Which are Good Scents for Reducing Stress?
 

Very similar to some of the tea sorts and bath oils famous for calming down and relieving stress you might know, the aromatherapy also suggests:

Chamomile, Rose, Frankincense, Lavender and Vanilla to be used for this effect.

I personally love the mix between Vanilla and Lavender. Especially for milkbaths.

someone once told me lavender.

There is nothing wrong with using scents that only boost you for a little while if you really like them. Just use whatever makes you feel good and seems to work for you.

Yes lavender is calming.

One I really like is rose germanium. Peppermint is also another one of my favorites (peppermint is balancing).

You should be able to find lots of info on aromatherapy online.

What kind of stress are you wanting an oil for if you dont mind me asking? (different ones are better for certain kinds of stress then others). If just worry you could try lavender, rosewood, frankincense (or even make these into a combination by adding a couple of drops each.. go easier on the frankincense thou if you are doing a blend).

If its nervousness.. lavender, bergamot, neroli can make a good blend.

Lavender is good for lack of courage, conflict, impatience, insecurity, insomnia, nervousness, nightmares, shock and worry.

That sounds awesome, Im going to try that.

Lavender is my favorite, very calming :)

For relaxing, I enjoy lighting different incenses. (As in, one day I want to relax, I might use one, and another different day, I'll use another different incense.)

I enjoy using, lavender, rose, frankincense, dragon's blood, and sandalwood.

Lavender and Rose are good relaxing oils. Ylang Ylang is lovely too, but it's quite heady and can be overpowering (use sparingly!), it works well with orange or mandarin. I find Rosemary particularly soothing so I tend to use it quite a lot, it has a familiar and comforting smell that always makes me feel better! Try to pick out oils that you like and feel drawn towards, it's easier to do this if you have access to a good aromatherapy shop though :)

I would say mint or eucalyptus ... lavender also

nag champa is my favorite incense because it has such calming and meditative qualities

Yes, lavender and vanilla is a good combo. So is vanilla and sandalwood. :)

I first bought lavender last year,and it's had a very strong affect on me. It's very soothing and calming. I am so drawn to it,and it's become a favorite essential oil to me. It's so interesting because other oils I love,but this one since I'd received it,i just feel often drawn to use it.

Anything you love!!!


(I had a hand salve Rose Geranium...not many know this combo.
Glad someone mentioned it.)
Nag Champa the best ever.

i love rose geranium too! as for now, i have it in my oil burner :redface:

and i love rose and ylang-ylang too.. basically, when i smell something i love, i feel better. Stress reduced.

Maybe you need to go and sniff them yourself before deciding :wink:

I use a lot of different oils in baths, oil burner and in sprays for my dreads.
A personal favourite of mine for reducing stress is Patchouli. I suffer from quite high levels of anxiety on a daily basis, I found it really helps me. It has an earthy smell to it, maybe that smell is grounding me :dontknow:

Hi. My favourite oil for reducing stress, mental clarity and pre-meditation is essential oil of violet.

I love the smell of pure, unblended violet oil and if it's very pure, it will put me into a spiritual trance immediately.

The same thing happens if anybody lights some Auroshikha (Aurobindo Ashram) "Krishna Musk" incense...It smells like all the air around me is suddenly edible.





Yeah, those two...anywhere near me...I'm gone.

Frankincense and myrrh is good for balancing and bringing attention to focus, it is also very healing

Lavender and Chamomile is good for reducing stress and I find peach and mint good for giving a crisp feeling of sweet calmness :D

Mine too....
I use a combinatiom oil for stress and anxiety which is Rose with Lavendar in an Almond oil base,, I made sure the client did not have any Nut allergies etc..

Yes Patchouli is really awesome in this regard. <3 Whenever I come home and smell it I feel like I am being enveloped by a warm and caring aroma :D *goes to burn a patchouli cone*

Red Mandarin, Fennel, and or Neroli, but I also use Tanacetum when I am at home. It's a natural sedative.

I suffer from anxieties, and as others pointed out, the smells are going to work differently for everyone.

it has always been peppermint essential oil for me. i like the smell and i can almost feel it working its way on my nerves whenever i use it. my family likes it too. lavender could work for you but it's always peppermint for me.