There are many essential oils that can help to alleviate some of the stresses and strains of modern day living. The link between the olfactory system and the psyche are well known and because of this, it is clear that pleasant smells tend to lift mood
Odours and there emotional response take place at a very deep level and are often rooted in early memories in childhood such as the smell of your mother’s perfume or the smell of garden herbs used in cooking such as coriander, rosemary, ginger. This aroma – emotion reaction appears to take place at an unconscious level, which it why it is always to choose essential oils used in aromatherapy with great care in order to receive the full psychological benefit.
The following essential oils are balancing for both anxiety, stress and depression:
Roman Chamomile (chamamelum nobile) – Headaches, insomnia, indigestion, irritability, muscle tension
Neroli (citrus aurantium var. amara (flos) – Stress, anxiety, insomnia
Bergamot (citrus bergamia) – Stress, irritability, insomnia
Geranium (pelargonium graveolens) Stress, low immunity, irritability, hormonal mood fluctuations
Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) Irritability, insomnia, muscle tension, headaches
These are just a few essential oils which are useful in supporting stress and anxiety, however I work with over 70 essential oils so as a professional aromatherapist I am able to make a bespoke blend specific to your needs