Essential Oils for Post Natal Depression

Aromatherapy treatments using essential oils can help to combat problems associated with panic attacks, poor memory, and post natal depression. To gain the benefits from aromatherapy essential oils use the oils in a massage compound that is mixed with a carrier oil, or place 10 drops of the essential oil directly into your bathwater, or use a diffuser, or vaporizer, to fill the air in your home with the aromas of essential oils. Aromatherapy essential oils that are used for emotional and physical treatments should always be 100% organic, therapeutic grade, aromatherapy oils. Here is a brief review of aromatherapy oils that are commonly used to treat panic attacks, poor memory, and post natal depression.

Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Post Natal Depression

Post-natal depression is often accompanied by feelings of worthlessness, low self-esteem, anxiety, and sadness. Aromatherapy treatments using essential oils have been beneficial to many women who suffer from post-natal depression. Jasmine essential oils are the top aromatherapy oils used for treating post-natal depression. Jasmine relaxes the body, is known to help fight feelings of severe depression, and can actually induce feelings of euphoria; creams or lotions that contain jasmine can also reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars that may be contributing to a low self image. Roman chamomile aromatherapy oils are known to balance the emotions; these oils also have a slight analgesic and sedative effect. Bergamont aromatherapy oils have an uplifting effect on the emotions and will help to combat feelings of depression. If you are breast feeding, be sure to talk to a doctor before using aromatherapy treatments.