ESSENTIAL OILS FOR AROMATHERAPY

With the stress and burden of modern life weighing down on us like an impending doom, it is necessary for us to take care of ourselves - externally as well as internally. To prevent our mental health from deteriorating, we can take help of several measures. One of those measures is taking help of essential oils. Extracted from the essences of plants’ bark, stem, roots, stalk, flowers - essential oils offer a plethora of benefits, such as treating stress, boosting immunity, and improving external appearance. Some of these essentials oils are discussed below - 

• ORANGE ESSENTIlAL OIL
  It has a sweet, fruity, citrus scent; which makes it a great stress-reliever. When used in aromatherapy, it can effectively cut down everyday stress, and alleviate anxiety. It also inhibits the growth of certain cells and enzymes, thus deducting risks of several diseases and internal bodily malfunctions. Massaging areas affected by pain can successfully relieve you of discomfort and uneasiness. It is capable of reducing inflammation caused due to injury, labor, and age.
  
  
• PEPPERMINT OIL
  Thanks to the pleasant scent of this oil, it is extremely helpful in treating stress and anxiety troubles. When used for aromatherapy, peppermint essential oil has been found to reduce work as well as lifestyle-related stress, and even ease anxious thoughts, thus providing better sleep.
  
  
• TEA TREE OIL
  Adding a few drops to a diffuser/humidifier can help in achieving a calm environment, which can ultimately turn out to be extremely beneficial in alleviating stress, anxiety, and tension. It can also be applied to temples or wrists to create a peaceful aura around your body, its refreshing fragrance soothing your nerves, for you to get a good sleep.
  
  
• JASMINE OIL
  Along with medical assistance, and proper therapy, using Jasmine Essential Oil for aromatherapy can bring forth positive effects on your mental health. The oil has been found to increase mood positivity, and decrease anxious thoughts.
  
  
• LAVENDER OIL
  Popular as Lavandula angustifolia in the scientific community, Lavender is a herb that is native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. Using it in a diffuser/humidifier for just 15 minutes helps alleviate stress, anxiety, even depression, studies suggest. Its calming fragrance releases serotonin, which helps in a night of better and more relaxed sleep.
  
  
• EUCALYPTUS OIL
  Using this oil in a diffuser further helps as a therapeutic energizer. It effectively relieves mental exhaustion due to lifestyle stress by boosting blood circulation, thus helping in reinvigorating your mind, soul, and body. Due to these psychological calming benefits, eucalyptus oil is hence a great remedy for insomnia and irregular sleep patterns. 

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