Do essential oils actually work for anxiety?
Essential oil (eo) molecules can affect the hypothalamus, autonomic nervous system and endocrine system (8), improve peripheral blood circulation, regulate blood pressure, pulse and respiration, and ultimately reduce anxiety (9–11). Lavender lavender essential oil is one of the most studied essential oils in terms of its relaxing effects. One study found that lavender oil aromatherapy calmed the nervous system—lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and skin temperature as well as changing brain waves to a more relaxed state.
Does Frankincense help anxiety?
Can frankincense essential oil help with stress and anxiety? There’s some evidence that aromatherapy using frankincense or other essential oils can ease stress or anxiety. However, the evidence to show how well it works is limited. Lavender is one of the most popular aromatherapy oils. It has a sweet floral scent with a woody or herbal undertone. Lavender oil can be used to calm anxiety. It also has a sedative effect and may help with sleep troubles, including if feelings of stress or anxiety are keeping you up at night.