While Essential Oils have been known and used by man for thousands of years, it has only been since the 1930’s that medical researchers have documented their effects. Essential Oils have tremendous benefits when inhaled or applied topically.
One of the most promising uses of essential oils is in aromatherapy for depression and anxiety.
In a 2006 study, British researchers from the University of Newcastle and North Umbria wrote that “aromatherapy is used worldwide for the management of depression, anxiety, some cognitive disorders, insomnia, and stress-related disorders.” (wow I can relate to all of these!) The authors stated that aromatherapy “provides a potentially effective treatment for a range of psychiatric disorders.” “And appears to be without the adverse effects of many conventional psychotropic drugs.”
As essential oils are inhaled or topically applied they enter the bloodstream quickly where they exert measurable psychological effects. They are also capable of passing thru the blood brain barrier!! Essential oils are made of many natural chemical constituents that have been documented to ease depression and calm anxiety in peer-reviewed studies.
The uplifting and calming benefits of these powerful essential oils for depression and anxiety can be considered a great gift from the healing world of plants.
Only use 100% pure theraputic essential oils. I only recommend or talk about Young Living Essential Oils because of there strict “Seed to Seal” process. I cannot say this about any other company.
