When we feel anxious and depressed, it's not just that our minds that are affected, our bodies can also suffer, for example we hold tension in our muscle when we are anxious. 

Many essential oils have both mood-enhancing and physiological properties so they treat both the mental and physical symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. 

For example stimulating oils such as rosemary can be used to enhance focus and improve memory, while oils such as chamomile is calming and can help to balance emotions and help to combat effects of stress. Geranium is uplifting and balances emotions. Lavender has deeply relaxing properties. All citrus oils such as Lemon, Orange, Neroli, Bergamot can easy anxiety and lift depression.