High blood pressure is estimated to be a causative factor in almost 13% of all deaths. The management of hypertension is primarily focused on the use of antihypertensive medications and lifestyle modifications, but many patients have difficulty accepting pharmacotherapy because the duration of therapy will be lifelong and because long-term pharmacotherapy will lead to target organ damage. There are many complementary and alternative therapies aimed at lowering the activity of the sympathetic nervous system in patients with hypertension. Aromatherapy has been claimed to be effective in decreasing one’s BP, and heart rate using the essential oil of plants. Inhaling a blend of lavender, ylang-ylang, marjoram, and neroli essential oils may help support normal blood pressure and reduce stress, to encourage a more relaxed state.

Diffuse 3 drops of lavender, 2 drops each of ylang ylang and neroli, and one drop of marjoram to help support normal blood pressure.