil is to fight off stress and hypertension. Sweet orange oil can be used (inhaled, applied topically, or massaged) to reduce anxiety arising in situations like labor, surgeries, dental procedures, and depression.
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2. Lavender oil
The essential oil of lavender has antibacterial, antifungal, anxiolytic, antidepressant, analgesic, carminative (smooth-muscle relaxant), and vulnerary effects. Traditional and folk medicine use lavender oil for reducing anxiety and depression which has also been supported recently by clinical data.
3. Rose essential oil
Rose oil is obtained from the petals of different Rosa species. Due to the phytochemical composition of rose oil, it can reduce anxiety and depression and many other conditions. It is mixed with a variety of essential oils to create a relaxing effect on your body and mind.
Rose oil can reduce palpitations, blood pressure, and breathing rate, thereby calming you down. Apart from inhaling it, you can also use it in massage oils for topical application.
4. Chamomile Oil
The beautiful chamomile flower and various parts of its plant are used to make this essential oil. All the components used together in making this essential work on your body when you inhale it or massage it into your skin.
5. Geranium Essential Oil
Apart from its pleasant aroma, geranium essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle-relaxing properties.
This essential oil is one of the most effective herbal essences for reducing menstrual-related anxiety. Inhaling geranium oil during labor and postpartum works wonders in reducing anxiety and hypertension. So, preferable mode of usage is inhalation- mix it with carrier oil and adds it to oil diffusers.
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