Your sense of smell connects you directly to memories, instincts and emotions. Utilizing your powerful sense to absorb different scents is a form of natural medicine that can invoke positive feelings, emotions and healing.
Are you lacking motivation or energy? Breathing invigorating scents can help ignite your body and mind to get you moving again. Some of the most popular aromatherapy scents for boosting your energy include lemon, orange, clove, grapefruit, lime, lemongrass, tangerine, anise, spearmint, cinnamon and peppermint.
Take care of your body and relax. One of the best ways to get your body and mind to relax is through calming scents that trigger relaxation. Try lavender, frankincense, juniper berry, marjoram, vanilla, valerian, jasmine or rosemary.
Purifying the air and reducing the effects of negative energy can greatly improve your mood, almost instantaneously. Try purifying scents such as grapefruit, camphor, cedar wood, citronella, eucalyptus, thyme or ginger.
Dozens of studies have shown that aromatherapy can relieve symptoms and aid in long-term health. Here are a few of the scents and what they are known to help with.
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing method that utilizes plant-based extracts in order to promote physical, spiritual and mental health.
There are hundreds of scents in varying forms on the market today. Candles, essential oils, diffusers, aromatic spritzers, bathing salts, inhalers and other products with these scents such as lotions and hair products. Your sense of smell is undoubtedly one of your strongest senses and can be a powerful resource for healing.
For an alternative option to store-bought aromatic dispensers, use any of the plants or fruits above and place in a pot of water on the stove. Allow the water to simmer and fill your whole home with fragrances.
