Essential Oils to help relieve Anxiety, Fear, and Anger

Having used essential oils for years, I can clearly say "there is an oil for that!"  I am a person who loves sound, color and scent, and always reach for one of those three things when I'm feeling out of sorts or off balance. During this challenging time with the CoVID19 physical distancing being asked of us, many of us can suffer from anxiety, fear, anger, frustration, and an inability to sleep along with a general unease that simply doesn't really go away.   This is an indication of the activation of the fight, flight, freeze or faint response.  
There are many ways to relieve this kind of stuck energy, such as breathing (which is always a good idea!), meditations, dancing, wrestling with a pillow, taking a walk, petting the dog, etc.    But here are some essential oils that just might make you feel better.
1)   Lavender:  One of the most common essential oils for relaxation is Lavender.  This essential oil is a must-have if you regularly experience stress and anxiety. It has been proven to restore the nervous system by lowering blood pressure and heart rate. It can help to calm the nerves, appease restlessness and improve sleep quality. Use a lavender rollerball to apply to your temples and wrists, or combine with a carrier for relaxing massage oil.
2)  German or Roman Chamomile:  If you love chamomile tea, you will appreciate the calming effects of Chamomile essential oil.  Chamomile promotes inner calm, reduces anxiety and calms the nervous system. It can also be used to reduce inflammation of the digestive tract, regulating mood and stress levels. For stress relief, combine chamomile essential oil with a carrier oil, and apply to the solar plexus and belly button
3) Melissa:  Lemon Balm, also commonly known as Melissa has been used for hundreds of years. Known for its medicinal and uplifting qualities, it has also been given the name “elixir of life”. Melissa essential oil calms the mind, boosts immunity and strengthens the nervous system. It can act as an antidepressant and release feelings of sadness and worry. Add to a warm bath or massage directly on the skin to promote deep relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety.
4)  Neroli:  Derived from the citrus fruit of the same name, Neroli can be used for a range of ailments, including anxiety relief. Ancient Egyptian priests used Neroli essential oil to heal their bodies, minds and souls. It acts as a sedative, which regulates the metabolic system and releases feelings of anger, irritability, and worries. It relaxes both body and soul. Add a few drops to a hot bath or massage directly on the skin to relieve stress and anxiety
5) Basil:  One of the lesser-known essential oils, Basil is one of the best essential oils to reduce anxiety and enhance mood. Considered the queen of herbs in India, it is revered and treated as sacred due to its highly beneficial properties. Basil essential oil has a calming effect on the nervous system, reducing anxiety, fatigue, mental strain, and depression. It also acts as a natural stimulant, promoting peace and clarity of mind. Add a few drops to your diffuser and enjoy the soothing and relaxing aroma.

Other oils:  orange, lemongrass, lemon, patchouli & sandalwood essential oils to help melt away stress and calm and soothe mind and body.

6) Clary Sage:  With a beautiful earthy smell, Clary Sage is effective in calming stress and anxiety. The oil acts as an antidepressant by promoting feelings of wellbeing and inner peace. Clary Sage is also known to act as a great hormone balancer and help reduce symptoms of PMS. Apply directly to feet or pulse points to help balance hormones. Alternatively, combine with a few drops of chamomile to enjoy in a hot bath.
7)  Jasmine:  Jasmine Essential OIl is widely used in parts of Asia as a natural remedy for anxiety, stress, insomnia, and depression. In China, Jasmine has been traditionally used to detox and clear the respiratory system. It acts as a natural sedative as well as having stimulating effects on the brain improving mood and energy levels. Apply directly to your wrists or neck to promote relaxation or add a few drops to a hot bath.
8) Bergamot:  is produced from the peel of the aromatic citrus fruit. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance the flow of energy, fight bacterial infections and support digestive health. It is an effective antidepressant due to its mood-enhancing qualities, promoting feelings of joy, freshness, and energy. Bergamot essential oil improves blood circulation, stimulates hormonal secretions and digestive health, bringing balance to the body.
9)  Ylang Ylang:  Essential oils are extracted from the Indonesian Cananga tree, Ylang Ylang essential oil promotes feelings of comfort and joy. It simultaneously reduces heart rate, improves your mood and promotes relaxation. Inhaling Ylang Ylang can help release negative emotions, reducing stress and acting as a natural anxiety and depression remedy
10)  Rose:   This beautiful oil is extracted from rose petals and its scent is renowned for soothing emotions, headaches and balancing hormones. Rose is known for strengthening the heart in periods of high stress, grief, and depression. Use in a warm bath or apply directly on the skin to help with mood swings, hormones, and emotions.

Good quality oils are organic, pure, have no additives (just pure oil), not oily, and enter the body through the olfactory nerve (which is the sense of smell!)  There are several ways to use essential oils:   simply open the bottle and smell them, breathing in deeply at least 3 times; drop one or two drops in the hands, circle the oil clockwise three times and smell or apply to the body (test to make sure your skin is not sensitive to the oil.  If so, mix with some kind of carrier oil such as vegetable oil to apply.); diffuse in a diffuser (put in water, drop in 4-6 drops and diffuse for one to four hours and then turn the diffuser off.)  If you are sensitive to oils, you can apply them to the bottoms of the feet which usually has thick enough skin that you won't be bothered by the oil.  

There are many good essential oil companies out there, but I carry Young Living Essential Oils because I never have to worry about their excellent quality.   If you want to purchase through Young Living, please go to https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/login and create an account, or if you've ordered before, use your member number and login to order your oils.  If you are new to Young Living, please put my name Loretta Brown and my Distributor number 114417 in as the one who referred you.  

Also feel free to shop from other places, but do make sure you smell oils before you buy.  "your nose knows" if the oil is quality or not.  If an oil smells rancid, do not use it.  
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