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Have you ever experienced a strong feeling or a sudden throwback to a memory from a particular smell? It could be any smell that takes you back to your childhood, reminds you of someone, a particular place, or a moment.
Have you ever experienced a strong feeling or a sudden throwback to a memory from a particular smell? It could be any smell that takes you back to your childhood, reminds you of someone, a particular place, or a moment. The olfactory nerve sends a signal to the brain after detecting a smell from the environment. Our brain is wired to feel certain memories and emotions from a familiar smell. The medicinal use of essential oil has been an ancient practice that can be dated back to early Chinese and Egyptian societies. This practice is now known as aromatherapy and several studies over the years have stated the benefits it has on the mind and the body.
Aromatherapy promotes a feeling of calmness and relaxation in the body. By inhaling the Pure Essential Oils there are a number of different positive effects on our mental health.
These are 10 best essential oils that relax the mind and body-
If you are on the lookout for essential oil for stress, get your hands on a bottle of lavender essential oil. It is one of the most popular oils for aromatherapy. It is known to have antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant properties. The fresh & floral aroma of this oil acts as a sedative and hence is the most favoured oil for aromatherapy to reduce stress. It improves sleep quality and soothes insomnia.
The number of people across the world has experienced reduced anxiety by using Lavender Essential oil.
Lavender has outstanding sedative and healing effects on the nervous system.
The rich floral scent of Ylang Ylang is well known for its uplifting, euphoric effects which can counteract low mood. It is known to boost the performance of the nervous system, stabilizes heart functioning, and maintains a check on blood pressure levels.
When used for aromatherapy it benefits in relaxing the mind, reduces stress, anxiety, sadness, and soothing insomnia. Its aphrodisiac property boosts the libido and improves the sexual relationship between couples. It has a pleasant scent that works as an anti-depressant and that evades negative feelings including feelings of fatigue and shock. This oil promotes a feeling of happiness in the body keeps the mind positive.
Clary Sage essential oil has immense benefits for the mind and body. It has a distinctive, sweet, light and warm aroma, that fills your mind and lungs with presence and brings you back to the moment.
This essential oil is known for its uplifting, stress-relieving and sedative properties. It’s also a go-to choice for women when dealing with PMS symptoms as it helps relieve cramps and soothe the mind through the hormonal changes that the body is going through.
This Essential oil has quite a reputation and has numerous mentions in ancient texts from across the world. Most cultures across the globe have used Frankincense in spiritual and religious ceremonies.
Mentally it is known to support reflection and introspection, encourage emotional healing on all levels, quiet the mind, support focused attention and tranquillity.
If looking for Essential oil to deepen your meditation or yoga practice this is a must-have! Apart from these amazing mental and spiritual benefits, it's also very effective in soothing inflammation, pain, soothing skin and immune-stimulating properties.
Cedarwood essential oil’s aroma is mild, dry, light and fresh, with resinous, balsamic and earthy notes. You can use this essential oil for calming the mind at the end of a long day.
It is known to increase endurance during difficult times, support confidence in challenging situations
and its grounding properties that make it the perfect oil for aromatic purposes and also topically to calm the mind. The oil is known to promote a feeling of relaxation and helps sleep restfully.
This Lemongrass Essential Oil has gained immense popularity for its therapeutic uses. Most hotels smell of this beautiful essential oil as it instantly uplifts mood and refreshes the mind. It is known to ease difficult emotional transitions and reduce fatigue. It’s a great essential oil to manage agitation and restlessness.
Apart from its obvious benefits on the mind it helps soothe inflammation, pain, digestion and fungal infections!