The amazing world of essential oils dates back thousands of years. Many oils were first recorded in history by ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Now and throughout their rich history, essential oils help to heal and balance our overall well-being. I like to use them to help ease my symptoms of anxieties caused by stress. Are you interested in this type of therapy for your purposes? If yes, then you are invited to continue reading to learn what you need to know about the essential oil fragrances that are right for you.

Essential Oils are extracted from plants in concentrated form. They have the ‘essence’ of plants, as its name suggests, in terms of aroma and flavor. The concentrated aromatic compounds extracted from plants are dissolved in a carrier oil to make it ready to use. Interestingly, they are not actually an “oil”, but for lack of a better word, that is what we call them.

In aromatherapy, they are inhaled which stimulates parts of the limbic system. This may, in turn, have an effect on emotions, behaviors and long-term memory. Although people claim that aromatherapy helps in stress-related issues, there is not a lot of research backing this claim but initial studies show positive results. Moreover, those of us who use them regularly for stress reduction wouldn’t want to live without them!