Essential oils have more benefits than we realize. Oftentimes, it is used to enhance our physical and emotional well-being. A German study found that essential oils can impact a number of biological factors from heart rate to stress levels to physical immunity. Based on tests conducted on mice, it was revealed that certain scents have a calming effect on the mice. When the air was breathed in, the scent molecules went from the lungs and into the blood which is then transmitted to the brain. This evidence suggests a scientific basis for aromatherapy!

Some oilseven have an effect on areas of the brain that control stress and anxiety. As working adults and parents, we can’t escape or eliminate the stress daily life brings, but we can find ways to cope and keep calm. Here are some essential oils and the benefits they  effect on our health.

Lavender Essential Oil

The floral scent of lavender is calming. It’s one of the best-known essential oils and is excellent to reduce stress and anxiety. According to a study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, participants who inhaled a lavender aroma prior to exposure to a stressor and a memory task performed better than those who inhaled a placebo aroma. The next time you feel stress, relieve it by having lavender herbal tea or diffuse the scent in your room or workplace.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

The warm, woody scent of cedarwood is comforting and uplifting. Apart from its antifungal properties, it also has a sedative effect when inhaled. A study revealed that caffeine-treated mice exposed to cedarwood oil were able to sustain sleep  longer than the control group exposed to a lavender chamomile scent. If you need a good night’s sleep, consider diffusing the some cedarwood scent for best effect.

Yuzu Essential Oil

The yuzu is a yellow citrus fruit that has a distinctive citrus and floral aroma. It also has stress-relieving properties as it was found to soothe stress and lower heart rates in ten minutes. No wonder the Japanese have yuzu-yu or the custom of taking yuzu baths which involves sitting in a hot bath afloat with whole yuzus! This  custom dates back to the eighteenth century, so there must be some effectiveness to it.

If you’re looking for a fuss-free way of using essential oil to relieve stress, try Twinkle’s Stress-Relief Roll-On that’s made with five high-performance essential oils such as Whitewood, Grapeseed, Lavender, Orange and Moringa. It’s an all-rounder that helps to relief stress, soothe insect bites and many more. Try it for yourself and let us know how it’s helped you!