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Anxiety disorders are among the most debilitating mental health conditions and a significant factor in the global disease burden. Medication is the most common treatment for reducing anxiety. However, this can sometimes cause side effects such as fatigue, confusion, and even addiction.<\/p>

Aromatherapy is an ancient practice of using plant essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils can be used in several ways, including diffusion, which disperses their scent into the air; inhalation directly or through steam; topical application diluted on the skin; or adding them to a warm bath for relaxation.<\/p>

While aromatherapy is not a cure and shouldn\u2019t be used instead of medication, essential oils may help reduce anxiety (especially short-term) alongside other anxiety management techniques. Many people and studies agree that the smell and topical application of essential oils can boost the mood and promote relaxation.<\/p>

Why is Aromatherapy for Anxiety Controversial?<\/strong><\/p>

Some research suggests essential oils help anxiety, while others disagree. This might be because the makeup of essential oils can vary a lot depending on the plant type, where it\u2019s grown, how it\u2019s extracted, and how much is used in each study. Different ways of using the oils can also change their effect.<\/p>

Because of these variations (which we delve into later on), even the same type of oil might provide different results. This is why further research is needed to better understand how effective essential oils are for anxiety and what dosages are optimal for individuals. The current findings should be explored with optimistic caution.<\/p>

The information you find here is drawn from a pool of scientific studies, including two recent meta-analyses, which combine and analyze data from multiple studies to draw a more reliable conclusion. This article focuses on the promising findings of essential oils to manage anxiety, promote relaxation, and enhance emotional well-being.<\/p>

What are the Benefits of Essential Oils?<\/strong><\/p>

Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years, with roots in ancient Indian, Chinese, and Egyptian traditions. Even Hippocrates, commonly known as the father of medicine, regarded it as key to good health. The practice of aromatherapy uses essential oils to support emotional and physical well-being through their therapeutic benefits.<\/p>

Essential oils are fragrant liquids extracted from plants, including their flowers, fruits, leaves, stems, bark, seeds, and roots. The oil is taken from the plant using distillation or cold pressing methods. Distillation uses steam or heat to extract essential oils from plants, while cold pressing mechanically squeezes the oils out of the plant without heat.<\/p>

The extraction techniques capture the natural chemicals that cause the oil\u2019s unique scent and therapeutic properties, often requiring several pounds of plant material to produce just one bottle. In an interview with Dr. Melissa Young, from the Center for Functional Medicine, she stated that aromatherapy makes people feel happier and calmer.<\/p>

Dr. Young explained that enhanced mood and relaxation occur because when essential oils are inhaled, tiny molecules are detected by receptors in the nose. These receptors send signals to the brain through the olfactory nerve (the nerve that facilitates smell), triggering activity in the area that regulates emotions.<\/p>

Aromatherapy is thought to ease anxiety and may also result in:<\/p>