September 13, 2017 • Aromatherapy • Calming • Diffuser • Essential Oil • Office Stress • Office Stress Buster • Relax • Relaxing • Rosemary • Stress Buster

Stress Relief

by Jayne Leonard

Simply adding some essential oil to an essential oil diffuser can be an instant stress buster for many.

Rosemary oil can take that stress relief up a level – it’s incredibly potent!

A 2007 study showed that smelling rosemary oil actually decreased the levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the saliva. Excess cortisol can cause oxidative stress, weight gain, high blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease.

Anxiety Relief

A study published in Holistic Nursing Practice in 2009 found that the use of sachets containing lavender and rosemary essential oils helped reduce the anxiety associated with test-taking.

Graduate nursing students, who inhaled the scent of both lavender and rosemary oil before taking their nursing tests, found it significantly lowered their anxiety levels. They scored lower on anxiety measures, and had lower pulse rates, indicating a more relaxed state of mind.

Mental Clarity

If you’re a little overwhelmed, unsure, indecisive or confused, you may find that the soothing aroma of rosemary helps you clear your head.

Everything will seem so much clearer. You should also feel less tense and stressed.

Learning & Memory

A little rosemary oil may stop you needing to cram the night before a big test. In addition to lowering stress and anxiety, it has also been shown to positively enhance memory.

In fact, a 2003 study showed that the aroma of rosemary produced a significant improvement in performance, quality of memory and secondary memory factors in healthy adults. It also helped them remain more alert.

A 2012 study backs up these findings – suggesting that the pungent scent can improve speed and accuracy when performing certain mental tasks.

For full benefits, diffuse the oil through your room or office