Back-to-School season and the arrival of autumn have me hunkering back down to the comforts of the cozy indoors. With gloomy weather inevitably on its way, we might need some extra help staying alert, concentrating, or completing a project.
Whether you need help staying focused on the road, at work, or helping your kiddos with their homework, here are 5 essential oils that help keep you focused and why:
1. Peppermint Oil
Benefits: Peppermint oil is known for its invigorating and energizing properties. It can help improve alertness, concentration, and cognitive performance.
Why It Works: The menthol in peppermint oil stimulates the hippocampus area of the brain, which controls mental clarity and memory.
2. Rosemary Oil
Benefits: Rosemary oil has been shown to enhance memory and cognitive function. It can also reduce mental fatigue and improve focus.
Why It Works: Rosemary contains compounds like 1,8-cineole that boost acetylcholine levels, a neurotransmitter important for memory and learning.
3. Lemon Oil
Benefits: Lemon oil is uplifting and can help increase mental alertness and concentration. It also reduces anxiety and stress, which can hinder focus.
Why It Works: The limonene in lemon oil stimulates the release of serotonin and dopamine, which enhance mood and cognitive functions.
4. Frankincense Oil
Benefits: Frankincense oil can help improve focus and concentration by reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.
Why It Works: The sesquiterpenes in frankincense oil can increase oxygenation of the brain, promoting a sense of calm and mental clarity.
5. Vetiver Oil
Benefits: Vetiver oil is grounding and calming, which can help with focus and attention, especially for individuals with ADHD.
Why It Works: Vetiver oil contains nootkatone, which has sedative properties that can help calm the mind and improve concentration.
These essential oils can be a great addition to your back-to-school routine, helping students and adults alike stay focused and productive.
There you have it! But, please don’t take my word for it. Experience using these essential oils for yourself! I’m confident these essential oils will help keep you refreshed, alert, and can help you tackle the to-dos of the day.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT:
The Time to Focus Aromatherapy Inhaler is an incredibly helpful blend to have handy on a desk or in backpack when your attention starts drifting elsewhere.
Blended with Peppermint, Vetiver, Rosemary, and Lemon (4 of the 5 best essential oils for concentration!) Particularly helpful for those who experience ADHD or difficulty staying focused.
You can also check out the full line of quality therapeutic essential oils below!
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Your personal aromatherapist,
Rachel
Study Citations:
Raudenbush, B., et al. (2008). Effects of peppermint scent on appetite control and caloric intake. Appetite, 51(3), 393-396.
Moss, M., et al. (2003). Rosemary aroma and cognitive performance. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology, 1(5), 105-113.
Diego, M. A., et al. (1998). Aromatherapy positively affects mood, EEG patterns of alertness and math computations. International Journal of Neuroscience, 96(3-4), 217-224.
Diego, M. A., et al. (1998). Aromatherapy positively affects mood, EEG patterns of alertness and math computations. International Journal of Neuroscience, 96(3-4), 217-224.
Friedmann, T. (2001). Vetiver essential oil improves ADHD symptoms in children. American Medical Association Conference.