Everyone gets nervous every now and then. It can be challenging to manage, and sometimes you just want to help that special someone keep calm but don’t know where to start. Try out these blends to induce calmness and quiet down the mind. For diffusers with the standard capacity, 100ml, use 4-5 drops of essential oils. For 200ml water capacity, you may use 6-9 drops.

Cardamom + Ylang Ylang + Bergamot

The sweet and spicy scented cardamom may not be a popular choice when diffusing alone, but when blended with the fruity and flowery scented ylang ylang and balanced out with the deep and citrusy scented bergamot, this blend doesn’t only smell appealing but can help with grounding emotions and promoting relaxation, too.

• 100ml water
  • 2 drops cardamom/ylang ylang
  • 2 drops bergamot
• 200ml water
  • 3 coriander seed
  • 2 drops ylang ylang
  • 3 drops bergamot

*You can substitute cardamom with coriander seed

Carrot Seed + Rose Absolute + Cedarwood

Carrot seed is primarily used for anti-aging skincare and is not generally liked for its woody and herbaceous scent. However, it does possesses emotionally comforting qualities, and is extra calming and soothing when paired with the warm and deep rose absolute and the woodsy and balsamic cedarwood.

• 100ml water
  • 2 drops carrot seed/cedarwood
  • 2 drops rose absolute
• 200ml water
  • 3 drops carrot seed
  • 2 drops rose
  • 3 drops cedarwood

*You can substitute rose with geranium

Marjoram + Grapefruit + Geranium

Often overshadowed by other herbaceous essential oils, definitely give marjoram a try as its mild and woody scent has a relaxing effect on anxiety. Anxiety can really drain your energy physically and mentally, adding the bright and tangy grapefruit to the mix will perk you up in the right ways. Meanwhile, geranium helps to relieve stress, fatigue and tension.

• 100ml water
  • 2 drops marjoram/geranium
  • 2 drops grapefruit
• 200ml water
  • 3 drops rosemary
  • 3 drops yuzu
  • 3 drops geranium

*You can substitute marjoram with rosemary, and grapefruit with other citrus oils

Copaiba + Frankincense + Lavender

Copaiba’s warm and woody scent is beautifully uplifting and can help promote a sense of tranquillity. Frankincense, earthy and balsamic, is wonderful in its ability to instilling calmness, quieting down the mind. Lavender, floral and herbaceous, is all rounder that addresses issues from insomnia, headaches to emotional distress.

• 100ml water
  • 2 drops copaiba/frankincense
  • 2 drops lavender
• 200ml water
  • 3 drops copaiba
  • 3 drops frankincense
  • 3 drops chamomile

*You can substitute lavender with other calming floral oils such as chamomile or geranium

Palmarosa + Lemongrass + Peppermint

The lovely hybrid scent of palmarosa is excellent for calming down nerves and tension. Feeling lethargic and irritated? Rejuvenate yourself with the fresh and lemony scent of lemongrass. Peppermint’s sharp and cooling scent invigorates the mind and energizes the senses. It is great for nausea, too, which is common when experiencing anxiety.

• 100ml water
  • 2 drops palmarosa/lemongrass
  • 2 drops peppermint
• 200ml water
  • 3 drops palmarosa
  • 3 drops lime
  • 3 drops spearmint

*You can substitute lemongrass with citronella or even other citrus oils, peppermint with spearmint.

Diffuse these blends for not more than 30-60 minutes at a time with plenty of break time in between. Although they may provide assistance, they are not a permanent solution for anxiety. If you require further help and treatment, consult a health care or medical professional.