For many modern people, anxiety is becoming a "daily" that requires hard work. It is especially important to use mixed essential oils as a natural solution. In a 2014 study by the American College of Healthcare Sciences, 58 dying patients received a daily hand oil massage for a week, using a 1.5% blend of essential oils diluted with sweet almond oil. Contains equal amounts of bergamot, frankincense and lavender essential oils. All patients who received aromatherapy showed that the symptoms of pain and depression were alleviated, and the conclusion was that massage with this blend of aromatic essential oils was more effective than simple massage for relieving pain and depression.

Here are seven essential oils that work best for anxiety:

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil

Lavender essential oil is the most commonly used essential oil. Its effects include calming, relaxing, restoring the nervous system, promoting inner peace, improving sleep, and alleviating irritability, panic, nervousness and neuropathic symptoms.

"The Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications, Second Edition" points out that a number of clinical trials have shown that inhaling lavender essential oils can relieve stress and reduce anxiety. In one of the studies, when the subjects watched the movie causing anxiety, the difference in heart rate was significant between those who took the lavender essential oil capsules and those who used the placebo, indicating that lavender has an anxiolytic effect. Studies have also shown that lavender can alleviate the anxiety of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery and dentist visits.

2. Rose (Dosa damascena) essential oil

Rose essential oil is extracted with Damascus rose, which is second only to lavender essential oil. In terms of improving mood, rose essential oil has a remarkable effect, which can alleviate anxiety and depression, calm down panic, sadness and shock. A study published in the Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal involved a number of women who were pregnant for the first time. They first smelled 10 minutes of rose essential oil and then took an aromatic foot bath; the control group only had a warm water foot bath for 10 minutes. The results of the study showed that the scent therapy and the aromatic foot bath effectively alleviated the anxiety of the expectant mothers.

3. Vetiveria zizanioides essential oil

Vetiver essential oil has a calming energy that is very grounded and relieved. It helps self-awareness, stabilizes the mood, and is often used to treat traumatic trauma. It is a nervous system tonic that relieves body tremors and hypersensitivity reactions and can be used in panic attacks and shocks.

A study published in the journal Natural Product Research concluded that vetiver oil can alleviate anxiety by observing anxious white mice, but further research is needed to confirm this finding.

4. Yilan (Cananga odorata, also known as perfume tree) essential oil

This fairly popular essential oil has the effect of calming and enhancing the mood and can treat anxiety and depression. Yilan can make people more happy, brave, optimistic and relieve fear. It can slow the heartbeat and relieve heart palpitations; as a medium-strength sedative, it can also improve insomnia.

In 2006, a study was conducted at Changju National University in Korea, where subjects were given a mixture of ylang-ylang, bergamot and lavender oil for four consecutive weeks, which reduced the “psychological stress response” and “reduced serum cortisol levels. It also reduces blood pressure in hypertensive subjects." Be careful when using ylang-ylang because it will irritate sensitive skin and should be avoided when blood pressure is low.

5. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)

Bergamot is a common ingredient in Earl Grey tea with a unique floral aroma and aroma. The bergamot oil calms the body and adds vitality to the depressed person. At the same time, it can also treat insomnia, making people relaxed and less emotional.

Experiments have shown that bergamot oil can reduce the secretion of corticosterone, a "stress hormone"; another interesting study in 2011 proved that using lavender and bergamot oil can significantly lower blood pressure, slow down pulse beats, and help treat depression. And anxiety. Participants who used bergamot essential oil generally felt that they were "more calm" and "relaxed" than the control group.

The use of bergamot essential oil is basically safe, but its photosensitivity is strong, which increases the risk of sunburn and rash. It is best not to apply it within 12 hours before sun exposure.

6. Chamoeamelum nobile, alias chamomile essential oil

Chamomile has a calming, flat scent that helps calm the mind and reduces anxiety and anxiety. A study by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that chamomile essential oil "has clinically valuable antidepressant activity in addition to the previously observed anxiolytic activity." Another study published by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health also found that chamomile capsules can alleviate anxiety symptoms. Chamomile essential oils are usually safe, and a small number of people are allergic, especially those who are allergic to ragweed.

7. Frankincense (Boswellia carteri or boswella sacra) essential oil

The use of frankincense essential oils in aromatherapy is a good way to treat depression and anxiety, and it can bring calm energy and spiritual stability.

According to the research of the University of South Korea, when mixing, the equal proportion of the essential oil is mixed with bergamot oil and lavender oil to alleviate the pain and depression of patients with terminal cancer.

Essential oil formula for relieving anxiety

3 drops of pure lavender oil

1 teaspoon of fractionated coconut oil or almond oil

Mix lavender essential oil with coconut or almond oil on the palm of your hand and rub it into your neck and neck to relieve anxiety. You can also rub it on your soles and wipe it before going to bed or at other times.

Safety precautions for treating anxiety with essential oils

Never use undiluted essential oils on the skin without training and without the supervision of a physician. It is important to have the right method of use. Because essential oils have different effects on different people (especially children and pregnant women), be cautious, be sure to consult an expert and perform a skin test.