Essential Oils for Depression

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 Depression

Aromatherapy essential oils can help to alleviate symptoms of depression. These essential oils are known for their calming, soothing, yet mentally uplifting effects. For cases of severe depression it is best to use aromatherapy treatments with other supportive therapies such as counseling.

Aromatherapy essential oils such as bergamont, clary sage, and orange have uplifting effects on the emotions; the aromas from these oils will stimulate your mind and can help to relieve depressive thoughts and anxieties. Calming aromatherapy essential oils such as jasmine, frankincense, lavender, and rose will sooth and calm your body and mind; these oils are especially useful for those who suffer from depression in addition to insomnia, anxiety, and other troubled emotions.