Mindful Minute: Spring into Health with Essential Oil Blends for Easing Anxiety and Stress

Essential oils have been used for centuries to support emotional well-being, offering a natural way to ease stress, calm anxiety, and uplift the mind. If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxious thoughts, essential oils can be a fantastic tool!

From Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: A Guide to Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance Through Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay, here are a few of our favorite oils* and blends designed to soothe the tension and anxiety that can weigh us down.

7 Essential Oils for Easing an Anxious Mind:

• Geranium: Calms nervous tension and anxiety

• Vetiver: Restores a sense of stability and grounding

• Rose: Provides reassurance in times of fear and insecurity

• Jasmine: Uplifting and calming, helpful for both anxiety and depression

• Lavender: Comforting and soothing, especially in situations or relationships that feel oppressive

• Melissa: Promotes relaxation and enhances positivity

• Neroli (Orange Blossom): Supports self-acceptance and fosters inner peace

Suggested Blends for Restoring Balance:

(Number of drops per 20 ml / 1 tbsp of carrier oil)

• Agoraphobia: Juniper (2), Cypress (2), True Melissa (1)

• Sudden Fear, Especially at Night: Geranium (2), Vetiver (2), Rose (1)

• Anxious Desperation: Lavender (3), Rose (2)

• Hypochondria: Lavender (3), Cypress (3)

*We recommend that you use always high-grade concentrated oils, as the quality will make a big difference in the outcome! Look for oils that are made from pure, concentrated, and ethically sourced ingredients. If you’re not sure where to start, Anima Mundi and DoTerra are great resources.