{"id":2942,"date":"2022-09-11T08:44:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T08:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/?p=2942"},"modified":"2022-12-04T09:45:47","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T09:45:47","slug":"5-essential-oils-for-stress-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/5-essential-oils-for-stress-relief","title":{"rendered":"5 Essential Oils for Stress Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/5-essential-oils-stress.jpg\" alt=\"Essential oils to help with relieving stress\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Your boss wants that report on his desk, like, now. Your kid\u2019s school just called and your child has a fever. That funny noise the car has been making for the past six weeks?<\/p>\n<p>You probably should have had it checked out because now the thing won\u2019t start. Taxes are due, rent is going up and your cat needs a life-saving operation that will cost over a grand. You\u2019ve got stress. And you need relief, like, now.<\/p>\n<p>But in addition to all of the above, you just don\u2019t have TIME to meditate, go to a yoga class and chill out. There are things to get done, mechanics to call, sick children who need their temperature taken. So how can you get fast relief from stress without popping Xanax? Look to Mother Nature for stress relief on the go.<\/p>\n<p>Aromatherapy \u2013 the use of essential oils to create physical and psychological well being \u2013 has been in practice for thousands of years. Usually pooh-poohed as new-age hogwash, recent hospital studies are corroborating thousands of years of anecdotal evidence that volatile plant extracts can and do have a direct impact on mental and emotional well being.<\/p>\n<p>Essential oils can be either inhaled or applied topically to the skin. When inhaled, i.e. diffused into a room, the molecules of the oil affect the limbic system of the brain and can regulate emotions. Essential oils applied to the skin are absorbed into the bloodstream. Since essential oils are highly concentrated, they should always be diluted in a carrier vegetable oil before topical application. Common carrier oils include sweet almond oil, sunflower seed oil, jojoba oil and sesame oil.<\/p>\n<p>While the following guide gives examples of good essential oils for stress relief, each person responds differently to an oil\u2019s aroma depending upon his or her past association with that scent. Choose the oil that you respond best to, or blend a couple of oils together for a synergistic essential oil stress relief blend.<\/p>\n<h2>The 5 best essential oils for stress relief<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lavender \u2013<\/strong> Lavender essential oil is perhaps one of the best all-around healing essential oils. It\u2019s great for skin and wound healing. Lavender is antidepressant and soothes the nerves. Its scent is sweet, floral and herbaceous. When working with lavender essential oil, most people feel a sense of clarity and calm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bergamot \u2013<\/strong> Bergamot is the scent used to flavor Earl Grey Tea, so you may find it familiar. It has a clear, citrus-y aroma, similar to orange or lemon but much lighter and with a freshness of a cool breeze. Bergamot\u2019s uplifting aroma is very healing for anxiety and depression. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/essential-oils\/oils\/a-b\/bergamot-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bergamot essential oil<\/a> can cause sensitivity to sunlight, so avoid direct exposure for 24 hours if you apply this oil to your skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peppermint \u2013<\/strong> Peppermint essential oil is especially uplifting if you are suffering from mental fatigue. Its cool, refreshing scent is reminiscent of peppermint candies, though perhaps not quite as sweet. Peppermint is unique in that it is both a nervine (calming to the nerves) and stimulant, so its aroma will give you a bright, cheery outlook on life. It\u2019s also one of the best oils to have while traveling because it can soothe everything from a headache to an upset stomach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vetiver \u2013<\/strong> Vetiver is not everyone\u2019s cup of tea, but it\u2019s one of my absolute favorite oils. Deep, dark, earthy and resinous, vetiver smells like growing things in the springtime, pushing their little green noses up through moist soil. Some people love vetiver\u2019s musty aroma while other people can\u2019t stand it, so test this one out before purchasing. Vetiver has a heavy quality to it and is particularly useful in cases of insomnia or nervous stress where the mind is cluttered with racing thoughts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ylang Ylang \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/essential-oils\/oils\/s-z\/ylang-ylang-1-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ylang ylang essential oil<\/a>\u00a0has the same effect on the psyche as alcohol (without the side effect of drunkenness); it is both relaxing and removes inhibitions. Ylang ylang is an excellent oil for type-A personalities who feel the need to control every detail of their daily lives. It has a very sweet, floral scent that can be overpowering or cloying in excess, so use sparingly.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 Sukie Baxter 2011.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/wholebodyrevolution.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.wholebodyrevolution.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your boss wants that report on his desk, like, now. Your kid\u2019s school just called and your child has a fever. That funny noise the car has been making for the past six weeks? You probably should have had it checked out because now the thing won\u2019t start. 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