Essential Oils for Anxiety

A number of aromatherapy essential oils can be used to treat feelings of anxiety, apathy, and depression. When you use aromatherapy for emotional, and physical, conditions it is important to use them properly. Essential oils should never be placed directly on the skin without being diluted first. Adding a few drops of essential oils to a base oil such as olive, or coconut, oil will safely dilute the essential oils for massage treatments. An aromatherapy bath can be created by adding a few drops of essential oil to your bathwater. Always test a diluted form of the essential oil on a small area of your skin first.

Aromatherapy Oils for Anxiety

Aromatherapy oils that alleviate symptoms of anxiety can either be used alone, or in combination with other anxiety reducing essential oils. Neroli aromatherapy essential oils are used to decrease feelings of nervousness and panic attacks. Cedarwood aromatherapy essential oils have a soothing and calming effect when the aromas are inhaled. Lavender is one of the most popular aromatherapy essential oils that are used to decrease anxiety; the highly sedative properties of lavender aromas will reduce the effects of stress and nervousness. Sandalwood is described as the aromatherapy essential oils for the "troubled soul." Emotional stress that causes anxiety can be reduced through the use of sandalwood essential oils.