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5 Best Essential Oils for Improving Mental Health

There are many reasons why people use essential oils, but one of the most common reasons is to improve mental health and clarity. Some of issues that can benefit from the use of essential oils include anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia and emotional exhaustion.

Using pure and natural essential oils

Essential oils have been used to treat both physical and mental illnesses for centuries. As the plant-based essential oil molecules are absorbed through the skin or inhaled, they enter the bloodstream and are carried to the brain where stimulation can occur. When used in an essential oil diffuser, or absorbed through a massage, essential oils can help people find peace in their troubled situation.

The severity of disorders can vary from person to person, and situation to situation. One thing that most sufferers have in common, however, is the way that these issues can cause a change to their daily lives and routines. Medication and other therapeutic interventions can help, but in a time when people are trying to avoid chemical solutions, essential oils offer an alternative.

Top 5 essential oils to ease your mind

Although essential oils can have slightly different effects for each person, these 5 essential oils have commonly been used to assist with issues faced when it comes to mental health:

Lavender

The most popular essential oil to conquer insomnia and relieve stress, lavender also works to lift depression and alleviate panic attacks.

Mint

Works against depression and mental fatigue. Mint is also stimulating and can improve mental clarity, memory, and concentration.

Bergamot

Fights anxiety, depression, stress, and fatigue. Bergamot can induce feelings of happiness and peace.

Orange

Combats feelings of stress, fear, and depression. Orange is uplifting and can bring about feelings of peace and confidence.

Patchouli

Decreases feelings of depression and beats mental fatigue. Patchouli works to fight insomnia and enhance mood.

The more you learn about essential oil use to help with mental health, the more you’ll see the variety of ways essential oils are useful for healing.

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83 Comments

  1. This is awesome to know! I am so new to learning all these oils… patiently waiting to be able to experiment with these.

    1. Great info here I have only started this year learning all that I can about essential oils and their benefits

  2. I love the fact that certain smells can change somebodys mental health. I love Lavender. So versitle.

  3. I will be trying a more natural way for relief . I have tried different Aromatherapies in the past, but not your brand. Thank you

  4. I have ordered a diffuser through Amazon and can’t wait to try out all the benefits. Thanks for the awesome post!

  5. I’ve been diagnosed with major depression, anxiety, and OCD. This article is very helpful, thank you!

  6. I’ve never tried any essential oils before but sounds like I’d benefit from using them.

  7. I am looking for more natural ways to treat my mental and physical health. I felt chained to the many prescriptions I’ve been on for years and am starting to gather info about a side effect-free way of life! Glad I found you!

  8. I knew essential oils had lots of benefits but some of these I have never heard of and seeing what all it helps is amazing and so beneficial.

  9. I’ve found that essential oils work very well to calm my mood ~ patchouli is one of my favorites!

  10. This is a great start for any beginner. I would love to replenish the basics of my collection of oils.

  11. I’ve just recently been thinking about trying essential oils but was not quite sure where to start. Your article is very informative!

  12. I have used many of these scents in essential oil vaporizers as well as in the bathtub. I find the scent of orange the most uplifting.

  13. Thank you for sharing this knowledge. I’ve got everyone of these except mint, I am adding that on to my list of oils to get. Thanks!

  14. I am so new to aromatherapy. But having said that I LOVE the fragrances of the things that will help me. I’ve always loved Patchouli, Lavender, Mint but without the knowledge of how to use them I guess I was lost. This was a very good article for me.

  15. The citrus ones are definitely my favourite for my depression. They make me feel brighter.

  16. I love mint oils, it can be relaxing or make me wake up. It’s also a clean smell since some guys don’t want a smell.

  17. tHANKS FOR THE TIPS, i CAN DEFINITELY BENEFIT FROM THEM, SINCE i HAVE A FEW STRESSFUL THINGS GOING ON.

  18. I knew that Lavender essential oils help with anxiety, but I didn’t know these other essential oils were beneficial in improving your mental health. I’m definitely saving this post! Thank you!

  19. This is amazing! I never knew there were such options for mental health in oils! Thank you!

  20. I know these oils work either by themselves or individually. They have made a big difference in my life along with yoga and meditation.

  21. I wasn’t aware that essential oils would work for a variety of mental health issues! I plan to try these. Thank you!

  22. I’ve only tried lavender but it does help relax me. I do like citrus scents though so should try orange next.

  23. I have heard so many good things about oils but I also heard we need to be careful with them.

  24. I did try a new citrus scented essential oil and it seemed to brighten my mood. The peppermint oil also helps perk me up.

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