Essential oils that help relieve stress
Posted on: 05/Aug/2015 10:59:36 AM
Everyday anxiety is all too common nowadays. Apart from indulging in anti stress activities here are the three `L` scents that are known to calm the mind.
Lavender Essential Oil has been used for centuries to calm the mind and body. It also has a mildly sedative effect. Lavender oil can be found in aromatherapy stores. They are also found in the form of bath salts and massage oil. One may also drink lavender infused tea for relief.
Lemon Essential Oil - Research on rats have shown that inhaling the scent of linalool, found in lemons, resulted in a decrease in the stress elevated immune cells. The oil of lemon is used to relieve stress, improve mood, promote sleep and ease symptoms of depression.
Lemongrass Essential Oil - A study in 2011 showed that mice that inhaled lemongrass scent experienced changes in the brain levels of gamma aminobutyric acid. This is a chemical that is found in low levels in people with anxiety disorders.
