These essential oils will help you relax this weekend

Stock up on these aromatic oils to use after a tiring day and feel calm.

New Delhi | November 30, 2019 02:44 PM IST

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Keep stress at bay with these essential oils. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)

Stress and anxiety have become common owing to our fast-paced lives, and have even lead to a rise in stress-related health issues — impacting both mental and physical health. So if you are wondering how to feel relaxed, the answer is aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy has been used since ancient times to promote feelings of calm and relaxation. Inhaling the soothing fragrances and topically applying pure essential oils can help alleviate stress, insomnia and even depression. It is a natural solution which works by stimulating areas of the brain that are responsible for our emotions

How to use essential oils

Have you ever tried essential oils? (Photo: Thinkstock Images)

*The easiest way to use essential oils is to add a few drops of the preferred oil in your bathwater. You can add 10 drops of your favourite essential oil and one cup of Epsom salts to a warm bath.

*You can even sprinkle some on a tissue or handkerchief to smell whenever you feel like.

*If you plan on using essential oils directly on your skin. Let us tell you not to do it. always ensure that you mix all the essential oils with some form of carrier oils like coconut oils. Once, you are done mixing, apply it on your pulse points and enjoy.

Ahead, we list down a few essentials oils that you could stock up to use after a long tiring day to feel calm.

Rose

Rose is known for helping alleviate stress, grief, and depression. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)

Rose essential oil is extracted from rose petals and is known to soothe headaches and make one feel relaxed. Owing to its properties, it is also used as a base for many perfumes. Thus, sniffing on this spicy-sweet oil can make you feel upbeat. Moreover, rose is known to help in times of high stress, grief, and depression.

Lavender

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You can also opt for lavender-infused herbal tea which available at many stores. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)

When it comes to calming essential oils, lavender is one of the best. Thanks to its appealing fragrance, it lifts up your mood in an instant and is super-relaxing. If you have trouble sleeping, sniffing on this oil will also help.

Lemon

Rich in linalool, practitioners of aromatherapy often use lemon essential oil to relieve stress, improve mood, promote sleep, and ease symptoms of depression. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)

The strong citrusy smell of lemon has been proven to have plenty of stress-relieving benefits. This oil is stimulating, invigorating and promotes a deep sense of well-being. Lemon oil is also known to make one feel calm, and is also used as astringent for detoxifying, and as a disinfectant and anti-fungal.

Chamomile

You can combine essential oil and water in a spray bottle or atomizer and spray in your room. (Photo: Thinkstock Images)

Chamomile oil has been used over the years as a natural remedy for insomnia because of its soothing and calming nature. The main benefits of chamomile oil are its ability to calm nerves, fight anxiety and depression as its calming compounds help boost mood and eliminate stress.

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