StimuliArt.com has researched the various benefits of natural scents with various aromatherapy sources. We'd like to share our findings with you:
- Cinnamon: The dried inner bark of certain tropical Asian trees and shrubs. It is often ground and used as a spice. Researchers have found that the aroma of cinnamon can decrease stress, lighten your feelings of exhaustion, reduce drowsiness, and act as an aprodisiac.
- Jasmine: A flowering shrub that botanically belongs to the natural order Oleaceae and contains 150 species. The flowers from this shrub are used to make things like incenses, perfumes, and teas. Research has indicated that jasmine is a natural sedative. Jasmine may increase feelings of positivity and harmony. It could boosts one's confidence and ease feelings of depression.
- Peppermint: A plant that is mix between spearmint, sterile hybrid mint, and watermint. Research has indicated that peppermint may increase energy. Peppermint is a soother of emotions, because it may improve mental clarity. Its menthol scent may help improve breathing. It can also encourage one to better communicate.
- Sage: A silvery, evergreen perennial shrub that was first found growing in the Mediterranean area. It can be used for flavoring or for tea. Research has indicated that sage may decrease mental exhaustion and improve memory. It can increase your ability to focus and concentrate.
- Lavender: A perfumed flowering plant from the mint family (lamiaceae) that has about 30 species. Research has found that lavender is a soothing remedy. Its aroma may calm your frayed nerves and improve your mood. The smell of lavender may also enhance your quality of sleep.
- Vanilla: An edible fruit that comes from orchids. It is a vine that grows over things, like certain trees. Although there are about 150 varieties of vanilla, only 2 types are sold and used-- Bourbon and Tahitian. Vanilla is mostly used for fragrances and food flavoring. Research has found that people associate vanilla with simplicity, warmth, and softness. Vanilla may make you calmer and soothe your nerves. It may also decrease your stress and anxiety.
- Sandalwood: The fragrant wood from trees in the genus Santalum. It is most commonly used for perfumes, incenses, and aromatherapy. Research has found that sandalwood may decrease insomnia and depression. It may also increase peace within by calming one's mind. It may help the cardiovascular, nervous, and lymphatic within the body.
While there are no guarantees, different scents can have a positive affect different people. Aromatherapy is a natural way to potentially enhance your lifestyle.
References:
botanical.com, en.wilkipedia.org, elixirsoflife.co.uk, herbalremedies.com, colorado.edu, nutrasanus.com, gaiagarden.com, vanilla.com, sirc.org, and aromatherapy-essentialoils.ws |
