Essential oils offer more than just fragrance; they can boost energy, alleviate fatigue, and provide calming properties. Essential oils also invigorate both mind and body by encouraging blood flow, releasing energizing hormones, and encouraging concentration.
Try them in a diffuser, inhaler, or as a natural energy-boosting ingredient in soothing skin rubs, room sprays or bath soaks to increase their therapeutic effect.
Peppermint
Peppermint may be one of the louder essential oils, but its therapeutic properties make it one of the most potent. Peppermint can soothe, energize, and boost confidence – three qualities you want in an essential oil!
This relaxing oil can help alleviate stress, as a recent small study conducted by Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine demonstrated. Furthermore, its positive impact on exercise performance by decreasing fatigue was also highlighted in that same research paper. Furthermore, its natural aroma provides relief during afternoon slumps; simply inhale its pleasant fragrance or apply some to temples and neck area to enjoy an uplifted state.
Combine Wild Orange and Frankincense essential oils for an aromatic blend that encourages mental clarity and focus, or use this powerful oil on its own for cooling massage of feet or chest to relieve respiratory problems. When applied topically, always dilute with carrier oil first and conduct a patch test; or add several drops to bath water for an enjoyable spa experience.
Lemon
Have you ever experienced the rejuvenating effects of lemon water or added lemon slices to your coffee for an early morning boost? Lemon essential oil has the same benefits. With its bright and cheery aroma, it helps boost energy and stave off mental fatigue.
Lemon essential oil’s limonene terpene content helps alleviate symptoms of anxiety by raising levels of dopamine and serotonin, thus improving mood and creating an optimistic outlook* Our lemon oil also contains Vitamin C for supporting immunity.*
As with most oils, lemon essential oil can be utilized in various ways. You might use it in diffusers or homemade skin care recipes; but before trying any new essential oil we recommend consulting your healthcare provider and diluting before topical application. **
Lavender
Lavender essential oil is widely recognized for its antimicrobial and soothing skin properties. It can be diluted into premium skin care products or used as a non-toxic alternative to commercial air fresheners for added benefits.
Lavender can stimulate the emotional center in our brains and induce feelings of calm and relaxation, according to studies. Furthermore, it has been suggested that inhaling lavender could reduce anxiety and depression when inhaled directly or applied topically on skin.
Lavender oil is produced from flowers of the Lavandula angustifolia plant, meaning many factors can impact its quality. Growing conditions, temperature and moisture levels as well as sunlight play a significant role in how effectively aromatic compounds and therapeutic properties are produced by this species of plant. When searching for Lavender oils to purchase, ensure it contains its botanical name listed, is steam distilled and is stored in dark glass bottles to preserve its integrity.
Basil
Basil essential oil has an uplifting and stimulating scent, making it popularly used to alleviate migraines, headaches, anxiety depression and lack of energy.
Basil has long been used to strengthen immunity and fight off infections. Additionally, basil may help ease respiratory conditions by soothing congestion and decreasing inflammation.
Inhaling or diffusing basil can help ease bronchitis, asthma and sinusitis symptoms. Basil oil makes an effective perfume base and blends well with many other oils. Basil can also be applied directly to the forehead (third eye) and heart center as part of spiritual practices or deepen intuition; additionally it creates an ambience suitable for meditation or deep relaxation when inhaled or diffused.