World Health Day 2017: Eight essential oils that help to treat depression!

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New Delhi: Every year on April 7, World Health Day is observed throughout the world and this year theme is 'Depression: Let's talk'.

Depression is a state of low mood which affects a person's thoughts, behaviour, feelings and sense of well being.

Though depression can be commonly treated with antidepressants and counselling, but studies have found that aromatherapy helps in treating mild depression.

Here are a few essential oils that helps in treating depression:

Ylang-ylang oil

The oil helps in treating depression as it relaxes your nerves. Ylang-ylang oil also helps your blood pressure, regulates breathing pattern and decreases adrenaline.

Sandalwood oil

Sandalwood has a soothing aroma which provide a calming effect and a sense of inner peace. Because of its woody, rich and sweet aroma, the oil is very spiritual and emotional which makes it one of the best essential oils for the condition.

Bergamot oil

This oil is considered as one of the best essential oils for depression as it provides your system with the balance: homeostasis which make you calmer and reduce your feelings of depression.

Lavender oil

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.

Thyme oil

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

Jasmine oil

Because of its antispasmodic and uplifting properties, jasmine oil has a relaxing flowery scent that helps in treating depression.

Chamomile oil

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

Lemon oil

The oil helps to combat depression as it gives a refreshing scent and has purifying and uplifting properties.