How to stimulate health with an aromatic sauna experience?

Going to sauna is health-promoting and body relaxing experience. However, in order to enrich the sauna experience and support your health, it is useful to use the healing aromas of essential oils at the same time. Aromatherapy and the use of essential oils are one of the best bonuses for any sauna experience. Essential oils have been used for healing purposes for thousands of years, but it is only in the last few decades that they have regained popularity.

For this, I have brought out the best selection of essential oils that are ideal for use in the sauna. For example, they help relieve stress, have antibacterial and antiviral effects, increase energy and clarify thoughts or improve sleep quality.

However, before we take a closer look at the best properties of each oil, I would like to remind you that pure essential oils are highly concentrated and should always be used diluted. Undiluted, they can cause severe irritation and allergic reactions. In addition, it is recommended to keep essential oils outside the steam room.

In the sauna, you can use the oils separately or blend them as you wish. Just add two or three drops of essential oil to your steam water or, if there is a separate small bowl for adding aromas in the steam room, add a little bit of water and 2-3 drops of oil and enjoy an enriching and uplifting sauna experience!

The best essential oils for a heavenly scented sauna session

1. peppermint

• relieves headaches
• refreshes and adds energy
• reduces stress and anxiety
• antibacterial

2. sweet birch

• relieves headaches and muscle and joint pain
• improves blood circulation
• stimulating and uplifting effect
• improves concentration and focus
• helps clean the respiratory tract

3. cinnamon (leaf)

• helps balance and calm negative thoughts
• clarifies thoughts and encourages thinking and concentration
• antibacterial
• relieves headaches and muscle and joint pain
• supports the immune system

4. tea tree

• helps fight viruses and infections
• supports the immune system
• antibacterial

5. rosemary

• improves memory and helps concentrate
• relieves headaches
• helps fight depression and anxiety

6. lavender or English lavender

• relieves stress and relaxes
• promotes a more peaceful sleep
• relieves pain
• reduces inflammation

7. eucalyptus

• antibacterial, disinfectant, and analgesic
• helps relieve various respiratory ailments
• promotes activity, vitality, and energy

8. pine, spruce, other conifer oils

• calming effect
• effectively relieve anxiety and stress
• have a stimulating and uplifting effect on both the physical and emotional body
• help cleanse the senses and remove negative energy
• help fight fatigue and support concentration
• help relieve various respiratory ailments

9. frankincense

• grounding, soothing, and relaxing
• relieves anxiety and stress
• relieves depression
• strengthens the immune system
• supports and soothes the respiratory tract - reduces swelling and helps breathe more easily with a cold

10. lemon, sweet orange, bergamot, other citrus oils

• refresh and boost energy levels
• support and stimulate the immune system
• help lift the mood and relieve stress
• reduce inflammation and help lower blood pressure