| Stress is a common problem that all age group | | | | • Clary sage |
| suffers from. First of all, let's look at some of the | | | | • Neroli |
| common symptom of stress, both physical and | | | | • Jasmine |
| emotional. | | | | • Marigold |
| Physical signs of stress | | | | • Vetivert |
| • Pain/tension in the | | | | You can add up to 10 drops of whichever oil you |
| back, neck and shoulders | | | | think smells best to your bath then soak in it for at |
| • Headache/migraine | | | | least 15 minutes. Or inhale neat oil. You can also make |
| • General aches and | | | | up a blend using up to 12 drops of oil in 4 fl oz (100 |
| pains | | | | ml) of carrier oil. Massage it into your solar plexus |
| • Fatigue/excessive | | | | (just between your ribs) in an anti-clockwise direction. |
| tiredness | | | | This is very calming. |
| • Insomnia | | | | Depression |
| • Constipation | | | | These essential oils can help you in depression: |
| Emotional signs of stress | | | | • Clary sage |
| • Anxiety | | | | • Marjoram |
| • Depression | | | | • Camomile |
| • Lack of confidence | | | | • Sandalwood |
| • Irritability/lack of | | | | • Lavender |
| concentration | | | | • Frankincense |
| • Aggressiveness | | | | • Ylang-ylang |
| Some stress can be productive and give you drive | | | | You can use them in the bath up to 10 drops in a full |
| and energy. It helps you to achieve goals, but too | | | | tub. Or inhale them neat, or use in a burner or |
| much is detrimental. A healthy attitude to stress is to | | | | vaporizer. You can also add 12 drops to 4 fl oz (100 |
| recognize it and try to reduce its effect on your | | | | ml) of carrier oil for massage. A blend of lavender, |
| health and well-being. This is where you can turn to | | | | clary sage and camomile is good for massage. |
| the gentle healing of aromatherapy. | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| Aromatherapy is particularly helpful for stress, | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| depression and anxiety related conditions. This article | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| focuses on how aromatherapy can be helpful in | | | | before embarking on any health program. |
| treating stress, depression and anxiety. Just read this | | | | Read more about aromatherapy, ayurveda, yoga and |
| article and discover an amazing natural cure for these | | | | massage therapy at Natural cures website - a health |
| conditions. | | | | guide to make you and your family live better, fit and |
| Anxiety | | | | healthy. Also read the benefits of anti-aging herb |
| These essential oils can help you in anxiety: | | | | Shilajit and stress relieving herb Ashwagandha. |
| • Lavender | | | | |