With almost 60 million American adults facing depression and anxiety disorders, essential oils can be a great natural solution without harmful side effects. In addition, with an increase in diagnosis of children with depression, essential oils can be a safe alternative to harmful medication.
Smell, almost more than any other sense, has the ability to dredge up memories, change moods, or ease tension. Your sense of smells is 10,000 times more sensitive than any of your other senses. Smell recognition is immediate.
Mood Matrix Oils
Citrus Bliss-Uplifting, Stimulating, Motivating, Amazing Aroma, Calming and Elevating
Serenity-Peaceful, Calming, Helps with Anxiety, Stress and Sleep
Elevation-Peaceful and Calming, Inspiring, Encouraging, Helps with Anxiety, Stress and Sleep
Balance-Grounding, Reassuring, Balances the body, Helps with Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Nervousness
Oils for Mood Management
Bergamot
Antidepressant
Helps with insomnia
Relieves anxiety
Relaxing and calming
Melissa
Assists in soothing action on heart and nerves
Benefits restlessness, insomnia and nervous agitation
Acts as mild tranquilizer
Penetrates deepest layers of human psyche
Restores clarity and security
Fights depression and feeling of foreboding
Eases grief and soothes sadness
Uplifting and calming
Patchouli
Allows oxygen to cross the brain barrier
Helpful with Alzheimer's and Dementia
Helps with ADHD and Autism
Reduces anxiety
Antidepressant
Stimulates the senses
Uplifts the mind
Calms the body
Reduces mental fatigue and lethargy
Helps manage anger
Peppermint
Reduces mental stress
Induces a state of relaxation and regeneration
Alleviates anxiety
Calming effect on the central nervous system
Reduces blood pressure
Decreases pain
Decreases depression levels
Helps with insomnia
Roman Chamomile
Reduces anxiety
Antidepressant
Calming in distressed situations
Helps with insomnia
Muscle relaxant
Vetiver
Brain oxygenating
Increases production of white blood cells
Stimulates production of red blood cells
Brings thoughts and actions into focus
Helps stabilize mental and physical energy
Restores balance and harmony
Antidepressant
Relieves anxiety
Relieves absentmindedness, creates clarity
Helps with ADHD
Ylang Ylang
Relieves depression
Soothes anger and frustration
Uplifts and creates sense of peace
Minimizes aggressive behavior
Stimulates enthusiasm
Helps to improve harmony and confidence
Helps to recognize enjoyable experiences
A diffuser can distribute essential oils or blends into the air creating an impact on the human body using the sense of smell. The aromatic use of essential oils affects mood, cleanses the air and opens the airways.
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