In any situation each of us want to relax after returning home from a hard day. Essential oils discussed in this article will not only allow you to relieve tension after a long day of stress, but also affect the state of your psyche and consciousness. Daily relaxation for 3-4 weeks, using essential oils or blends chosen for their specific healing of psycho-somatic problems, will lead to a more correct perception of life and stress for better health.
Here are not only the so-called relaxing oils but stabilizers of emotions and stimulating essential oils as well. Many of the characteristics of the essential oils mentioned in this article are based on contemporary research, the chemical components and the impact they have on the biochemistry of the body. Accordingly, the change in the “chemistry” of the body affects the condition of such elements – the fundamental principles of life, as “fire”, “wind”, “earth”, “water” and “space”, and the flow of energy in the channels and organs. For example, my favorite oil at the moment is ginger which has a good effect for problems with “mucus” (with the predominance of the impact of the water). It “kindles” fire in the body in suppressing effects of the water element leading to an increase in energy and a more active external life. The main thing is to understand the condition and to choose an essential oil based on the problem you want to work on.
The same oil should be chosen based on the pleasantness of the scent or the images caused by the scent. Go to the selection of “your” relaxing oils for creativity.
Application methods of aromatherapy for relaxation can be different. At the end of a difficult day it is better to take a bath or use a diffuser or any other means of fragrance. If you need to recover after a quarrel or an emotional “explosion” then apply the oil or composition to the area of the pulse or on a handkerchief and inhale for a few minutes. A relaxing massage is especially good when the stress becomes chronic.
ТОР 5 RELAXING ESSENTIAL OILS
Lavender: Has a relaxing and calming effect. Helps with fatigue together with anxiety. Perfectly soothes emotions (irritation, anger etc.). Harmonizes thoughts and feelings. Helps to rise above the situation and see a different angle of view. An excellent remedy for insomnia. Can be used for children.
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Geranium: Relaxes and soothes. Relieves anxiety and unbalance. Restores balance for fatigue and nervous exhaustion. A good antidepressant. It is considered useful for workaholics: those who have forgotten about imagination, intuition and emotional experience.
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| Geranium Essential Oil, Certified Organic, Steam distilled 1/2 oz – $13,65 —- 30% off, 1 oz – $34.00, 4 oz – $108.00, 8 oz – $190.00, 16 oz – $326.00 |
Juniper: Helps to get rid of negative emotions. Eliminates the effects of nervous tension and strengthens the nervous system. Good in cases when a person feels without the support and understanding of society. Will relax the muscular system.
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| Juniper Berry Essential Oil, Certified Organic, Steam distilled 1/2 oz – $16.00, 1 oz – $28.00, 4 oz – $89.50, 8 oz – $256.00, 16 oz – $268.00 |
Ylang-ylang: Stabilizer of the emotions. Has a sedative effect. Relieves anxiety, irritability and fear. Acts as an antidepressant instilling a feeling of confidence and improves mood. Helps with insomnia.
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| Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, Certified Organic, Steam distilled 1/2 oz – $14.25, 1 oz – $25.00, 4 oz – $80.00, 8 oz – $140.00, 16 oz – $240.00 |
Frankincense: Harmonizing. Relieves stress, anxiety, grief and insomnia. Calms the mind and emotional stability and promotes concentration.
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| Frankincense Essential Oil, Certified Organic, Steam distilled 1/2 oz – $25.75, 1 oz – $45.00, 4 oz – $144.00, 8 oz – $252.00, 16 oz – $432.00 |
OTHER ESSENTIAL OILS FOR RELAXATION
Anise: Gives strength in case of mental fatigue. Helps with dizziness and headaches. Use in very small quantities and with caution, as overdose can cause poor circulation.
Basil: Helps to relieve mental strain and to get rid of anxiety and depression. Alleviates hysteria and nervous disorders. Also relieves muscle tension.
Benzoin: Harmonizing. Has a sedative (calming and relaxing) effect. Down to earth with a restless mind and soothes mental tensions. Restores emotional balance to those who feel lonely or depressed. Dispels sadness and helps to gain confidence.
Bergamot: Sedative and tonic effects. It is a great reliever for stress and anxiety. Acts as an antidepressant when depression is caused by chronic stress or suppression of emotions. Relieves irritation. Good for anxiety, sudden shifts of emotional states and insomnia.
Carnation: Helps to overcome lethargy and apathy. Clarifies mental system. Tones after work. Relieves muscle tension and pain. Very strong oil, so use it carefully and in small quantities. It does not fit to all.
Cedar: Relieves stress and anxiety, setting thoughts in order. Gives calm and serenity. Helps to recover from culture shock in a foreign country or just a strange and incomprehensible situation. Restores a sense of confidence and spirit.
