Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Concentrating, Study and Hyperactivity or ADHD

Essential oils for Hyperactivity, Attention, Concentration, Memory and Studying

For balancing thought processes : clary sage, cedarwood, frankincense, lavender, rosemary, peppermint, lemon,

For serenity and soothing: vetiver and ylang ylang.

To enhance concentration and healthy thought processes try the essential oils amyris, patchouli, frankincense, lime, ylang ylang, sandalwood and Roman chamomile.

Vetiver and frankincense oil can help concentrating and calming if one is losing focus or feeling restless.

Roman chamomile and lavender can be used for hyperactivity.

Frankincense, lavender and ylang ylang bring balance and serenity in case of frustration, impatience and anger.

 To aid concentration diffuse oils of lavender, lemon and rosemary.

 Eucalyptus has a refreshing and stimulating action on the mind, helping to improve concentration. It is associated with the alleviation of grief and sorrow, as well as opening the heart and intellect while equalizing emotions. Also good for headaches.


Study -According to a case study published in the American Medical Association Journal by Dr. Terry Friedmann, M.D.,  children who had previously been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD inhaled essential oils of vetiver, lavender and cedarwood and their brain waves settled back into normal patterns and improved their scholastic performance and behavioral patterns.
The final results were:
Lavender essential oil increased performance by 53%
Cedarwood essential oil increased performance by 83%
Vetiver essential oil increased performance by 100%

Memory/Concentration: The part of the brain responsible for interpreting aromas is closely tied to the part of the brain responsible for long term memory and emotions.  Studies have demonstrated the ability of essential oil aromas such as rosemary and peppermint to help enhance memory and alertness in human trials. 

When studying or learning inhale rosemary, peppermint, or frankincense ; then inhale the same aroma when you need to recall the information.