Top Essential Oils that Boost Your Mood

Aromatherapy is one of the most powerful homeopathic ways to change your mood and your sense of well being.

​Deciding which aromatherapy scent is right for you, though, can be a bit tough at times. Following these guidelines should help you decide on an aromatherapy scent to match your needs.
 
Eucalyptus is more than just koala food. It’s the number one aromatherapy scent. The long, pale green leaves have a distinct scent that opens and clears the nasal passages. Eucalyptus oil has long been an active ingredient in cough drops and medicines. Holistic practitioners use eucalyptus to treat respiratory problems, such as coughs, colds, and asthma. There are many different ways you can use Eucalyptus in your aromatherapy practices. Applying eucalyptus in a carrier-oil to the chest when you’re coming down with a cold or feeling congested can help open up breathing. Eucalyptus also helps to boost the immune system and relieve muscle tension. It's nice to add a eucalyptus ingredient to a warm bath after a long day. It will have you feeling like yourself in no time. 

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​Ylang Ylang is the flower of the canaga tree, which is native to rainforest climates. The curly flower has been used for years in other cultures to help with a number of ailments. Ylang Ylang has a fresh, floral fragrance. This essential oil can do a number of things in your aromatherapy regiment. It can help with relaxation not only of the mind, but also of the body. It makes a good antidepressant. It can help to relieve stress. Some say it can even help relieve hypertension. It is important, though, not to overuse this oil, as it can cause headaches or nausea when inhaled too much.
 
Geraniums are not just for your spring garden. They are one of the single most popular essential oils used in aromatherapy today. Geranium oil is a woman’s miracle. One of its most important functions comes in relieving menstrual cramps, which is always a blessing. Geranium oil, though, can also help to balance the hormone swings you may feel each month. It's not just to help you deal with your cycle each month, though. It can also help with the toning and balancing of the skin, which means you don't have to add all of those expensive anti-aging products to your morning regimen. Geranium oil has both sedative and stimulant qualities, so it is important not to use it right before bed, as it may keep you up all night.
 
Peppermint oil is another one of the most important oils in any good aromatherapy kit. Peppermint is used commercially in various forms already, like breath mints, toothpaste and antacids, but it has many other great properties. This essential oil can relieve many different aches and pains. Use it the next time you find yourself with a headache. If lunch just didn't sit well with you, try it to soothe digestive disorders. If your workout is a bit too rigorous, try rubbing it on your sore muscles for some pain relief. Peppermint is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, and with the aid of a doctor, is also known to help dissolve gallstones.
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Lavender is a common perfume fragrance, used commercially in fabric softeners and air fresheners, but it is also one of the most popular aromatherapy scents. It not only has an uplifting, relaxing effect, but is also used to treat burns, cuts, scrapes or other mild wounds. It’s also great for the skin, as it can help with the toning and lifting you may need.
 
Lemon is a refreshing, clean aromatherapy scent. Lemon oil is a great deodorizer and household cleaner, but it also has health benefits. It’s used with a variety of ailments, such as athlete’s foot, flu and colds, as well as varicose veins and warts.
While you may only think of sage as you make your Thanksgiving stuffing, it is also one of the most popular aromatherapy scents on the market. It is a natural painkiller that is helpful in treating muscular aches and pains. It is very relaxing, and it can help with insomnia. It can also be quite helpful in restoring a hormone balance throughout the body.
 
Tea Tree oil is another great aromatherapy scent. As natural anti-fungal oil, it is wonderful for dealing with infections like jock itch, athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast problems. It can help to boost your immune system to keep you healthy on a year round basis.
 
Chamomile one of the oldest aromatherapy scents, can help to soothe sleeplessness and anxiety away. This relaxing oil might also be a good solution to any muscle aches or tension you are experiencing. Ancient cultures used it to treat infection and soothe patients.
 
Rosemary is also a very popular aromatherapy scent. This uplifting oil offers your body the stimulation you may need to get going. It helps to fight off infections by stimulating the immune system, and it may help to stimulate your digestive tract if you are having any problems.