One of the most well-studied areas of aroma research is the effect of smell on EMOTIONS and MOOD.
Simply inhaling the AROMA of an ESSENTIAL OIL is effective for calming nervous or anxious feelings in a variety of settings. The SMELL receptors located on the upper surface of the nasal cavity make direct links with the limbic system of the brain, an area that governs the body’s EMOTIONAL responses.
Intriguing new research has also helped us recognize that the benefits of AROMA extend far beyond just EMOTIONAL regulation. As we inhale an Essential Oil, it also influences olfactory centers that are also intricately linked with the hypothalamus, an area of the BRAIN that controls physiologic functions throughout the body.
Because of the direct link of the olfactory system to this area of the brain, Essential Oils are capable of influencing neurochemistry throughout the body, and, in turn, resulting in POWERFUL health outcomes.
METHODS FOR USING YOUR OILS AROMATICALLY
• Diffusers – Use water and three to six drops of Essential Oil.
• Diffuser Necklaces and bracelets – Use a few drops on a leather, clay, pad, or bead. Refresh as needed.
• Cup and Inhale – Place one to two drops of Essential Oil into the palm of the hand and then cup around the nose and breathe deeply.
• Room and Linen Spray – Add to your sheets, pillows, or room.
• Shower – Add Essential Oils to the floor of your shower, or to a shower bomb.
TIPS
• Do not use Essential Oils by burning or heating them as this can alter their delicate chemistry.
• Less is more with stronger Essential Oils. You are more likely to use more drops of a Citrus or Floral Essential Oil in a diffuser, while you might use less of a Wood, Mint, Spice, or Grass Essential Oil.
QUESTION – WHICH AROMATIC METHOD ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO USE WITH YOUR ESSENTIAL OILS?
