| Stretching back to the beginning of time, essential oils | | | | Sandalwood and an array of Citrus oils. |
| have been used for stress relief. Yet, as time has | | | | Marjoram |
| progressed so have people's stress levels. Along with | | | | Marjoram works best steam distilled or diffused. |
| our technologically advanced society, come more | | | | When used accordingly, it begins to reduce feelings |
| severe challenges that cause stress and anxiety. | | | | of stress right away with its sweet medicinal aroma. |
| After you've had a long day filled with the pressures | | | | Marjoram is used for nervous tension, anxiety, |
| of life on the job, life with in-laws or just life in | | | | hypertension and insomnia. It can also be used to |
| general, using essential oils for stress relief will lead | | | | treat colds, muscle soreness and arthritis pain. |
| you down a quick path to relaxation. | | | | In high doses, Marjoram is so potent it becomes |
| Essential oils are a popular and effective choice for | | | | narcotic. |
| stress relief for many reasons: | | | | Rose |
| * All natural with no harmful side effects | | | | Rose is also a multipurpose oil. It is popularly blended |
| * Quick acting | | | | with other essential oils like Patchouli, Bergamot, |
| * Many methods of use: diffused, massaged, added | | | | Chamomile, Cedarwood and Sandalwood. It acts as |
| to skin care products or a bath soak | | | | an anti-depressant to produce feelings of peace and |
| Here are the only oils you'll ever need for quick relief | | | | calming. Rose is popularly known for being able to |
| from stress: | | | | promote emotional healing following a trauma. It's also |
| Chamomile | | | | used to treat conditions such as impotency, |
| Chamomile oil (both Roman and German) has | | | | bronchitis, asthma and even wrinkles. |
| powerfully calming properties that can also be used | | | | Rose oil for stress relief can be added to your |
| to treat PMS and other "female" problems. | | | | favorite massage oil or bath product. You can also |
| Chamomile is even recommended by health | | | | diffuse the oil in your room of choice to fill the |
| practitioners to calm irritable children and colicky | | | | atmosphere with a peaceful aroma. |
| infants. It can be blended in massage oil or a few | | | | Lavender |
| drops can be placed in a bath, vaporizer or diffuser. | | | | Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils for |
| Chamomile is also effective for stress relief when | | | | stress relief on the market. It is easily obtained and |
| combined with creams or lotions. | | | | quite inexpensive. Lavender oil promotes relaxation, |
| Jasmine | | | | helps invoke sleep, and is helpful treating stress |
| While Jasmine oil is pricier than most other essential | | | | headaches and depression. |
| oils, it is deserving of its price. The powerful | | | | Like Chamomile, Lavender Oil can be combined in a |
| therapeutic properties of Jasmine make it precious oil. | | | | number of personal care products such as bath salts, |
| Jasmine is an aphrodisiac used to battle fatigue and | | | | shower gels, soaps and more. It can be diffused or |
| calms your frazzled emotions all in one fell swoop. | | | | added directly to your bath water. One popular |
| Jasmine is a multipurpose oil that can also be used to | | | | technique is to smooth a couple of drops across your |
| combat headaches, soothe coughs, improve skin | | | | pillow to help you fall asleep. |
| tone and minimize menstrual cramps. | | | | Combining any of the essential oils mentioned will |
| It can be blended with just about any skin care | | | | create a powerfully therapeutic relaxation blend after |
| product: bath gel, massage oil, or. A few drops of | | | | a highly stressful day. Use any of these 5 oils to |
| Jasmine can also be added to a vaporizer. | | | | transform your home into a haven of peace. |
| Jasmine blends quite well with Bergamot, Rose, | | | | |