There are several essential oils that are known to help relieve stress, as well as anxiety, including lavender, bergamot, mandarin, roman chamomile, and clary sage.
"Lavender essential oil has anxiolytic, or anxiety-reducing properties, and has been well studied throughout the world," Dawn Langley-Brady, a certified clinical aromatherapist, shared on Oprah Daily. Newsweek noted that bergamot is, "both calming and energizing, and great for relieving repressed emotions and soothing anxiety." Mandarin contains anxiety-reducing properties, and has the capability of helping with insomnia, and improving your mood, according to Oprah Daily. The outlet also said that roman chamomile has a calming effect. And, as stated by Psychology Today, clary sage helps you relax, and may have antidepressant qualities.
All of the above oils are good for blending, allowing you to create a custom anti-stress blend that appeals to you. "Blending essential oils is all about inhaling," shared the American College of Healthcare Sciences. "[Begin] by experimenting with combining essential oils that you love from the very first inhale."
They recommend placing a few drops of each of the stress-relieving oils you prefer on a strip of paper, then fanning them in front of your nose. You can try the strips in different combinations until you find the one that most appeals to you (via the American College of Healthcare Sciences). "Stop, inhale, and let the aroma lead you to your next choice." You can store your blend in a bottle to use for stress-relieving aromatherapy.
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