Top 8 Essential Oils for Energy

When you think of essential oils, you probably don’t think of how they can help wake you up in the morning. We rather associate them with helping us relax and fall asleep (thanks lavender). Would it surprise you to her that essential oils can be used to give you an energetic boost when you need it? When it comes to using essential oils for energy, you want to make sure you are using the right oils and in the right way. Below, we will discuss what essential oils are good for energy and why.

Put that 5th cup of coffee down.

Typically when we need a boost of energy, we’re reaching for a cup of coffee, an energy drink, or a fancy latte for that hit of caffeine we so crave.

The good news is that we don’t need to rely on caffeine to give us the pick-me-up we are looking for – no matter how much we love it.

You can begin instead to start using essential oils for energy boosts.

If you need something in the morning right when you wake up that will get you out of bed faster, you can easily store these essential oils by your bedside. Just reach over, inhale, and go.

If you need something to get you through the last few hours of work or school, you can keep a few of these oils with you throughout the day to use when you need. That’s the beauty of aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy is believed to work by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then send messages through the nervous system to the limbic system (the part of the brain that controls emotions, memory, learning, etc). 

What essential oils are good for energy?

How do you decide what essential oils are good for energy? There are hundreds available on the market, so that question can be difficult to answer.

First, you want to make sure that you are only using 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils. These kind of oils have zero synthetics, additives, or adulteration of any kind. By choosing therapeutic quality oils, you will receive the maximum benefits.

Second, you want to choose the essential oils that wake up your body, mind, and spirit. There are oils that reduce physical and mental fatigue, clear mental fog, and promote clarity and focus.

We put together a list of the top 8 essential oils for energy and the reasons why they are the best.

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Top 8 Essential Oils for Energy

1. Peppermint

According to a study conducted in 2013, peppermint essential oil is effective in reducing levels of fatigue in the body and improving exercise performance. If you need a boost of energy during a workout, inhaling the fresh, bright, and minty aroma will do the trick.

 If you deal with the usual afternoon slump, add a few drops of peppermint on your palms, rub them together, cup them over your nose and face, and take a few deep, mindful breaths in. 

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2. Sweet Orange

All citrus essential oils have bright scents that perk you up. Sweet orange essential oil has been scientifically studied and proven to have a number of health benefits when directly inhaled. It can easily be turned into an energizing room spray by combining a few drops with water and a few drops of peppermint or spearmint essential oil. 

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3. Rosemary

Rosemary is one of the most powerful essential oils for energy. One 2012 study concluded that the inhalation of rosemary essential oil stimulates the autonomic nervous system and brainwave activity to elevate mood and energy levels. Participants claimed to feel “fresher” after smelling rosemary essential oil. 

Other studies have shown that inhalation of rosemary essential oil helps with focus and memory.

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4. Lemon

Lemon essential oil is known to boost feelings of positivity and uplift your mood when you’re feeling a little down. It has a zingy aroma which wakes up the senses. Although more research is needed to be done, it can be used in combination with other essential oils for energy boosts.

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5. Cinnamon

Cinnamon essential oil is the perfect essential oil for energy because it’s spicy aroma can give you the much needed boost that you need. It can be added to tea, coffee, or directly inhaled. 

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6. Spearmint

In 2016, a study conducted on mice found that a combination of spearmint and rosemary essential oils has beneficial effects on learning and memory. It also protects from oxidation that occurs in the brain with age.

It helps with brain focus and thus can help feelings of brain fog and grogginess. 

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7. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus essential oil is widely known to help fight colds, soothe irritated skin, and clear up chest congestion. What many people don’t know is that when directly inhaled, it stimulates the brain and improves energy levels. 

This is a great essential oil for energy in the morning and can easily be incorporated into your self care routine.

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8. Grapefruit

Grapefruit essential oil is another citrus oil that is known for having an uplifting effect on your mood. It is light, bright, and zingy when you smell it – instantly uplifting your spirit. It also gives you a boost of energy and enlivens your mind.