Most often people use Essential Oils to relax and calm the mind and body, but you can also fight stress with essential oils to gain a positive effect on your emotional state. Smell receptors are associated with the part of the brain that is responsible for emotions and memory.

When you use essential oils to improve your health or mood – you’re performing aromatherapy, this is a form of complementary therapy. You shouldn’t use aromatherapy instead of your regular medical treatment, however for some conditions aromatherapy can have health benefits. It may ease stress and anxiety, it boosts feelings of relaxation and improves sleep. The following are the most effective essential oils to fight stress.

Lavender Essential Oil has a calming, rich and sweet smell. It will help you to relax on both physical and emotional levels.

Frankincense Essential Oil has a warm and exotic scent.  This oil promotes deep relaxation, peace and relieves stress. It relieves anxiety and helps with sleep. Frankincense oil purifies emotions and surroundings. It helps to create a safe and comforting environment.

Rose Essential Oil fights stress, depression and sadness. Moreover this essential oil is said to enhance libido. It stimulates circulation, sharpen memory, and boost mood.

Chamomile Essential Oil, especially its Roman variety, copes with stress caused by anxiety. As well this oil helps with paranoia.

Vanilla Essential Oil has healing properties. Many people find Vanilla oil smell very calming because the smell of vanilla is as close as possible to the smell of mother’s milk. Vanilla gives serenity and promotes clear thinking. It is an effective mood lifter.