Amid the bustling modern lifestyle, most people neglect their mental and emotional well-being. Late working hours, unfulfilling relationships, hormonal imbalance and traumatic events are some of the factors negatively impacting one’s daily emotional health. Long-term exposure to such traumatic events leads to a distressed state of mind. However, there are a few things that can be done to relieve stress and tension from daily life. Meditation is one of the best solutions to help find peace and composure.Apart from meditation, Aromatherapy, in the form of floral and herbal extracts and incense, has always been an integral aspect of Ayurvedic healing.

Aromatherapy has been in existence for more than 6000 decades. It is the study and use of certain scents, usually embodied in certain essential oils or similar ingredients, in order to bring about positive changes in people. Below are 5 such essential oils which can help enhance  emotional and mental well-being:

Lavender Oil: The name Lavender is believed to be derived from the Latin word “lavare,” meaning “to wash,” as it was often used in baths and laundry for its fragrant properties. This anti-bacterial floral essential oil is incredibly calming and useful and its soothing and sedative properties are well-renowned. It has the ability to calm stress and anxiety and to promote sleep.

Frankincense Oil: This oil is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes, obtained from trees of the Genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae. This oil is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant properties. It helps to promote calmness which makes it an ideal oil to use for balancing  emotions after a trauma, unexpected events or any grief a person has.

Orange Oil: This oil comes from the fruit of the citrus sinensi orange plant. Uplifting and invigorating, sweet orange is a wonderful oil to use daily for getting rid of stress and boosting moods. The aroma of this oil can also help in fighting against any kind of fear or anxiety.

Bergamot Oil: This oil is known to build confidence and helps in enhancement of moods. It has a calming effect which can encourage the feeling of freshness and joy. It is one of the best essential oils for fighting against depression and it helps to alleviate stress and anxiety.

Ylang Ylang Oil: This essential oil comes from the flower petals of the large and tropical Ylang Ylang tree and is popular for the enhancement of mental and emotional health. It has various benefits such as boosting courage, optimism, cheerfulness, soothes fear and helps with sleep disorders. Furthermore, it also helps in releasing emotions like jealousy,
anger and low self-esteem.

All of the benefits from these essential oils can be reaped with the most common way i.e. Aromatherapy. These oils can be regularly used by anyone. They can be simply inhaled, put in room diffusers, massaged or can be used while bathing. The use of these oils helps relax mind and body. Regular use of essential oils is recommended to uplift mood and feel positive about
life.

(Rishabh Chokhani is CEO & Founder, Naturevibe Botanicals)