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Some essential oils that can relieve stress and anxiety

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Essential oils are highly concentrated essence of aromatic plants. Oils are found in various parts of plants, such as flowers, twigs, leaves, and bark, or in the rinds of fruits.

Essential oils in Singapore are widely used, but the most popular in aromatherapy. Each organic essential oil used in aromatherapy can be used alone or in combination to produce the desired effect.

Before you start looking for essential oil in Singapore, it is important to understand the effect of the oil and how aromatherapy works.

Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils to promote the health of the body and mind. The methods used to extract the oil are timely, expensive, and require a high degree of skill.

Currently, the most popular extraction method is steam distillation. To extract the essential oil, the plant material is placed in a pressure cooker-like apparatus where pressurized steam passes through the plant material.

The heat from the steam causes the oil globules in the plants to explode and then the oil to evaporate. The essential oil and water vapor are transferred to a cool pipe where these are condensed. Naturally, the essential oils float at the top.

Due to a large amount of plant material required, pure essential oils are expensive but also very effective. Only a few drops are needed at a time to achieve the desired effect.

When the essential oil is inhaled, olfactory receptor cells are stimulated and the impulse is transmitted to the brain's emotional center or the limbic system.

The limbic system is connected to areas of the brain that are connected to memory, respiration, and blood circulation, as well as to the endocrine glands that regulate hormone levels in the body. The fragrance and its effects, as well as the properties of the oil, determine the stimulation of these systems.

When essential oils are used in massage oils, they are not only breathed in, but also absorbed through the skin. They penetrate tissues and find their way into the bloodstream where they are transported to the organs and systems of the body.

Since the absorption rate of essential oils varies, generally between twenty minutes and two hours, bathing or showering should not be done directly after the massage to ensure maximum absorption and effectiveness.

Different essential oils have different effects on the nervous system, such as generating energy, calming, soothing, relieving headaches, creating balance, insomnia, etc. Let us look at what different essential oils can do.

Amber essential oil is known to create harmony, balance, and provide a calming effect on the body. Basil essential oil is calming. Basil holy essential oil is known for its stress reduction.

Bergamot essential oil balances the brain and improves feelings of well-being while chamomile blue essential oil is soothing. Clary Sage essential oil is known for its ability to calm and relax the brain and muscles.

Jasmine essential oil provides a restful sleep. Lavender essential oil (French) is essential for relaxation and calming. Lime essential oil cleanses the brain and eliminates emotional turmoil. Mandarin red essential oil is excellent for relieving stress, tension, insomnia, and anxiety.

Rosewood essential oil can help relieve fatigue, anxiety, and stress. Tangerine essential oil helps relieve stress and tension due to its relaxing action on the nervous system. Thyme essential oil calms the nervous system and reduces anxiety.

Although no one makes definitive claims about essential oils, they have been used for centuries, the results of which require notice. Many essential oils can be used in diffusers, mixed with carrier oils, mixed with baths and body products, or in hot baths. 

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