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Using Essential Oils To Combat Anxiety

Essential oils can prove to be powerful aids for anxiety.

Linalool

Certain essential oils contain linalool which:

-       Calms the nervous system and reduces anxiety

-       Supports the immune system

-       Relieves pain

-       Decreases swelling

Linalyl Acetate

Linalyl acetate is another component of essential oils which is shown to calm the nervous system

Lavender & Bergamot Mint

Lavender and Bergamot Mint are both rich in linalool and linalyl acetate and are excellent for relaxation and calming anxiety.

Neroli

A third oil to consider for relieving anxiety is Neroli. Neroli is distilled from the blossoms of the Citrus aurantium tree.

Neroli is also made up of significant levels of linalol. It also has a chemical component that we commonly find citrus essential oils called d-limonene.

D-limonene

D-limonene has also been shown to have the same therapeutic properties as linalool and linalyl acetate and also calms anxiety, supports the immune system, relieves pain and decreases swelling.Connemara Herbalist is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.