Top five essential oils to treat depression!

Depression is a state of low mood which affects a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and sense of well being. If one is depressed they lose interest in activities once they considered pleasurable.

It is most commonly treated with antidepressants and counselling, but studies have found that aromatherapy helps in treating mild depression.

Here are some essential oils that helps in treating depression:  

If you are dealing with depression then start using lavender oil as it helps in treating the condition. Even a study published in the journal Complementary and Alternative Medicine has also found this oil can alleviate symptoms of depression.

This oil helps in alleviating the symptoms of depression as it act as an antidepressant that contains a compound known as carvacrol.  

Jasmine oil has a relaxing flowery scent that is known for its antispasmodic and uplifting properties that helps in treating depression.

According to various studies, chamomile oil can help in reducing the symptoms of depression naturally without any side-effects.  

This oil gives a refreshing scent and has purifying and uplifting properties that helps to combat depression.

By Irengbam Jenny