Here’s a post for those looking for suggestions on the best essential oils to diffuse while at work or studying, hope it’s helpful! (This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you, thank you for your support!)
There are tons of studies proving that diffusing essential oils can improve work performance and brain cognition, not to mention that a refreshing essential oil can give you a little boost when you’re hitting that mid-morning slump! Read on for my suggestions for best essential oils to diffuse during work or study. These are essential oils I personally use and recommend as gentle choices for healthy productivity.
(Please Note: All oils are either from Eden’s Garden or Plant Therapy, two (non-MLM) essential oil companies from which I’ve purchased numerous oils from and can vouch for their quality. If you’ve never used essential oils, I strongly suggest first learning the basics on safe essential oil use before purchasing your first oils and diffuser. Please always take precautions when diffusing essential oils around others at work, especially around the elderly, children and pets and only diffuse for 30-minute intervals at a time, with breaks in between.)
1) ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL
Did you know that Rosemary (the popular cooking herb) contains a high amount of 1,8-cineole which is not only known to help respiratory conditions but also enhance the function of our brains1 in the areas of memory, focus and cognition? So if you don’t mind the specific scent of rosemary, this is a great essential oil to diffuse in the morning when you first get to work or start studying and want to energize your brain and senses. Diffusing rosemary essential oil is especially beneficial for students during study sessions as inhaling rosemary has been proven to increase memory function2 by 75%!
BUY MOROCCAN ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL BY EDEN’S GARDEN
2) PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL
Another great choice to give yourself a jump start in the morning as you get to work is to diffuse Peppermint Essential oil. Peppermint is scientifically proven to increase alertness, decrease stress levels and boost memory, concentration and mood3 . Its’ refreshing aroma is also an awesome pick-me-up that you can diffuse periodically throughout the day. This one’s my favorite EO overall as I find it both refreshing and calming all at the same time. As a highly sensitive person, I’ve diffused and inhaled Peppermint at all times of day with no issues.
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3) CITRUS ESSENTIAL OILS
For those who enjoy citrus type scents, any one of the citrus oils is a great choice to diffuse while at work or in while you’re studying as citrus family oils have exhibited numerous cognitive benefits.4. Blood Orange would be my recommendation for the best citrusy essential oil to diffuse when you’re at work or in the middle of a long study session. It’s is similar to the common ‘Sweet Orange’ oil, but with of a more balanced, tangy scent profile and all the benefits for reducing stress, enhancing mental clarity and focus. Other than classic Lemon essential oil, if you like more of a sweeter citrus, Key Lime is an ‘under-the-radar’ good one to try, though sparingly because it’s pretty strong! Overall, I find citrus oils refreshing and encouraging, and a great choice to diffuse later in the day when you just need a boost to get through that mid-afternoon slump. (Please note that many citrus oils may be phytotoxic if applied topically to the skin, these oils are being suggested specifically for diffusion.)
BUY ORGANIC BLOOD ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL BY PLANT THERAPY (pictured)
BUY LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL BY EDEN’S GARDEN
BUY KEY LIME ESSENTIAL OIL BY EDEN’S GARDEN
4) “JOY” ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
Continuing on with the citrus theme, this blend by Eden’s Garden is one of my favorites, especially if you like a more balanced scent with a mixture of citrus & earthy florals. It’s a great uplifting blend for diffusing during the day and contains citrus essential oils such as orange, lime, lemon and tangerine to enhance your focus and keep you refreshed and alert. It’s balanced with floral and earthy oils such as lavender, damiana, litsea, vanilla and jasmine. 100% recommend if you like tangy/sweet citrus scents. This one just makes me smile and I find it really soothing and uplifting at the same time and perfect for diffusing during the work day, especially in the afternoons.
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5) “COFFEE CRUMB CAKE” ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
If you’re someone who loves the scent of coffee first thing in the morning, this blend is for you! This Coffee Crumb Cake essential oil blend by Eden’s Garden hits all the perfect notes of making you feel like you’re in a mom-n-pop local coffee shop. It’s incredibly cozy for all times of the year, but I especially enjoy diffusing this in the Fall and Winter. You’ll get the cognitive benefits of cinnamon, which has been proven to enhance memory & learning5 as well as the energizing coffee CO2 extraction. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, I’d suggest diffusing this in the morning hours as it could keep you up if diffused later in the day. If you’re looking for an essential oil blend that’s heartwarming, cozy and gently energizing this would be it! (It is strong so do start with just one drop in the diffuser your first time diffusing!)
BUY “COFFEE CRUMB CAKE” ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND BY EDEN’S GARDEN
This was a post for those searching for the best essential oils to diffuse while at work or study, hope it was helpful! If you’d like to read more, here’s a post on THE MOST AESTHETIC & AFFORDABLE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSERS FOR YOUR DESK SETUP.
1https://roberttisserand.com/2012/03/rosemary-boosts-brain-power
2https://roberttisserand.com/2013/04/new-rosemary-memory-research
3https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=9314
4https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9774566
5https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cinnamon-may-improve-learning-memory-dementia-alzheimers
