Essential oils that have a role in
stress management
Practical uses for natural aromatherapy essential oils
including work related stress.
The pink
coloured, italicised rows show oils that are contraindicated in
pregnancy.
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Essential oil* |
Use to counteract |
Positive mental attributes |
Medical attributes |
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Basil |
Mental/intellectual fatigue, negativity, burn-out |
Aids concentration, clarity, enthusiasm |
Helps fight colds,
bronchitis |
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Bergamot |
Stress, tension, burn-out, anxiety |
Aids concentration, confidence,
motivation, balance |
Helps coughs,
asthma |
| Cardamon |
Mental stress,
burn-out, confusion |
Aids clarity,
concentration, direction, motivation |
Helps coughs,
headaches |
|
Cedarwood |
Mental strain, worry, anxiety |
Aids focus, concentration,
strength of purpose, stability |
Helps bronchitis |
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Chamomile German |
Frustration, tension, frayed nerves |
Aids communication, relaxation,
understanding, organization |
Helps bronchitis |
| Chamomile Roman |
Stress, tension,
anxiety, exhaustion, worry |
Aids relaxation,
stability, understanding |
Migraine, asthma |
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Cinnamon |
Stress, fatigue |
Invigorates, aids positivity |
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| Coriander |
Stress, fatigue,
fear of failure |
Aids creativity,
imagination, memory, motivation, optimism, enthusiasm |
Flu, fatigue |
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Eucalyptus citriodora (lemon) |
Confusion, sluggishness,
restlessness |
Aids confidence, balance,
enthusiasm, vitality, creativity, regeneration, understanding |
Boosts immune
system, helps fight infections, asthma |
|
Fennel Sweet |
Mental blockage, boredom, overwork, lack of creativity |
Aids
motivation, clarity, perseverance |
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Essential oil* |
Use to counteract |
Positive mental attributes |
Medical attributes |
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Frankincense |
Stress, mental blockage, tension,
burn-out, exhaustion, panic, anxiety |
Aids inspiration |
Coughs, colds,
tension, asthma |
| Geranium |
Stress, crisis,
tension, confusion, anxiety, apprehension |
Aids
regeneration, balance, tranquility, humour |
Boosts the
immune system |
| Ginger |
Burn-out,
confusion, fatigue |
Aids confidence |
Colds |
| Grapefruit |
Mental
pressure/exhaustion, frustration |
Aids clarity,
balance, positivity, inspiration, mental stimulation |
Migraine,
general tonic |
| Helichrysum
(Immortelle or Italian Everlasting) |
Stress, tension,
lethargy, mental exhaustion, fatigue, overwork |
Aids calm,
energy, patience, perseverance, understanding |
Bacterial
infections, colds, flu |
| Lavender oils |
Stress, tension,
mental exhaustion, anxiety, apprehension, restlessness,
agitation, burn-out |
Aids clarity,
balance, relaxation, rejuvenation, rest, helps with
work related stress a natural holistic approach.
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Flu, bacterial
infections, headache, migraine, asthma, boosts immune system |
| Lemon |
Stress, apathy,
lethargy, indecision, mental blockage/fatigue |
Aids
concentration, clarity, memory, direction, calm |
Colds, asthma,
general tonic |
| Lemongrass |
Stress, panic |
Aids
concentration and focus |
|
| Linden Blossom |
Stress,
indecision, anxiety |
Aids relaxation,
calm, balance |
|
| Litsea cubeba |
Mental tiredness |
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Mandarin |
Anxiety, mental strain, overactivity |
Aids
calm, balance, focus, perseverance |
Colds, bronchitis, asthma |
| Melissa |
Stress, anxiety,
restlessness, mental exhaustion, lethargy, negativity |
Aids
revitalization, relaxation, positivity |
Bacterial/fungal
infections, asthma |
| Orange |
Apathy, anxiety,
burn-out |
Aids creativity,
balance, positivity, regeneration, mental stimulation |
General tonic |
| Ormenis Flower
(Chamomile Morac) |
Stress, tension,
anxiety, dread, overactive mind, indecision, confusion |
Aids calm |
|
| Patchouli |
Stress, tension,
anxiety, indecision, lethargy, sluggishness, |
Aids
invigoration, restoration, lucidity, stimulation, persistence |
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Peppermint |
Mental fatigue, overwork, sluggishness, lethargy, apathy |
Aids
regeneration, refreshment, concentration, vitality |
Headaches, migraine |
| Pine |
Stress, lack of
confidence |
Aids assurance
and balance |
|
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Rosemary |
Loss
of memory, strain, overwork, fatigue, sluggishness, lethargy |
Aids
energy, creativity, clarity, concentration |
Headaches, fatigue, boosts immune system |
| Tuberose |
Stress,
confusion |
Aids motivation,
enthusiasm |
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| Vetiver |
Anxiety,
overwork, agitation, mental fatigue/exhaustion, lack of purpose |
Aids calm |
Calm |
| Ylang Ylang |
Stress, tension,
anxiety, frustration |
Aids calm |
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*Use of good-quality essential oils only is
recommended
The coloured, italicised rows show oils that are
contraindicated in pregnancy.
Insects and Essential Oils
Insect nasties can be deterred by using the following essential oils in the garden. PEPPERMINT, ROSEMARY, LAVENDER, LEMONGRASS, PATCHOULI
and most CITRUS essential oils are the ones to look for here. Moulds and fungi can
also on occasions be successfully treated with anti-fungal TEA TREE, the main
essential oil to use diluted in a spray.
A word of caution about Essential Oils
The essential oils supplied with
Aroma Stress Buster™ Gift Factory products are
100% pure and natural, but even natural products can have side effects if not used properly, and some degree
of care is needed when handling them. Pure undiluted
essential oils should not (in
general) be used directly on the skin. Do not take essential oils internally. Essential oils should be kept away from children, pets
and the eyes. Essential oils are also very volatile and, therefore flammable - keep them away from naked flames. Aromatherapy products
are never to be used in place of medical treatment. If you are pregnant, epileptic, suffering from high blood pressure or already
taking medication consult your medical practitioner or a qualified aromatherapist.
New to aromatherapy and want to know more about aromatherapy essential oils ?
Then visit this helpful page Aromatherapy for beginners
Anti-stress agents
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Symptoms/type of stress |
Suitable oils* |
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Anxiety/worry/work related stress |
Lavender oils, Pine, Eucalyptus, Rosemary |
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Burn-out |
Basil |
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Fatigue/tiredness |
Grapefruit, basil, rosemary,
eucalyptus |
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Road rage |
Lavender oils |
*Use of good-quality essential oils only is
recommended
All the essential oils supplied with Aroma Stress Buster™ Factory products are 100% pure (no synthetics or blends), are of the highest quality
(for maximum stress-relieving effect) and have been obtained from a member of the UK The Aromatherapy Trade Council.
www.a-t-c.org.uk/
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03 January 2007
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