If you struggle with anxiety, essential oils that are known to have anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) or calmative properties can help encourage a relaxed environment. Likewise, if you are feeling down or depressed, essential oils with antidepressant or mood-lifting properties can help lift your spirits.
 
 
Our Healing Tree Anxiety Essential Oil Blend is a balanced mixture of:
 
LAVENDER
ROMAN CHAMOMILE
CLARY SAGE
YLANG YLANG
CITRUS OILS
BLACK PEPPER
ROSE And VETIVER
 
LAVENDER
Lavender essential oil is one of the most frequently used essential oils for dealing with mood issues. As one of the gentlest essential oils, it’s a popular choice for people of all ages, including children.
 
Lavender herb has a long history as being a calming and balancing herb and the essential oil is no different. Studies have found that inhaling the fresh aroma of lavender can have a positive effect on mood, stress, depression, and anxiety. 
 
Additionally, it contains normalizing properties that can be especially beneficial when dealing with mood swings or abrupt emotional changes.
 
It truly is one of the most versatile essential oils and is especially beneficial when dealing with mood issues, anxiety, depression, or any situation dealing with the nerves.
 
ROMAN CHAMOMILE
Roman chamomile is another great option to consider when looking at essential oils for boosting your mood. As one of the oldest forms of herbal medicine, chamomile is well-known for its ability to promote a calm and relaxed environment.
To this day, chamomile is still one of the most popular herbs for stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
 
In fact, a study conducted in 2013 found that when combined with lavender and neroli, Roman chamomile reduced levels of anxiety and improved quality of sleep in ICU patients.
 
Chamomile essential oil is generally regarded as safe for most individuals to use, including children.
 
CLARY SAGE
Clary sage is another essential oil that is beneficial for boosting your mood. It is frequently used in formulations to reduce stress and anxiety as well as formulations to help with depression.
 
In fact, a study conducted in 2014 found that clary sage essential oil has antidepressant-like effects by lowering cortisol levels in patients who had a tendency towards depression.
 
Additionally, research suggests that inhaling clary sage may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure as well, which can help with feeling more relaxed.
 
Clary sage is generally considered to be safe for most individuals.
 
YLANG YLANG
Ylang ylang (pronounced: “ee-LANG, ee-LANG”) is one of the most luxurious-smelling essential oils and it also happens to be very beneficial for your nervous system as well.
 
The strong floral aroma of ylang ylang is naturally relaxing and has long been considered a natural aphrodisiac. In fact, it is still a practice to place the fragrant flowers on the bed of newlyweds in Indonesia.
 
Additionally, the essential oil contains antidepressant, nervine (calming for the nerves), and sedative properties.
 
CITRUS OILS
Citrus oils are some of the very best essential oils to support mental health. The fresh, crisp aroma of citrus can help you get out of a bad mood and lift your spirits, all while helping you relax.
 
Lemon, lime, orange, bergamot, tangerine, and mandarin are all types of citrus essential oils that contain properties that are calming for the nerves, but uplifting for your mood.
 
In fact, a study conducted in 2019 found that the inhalation of sweet orange essential oil and limonene (the main component of sweet orange), had antidepressant-type effects on mice.
 
Sweet orange, mandarin, and tangerine are the gentlest of the citrus oils and are a great choice for children. 
 
BLACK PEPPER
While it may surprise you to see black pepper on this list, it does in fact have properties that may help with mood issues. Black pepper essential oil is considered to be a general tonic that calming to the nerves and restorative.
 
A clinical trial conducted in 1994 found that black pepper essential oil reduced cigarette cravings in participants, as well as symptoms of anxiety associated with those cravings.
 
Black pepper also contains limonene, which is the same component found in many citrus fruits that may have antidepressant-like effects.
 
The aroma of black pepper essential oil is dry and spicy and blends well with many other essential oils, so it would do well in essential oil blends formulated for boosting your mood.
 
1-10ml Roll On Blend