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Aromatherapy Scents & Benefits

Our sense of smell is a powerful and useful tool. Certain aromas can elicit invigorating, balancing, calming, sensual or relaxing reactions on the physical, emotional and mental levels. The oils used for aromatherapy are extracted from the bark, flowers, berries, leaves and fruits of plants. There are a plethora of scents to choose from, but some popular ones have been found to have effective and powerful results.

  1. Lavender

    • Lavender is a popular and multipurpose oil. It has been used to relax, calm, ease depression and tension, aid digestion, reduce pain, and as a sleep aid. This floral oil mixes well with many other scents.

    Jasmine

    • Jasmine has a deep, rich, sensual aroma. This oil can be used as either a stimulant or a sedative. It helps individuals to relax and calm their nerves, and helps get rid of sadness and depression. It is also considered a romantic and sensual scent.

    Chamomile

    • Chamomile has an overall soothing, sedating and calming quality to it. This makes it a good choice for releasing stress, fighting insomnia, lowering pain and calming upset stomachs.

    Ylang-Ylang

    • This oil is used for calming, depression, tension and panic attacks; to lower blood pressure; and to ease muscle spasms and premenstrual (PMS) symptoms. This sweet, exotic, floral scent has purifying, bacteria-fighting, balancing, uplifting and aphrodisiac properties.

    Bergamot

    • Bergamot is considered an uplifting, refreshing, energizing, yet calming essential oil. People have used this scent for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. It has helped to inspire, build confidence and restore one's appetite.

    Grapefruit

    • Grapefruit has a fresh, sweet citrus scent. It is used to refresh, uplift, relax, purify, balance emotions, as well as ease stress and anger.

    Lemon

    • Lemon has an uplifting, refreshing scent. This oil is used to purify, stimulate, ease stress, help concentration, improve circulation and reduce mental exhaustion.

    Sandalwood

    • Sandalwood is a multifaceted oil that can help with many different things. People have used this oil for acne problems, depression, nervousness, insomnia and cleansing. It is also said to be a good choice for centering your mind, body and spirit, as well as acting as an aphrodisiac.

    Rosemary

    • Rosemary has a strong, refreshing and stimulating scent that has been added to many different household and beauty products. It has been used to help clarify and to invigorate.

    Vanilla

    • Vanilla has a commonly recognized smell. It has a distinguishing rich, sweet aroma. It is a good choice for stress reduction, calming, comforting and balancing; it has a sensual effect as well.

    Ginger

    • Ginger has many medicinal qualities. It has warming, circulating and relaxing qualities. This oil can be used to help ward off travel sickness or nausea; it also helps to stimulate the immune system, calm the digestion and improve circulation.

    Tea Tree

    • Tea tree oil is a popular choice for a variety of reasons. People have used this oil for its medicinal, purifying and cleansing properties. It has a warm, spicy and uplifting aroma.

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