Aromatherapy for Depression
Aromatherapy and Depression
Fighting depression with scents? Yes, aromatherapy for depression is a very pleasant way of depression self help. Several aromatic oils have the power to uplift your mood and are useful natural cures for depression (mild depression), but select carefully.
Aromatherapy for depression with irritability and insomnia
Some of the antidepressant oils are calming, relaxing and sleep provoking – they are excellent choice for a depressed person with irritability, anger, restlessness and sleeping difficulties. Best for agitated depression. Great help for anger and depression.
Antidepressant and sedative essential oils include: Camomile, Clary Sage, Lavender, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang. Use them if you feel restless, irritable, have depression and insomnia.
Aromatherapy for depression: Clary sage
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea): The plant is native in Italy, Syria and southern France, but will grow wherever the soil is dry enough. Essential oil Clary sage has a wonderfully nutty aroma, therefore it is called Muscatel sage in Germany. The effect of Clary has been described as “euphoric” though not everybody experiences such a heightened state. Most will simply become very relaxed and peaceful. It is a powerful muscle relaxant, helpful in all kind of stress and tension. Clary sage is amazing natural cure for depression and anxiety, emotional tension. Clary is most valuable natural remedy for depression in the area of stress-related illnesses and situational depression.
Not to be confused with common sage (Salvia officinalis) which is not to be used in aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy for depression: Ylang-ylang
Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata): The small tropical tree grows in the Philippines, Java, Sumatra, Madagascar and gives the essential oil known as Ylang-ylang, which means “flower of flower”. The aroma is extremely heavy and sweet and helps to slow down overactive or angry people.
It works relaxing and calming is great alternative medicine for anger and depression. Ylang-ylang is a natural antidepressant, aphrodisiac and sedative essential oil. It is excellent for depression and insomnia. Do not overuse as it may cause nausea and/or headache.
Aromatherapy for depression with apathy and sleepiness
Many of depressed people feel tired, lethargic and could fall asleep anytime. They need treatments for depression with mood brightening fragrances without calming effect.
Antidepressant oils without sedative effect: Bergamot, Geranium and Rose. They help to lift your mood without calming down.
Aromatherapy for depression: Bergamot
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia): The Bergamot tree takes its name from the small town of Bergamo in Northern Italy, around which it was originally cultivated. The fruit is like a miniature orange and the oil is obtained by simple pressure from the rind of the fruit. It has a delightfully fresh, citrussy aroma, which is almost universally liked and is equally acceptable to both men and women.
Bergamot oil lifts the spirit up, eases tension is relatively relaxing so, it is a good alternative treatment for depression. It is a great help with depression.
Bergamot is a photosensitiser keep out of the sun if using topical Bergamot preparations. Never use undiluted on sun exposed areas of the skin, as quite severe burning can result.
Aromatherapy for depression: Rose
Rose (Rosa centifolia and Rosa damascena): The rose was probably the first flower from which essential oil was distilled, in the 10th century Persia. The rose has traditionally been called the “Queen of Flowers” and in aromatherapy Rose oil is often thought of as the queen among essential oils.
Most important effects are on the mental-emotional level, it is a gentle but potent natural antidepressant, aphrodisiac and nervous tonic. It is especially helpful with feminine emotional disturbances, as postpartum depression, sadness and grief caused by miscarriage or breakdown of a relationship. Rose helps overcoming depression in women with reactive depression. Read more about post partum depression… and reactive depression…
Aromatherapy for depression and anxiety, panic
Often anxiety or even panic is associated with depression: Neroli and Jasmin are the best choice. Both are able to increase confidence and self-esteem in the likelihood of overcoming difficult circumstances. They are excellent natural cures for depression and anxiety. Read more about anxiety and depression…
Aromatherapy for depression: Neroli
Neroli (Citrus aurantium): Oil of Neroli is obtained from the flowers of Bitter Orange and takes its name from an Italian princess who used it as her favourite perfume. The scent is of a bitter-sweet nature and the effect is antidepressant, aphrodisiac, gentle sedative and anxiety calming. It is especially valuable natural remedy for states of anxiety any kind of origin.
Neroli has the power to reduce anxiety before any stressful event and to treat long-term anxiety states or anxiety attacks. It is amazing anxiety help. It is also valuable for depression and insomnia, particularly when sleeplessness arises from anxiety, promoting deep and restful sleep.
It is natural cure for depression, fear, shock and has the power to boost confidence. Neroli is safe to use during pregnancy as a massage oil or cream to prevent stretch marks and for treating depression in pregnancy. Read more about depression and pregnancy…
Neroli is especially appreciated for the treatment of menopause depression and elderly depression. Read more about menopause and depression…
Aromatherapy depression: Jasmine
Jasmine (Jasmineum grandiflorum): Where rose is often considered the “Queen of Oils”, Jasmine is regarded as the “King”. The oil extract of the flower has quite a masculine nature, its aroma is heavy, almost animal-like and long lasting.
It has a relaxing, emotionally warming, uplifting character, is a powerful natural antidepressant of stimulating nature, which makes it one of the best oils to help lethargy and apathy.
Jasmin is good choice and good alternative medicine for depression for any person who lacks confidence and is in a state of emotional imbalance. Jasmin is useful for situational depression as well.
It is amazing stimulating depression cure, able to boost self-esteem and confidence.
For treating depression you can use aromatic oils as a full bath or just a foot bath, or putting a few drops on a handkerchief and inhale the scent several times a day, or using for foot massage, dropping 1-2 drops in olive oil or any other carrier oil. Foot bath or foot massage can be so calming and uplifting. You may create your own antidepressant perfume and use it few times a day. It might be also effective depression treatment to vaporise the antidepressant blend in your home or office rooms.
Interesting depression cures are using aromatic oils in the kitchen to give delicious and natural antidepressant scent to different dishes. Read more about depression diet…
Mother Earth provides many more natural cures for depression, read about herbs for depression…
Aromatherapy for depression is effective and pleasant alternative treatment for depression. It is worth a try…
And finally, just for fun, you may enjoy the "objectivity" and "detachment" of science...
Aromatherapy is a shadowy world of romantic illusion. Its magic easily dispelled by the harsh light of science. Its quaint notions may have a value for patients’ equivalent to a child’s belief in Father Christmas. It would be uncharitable to break the spell too soon.King: Scientific status of aromatherapy. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine 37, 1994
As a scientist, I should declare that above sentences are spells and not science.
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