Aromatherapy for Mood and Relaxation
Using essential oils like lavender and chamomile can influence the nervous system, promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, and improving sleep.
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Aromatherapy: Scent and the Nervous System
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit. When inhaled, the aromatic molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain, impacting the amygdala and hippocampus, the emotional centers of the brain. Certain scents are known to have specific effects:
- **Lavender:** Widely studied for its ability to promote calm, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep.
- **Chamomile:** Also known for its relaxing and sedative properties.
- **Peppermint:** Can be stimulating and may help improve focus and alleviate headaches.
- **Lemon/Citrus:** Often used to uplift mood and increase alertness.
Using a diffuser to disperse these oils into the air is a simple way to create a calming or energizing environment.
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