Did you know that your sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive than your sense of taste? I sure didn’t! And I know a dog’s sense of smell is significantly stronger than ours - more than one million times stronger.
Certain scents can trigger a ‘dog’ sense of smell in humans. Especially scents that trigger a specific memory in our brain. Not only do essential/fragrance oils aid in the relaxation process they can also conjure up pleasant memories.
A fragrance is more than the physical properties of molecules perfume companies spend up to millions trying to create, a fragrance or odor can trigger certain smells that the brain associates with happiness but also the opposite - fear and danger.
To eliminate more of the negative and focus on the positive, utilize these essential oils in your aromatherapy:
- Basil. Aids in concentration, clarity and enthusiasm. Helps combat mental/intellectual fatigue and negativity.
- Eucalyptus citriodora. Aids in confidence, balance, enthusiasm, creativity and understanding. Fights confusion, sluggishness and restlessness
- Geranium. Aids in regeneration, balance and tranquility and fights stress, tension, anxiety and apprehension. (Scandle’s Sensual Blend is made with geranium essential oil)
- Pine. Aids assurance and balance and fights stress.
What is your favorite aromatherapy treatment? Has a scent ever triggered a great memory for you? Let us know………………
Tags: fragrance oil, natural, natural fragrances, smell
