Editing How to Apply Essential Oils (section)

=== Relieving Anxiety and Stress ===
Aromatic molecules from essential oils can influence the limbic system via the olfactory nerve, thereby regulating emotions and alleviating psychological stress. During times of anxiety or high mental pressure, the right essential oil aroma can have a '''calming effect on emotions and soothe the nerves'''. '''True Lavender essential oil''' has been repeatedly shown to be highly effective in reducing anxiety; its scent promotes the release of calming neurotransmitters in the brain, inducing relaxation. Studies suggest components like esters and sesquiterpene lactones found in oils such as lavender and chamomile can act on the central nervous system, reducing sympathetic nerve activity and thus alleviating anxiety symptoms. '''Sweet Orange essential oil''' and '''Bergamot essential oil''' are known for mood elevation; these fresh, sweet fruity scents reduce stress without causing excessive sedation, making them suitable for daytime use to dispel tension and fatigue. In clinical aromatherapy, neroli oil, derived from bitter orange blossoms (also known as '''Neroli essential oil'''), rich in nerol, is considered particularly effective against panic and for calming nerves, often used to relieve anxiety and improve depressive moods. Besides single oils, several relaxing essential oils can be blended in appropriate ratios. For example, **"Anti-Stress Blends"** often use lavender as a base, adding ylang-ylang, sweet orange, or sandalwood for a more comprehensive soothing effect. When using such oils, inhalation offers the quickest results: apply a drop to a tissue and inhale deeply several times, or carry a personal inhaler. Diffusing the oil in an office or bedroom can also create a sustained calming atmosphere, helping maintain a peaceful state of mind.