Essential oils are my favorite go to for Anxiety and Depression for a reason – they work!
For choosing, I listed the Botanical Family which may help determine which smell you prefer.
The essential oils I suggest are from Pure Anada. They are organic, pure, undiluted, 3rd party tested, and really well priced! All 10 ml bottles.
I do get a small credit for any purchases made for more products.
Anxiety + Depression Both
Try:
bergamot (citrus family) – calming, hormonal support, antidepressant, good for both depression and anxiety, mood-lifting qualities
chamomile (daisy family) – relaxant, helps with restlessness, anxiety, depression
[$53.54 from Pure Anada – a pricey one but good]
Essential Oils for Anxiety
clary sage (mint family) – also good for hormones. one of my favorites! estrogen-like, relaxant, stress-relieving
grapefruit (citrus family) – antidepressant, depression, anxiety, refreshing and uplifting
lemon (citrus family) – good for anxiety, invigorating, relaxation
lavender (mint family) – sedative properties, relieves stress, relaxant, helps with nervous tension, PMS/menstrual problems
Essential Oils for Depression
jasmine (flower essence) (olive family) – uplifting, antidepressant, PMS, counteracts hopelessness, nervous exhaustion, indifference, depression, listlessness
ylang, ylang (custard apple family) – mild sedative, good for anxiety and depression, combats anger, combats low self-esteem, increases focus, filters out negative energy, restores confidence and peace
rosemary (rosemary officinalis) – boosts alertness, eases anxiety
Dr. Axe Recommends
Dr. Axe recommends his top four essential oils for depression – Bergamot, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang
Bliss
Seeking a good blend Essential Oil? This one called Bliss has Sweet Orange, Lemon, Pink Grapefruit, Key Lime, Bergamot. Yummy and great for Anxiety and Depression
Summary for Essential Oils for Anxiety and Depression
Essential oils for both Anxiety and Depression – bergamot, chamomile
Essential oils for Anxiety – clary sage, grapefruit, lemon, lavender
Essential oils for Depression – jasmine flower essence, ylang ylang, rosemary
Good news is there is a variety of scents to choose from that work. Find the essential oil(s) that you resonate with.