Best Essential Oils for Anxiety & Panic Attacks

Anxiety is a tough battle to face day in and day out, which makes having a natural solution, such as an essential oil blend, important.

In a recent 2014 study by the American College of Healthcare Sciences, 58 hospice patients were given hand massages once a day for one week with an essential oil blend in 1.5 percent dilution with sweet almond oil. The essential oil blend consisted of these essential oils in equal ratios of bergamot, frankincense and lavender. All patients who received the aromatherapy hand massage reported less pain and depression, concluding that aromatherapy massage with this essential oil blend is more effective for pain and depression management than massage alone. (1)

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[jaymillymills]

vetiver, citrus oils, patchouli, roman chamomile, frankincense, clary sage, coriander, ginger, holy basil, manuka, cumin, helichrysum, lavender, turmeric, spikenard

[LadiesofPurposeTV]

I love using essential oils for all kinds of natural remedies:) I clean my kitchen counters with oils in my spray bottle & diffuse them. This video would’ve been helpful last year when I was having some anxiety/panic...I cut out gluten & sugar completely and within a couple days was feeling amazing. I then went off that eating plan after 4 months...then was eating SAD diet again for 6 months and was feeling like garbage again. So in January I pushed reset on no gluten & sugar and for REAL I feel great!!!! My gym workouts are getting stronger, I don’t feel so tense and anxious and So many other things are better. I just did a video about Anxiety on my channel too, Steps to take to cope with anxiety naturally. There is hope for anyone suffering with anxiety/panic attacks👏🏻🙌🏼 so thankful the Lord gives us natural ways & His word to bless us when we are in those valleys. I pray you are blessed today with peace & relaxation and most importantly that Jesus will get you through and take whatever is weighing you and your thoughts down with.🙏🏻. You will get through it and be stronger in the end!!

[newguitarist]

I had debilitating panic attacks for a year that cycled though daily and nightly that even began to trigger phobias. One night I was just searching for remedies (as I did in all of my free time) and came upon an article on 'sugar and panic'. It explained how when blood sugars were low the body would secrete adrenaline to trigger the body to create sugar from stored protein. I cut out sugar and simple carbs and within three days my chronic panic attacks were gone....

If you ever notice panic attacks cycling with your meals or snacks then try going on a paleo diet with low intake of simple carbs. It can't hurt.

[Risamama-]

Probiotics have done wonders for my anxiety. Most of the serotonin is produced in the gut, our “second brain”. 👍🏻

[fluterific]

I was wondering about Frankincense. I got myself some to combat a cold and getting over that. I have been reading more about Frankincense and it's benefits for thyroid. So, I have been using my Aveeno lotion with lavender, chamomile, and ylang ylang. And then I add Frankincense. It takes a while to notice it, but I feel like it is beginning to help. My dad had a heart attack in Sept. and mom is dealing with breast cancer. So, you can imagine my stress. Glad to learn about essential oils.

[JHCWillis]

This video couldn’t of come at a better time. Just hours before this went live I was talking to a friend who was having a panic attack and 2 other friends that struggle with time. Gods timing is so perfect

[Karibu_Zuri]

Hi Dr Axe. I'm a South African and also struggle with anxiety. Thank you thank you thank you for this video and your channel. I always learn so much. God bless you!

[janicekrol]

I have panic attacks and agoraphobia. I take Ashwagandha, use calming essential oils, and and got "Panic Attacks workbook" by David Carbonell. This book is

[margeverschuyl]

I followed your advice on Vetiver and Roman Chamomile misting every night for insomnia. It's amazing!! Thanks SO much 💖

[dig]

So excited. Just started using essential oils a few months ago, along with continuing to improve my diet, and I LOVE them. I suffer from anxiety, which I know is fear, since my husband passed away 5 years ago. I cannot seem to fully relax since then, but these oils are amazing. They feel like home. My daughter is using them as well. I want to be certified in essential oils. The more I know about them, the better. Thanks Dr. Axe. Very informative video!

[respiratorysleepsolutionsl]

Thank you for addressing anxiety. It is more and more prevalent in so many aspects.

[bobGmitter]

Just started Lavella which are lavender oil capsules. Fall asleep really fast and seem to keep me calm.

[loki_]

Perfect timing!! I was up late w/ anxious thoughts & I couldn’t fall asleep. I’m going to try these tips.

[evettesquarantinekitchen]

I love essential oils. They have really helped me personally and I use them in all my homemade health and beauty products at home now.

[sunnyfitmamanaturalhealth]

Great video! Essential oils are so awesome for combatting anxiety. Frankincense is one of my favorites when I need to feel calmer. I put it on everything. If in doubt, put a little "frank" on it!

[TaraWagner]

It's crazy how high anxiety is in our culture right now. I think it's from overstimulation and a barrage of information. Our brains aren't used to going nonstop! I've been experiencing that overwhelm lately (not quite to the level of anxiety thankfully), and I've been using oils to handle the stress. I use doTERRA Peace blend - it has a lot of calming oils in it like the one you mentioned. It's been so good in an Epsom bath too, since the magnesium in Epsom is calming to stress too.

[cheniseunknown]

Thank you Dr axe I have such a passion for the same nutritional healing and holistic healing as well! I have a fear of health issues a sort of form of hypochondria you could say and it all started in 2015 when I lost my mom after she passed panic attacks we're always there it has been quite the intense journey but I have learned a lot about alkaline and PH balance and also have a strong urge to help others like yourself! You are wonderful thank you for all you do 💛

[suzsiz]

Bergamot is one of my favs! Ylang Ylang is good too. And frankincense.

[BenTvHowman]

Before I knew what anxiety was I thought I was in fear while not being scared of anything at the same time. I have noticed Vetiver in a few of your vids When oils can be used for multiple things its so awesome. I use Peppermint, frankincense, Copaiba and Lemongrass in a lot of things
Shout out from Melbourne Australia

[DeeDee-dewc]

My anxiety stems from finances! I'm a single homeowner and finances, especially in the winter provokes my anxiety!