Winter is over and spring is on our doorstep. Move over snow, it’s time for the flowers. Thawing, or spring (as it is commonly known), is a time of joy, beauty, and renewal.
But after the lockdowns and political tensions, letting go and relaxing sounds a bit far-fetched. But that’s exactly what we need, given the turbulent year we’ve had. And there is nothing like an essential oil to help you relieve stress and revitalize your body. Here are some that are sure to be a hit:
1. Lavender
At this point, lavender oil was being mentioned so many times in self-care that it became a cliché. However, a list of essential oils is incomplete without lavender. Known for its calming properties, lavender helps with better sleep, relaxation, and relief from anxiety. Because of its antibacterial properties, it is also useful in treating smaller cuts and wounds, especially in children.
2. Eucalyptus
If you’ve ever heard of or used essential oils, you have definitely stumbled upon Eucalyptus Essence without realizing it.
Best known for its woody-sweet scent, eucalyptus oil is also said to have a number of health benefits, from clearing brain fog, stimulating the brain, and increasing energy, to detoxifying the air in your home. It looks like eucalyptus oil is exactly what we need to invest in this spring!
3. Tea tree oil
You may be familiar with tea tree oil and its medicinal properties. But did you know that it can act as an essential oil and can cure headaches, nausea and rashes? Tea tree aromatherapy is widely used in Asia, especially India. The next time you are looking for essential oils, this is one you should consider.
4. Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively more common in self-care and wellness than some of the others on this list. Although better known for its hair growth properties, it works just as well as an essential oil. Rosemary acts as a brain stimulant, influences moods, brain waves and the autonomic nervous system.
In fact, you can go a little further and mix spearmint into rosemary. How does that help you ask? Well, studies show that this mixture has beneficial effects on learning and memory, as well as the oxidation markers of brain tissue that appear with age. Brb, I have to buy it before my exams start.
5. Peppermint
I bet you didn’t expect that. But believe me, peppermint is an essential oil and it is very popular. It’s obviously a favorite for Christmas, but it’s also popular and very useful in spring and summer.
The reason the oil is effective is the presence of menthol. Menthol induces a cooling sensation, and using peppermint oil (at low dilution) in a body mist or even in the diffuser can help cool you down. Menthol is also known to help relieve tension, headaches, and muscle aches. As if that wasn’t enough, peppermint is also useful for preventing fatigue and improving exercise performance.
Peppermint oil is fresh, minty, and very uplifting. And not everyone thinks of that. So maybe make 2021 the year of the peppermint flavor?
6. Orange
Who says essential oils can’t be fruity? We definitely don’t. Granted, most essential oils aren’t fruity. However, if you want to feel refreshed and cool not just in spring but also in summer, orange essential oil is the way to go.
After detailed studies, several health experts have found that inhaling sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and spearmint (Mentha spicata) can improve athletic and cognitive performance.
Orange essential oil is one of the most popular essential oils in aromatherapy as its aroma is cheerful and helps to enhance even an odorous or smoky room.
Close thoughts
So next time you’re feeling the blues, you’ve come to the right place with these essential oils. Available at most pharmacies and beauty counters, they will energize your spring and rejuvenate you like nothing else.
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