7"ESSENTIAL OILS THAT CALM ANXIETY INSTANTLY

Distilled from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, and seeds, essential oils quell anxiety better than some medications.

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Essential oils have been around for thousands of years.

But the Western world seems to have caught on only recently to their countless benefits, from religious and spiritual to cosmetic, dietary, and even emotional.

Essential oils are extracts from plants, providing countless micro and macro nutrients that nourish the body.

And reducing inflammation, lowering stress, balancing hormones and fighting against aging.

“The therapeutic effect of plants can concentrate into medicinal powders, tinctures, and essential oils.

And, when applies appropriately, can help you feel better, sleep better, derives from and think more clearly,” says Joseph Clarke, nationally certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, acupuncturist and integrative medicine.

Though many promotional claims are exaggerating, essential oils are not pseudo-scientific quackery.

“Many effective drugs were derives from plants:

Aspirin comes from willow bark, statin drugs are a synthetic form of red rice yeast, and antibiotics get their start with penicillin, which is a common bread mold.”

So it only makes sense that we would use botanicals—in their natural state.

As, to treat and alleviate illnesses of all kinds, mental, emotional, and physical.

For example, many people are unaware that essential oils can be used to treat acne.

HOW DO ESSENTIAL OILS HELP WITH ANXIETY

With growing interest in natural holistic healing and integrative medicine, essential oils are being actively researched in the United States.

There is compelling research on the antiviral and antibacterial properties of oils as well as studies on the impact of essential oils on emotional health, including anxiety, depression, mood, and concentration.

Oils must be keep away from eyes and should not be apply on people with high skin sensitivity. Oils are potent and only very small amounts are need for use if the quality is therapeutic.

Essential oils can also combines with a carrier oil, such as pure coconut oil, which is to dilute the potency as well as prevent skin sensitivity for massage.

The following oils, though they are strongly link with other specific health benefits.

And need to be helpful in lessening anxiety, boosting mood, and improving sleep.

JUNIPER BERRY OIL

With a sweet scent and a hint of balsamic, juniper berry essential oil is most frequently use to be cleanse the renal (urinary) system, fight infection, and improve skin health.

“In traditional medicine, this oil was used for its antibacterial properties,” says Nada Milosavljevic, MD, board-certified, Harvard-trained physician and founder of Sage Tonic.

“Those prone to urinary tract infections may find that it acts as a natural cleansing and detoxifying agent. and supports healthy kidney and urinary function.”

And supports healthy kidney and urinary function.”

JASMINE OIL

The benefits of Jasmine oil are vast, but its antidepressant, antibacterial, and aphrodisiac qualities top the list.

One study, published in the Journal of Health Research, found that vaporized Jasmine has the potential to affect the autonomic nervous system, increasing blood oxygen saturation and alertness.

It’s great for skin too.

“Jasmine oil helps to hydrate the skin and has to be gentle enough to help with eczema, although anyone can use it,” Dr. Milosavljevic says.

LAVENDER OIL

Even if you’re new to essential oils, there are probably countless products in your home that contain lavender oil.

Most of us enjoy lavender’s soothing scent and pretty purple hue.

But our ancestors have been using it for medicinal purposes for over 3,000 years—and for good reason.

“As many would attest, Lavender is a calming scent, which can be useful in treating migraines, emotional stress, and even depression,” says Dr. Milosavljevic.

ROMAN CHAMOMILE

You’re probably already familiar with chamomile.

The ancient medicinal herb that’s been hailed for its calming, relaxing, and sleep-inducing qualities for thousands of years.

What many people don’t know is that Roman chamomile.

The essential oil version, is much more potent.

And even easier to incorporate into your daily lifestyle than a cup of tea.

In fact, one study, published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that an aromatherapy combination of the essential oils Roman chamomile, neroli, and lavender had more potential to reduce anxiety in patients in an intensive care unit than did conventional nursing.

ROSE OIL

No one can deny that the scent of a rose is calming.

And that the sight of one is incredibly romantic.

Now, imagine experiencing rose in its most potent form, AKA rose essential oil.

Researchers reveals countless benefits of using rose oil, from clearing up skin blemishes and breakouts to reducing anxiety and depression.

One study published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice set out to determine the depression.

And improving abilities of rose oil by analyzing a group of 28 postpartum women.

And by treating half of them with 15-minute lavender-rose in aromatherapy session.

The other half serves as the control group.

VETIVER OIL

Vetiver is another oil that’s beneficial in traditional medicine for thousands of years.

Appreciates for its soothing, healing, and protective qualities.

Its number one benefit.

However, its antioxidant properties, known to fight free radicals and keep toxins and environmental pollutants out of the body.

One study, by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Clemson University in South Carolina, found vetiver oil to have one of the strongest “free radical scavenging” abilities.

That’s one reason it’s so common in aromatherapy sessions.

Another impressive benefit of vetiver oil is its ability to reduce anxiety.

FRANKINCENSE

Sourced from the resin of Boswellia carterii or the Boswellia sacra tree, Frankincense oil might sound a bit scary.

But it has nothing to do with the Frankenstein monster and is actually quite beneficial.

When inhaled or absorbed through the skin, it has stress-busting properties.

And when applied to the skin, it is also antibacterial, scar-healing and even age-fighting.

“Frankincense oil stimulates the limbic region of brain, helping to overcome stress.”

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7 “ESSENTIAL OILS” THAT CALM ANXIETY INSTANTLY

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

HOW DO ESSENTIAL OILS HELP WITH ANXIETY

JUNIPER BERRY OIL

JASMINE OIL

LAVENDER OIL

ROMAN CHAMOMILE

ROSE OIL

VETIVER OIL

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