Essential Oil Treatments for Hypertension

Hypertension is abnormally heightened blood pressure, which can be either a temporary or sustained state. Elevated blood pressure can be normalized through use of marjoram and ginger essential oils, but studies have shown that neroli oil is particularly effective, where even just smelling the oil can lower blood pressure significantly.

Rosemary oil is an ancient oil that also has a notable ability to normalize blood pressure, and has been used for centuries as a general remedy for improving overall physical wellbeing. Sedating massage using melissa, ylang-ylang, lavender and neroli oils is also highly beneficial for stress-related heart problems. Those with high blood pressure should avoid essential oils that act as stimulants.

Select 20-30 drops of your preferred essential oils for hypertension and mix with 2 ounces of a carrier oil (grapeseed oil is a good option). You can apply the mixture throughout the body or simply apply on the neck and bottom of the feet before going to bed.

Take 15-20 drops of your preferred essential oils for hypertension and mix with 2 ounces of carrier oil of your choosing. Apply the mixture into the water only after the water has stopped flowing. Add the mixture while the water is running to evaporate the mixture and reduce the potency.

Select 8-10 drops of your preferred essential oils for hypertension and pour into diffuser. Take deep breaths and inhale the essential oil aroma.

Apply 2-4 drops of preferred essential oil for hypertension onto cloth/tissue. Hold cloth or tissue in the palms of your hand and take 2-3 deep breaths through the nose. If inhaling through a cotton ball, gently waft the cotton ball under the nose and take 2-3 deep inhalations. This method of application can be used 2-3 times or can vary depending on when needed.