5 essential oils to soothe your nervous system

5 essential oils to soothe your nervous system

Are you stressed? Do you suffer from headaches? Do you feel like your nervous system needs a little boost? Certain essential oils are recognized for their effectiveness on the nervous level and we have brought them together in a short guide for you.

The harmful effects of stress

Whether your stress manifests itself in the form of insomnia, anxiety, mental fatigue, exhaustion or something else, it is possible to help soothe it with the right essential oils.

Some essential oils work by stimulating the nervous system, others have a calming effect and help to release tension and soothe the mind. To help you choose wisely, we offer you this short guide presenting 5 essential oils to soothe your nervous system. It's up to you to choose the ones that suit you best. If you need additional help, an in-store naturopath will be happy to advise you.

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender is the flagship of aromatherapy. We recognize many indications. Gentle and generally well tolerated, true lavender or fine lavender essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its relaxing, sedative, calming and toning actions for the nerves. It helps relieve nervousness, irritability and worry. It can even help you get better sleep.

Bergamot

Citrus aurantium ssp bergamia

Known for its calming properties, bergamot has a sweet, fresh and pleasant scent. It is used for diffusion or local application. Bergamot essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its calming action as well as to help relieve headaches.

Somali incense

Boswellia carterii

Frankincense is a resin known and used for centuries in sacred rituals and meditation. Its enveloping, woody and warm scent promotes relaxation. Somali frankincense essential oil is used in aromatherapy as a nerve calming agent. Additionally, it is used to help relieve cold symptoms and coughs.

Jasmine

Jasminum grandiorum

Known and used in perfumery for its sweet and floral scent, jasmine is considered a precious and rich flower due to its rarity. Jasmine essential oil 5% is used in aromatherapy as a nerve calmant as well as to help relieve headaches.

Sweet orange

Citrus sinensis

Alone or mixed with other essential oils, sweet orange soothes and calms tension while diffusing a pleasant scent. Sweet orange essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its sedative action. It helps relieve symptoms related to mild anxiety, nervousness and insomnia.

Some essential oils may not be suitable for you. Consult your healthcare professional or pharmacist if you are taking medication, if you have a specific health condition, or if in doubt.

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