{"id":21365,"date":"2020-07-20T23:40:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T23:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/21365\/8-best-essential-oils-for-energy\/"},"modified":"2020-07-31T19:52:15","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T19:52:15","slug":"8-best-essential-oils-for-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/21365\/8-best-essential-oils-for-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Essential Oils for Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you get that afternoon lull after lunchtime? Caffeine is most people&#8217;s go-to fix for low energy. Coffee is great but <a title=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/coffee-upset-stomach#decaf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/coffee-upset-stomach#decaf\">bothers some people&#8217;s stomachs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Caffeine-containing drinks and supplements may make it hard to sleep at night too. Wouldn&#8217;t it be great if there was something that gave you energy without bothering your stomach or keeping you awake at night?<\/p>\n<p>Good news! Essential oils are a natural alternative that helps with all sorts of issues, including low energy. Essential oils smell amazing and are easy to use.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here we&#8217;ll take a look at some essential oils for energy and how to use them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Essential Oils?<\/h2>\n<p>Essential oils come from plants. The scent and essence of the plant come through distillation via cold-pressing, steaming, or water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Oils distilled via a chemical process are not pure essential oils. When using essential oils, use only pure, food-grade oils, especially if you&#8217;re ingesting them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Inhaling the aroma is one of the most common uses of essential oils. This is aromatherapy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another method for benefitting from aromatherapy is through the use of a diffuser. Fill the diffuser with water and then add a few drops of essential oil. This diffuses the scent of the oil into the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A third way of using essential oils is by ingesting them. Food-grade essential oils are safe for adding to foods or putting in water or other liquids.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Adding a few drops of lemon or peppermint to your drinking water makes it delicious. It also helps with energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>1. Peppermint<\/h2>\n<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love peppermint? It&#8217;s the smell of candy canes, mints, and even schnapps!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Peppermint essential oil has some amazing qualities. Peppermint can even <a title=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/thesalt\/2014\/12\/19\/371462345\/how-peppermint-tricks-us-into-feeling-deliciously-cold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/thesalt\/2014\/12\/19\/371462345\/how-peppermint-tricks-us-into-feeling-deliciously-cold\">cool you off<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The menthol in peppermint that cools you off also energizes and helps with general fatigue. A few drops of peppermint in a diffuser freshens the air and helps with focus and energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can also combine with <a title=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/carrier-oil#takeaway\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/carrier-oil#takeaway\">a carrier oil<\/a> and put it behind your ears or on the back of your neck.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>2. Grapefruit<\/h2>\n<p>Citrus oils are a wonderful pick-me-up. The tart, citrusy smell wakes and energizes. People also use grapefruit for improving their mood and boosting their immune systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is another oil that works great in a diffuser or combined with a carrier oil for use on your skin. Try 15 drops of grapefruit essential oil in 6 teaspoons of almond oil applied on your skin for a great-smelling moisturizer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>3. Orange<\/h2>\n<p>If grapefruit isn&#8217;t your thing, how about orange? It&#8217;s another citrusy wake-up call. <a title=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27688737\/\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27688737\/\">Some studies show<\/a> sweet orange enhances exercise performance as well as lung function.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re lacking energy, hold a couple of drops of orange essential oil in your hands. Bring your hands up to your nose and breathe deep, inhaling the scent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>4. Clove<\/h2>\n<p>Some people experience fatigue after exercise. Is it possible that essential oils can help? You bet!<\/p>\n<p>At <a title=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5684592\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5684592\/\">least one study<\/a> shows several essential oils help reduce exercise-induced fatigue, including clove essential oil. If you love an early afternoon run but hate the fatigue that comes after, try diffusing some clove essential oil after exercising.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can also put clove oil into almond oil and rub it onto your skin after a shower. This will revive you and moisturize your skin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Find more information at <a title=\"https:\/\/www.discoverlsp.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverlsp.com\/\">discoverlsp.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>5. Bergamot<\/h2>\n<p>Do you love Earl Gray tea? Ever wonder where the unique flavor profile comes from? It&#8217;s from bergamot!<\/p>\n<p>Bergamot is a citrus fruit from the Mediterranean. Although full of vitamins, the oranges are sour so most people won&#8217;t eat them fresh.<\/p>\n<p>The fruit is aromatic with a distinct heady flavor and fragrance. One of this fruit&#8217;s most noted uses is as the star flavor in Earl Gray tea.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another great use is in your diffuser to refuel your energy and focus.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>6. Eucalyptus<\/h2>\n<p>Eucalyptus has a bold fragrance that stimulates your mind and body and brings back your energy. This oil also helps relieve anxiety and tension which drain your body of energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Eucalyptus is a wonder oil since it helps with coughs and colds too. Is joint pain slowing you down and causing fatigue? Eucalyptus helps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Try sweet almond or jojoba oil as a carrier for the eucalyptus oil. Rub it all over your body, especially the skin around your joints.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>7. Ginger<\/h2>\n<p>Is your circulation sluggish causing fatigue? Ginger helps with circulation and blood flow which improves brain function. Better blood flow to the brain helps with energy too.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ginger also helps with muscle fatigue, giving you more energy. Do you have trouble with indigestion and nausea? Ginger is also great bumping up your immune system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Try a drop of ginger essential oil in a cup of tea or a few drops in a diffuser. Make sure when you&#8217;re ingesting essential oils that they&#8217;re food-grade oils.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>8. Cinnamon<\/h2>\n<p>Cinnamon is another essential oil that&#8217;s great for boosting your energy. Like ginger, it boosts your circulation and improves blood flow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cinnamon also smells great, providing you a quick pick-me-up for your middle-of-the-day doldrums and fatigue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mix cinnamon oil in your favorite carrier oil and put a few drops on your wrist. Breathe in the aroma and feel your senses come alive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Seven Essential Oils for Energy<\/h2>\n<p>Try all seven of these essential oils for energy and see which works best for you. From peppermint to cinnamon and everything in between, these oils are a great pick-me-up when you&#8217;re feeling low on energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Try adding a few drops to your favorite carrier oil and rubbing it on your body so the scent stays with you wherever you go. If you&#8217;re in the house, add a few drops to a diffuser and surround yourself with the invigorating scent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can even put a few drops in your favorite drink! Whatever method you choose, these oils are sure to energize you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Did you like this article? There are lots more on the blog!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you get that afternoon lull after lunchtime? Caffeine is most people&#8217;s go-to fix for low energy. 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