Each essential oil used in aromatherapy is said to have different properties. For example, some calm and make you feel relaxed while others energize
Here are some widely used essential oils and their purported properties:
Calming: chamomile, lavender, and geranium oil
Uplifting: ylang-ylang, clary sage, rose, and neroli oil
Energizing: rosemary oil
Decongesting: eucalyptus, pine, and tea tree oil
Since aromatherapy massage techniques are often the same as those used in Swedish massage (the most common type of massage in the US), people often get it for sore back, neck, and/or shoulder muscles or to ease stress.