Lemon essential oil (Citrus limonum) has shown in studies to reduce anxiety and depression in humans. It may also be a useful tool for studying. In a 2008 study, key constituents (taken internally) that reduced both physical and psychological stress included limonene and citral.[1]
Ingredients
Instructions: Blend these ingredients together and rub on body. Avoid sun exposure with the topical use of citrus essential oils. Discontinue use with any irritation.
Ingredients
Instructions: Fill a tall glass with sparkling mineral water. Juice half a lemon and mince about ten peppermint leaves and add to the glass. Stir with a spoon. Drink and enjoy.
Lemon Rosemary Diffuser Blend for Studying
Ingredients
Instructions: Drop three drops of each essential oil into a 5 ounce diffuser to help with studying.
[1] Fukumoto, S., Morishita, A., Furutachi, K., Terashima, T., Nakayama, T., & Yokogoshi, H. (2008). Effect of flavour components in lemon essential oil on physical or psychological stress. Stress and Health, 24(1), 3-12.
[2] Cha, J. H., Lee, S. H., & Yoo, Y. S. (2010). Effects of Aromatherapy on Changes in the Autonomic Nervous System, Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity and Aortic Augmentation Index in Patients with Essential Hypertension. Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, 40(5).
[3] Rho, K. H., Han, S. H., Kim, K. S., & Lee, M. S. (2006). Effects of aromatherapy massage on anxiety and self-esteem in korean elderly women: a pilot study. International Journal of Neuroscience, 116(12), 1447-1455.
[4] Komori, T., Matsumoto, T., Motomura, E., & Shiroyama, T. (2009). P. 2. g. 008 Effects of lemon and valerian inhalation on autonomic nerve activity in depressed and healthy subjects. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 19, S475-S476.
[5] Komiya, M., Takeuchi, T., & Harada, E. (2006). Lemon oil vapor causes an anti-stress effect via modulating the 5-HT and DA activities in mice. Behavioural Brain Research, 172(2), 240-249.
[6] Lopes Campêlo, L. M., Gonçalves e Sá, C., de Almeida, A. A. C., Pereira da Costa, J., Costa Marques, T. H., Mendes Feitosa, C., … & Mendes de Freitas, R. (2011). Sedative, anxiolytic and antidepressant activities of Citrus limon (Burn) essential oil in mice. Die Pharmazie-An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 66(8), 623-627.
[7] Jimbo, D., Kimura, Y., Taniguchi, M., Inoue, M., & Urakami, K. (2009). Effect of aromatherapy on patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Psychogeriatrics, 9(4), 173-179.
[8] Ogeturk, M., Kose, E., Sarsilmaz, M., Akpinar, B., Kus, I., & Meydan, S. (2010). Effects of lemon essential oil aroma on the learning behaviors of rats. Neurosciences, 15(4), 292-293.
[9] Zhou, W., Fukumoto, S., & Yokogoshi, H. (2013). Components of lemon essential oil attenuate dementia induced by scopolamine. Nutritional neuroscience.
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