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When we smell essential oils, the fragrant molecules hits our smell receptors which are actually inside the brain.
Essential oilsstimulatethe olfactory system, the part of the brainresponsible for our sense of smell.Molecules that enterour nose or mouth pass to the lungs, and from there, to other parts of the body and into you bloodstream.
In response tostress,our body's nervous system is activated by the sudden release of hormones. The nervous systemimmediatelystimulates theadrenal glands, and triggers the release ofhormones. This is why youstart feeling your heartbeat quicken, start breathing faster, andfeel tension.
Smelling the essential oils can even interrupt the Fight-or-Flight Response we get in when we are stressed, because the smell molecules actually become little chemical messengers that calm mind sues with us mentally and physically.
Our top 5 essential oils to reduce anxiety
Lavender
Lavender is an all-time favourite essential oil. It is extremely balancing and calming and used for both body, mind and emotions.It’s definitely the top essential oil to have around when feelings of overwhelm or insomnia arise. Inhale it or apply it on the skin. When using it on the skin blend it with a carrier oil or use an already blended massage oil such asYogandha Relax Body Oil.
Chamomile
Good old chamomile has always been used as a remedy to calm down. A tea infusion of chamomile flowers is used to calm down troubled digestion, reduce skin irritations and drunk to relax an overactive mind.
The essential oil has the same properties when applied on the skin or inhaled. The herbal and grounded aroma of blue chamomile, found inYogandha Relax Body Oil, encourages stillness and reflection and eases sleep.
Vetiver
This grass has a very heavy almost smoky aroma. When inhaled it instantly grounds you. That’s why it is such an important part ofYogandha Ground Rollerball. If you feel anxious, stress or overwhelmed vetiver is your friend.
Frankincense
This aroma helps us to breathe. When we feel anxious or panicky we often find it difficult to breathe. Frankincense is a perfect essential oil in any anxiety blend as it slows and deepens the breath inducing a feeling of peace. We use it in several blends includingYogandha Relax Body OilandYogandha Ground Rollerball.
Sandalwood
Along with frankincense, sandalwood has long been used for meditation and relaxation. It’s another woody, grounding essential oil that helps to relax an overactive mind.
It calms any irritation whether it's mental or physical. Sandalwood makesYogandha Ground Rollerballan excellent choice when we need to still our minds.
You can apply our blended oils directly on the skin or inhale them.So go ahead. Try different aromas, different scents and different blends.
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