Peppermint for the morning, lavender for the evening, and myrrh for all hours, but sparingly. If you have low energy levels and feel lethargic, try adding essential oils to your daily routine. They have a beneficial effect on the mood, act as anxiolytics, and stimulate you, even for a short period of time.
Do you feel the fatigue that overwhelms you during the day and prevents you from meeting your daily obligations? Are your energy levels down? Do you drink coffee and other tonic drinks, but they only give you energy for a short time? After you have a checkup, which is necessary regularly anyway, to make sure there is no medical issue, try making some changes in your daily life.
Pay a little more attention to how you sleep. If your sleep is poor in duration or poor in quality, try to improve it. In general, make sure that you rest more and make use of your free time with activities that fill you with joy and satisfaction.
Some find relief from fatigue and lack of concentration in essential oils. So, we will explain how you can raise your energy levels in a natural way, that is, with the power of essential oils, which have a beneficial psychosomatic effect. If, of course, the fatigue persists, you may need to have a more detailed medical examination.
What are essential oils?
These are concentrated substances extracted from flowers and plants by the methods of distillation or cold pressing. Their contact with the body is through smelling or absorbing them from the skin (after dissolving in some vegetable oil). Essential oils are the main ingredient of aromatherapy, an alternative method that has been used for thousands of years by many ancient peoples to heal the mind, soul, and body.
How essential oils work
Remember when you found yourself in a blooming garden on a spring day? What was your first reaction? Sure enough, the wonderful scents immediately overwhelmed you with a feeling of euphoria and joy that stayed with you for several hours afterward. Science explains that essential oils are transported to five different parts of the brain through the olfactory system, which is activated every time we smell something.
One of these parts is the amygdala, which is connected to our emotions, memories, and fears. This is where the neurochemicals of the essential oils are released, which have healing properties. Depending on their chemical composition, which differs from oil to oil, they act as sedatives, antidepressants, anxiolytics, stimulants, or create euphoria. According to research, in fact, some fragrances have the same effect on the human brain as meditation.
8 essential oils for an elevated mood
Lavender, eucalyptus and geranium
Lavender, eucalyptus, and geranium relieve anxiety and depression, while they are therapeutic for headaches and insomnia.
Lavender increases the enjoyment of a warm bubble bath. With a few drops of lavender essential oil in the bath, an aroma is released that relaxes the nervous system and sends you straight to sleep. Lavender oil is also believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal minor burns and bug bites.
Today, oil from the eucalyptus tree appears in many over-the-counter cough and cold products to relieve congestion. Eucalyptus oil is also used in creams and ointments to relieve muscle and joint pain and in some mouthwashes.
Geranium essential oil has been used to treat health conditions for centuries. It’s thought to have antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lemon and lime
The two related citrus species share common characteristics. In addition to bringing freshness to the space, they are tonics and act against fatigue and negative thoughts.
Basil
Basil can clear the mind and thinking, improve concentration and increase your productivity. Especially in the afternoon, when you feel exhausted from a hard day at work, it will give you a beneficial boost of energy. In aromatherapy, sweet basil essential oil is reputed to stimulate, clarify, calm, fortify, energize and uplift the mind.
Peppermint
The fresh and refreshing smell of mint awakens the senses and helps you start your day with more energy and good mood. Its smell is so strong that it can keep you awake even when you want to go to sleep. Therefore, use it only in the morning hours. Peppermint oil is promoted for topical use (applied to the skin) for problems like headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and itching.
Myrrh
Myrrh has a unique, stimulating and rejuvenating effect on the psyche. It can activate you if you feel sluggish and tired. Myrrh is a very strong essential oil, so it’s best to use it sparingly. In addition to its pleasant, warm, and earthy scent, myrrh oil may also have several health benefits. Studies suggest that it may help kill harmful bacteria, parasites, and other microbes. It may also support oral health, help heal skin sores, and ease pain and swelling.
4 ways to use essential oils
Inhalations
Before bed or as often as you feel the need during the day, take a few deep breaths from bottles containing essential oils for several minutes.
Topical use
Apply the essential oil topically to the temples, forehead or wrists after first diluting it in a carrier oil such as almond oil and jojoba oil. The dosage is 1-3 drops in a teaspoon of vegetable oil.
Air freshener
Fill the essential oil dispenser with water and then a few drops of one or more essential oils. Turn on the stove and place it on the base of the device. In a few minutes the essential oils will begin to diffuse into the space.
Aromatic spray for the home
Put rose water and a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a spray bottle. With this you can spray every hour all the rooms to renew, cool and freshen the atmosphere of the house. Spray the pillowcases and bed sheets with lavender essential oil for a more peaceful and restful sleep.