Lavandula angustifolia, Chamaemelum nobile, Cananga odorata var genuina, Citrus aurantium, Salvia sclarea, Citrus bergamia, Melissa officinalis, and Pelargonium graveolens.

INGREDIENTS
Lavender, Chamomile, Ylang-ylang, Neroli, Clary sage, Bergamot, Melissa, and Geranium rose.

DESCRIPTION

Lavender Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Linalool, linalyl acetate
Pharmacological Action: Lavender oil’s linalool and linalyl acetate exert anxiolytic effects by modulating GABA receptors in the brain. This interaction enhances GABAergic neurotransmission, resulting in a calming effect on the nervous system and reducing stress and anxiety.

Chamomile Essential Oil (Roman or German):
Active Ingredients: Bisabolol, chamazulene (in Roman chamomile); Matricin, chamazulene (in German chamomile)
Pharmacological Action: Chamomile oil’s bisabolol and
chamazulene compounds contribute to its anxiolytic and
sedative properties. They interact with GABA and benzodiazepine receptors, leading to relaxation, stress reduction, and improved sleep quality.

Ylang-ylang Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Linalool, geranyl acetate
Pharmacological Action: Ylang-ylang oil’s linalool and geranyl
acetate have mood-regulating effects. They can lower blood
pressure, reduce cortisol levels (stress hormone), and induce a
sense of calmness and relaxation, benefiting stress management.

Neroli Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Linalool, nerolidol
Pharmacological Action: Neroli oil’s linalool and nerolidol
compounds act as sedatives and anxiolytics. They influence
neurotransmitter activity, including serotonin and dopamine,
promoting emotional balance, reducing anxiety, and alleviating
stress-related symptoms.

Clary Sage Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Linalyl acetate, linalool
Pharmacological Action: Clary sage oil’s linalyl acetate and
linalool have antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. They modulate serotonin and GABA receptors, improving mood, reducing anxiety, and promoting relaxation, all of which contribute to stress relief.

Bergamot Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Limonene, linalool
Pharmacological Action: Bergamot oil’s limonene and linalool can reduce cortisol levels and stimulate dopamine release. This dual action helps elevate mood, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being, making it effective for stress management.

Melissa Essential Oil (Lemon Balm):
Active Ingredients: Citral, geraniol
Pharmacological Action: Melissa oil’s citral and geraniol have
anxiolytic and mood-enhancing properties. They modulate
neurotransmitter activity, such as serotonin and GABA, reducing
anxiety, improving mood, and supporting stress resilience.

Geranium Rose Essential Oil:
Active Ingredients: Citronellol, geraniol
Pharmacological Action: Geranium rose oil’s citronellol and geraniol act as mood stabilizers and relaxants. They can reduce anxiety, uplift mood, and promote emotional balance, contributing to stress reduction and improved well-being.

PHARMACOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OVERVIEW
Neurotransmitter Modulation:
Many oils interact with neurotransmitter receptors (e.g., GABA,
serotonin, dopamine) to regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and
promote relaxation.
Cortisol Regulation:
Certain oils can lower cortisol levels, the primary stress hormone, helping to mitigate the physiological effects of stress.
Blood Pressure Regulation:
Some oils have vasodilatory effects, lowering blood pressure and
inducing a calming effect on the cardiovascular system.
Sleep Improvement:
Sedative properties of oils like chamomile can aid in improving
sleep quality, which is crucial for stress management.
Mood-Lifting Effects: Oils such as Ylang-ylang, bergamot, and geranium rose have mood-enhancing properties that can improve mood and reduce stress-related symptoms.

Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Properties: Oils like Melissa and clary sage have antidepressant and anxiolytic effects, helping to manage stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.