12 Essential Oils For Stress & Anxiety

1 - Roman Chamomile
Roman Chamomile is a supreme calming and relaxing oil. Very rich in esters, it is very useful to calm irritability, stress, insomnia, tension headaches and the like. SHOP >

2 - Patchouli

Patchouli is sometimes called "the scent of the 60's." It has a musky, earthy, exotic aroma with sensual properties. In Eastern cultures it is commonly used around the house for general wellbeing and to help release negative emotions so that problems can be kept in proportion. SHOP >

3 - Valerian

Valerian essential oil is great for help with sleep, is calming, relaxing and helps to ease anxiety. During the last three decades, it has been clinically investigated for its relaxing properties. Researchers have pinpointed the sesquiterpenes, valerenic acid, and valerone as the active constituents that exert a calming effect.  SHOP >

 
4 - Geranium
Geranium has positive effect on mood and emotions with an uplifting, yet calming citrus aroma that can be diffused to create a therapeutic atmosphere in times of nervous tension and stress. SHOP > 

5 - Orange
Orange essential oil has a rich, citrusy scent that lifts the spirit while providing a calming influence. Orange brings peace and happiness to the mind and helps to relieve depression.  SHOP >
 
6 - Melissa
Melissa essential oil can be used as a mild, uplifting tranquiliser to calm 'overheated' conditions of stress and anxiety. It has a light, fresh, lemony scent that is strengthening and revitalising, yet soothing and calming. The plant is very gentle and delicate, and the oil helps to bring out those characteristics in an individual. It was an important ingredient in Carmelite water distilled in France since 1611 by members of the Carmelite Order and used to settle nerves and support the nervous system.  SHOP >
 
7 - Jasmine
Jasmine is seen as a supreme euphoric essence, uplifting and soothing. It has a warm, exotic, floral fragrance that relaxes, soothes, uplifts, and enhances self-confidence.  SHOP >

8 - Lavender

Lavender is appreciated for its balancing and calming properties, advantageous for relieving stress and irritability and has been demonstrated to relive insomnia and establish balanced sleeping patterns. SHOP >

9 - Vetiver

Vetiver essential oil is is dark in colour, and has a strong earthy scent. It's emotinally grounding , relaxing, helps with insomnia, recovering from shock or trauma and also aids children with ADHD. SHOP > 

10 - Grapefruit

Grapefruit essential oil has a fresh and citrusy aroma that is mentally uplifting. It can also ease stress and anxiety.  SHOP >

11 - Marjoram

Marjoram has a woody, spicy, camphoraceous aroma. A calming oil on emotions which has a warming effect, that is relaxing for nervous and muscular tension. It helps hyperactive people calm down while boosting circulation. SHOP >

12 - Clary Sage

Clary Sage essential oil contains natural phytoestrogens. It has a mellow, warm, herbal scent that is uplifting and relaxing, making it a perfect choice for feeling calm during PMS or menopause. A calming, even euphoric oil, it is useful to help relieve nervous tension and stress; muscular spasms and temporary headache relief. SHOP >

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