Essential oil formulas that help relieve anxiety and stress. Topically you can use the following formulas, massaged into the skin. Always try on a small patch on your wrist and wait 24 hours to make sure you are not reacting to any of the oils. Mix all the oils in 5ml sweet almond oil and massage 3 drops of the mixture on the solar plexus and the inside of the wrist 2/3 times a day. (for anxiety you can also apply 6 drops of the mix along the spine twice a day.)
Nervous fatigue: Marjoram (Origanum majorana) ~ 2 drops Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium ssp aurantium) ~ 2 drops Mandarin zest (Citrus reticulata var) ~ 1 drop
The Beautiful Power of Essent Oils on Mental Health
By Zakia Mance MRN CNHC Naturopath, Hypnobirthing Practitioner
Anxiety: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) ~ 1 drop Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) ~ 1 drop Ravensara aromatica (Ravensara aromatica) ~ 1 drop Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) ~ 1 drop
Sadness: Chamomile nobile (Chamaemelum nobile) ~ 2 drops Marjoram (Origanum majorana) ~ 2 drops Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) ~ 1 drop ISSUE 02
Essential oils are timeless and have been used since time immemorial, for example the Egyptian priests used aromatic substances not only for embalming their pharaohs but also in their role as “psychiatrists� for treating many manias, depression and nervousness. As a naturopath addressing issues like anxiety or stress is not only very prevalent at the moment with the Covid crises we are all experiencing but it’s also for me a major one to delve into during the first consultation with my patients.
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As we know many physical illnesses stem from emotional or mental traumas and distress. One of the most satisfactory aspects of using essential oils medicinally and cosmetically is that they enter and leave the body with great efficiency, leaving no toxins behind. Here are my favourite oils and how to use them to help alleviate stress, anxiety and related afflictions.
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