The science of aromatherapy suggests that different smells and fragrances can be uplifting to the mind and body, and can help regulate one’s stress and other issues just through the administration of a small dose of the fragrance. Aromatherapy helps break the pattern of cyclical thinking that keeps you in a perennial state of stress, even when nothing can be done about a given situation. The human mind is wont to be anxious, prone to worry and remain upset when things don’t go a certain way.
To this end, Aromatherapy can be helpful. A mild and simple therapy, there is no intervention, and all one has to do is to inhale the fragrance of a given oil. These are volatile plant oils and essential oils that help one with psychological and physical well being. Essential oils are pure essences from plants, and provide a lot of benefits to people when used correctly and safely, and administered appropriately.
The right way to enjoy aroma oils is to dribble a few drops of the essential oil on moist cotton balls and to leave them around one’s space. You can also mix a few drops into a pot pourri mix, or perhaps in a water fountain that you will be cleaning later. Some other options include incense sticks in aromatic fragrances, candles and even soaps and bath salts for personal use. You may also use creams and moisturisers to help yourself to some of these oils.
Some common oils that you can make use of to keep stress at bay include the likes of Clary Sage, Orange, Bergamot, Lavender, Lemongrass and YlangYlang. Clary sage is one of the best oils that can be put to use to calm the nervous system. Lavender is more an all round aroma oil that helps heal ailments and also de-stresses the individual with a sense of clarity in thinking. Bergamot is said to bring in freshness by helping lift one’s spirits and mood instantaneously. Lemongrass is more of an active aroma oil, as it invokes fresh energy within one’s body and encourages a sense of dynamism. Orange has a zesty and fruity fragrance, and works like magic to lift one’s spirit. YlangYlang is the perfect solution for any kind of mental stress, as it helps get rid of feelings of anger, tension and nervous irritability, relaxes the body and mind, and also helps one unwind without any sense of carrying baggage.

References:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/de-stress/Aromatherapy-to-de-stress/articleshow/21189115.cms

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