Where does stress come from?
Do you feel tired all the time? Are you on edge and crying over nothing? The slightest annoyance makes you lose your temper? It is very likely that you are suffering from stress, a defense and protection mechanism of your body when faced with an unusual situation. If stress is useful in certain cases, in response to danger, for example, it can be very disabling when it manifests itself recurrently and for no apparent reason. Many factors can be at the origin, such as problems at work, exams to take, the occurrence of an illness or even financial worries. While some people are almost never stressed, others will develop chronic stress which can go so far as to cause health problems such as hypertension. If good stress, the one that serves to protect us, does not need to be treated, chronic stress must be taken care of. This requires a healthy lifestyle, physical activity, good sleep and the use of natural treatments such as fine lavender essential oil, the anti-stress par excellence.
NOTE: discover our many recipes, mixtures & formulas a little further down!
Why use fine lavender essential oil against stress?
Fine lavender or true lavender can be recognized by its irregular stems and its purple flowers grouped in short spikes. Found in the wild in the mountains of southern France, it produces an essential oil with exceptional properties, particularly for relaxing the mind and easing tension.
Our pharmacist's opinion
1 - The benefits of fine lavender oil against stress
Used since ancient times for its antiseptic and soothing properties, fine lavender (lavandula officinalis) is particularly appreciated for its sweet and characteristic smell. Its extremely versatile essential oil is very well tolerated by all skin types. Calming, sedative and purifying, it is recognized as particularly effective in regulating the nervous system and calming anxiety and insomnia.2 - How does fine lavender essential oil act on stress?
Fine lavender essential oil is renowned for its anti-stress effect, particularly when used olfactorily. In question, its main component, linalool. A true mood regulator, it is also capable of reducing anxiety, promoting attention, reducing the time it takes to fall asleep and increasing the duration of sleep. In addition, its action is potentiated by another of the components of fine lavender essential oil, linalyl acetate, which helps limit tension due to stress.How to use fine lavender for stress?
Fine lavender essential oil is a must in natural cosmetics. Particularly effective in diffusion and inhalation, it can also be used orally or cutaneously to treat stress, depression and anxiety.
Complete recipes and formulations
Stress - Oral use
SOS stress: simple, effective and quick
Adult: 2 drops, 3 times a day, for 7 days.
Child: 1 drop, 3 times a day, for 7 days.
Source: My bible of essential oils by Danièle Festy and Anne Dufour (2022).
To swallow mixed in a spoonful of honey or on a small piece of bread.
Anti-stress capsules
In capsules, to be prepared by the pharmacist:
- 20 mg of garden marjoram essential oil
- 20 mg of lavender essential oil
- 10 mg of lemon verbena essential oil
- 10 mg of tangerine essential oil
- 1 excipient capsule
1 capsule to swallow, morning, noon and evening, for 10 days.
Source: My bible of essential oils by Danièle Festy and Anne Dufour (2022).
Stress - Dermal use
Pure directly on the skin to relax
3 pure drops, on the solar plexus, the nape of the neck, the temples, the elbow crease and under the arch of the foot. Diluted to 20% in a vegetable oil for a massage, 3 times a day.
Source: My bible of essential oils by Danièle Festy and Anne Dufour (2022).
Relaxing massage against stress and nervousness
Mix :
- 1 drop of fine lavender essential oil
- 1 drop of Roman chamomile essential oil
- 1 drop of garden marjoram essential oil
- ¼ teaspoon sweet almond vegetable oil
Apply to the solar plexus, the inside of the wrists, along the spine and under the arch of the foot, twice a day.
Source: Massages and self-massages with essential oils by Danièle Festy.
In the bath for a relaxing and soothing effect
15 drops of fine lavender essential oil diluted in a teaspoon of a vegetable oil of your choice, to pour into the bath for a relaxing and soothing effect.
Source: My bible of essential oils by Danièle Festy and Anne Dufour (2022).
Stress - Broadcast use
Relaxation and deep sleep
Place 1 ml of fine lavender in a diffuser, to breathe during the day, to soothe yourself before falling asleep.
Source: Aromatherapy - All about essential oils by Isabelle Pacchioni.
Relaxation and harmony of the mind
In the diffuser, pour a mixture of 10 drops of lavender essential oil, sweet orange essential oil, ylan-ylang essential oil and petitgrain bigarade essential oil. Diffuse for ½ hour morning and evening in the living rooms.
Source: My bible of essential oils by Danièle Festy and Anne Dufour (2022).
Other essential oils useful in cases of stress
- Petitgrain bigarade essential oil: extracted from the leaves of bitter orange, it is known for its relaxing and soothing emotional and emotional properties.
- Ylang-ylang essential oil: calming and anxiolytic thanks to its content of sesquiterpenes, esters and linalool, it is particularly effective in stressful situations.
- Shell marjoram essential oil: ideal for relieving anxiety and helping you fall asleep.
Precautions & information
Before using each essential oil, be sure to take note of the precautions to follow. For example, certain essential oils are photosensitizing, dermocaustic, prohibited for pregnant women, children, not recommended for people with epilepsy, the elderly, hypertensive people, etc. or even prohibited in cases of hormone-dependent problems or mastosis.
These precautions and restrictions are available either on the bottle of the essential oil concerned, or on the “product page” of our site.
In general, for any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor or pharmacist. Consult a medical opinion if you are already taking medication or if you are subject to a chronic illness (asthma, hormone-dependent pathologies, etc.). The information given on this page does not constitute a prescription, it remains given for informational purposes and in no way engages our responsibility. The known properties, examples of use and routes of administration presented in this file are general information taken from authoritative bibliographies in the field of essential oils and aromatherapy.
Using essential oil is not without risk. If in doubt, seek medical advice.
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