But before we begin, if you are new to aromatherapy or essential oils, be sure to check out our Essential Oils Guide to health and non-toxic living.
What is Anxiety?
Why Essential Oils Work for Anxiety
Ways to Use Essential Oils for Anxiety
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Massage Blend – Mix the essential oil with an unscented carrier oil like jojoba or almond oil and give yourself an abhyanga.
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Aromatic Bath – Immerse yourself in a bath for 15-20 minutes. The number of drops of essential oil to place into a bath will depend on the oil you're using. On average use, 5-10 drops along with 1 -3 cups Epsom sea salt will be okay.
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Compress – Fill the sink or large bowl with 1 liter of hot or cold water (as desired). Put 5-10 drops of selected essential oil into the water. Place cotton or flannel cloth in water and swish around the water. Wring out the cloth to the desired amount of moisture and place on forehead.
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Spritzer – A spritzer is a combination of essential oils and water. In general, spritzers are useful for a room air freshener, body sprays, to soothe emotional states. Use 2-4 ounce glass bottle of spring or distilled water with atomizer spray top. Add 15-30 drops of chosen essential oil or a synergy of oils and then shake.
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Diffusion – There are different methods to diffuse essential oils into the air. For instance, there are nebulizing diffusers, evaporative diffusers, heat or candle diffusers. Different machines have various delivery methods.
Best Essential Oils for Anxiety + 4 Runner-ups
1. Roman Chamomile
I like chamomile because it's one of the gentlest, most soothing essential oils. Also, it's useful in fighting depression and raising spirits.
2. Clary Sage
Romans believed Clary Sage was a cure-all. The Latin name means “to save.” Clary Sage is a highly potent sedative that has euphoric effects. It can give you a sense of well-being and promotes feelings of relaxation. For this reason, Clary Sage was once in German beer and wine.
3. Rose
The most significant value of the scent of a rose lies in its emotional benefits. Above all, Rose is immediately relaxing and uplifting. It gives a sense of security and spiritual attunement and keeps your heart open, so you feel connected to the world around you.
4. Ylang ylang
Ylang ylang has a variety of properties that make it especially useful for relieving stress. It's an antidepressant, nervine and sedative. This means it eliminates anxiety, depression, nervous breakdown, fear, and sadness.
Now… The Best Essential Oil for Anxiety
Lavender
Lavender is the most valuable oil to have in your home first-aid arsenal. There's nothing quite like it for anxiety, and it's good for almost any imbalance. In fact, Author Susanne Fischer-Rizza writes that besides calming anxiety, lavender has 167 tested medicinal uses.
It has a delicious, sweet-herbaceous, floral odor, with woody-herby sweet undertones.
Where to Buy Essential Oils
When using essential oils for anxiety, it's essential that you choose a 100% pure essential oil, free from fillers and additives.
I've used a lot of different oils, and still recommend Jade Bloom for their high quality, comprehensive selection, excellent customer service and low prices. PLUS, they also offer FREE RETURNS & FULL REFUND guarantee. Jade Bloom is not an MLM company so they can keep their quality high and the cost low.
You can purchase a bottle of each oil by clicking on the images above or visit Jade Bloom now.
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Essential oils are an efficient way to calm anxiety!
Absorbing Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Rose, Ylang Ylang and Lavender support relaxation and have a calming effect on your body, mind, and spirit. Essential oils can change your thoughts and life.
Please don't hesitate to ask me questions in the comment area below. I'm here to help you out and I would love nothing more than for you to be the healthiest and happiest version of yourself possible. Let me know if you need anything and I'll be sure to get back within “hours” most of the time.
Cool! I love home remedies for health problems. My son struggles with depression and maybe this might help him too. Diet is a major part of the solution, too. Thanks for the great website! I love all the information given here! I like that you show all the different ways to use the essential oils!
Thanks for connecting Dawn!
Essential oils sure do sound amazing. The only thing that is off putting with them is that the good ones are costly. The only brand which I am familiar with is Doterra which is pretty pricey for something that is not considered a necessity.
I have a look at the Jade Bloom ones.
Thanks!
Hi Hollie, DoTerra is an MLM company which means that every time they sell a bottle of oil they have to pay a downline, which is why they need to price them higher than necessary. Jade Bloom has high quality oils for a very fair price. Thanks for connecting.
Essential oils can help kill bacteria and viruses, fight infection, relieve allergies and alleviate anxiety, stress, depression, fatigue and poor memory. I’m currently using Lavender Oil and feel so great, very satisfied! Highly recommend lavender oil!
In facts. The essential oil can help us live a healthier life too.
Wonderful post! I didn’t find Geranium oil in the list! It also helps with anxiety, depression, happiness, peace, mood swings, agitation, and guilt!
Thanks Robin! Geranium is one of my favorite essential oils! (It would have been #6!) 🙂
Hi I was wondering if I am mixing lavender oil with a carrier oil before applying it to my skin?