Chamomile: Soothes and suppresses negative emotions. Eases tension in the excessive desires of the ego when man tries to control everything. Provides a restful night’s sleep. A nice relaxing means for children. Promotes muscle relaxation and pain relief.
Clary sage: Calms nervous anxiety and depression, characterizing changeable mood, uncertainty, indecision and emotional confusion. Has a sedative effect. Relieves nervous and muscular tension. Improves mood, giving a feeling of well being and serenity.
Eucalyptus: Calms the nerves and strengthens the nervous system, helps with mental fatigue. Especially good for those who constantly feels constrained and limited by the environment. The oil helps to look at their situation(s) above, broaden one’s views on the prospects in life. Also good for relieve of muscular tension and pain.
Ginger: Good for those who have clear plans and good intentions, but doubts and hesitations do not allow them to implement them. I eat ginger root every day and the result is my old plans found a second birth. So highly recommend :-). Also relieves muscle tension and pain.
Grapefruit: Helps with nervous exhaustion and fatigue. Relieves depression by returning the joy of life. A few drops in the bath will cause the state of purity and renewal, improves mood. Recommended for those who have great expectations from life and when they do not come true these people have irritation, anger and accusations.
Jasmine: Stabilizer of the emotions. As a powerful aphrodisiac, improves depressed mood and relieves psychological complexes. Eliminates emotional distress and stress. Brings relief of exhaustion because of life’s problems.
Kaput: Reduces drowsiness, fatigue and muscle tension.
Lemon: Relieves drowsiness and lethargy. Clears up the mind. Invigorating. Relieves muscle tension and pain.
Mandarin: Good sedative, relieves tension, irritation and nervousness. Helps to get rid of negative emotions. Acts as an antidepressant. It is filled with joy and love. Can be used for children.
Marjoram: Relieves stress, exerting a sedative effect. Helps with intrusive thoughts, eases emotional desires and supports the ability to self-education. Promotes deep and restful sleep. Relieves muscle tension and pain.
Melissa: Recommended for those who are suffering from trauma and depression. Oil can reach the depths of the psyche (the “inner child” – the emotional essence), restoring the clarity and safety of the confused and conditioned souls. Uplifting. A good remedy for insomnia.
Neroli: Good effect for emotional stress especially anxiety or arousal. Helps calm and undisturbed sleep.
Patchouli: Oil is good for lifting the mood with nervous exhaustion, like most aphrodisiacs. Harmonizes, stabilizes and grounds the overexcited mind. Relieves anxiety, making soul peaceful and restful. Eliminates fatigue and drowsiness.
Rose: Stabilizer of emotions. Relaxes and at the same time, gives strength, instilling a sense of stability and peace. As the oil of love it heals emotional wounds. Leads to harmony of thoughts and feelings like most aphrodisiacs.
Rosemary: Relieves fatigue. Natural tonic – traditionally used for listlessness, dejection and self-doubt. Relieves mental strain and clarifies thoughts. Relieves muscle tension and pain.
Sandal: Harmonizing. Especially good when suffering from attachment(s), that is, neurotic desire of security in life. Relieves anxiety, causing a feeling of peace and tranquility in the soul.
Tea tree: Strengthens the nerves and stimulates blood flow to the brain, giving clarity of thoughts. Contributes to a more positive outlook on life.
Thyme: Good for nervous exhaustion and chronic anxiety, and for muscle(s) tension and pain.
For those who like to experiment I offer a table of oils to formulate its compositions for more specific purposes. Select one or two light, medium, and heavy oil(s) (not more than 4-5 oils totals), focusing on the more relaxing middle and/or heavy essential oil(s).
Table of Oils for a Number of Purpose Compositions of Essential Oils.
| The purpose of the composition | Light oils (2 drops) | Average oil (5 drops) | Heavy oil (3 drops) |
|---|---|---|---|
| For relaxation of tense muscles | Basil Kaput Lemon Thyme Clary sage Eucalyptus |
Anise Lavender Marjoram Rosemary Chamomile |
Carnation Ginger Frankincense |
| Getting rid of nervous tension | Basil Benzoin Bergamot Grapefruit Lemon Mandarin Thyme Tea tree Clary sage Eucalyptus |
Geranium Lavender Marjoram Melissa Juniper Chamomile |
Jasmine Ylang-ylang Cedar Frankincense Neroli Patchouli Sandal |
| Relaxation before bedtime | Bergamot Thyme Clary sage |
Lavender Marjoram Melissa Juniper Chamomile |
Benzoin Ylang-ylang Frankincense Neroli Sandal |
| Used as antidepressants | Basil Bergamot Grapefruit Clary sage Eucalyptus |
Geranium Marjoram Melissa Juniper Rosemary Chamomile |
Benzoin Jasmine Ylang-ylang Frankincense Patchouli Rose Sandal |