Aromatherapy for Calming Anxiety
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Do you know…….. Anxiety is a general feeling of apprehension and feeling anxious about a situation, e.g.: social anxiety, reaching school on time, new classmates. new teachers, homework, about the future, job interview, separation anxiety, etc.

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It’s normal to experience occasional anxiety, but when it becomes persistent and overwhelming, then it could be anxiety disorder, e.g.: obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), panic attacks and needs immediate medical attention. Anxiety-related illnesses are on the rise. Anxiety is often linked to depression and living with anxiety could be exhausting which could happen at any time. Anxiety is not just in someone’s head as it often manifests in physical symptoms of depression, dizziness, fainting, heart palpitations, lethargy, loss of appetite, loss of sleep, nausea, nervous twitches, sweating, shaking, stuttering, and even suicidal thoughts. The constant struggle with anxiety, could wear people down emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Many studies have shown the usefulness of Essential Oils in alleviating anxiety. Since centuries, Essential Oils have been utilized in cosmetics, fragrances, healing, as an antiseptic, and for health remedies. Essential Oils are natural, volatile, concentrated extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, bark, or blossoms of plants. It should be diluted for a safe topical application following all safety rules and an expert advice. Essential oils could be inhaled or massaged topically on skin or could be diffused in the room or use for relaxing bath at the end of a long, tiring day to de-stress. Essential oil scents can stimulate smell receptors located in the nose which connect to the part of the brain that controls stress, heart rate, hormone levels, etc. Thus, essential oils can positively affect our mood and emotions. Although research has shown that aromatherapy may help relieve anxiety, it’s no substitute for seeing a healthcare professional.

Following Essential Oils could be used to relieve anxiety symptoms:

Bergamot: sedative, for nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia, depression

Clary sage: sedative, nervine, for nervous tension, panic, depression

Frankincense: sedative, for anxiety

Geranium: nervine, for anxiety, depression

Grapefruit: for depression

Jasmine: sedative, for self-esteem, depression

Jatamansi: referred to as Spikenard, used in Ayurvedic medicine to calm the mind and encourage sleep

Lavender: sedative, nervine, for panic, insomnia, depression

Lemon grass: for depression

Neroli: sedative, for anxiety, panic, insomnia, self-esteem, depression

Orange: sedative, for nervous tension, insomnia, depression

Patchouli: for depression

Peppermint: nervine, for panic, depression

Rose: sedative, for nervous tension, self-esteem, depression

Sandalwood: sedative, for nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia, depression

Valerian: promote sleep and calm nerves, sedative

Vetiver: sedative, nervine, for nervous tension, insomnia

Ylang Ylang: sedative, for anxiety, panic, depression

Air Freshener for Anxiety:

12 drops Lavender Essential Oil

12 drops Lemon or Bergamot Essential Oil

8 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

4 drops Geranium Essential Oil

2oz Distilled Water

1oz Alcohol(vodka)

In a 4oz spray glass bottle, add essential oils, pour distilled water and alcohol. Close, label the bottle and let the blend sit for a day before using it. Spray as needed, mixing well before each use. (If aroma is too strong, can reduce essential oils to 18 drops per your sensitivity)

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