Essential Oils

 

Essential oils are the compounds that are extracted from plants, using its essence, aroma, or flavor. Essential oils are of great use, they help in releasing stress, boosting mood, relieving pains( headache or migraine), and even help in better sleep. 

Essential oils are of a great use in calming a person suffering from depression, anxiety, or stress. Essential oils are a chemical free and a drug free option that can help in relieving some of the symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. There are thousands of essential oils available, some of them are:

1. LAVENDER

Lavender aromatherapy helps in improving mood, relieving anxiety, decreasing stress, and promoting relaxation. Tincture of lavender can be highly useful in treating depression as it has some anti- depressant qualities. 

2. WILD GINGER

Wild ginger again can be highly beneficial in treating depression, as it activates serotonergic system which slow down the release of stress hormones from our brain. 

3. BERGAMOT

Bergamot again is highly efficient in treating anxiety and depression. The scent of this essential oil is helpful in calming down the person.

Other oils include ylang- ylang, sandalwood, jasmine, sweet orange, rose oil, etc...has some similar properties and help in treating anxiety, stress and depression.

So take a deep breath and inhale a drop of these essential oils and it will surely help you to fight your depression or anxiety