Aromatherapy with essential oils has long been considered an effective method for combatting fatigue and improving mood, as well as increasing energy levels naturally. Try one of our expertly crafted blends for instantaneous natural energy boost.
Start your morning right with an invigorating blend of Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit oils – plus Eucalyptus Oil and Cinnamon Bark Oil!
Peppermint
Peppermint essential oil provides a refreshing and invigorating boost of natural energy that can reduce mental fatigue while improving focus. Packed full of menthol, its stimulating qualities have been shown to increase alertness, concentration, and mood lifting qualities that make peppermint an invaluable natural remedy.
Organic peppermint sources ensure you can enjoy its crisp clarity and soothing coolness without any chemicals or additives, making it one of the most versatile oils, used to soothe headaches to calm stomach problems.
Studies have demonstrated that peppermint essential oil can effectively address exercise-induced fatigue by improving muscle strength, regulating energy metabolism and inhibiting oxidative stress. Furthermore, peppermint essential oil has also been proven to scavenge free radicals, decrease ROS production and significantly decrease malondialdehyde levels – an indicator of lipid peroxidation – significantly. [2]
Lemon
Lemon essential oil is widely known for its stimulating and cleansing properties. Produced through cold-pressing the peels of fresh lemons, this oil has long been utilized in Ayurveda as it contains high concentrations of limonene which has been shown to enhance energy levels, clarity, focus, antiseptic activity and other beneficial attributes. Lemon essential oil also boasts antioxidant, antiseptic and astringent activities which make it the perfect supplement to the mind and body alike.
Blends well with orange, grapefruit, bergamot peppermint eucalyptus and lavender essential oils; therefore it’s often found in natural cleaning products. However, pregnant mothers or those caring for infants and young children are advised against using this oil.
Start off each morning right by setting aside some time for meditation and deep breathing before diving head first into your day. Additionally, adding a few drops of an energizing essential oil like peppermint can help increase energy without leading to midday crashes or feeling lethargic during your workday.
Basil
Basil has more than 60 species, and can be used to make essential oils from this herb. When selecting fresh basil plants for essential oil extraction, look for bright green leaves without dark spots or signs of wilting; some types have strong scents like lemon and cinnamon basils while others such as licorice or anise provide more subtle fragrances.
Basil essential oil contains eugenol, an aromatic compound with antioxidant properties. Eugenol can create an appealing clove-like scent as well as help eliminate free radicals which damage cells and contribute to disease.
Some individuals can be allergic to basil and other mint family plants, so be wary when using it in cooking or as a health supplement. Before trying it for yourself or providing it as a supplement as a gift for someone else, be sure to contact their healthcare provider if taking blood thinners, with known allergies, food sensitivities or blood thinning medication and have taken blood thinners, have had blood transfusions or have experienced any kind of severe reaction, such as an itching hive-like reaction due to basil being taken as this would require emergency care from both parties involved.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus essential oil can play an essential role in improving respiratory health. It supports immune stimulation, antioxidant protection and air circulation enhancement – making it a natural decongestant that’s also effective at treating respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, colds and flus.
Eucalyptus contains antimicrobial properties that can assist with improving skin health. A 2022 study demonstrated how it increases moisture and lipid levels while decreasing sebum production, both essential benefits.
Antiseptic properties of Eucalyptus essential oil make it an effective treatment for wound infections and ulcers, but pregnant or nursing women should avoid its use due to stomach irritation, possibly leading to nausea. To ensure you select high-quality eucalyptus oil that has undergone GC-MS testing as this ensures a chemical breakdown process, says Sadowski.