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Top 5 Essentials Oils You Should Be Using To Eliminate Stress
The power of essential oils was recognized by the Egyptians way back in the ancient days, where their various capabilities were tested and proven. The possibilities of their healing powers are limitless in their most natural state. They have the power to fix one’s health issues, stress issues, body pains, etc. and show astounding results in a short apan of time.
These oils have been used for embalming the dead, beautification, massages, aromatherapy, etc. and over the years, more methods of putting them to use have come into practice. The brain has a very distinct connect with the nasal cavity – the smell of these oils trigger the limbic system in the brain to make us feel better.
These oils can be used in different ways to suit your need. In aromatherapy, a few drops of an essential oil are added to a container of hot water and inhaled. To use these oils for skin, a few drops mixed in a scent free moisturizer or a massage oil works best.
Here are five oils that eliminate stress.
1. Frankincense
Apart from giving relief in respiratory conditions and repairing skin cells, the most common use of frankincense oil is to relieve you from stress. Because of its soothing effects, it helps in facilitating deep and slow breathing, which calms you down and releases stress. Aromatherapy is used for most stress relief options.
2. Rose
Rose oil in aromatherapy is very effective in relieving stress, depression, and anxiety; the aroma of the oil is what helps it control the mind. Also, when compared the other oils, rose oil is much more expensive as the process of extracting the oil is extremely tedious. Also, over 50,000 roses are needed for an ounce of oil.
3. Lavender
Lavender is the most popular of all oils for its wide range of capabilities. Besides aromatherapy and skin application, its antiseptic characteristics helps treat bruises and cuts, and reduces muscle and labor pains. When it is mixed with a few drops of helichrysum essential oil, the benefits it provides doubles. A few drops of this oil in any lotion or with aromatherapy can reduce tension and make you feel peaceful.
4. Ylang Ylang
Because of its properties, it is considered as an antidepressant. When used in aromatherapy, it helps to control anger, anxiety, and stress, removes fear, and makes you more positive and joyful. This oil has been a recent discovery and has more than just stress relief benefits – it can calm many nervous problems and insomnia.
5. Bergamot
Bergamot oil stabilizes heart rate and blood pressure, and relaxes the body. It can be used for more than just aromatherapy; 5-10 drops in your bathtub or a few drops in an unscented Vitamin E cream can work wonders. The oil, after being absorbed by the skin, triggers the signals to the brain’s limbic system and instills relief. It also helps during pregnancy as it provides relief from cramps.
In some cases, bergamot oil is used before surgeries to reduce the patient’s stress levels.
Essential oils work fast when applied on the skin and show quick results. Pick an essential oil that suits your need and use it on a regular basis to get rid of the stress once and for all.
Author Bio : Vineetha Reddy
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