Relaxing aromatherapy: the best essences to regulate the nervous system

Essential oils are matter, energy and information. Aromatherapy uses the power of essential oils –a concentrated complex of highly volatile aromatic molecules– to restore emotional and mental balance.

You have to remember that a essential oil is the distilled or extracted (in the case of citrus fruits) essence of aromatic plants and trees.

The molecules that make up these essential oils are active principles who exercise different therapeutic effects. There are several biochemical families that supply aromatic molecules with calming properties of the nervous system.

Some essential oils act gentle way to alleviate stress symptoms (nervousness, agitation, tiredness, irritability, insomnia…) and are the most suitable formulas to relax. Other families offer properties sedatives and antidepressants with a more powerful action.

How to administer essential oils to relax

The oral route is reserved for more complex nervous disorders, such as depressive states, phobias, intense stress, sleep disorders or emotional shocks. In this case, it is advisable to consult a professional. We recommend massages with essential oils, which offer an excellent opportunity to combine the benefits they provide with the wonderful harmonizing and balancing properties of essential oils. To act on the emotions and the nervous system, the application of essential oils is done in strategic points of the body, especially in those related to energy systems (spine, meridians, chakras).

What are the most relaxing scents?

Before proposing a selection of essential oils appropriate for different emotional and nervous states, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of smell when choosing one or the other essential oil, since it the affinity you feel with a certain oil largely determines its effectiveness and result. We won’t get a relaxing effect or fall asleep if we don’t like the smell of lavender!

The relaxing power of citrus

Citrus essences are very interesting due to their relaxing and calming properties. They are rich in terpenes, specifically limonene.

It is about essences since are obtained by cold pressing the shells of the fruit and do not go through the steam distillation process. These essences are intended for atmospheric diffusion and for topical use.

It is necessary to avoid exposing the skin to the sun afterwards since it They are photosensitive (they can even cause burns).

The most indicated are:

Sweet orange (Citrus sinensispeel). It offers an essence highly appreciated for its fragrance. Its therapeutic value is relatively weak, although it is undoubtedly relaxing, it is slightly antiseptic, calms and promotes sleep. It can also be used to flavor desserts and hot or cold drinks.Bergamot (Citrus aurantium ssp bergamiapeel). It is highly appreciated for its fresh, sparkling and cheerful fragrance. They are calling her the essence of good humor and it is widely used in perfumery, especially for the preparation of fresh cologne waters or to flavor the well-known Earl Gray tea. Very useful in case of stress, agitation and insomnia.Tangerine (Citrus reticulatapeel). It is useful for moderating the central nervous system. Act like Relaxing and sedative, it calms agitated children and helps them fall asleep. It is also useful in case of distress. A couple of drops can be added to natural yoghurt or fruit compote for both a calming effect and an intense natural flavor.

The best essential oils for relaxation

Among the most effective essential oils for the nervous system are the following:

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Its essential oil is one of the most indicated repairs to treat disorders of nervous origin. It relaxes the muscles, calms the nerves, relieves the sensation of pain and is antispasmodic. Unblocks the solar plexus and is very effective for insomniacs.super lavender (Lavandula x burnatii clone super). It comes from a hybrid plant resulting from the natural cross between lavender and lavender. It has anti-stress properties, promotes sleep and is an excellent muscle relaxant.bitter orange (citrus aurantiumsheet). It provides a very interesting essential oil for its antispasmodic and balancing properties of the nervous system. Calm while giving energy to move on. Promotes sleep.Blossom of the bitter orange or orange blossom (Citrus aurantium ssp amaraflower). It is a powerful antidepressant and an excellent nervous balancer. It is useful in case of insomnia.roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile).Excellent for calming the nervous system: it relaxes, soothes, fights irritability and insomnia, calms nervous breakdowns and helps in case of nervous shock.Marjoram (Origanum majorana). It is used for any disorder of nervous origin: it unblocks the solar plexus, promotes sleep, calms irritability and is ideal in case of stress and anxiety. It is one of the best essential oils to act on the nervous system.Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora). It has antidepressant properties, helps fight anxiety and anguish, and helps to fall asleep.

Aromatherapy formulas to regulate the nervous system

Anti-stress aromatherapy to mitigate nervousness:By atmospheric route. 3 ml of bitter orange essential oil (leaf), 2 ml of lavender essential oil and 5 ml of tangerine essence (peel) are mixed. 15 drops are poured into a diffuser and allowed to diffuse for 15 minutes per hour. If a diffuser is not available, 3 drops are placed on a handkerchief and inhaled.Through the skin. 1 ml of marjoram essential oil, 1 ml of Roman chamomile essential oil, 3 ml of tangerine essence (peel) and 2 ml of sweet almond vegetable oil are mixed. Do not expose yourself to the sun for at least six hours after of the application of this mixture.Aromatherapy against insomnia through the skin. You have to mix 1 ml of super lavandin essential oil, 1 ml of Roman chamomile essential oil, 3 ml of bitter orange (leaf) essential oil and 10 ml of sweet almond vegetable oil.Aromatherapy formula against anguish through the skin. It consists of the following mixture: 1 ml of orange blossom essential oil, 1 ml of Roman chamomile essential oil, 3 ml of lemon verbena essential oil and 10 ml of sweet almond vegetable oil.Formula for discouragement through the skin.1 ml of lemon verbena essential oil, 1 ml of tangerine essence (peel), 1 ml of Roman chamomile essential oil, 1 ml of marjoram essential oil and 10 ml of sweet almond vegetable oil.
You have to apply 3 drops of the mixture on the inside of the wrists and inhale; or pour 5 drops in the solar plexus; or between 3 and 5 on the soles of the feet, or between 10 and 15 along the spine for a direct action on the nervous system. Do not expose yourself to the sun after application.