When you’re tired and feel your body’s energy reserves have been depleted, aroma therapy can help you. Discover 10 essential oils for energy and how to use them to become full of vigor again!
Symptoms of Low Energy
Low energy is a natural consequence of pushing your body beyond its limits. It can happen to anyone – from a school going child to a full-time working adult. Getting good quality sleep and eating nourishing foods usually replenishes your low energy levels, however, some types of low energy are not physical in nature. Low energy can be caused by mental fatigue and emotional stress.
Some of the symptoms of low energy include:
- Lethargy, which means abnormal tiredness or drowsiness
- Sore and weak muscles
- Painful body
- Increased thirst and hunger or the opposite: loss of appetite
- Low motivation
- Depression
- Irritability & crankiness
- Low concentration and focus
- And more
How Do Essential Oils Help with Low Energy?
Essential oils are pure liquid extracts obtained through steam distillation or cold pressing of aromatic plant material. They have aroma therapeutic benefits and medicinal properties that make them amazing natural remedies for a wide variety of ailments. Applying essential oils topically and inhaling their scents have been proven to help combat bodily complaints and improve mental health.
Essential oils help boost energy by:
- Uplifting your moods & thoughts
- Calming everyday mental pressure
- Dispelling negative energy
- Rejuvenating a tired mind
- Increasing mental focus, alertness and concentration
- Promoting positive feelings of happiness
- Reducing fatigue & exhaustion
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Relieving both mind and body tension
- Increase stamina and endurance
- And more
The sweet and fruity scent of citrus oils such as lemon, sweet orange, bergamot and grapefruit among others are great for creating happiness, feelings of positivity and dispelling negative emotions and depression. When citrus oils are inhaled, their aroma compounds travel into the nose and are picked up by the olfactory cells which then send information to the brain. The brain processes this information and sends signals to the body which responds with increased energy, happiness and good mood.
On the other hand, the fresh and invigorating scent of minty oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary and spearmint, among others are said to increase mental focus, alertness and concentration. They are also known to improve memory, sharpen the mind and increase mental clarity.
Below, find 9 essential oils for energy and further below, discover how to make your own blends with 3 essential oil recipes for energy boost to revitalize yourself, increase stamina, improve focus and more!
Top 9 Essential Oils for Energy
1. Lemon (where to get it)
2. Sweet Orange (where to get it)
3. Peppermint (where to get it)
4. Clove (where to get it)
5. Cinnamon (where to get it)
6. Rosemary (where to get it)
7. Eucalyptus (where to get it)
8. Grapefruit (where to get it)
9. Bergamot (where to get it)
3 Essential Oil Recipes for Energy, Endurance & Stamina
1. ‘Citrus Power’ Diffuser Blend
What you need
- 2 drops bergamot
- 1 drop lemon
- 1 drop sweet orange
- Non-plastic cold air diffuser (where to get it)
Method
Add the oils and required amount of water (you can use 70-100ml) to your diffuser, following the manufacturer’s instructions).
2. ‘Instant Energy’ Personal Inhaler
What you need
- 1 drop lemon
- 2 drops grapefruit
- 1 drop peppermint
- Aromatherapy inhaler (where to get it)
Method
- Combine the oils in a small dish.
- Remove the wick and use it to soak up the oils.
- Place the wick back in the inhaler.
- Enjoy!
3. ‘Rev Up’ Roll – On Recipe
What you need
- 5 drops lemon
- 5 drops bergamot
- 10 drops wild orange
- 10 drops grapefruit
- Fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
- 10 ml roller bottles (where to get it)
Method
- Add the essential oils to the roller bottle, drop by drop.
- Top up with fractionated coconut oil.
- Shake the bottle gently to combine the oils.
- Roll on temples, back of neck, behind ear and shoulder blades.
What are your favorite essential oils for energy? Do you have any other great essential oil recipes for boosting energy?