Essential Oils for Occassional Anxiety


Essential oils, nature's liquid gold, are famed for their ability to elevate your spirits, and tranquilize a restless mind. Their soothing notes resonate deeply, promoting an overall sense of well-being with their calming therapeutic effects. They are the perfect antidote for those sporadic bouts of anxiousness that sneak into our hectic lives. Immerse yourself in the serene symphony of these ten exquisite essential oils, each meticulously crafted by nature to help you unwind.

1. Hops Flower (Humulus lupulus): Rich, dry, spicy floral aroma. The essential oil is very well known for its sedative action. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

2. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): Very sweet, floral and herbaceous aroma. Besides it ability to heal the skin, lavender essential oil is renowned for its use as a sedative. Great to use before bedtime. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

3. Rose (Rosa damascena): Very rich, deep, sweet-floral, rosy aroma. Very well known to make one happy and as a sedative for an overactive anxious mind. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

4. Neroli (Citrus aurantium): Light, sweet-floral fragrance aroma. It is very popular for its calming effects. Very uplifting. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

5. Orange (Citrus sinensis): Sweet, sugary, and citrus aroma. Very well known as the uplifting essential oil. Many people find the aroma of sweet orange essential oil very calming. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

6. Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis): Very soothing, apple-like aroma. Known for its relaxant and antianxiety properties. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

7. Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana): Bright, sweet and balsamic aroma. It is very comforting when used and may help with relaxing. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

8. Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium): Distilled from the leaves and twigs of the orange tree. A fresh-floral, citrus scent with woody-herbaceous undertones. A great oil to use during times of nervousness. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

9. Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides): Very sweet, heavy, earthy, woody aroma. One of the most grounding  and calming essential oils. Try mixing with lavender essential oil. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)

10. Mandarin (Citrus reticulata): Light, fruity, citrus aroma. Orange like essential oil with very calming and soothing properties. You can shop for it at Mountain Rose Herbs (here)



To make a massage oil, add a total of up to 15 drops of essential oil into 1 ounce of sunflower seed oil.

To use in a diffuser, add a few drops of essential oil into your diffuser to fill your space with the therapeutic molecules of the essential oils. *Follow your diffuser's specific directions.

To use in a bath, add up to 15 drops of essential oil to one tablespoon of heavy cream. Fill your bath with warm water and then swirl the essential oil/cream mixture into the bath. Soak for 20 minutes.



To create a body mist, add up to 20 drops of essential oil to a spray bottle and fill with 4 ounces of distilled water. Shake well and mist over your body and hair.

To make a room spray, add up to 30 drops of essential oil to a spray bottle and fill with 2 ounces of alcohol and 2 ounces of distilled water (or all water). Shake well and spray into the air. Avoid getting on fabric or painted surfaces.


As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.

For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Anxiety that is severe or chronic should be cared for along with your health care professional. Don't be shy to seek professional help!!!

This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.