Aromatherapy sounds nice- you associate it with candles, day spas, and massage... relaxation- ahhh! But, what do all those pleasant scents actually do to your senses? With a little more information we may be able to help ourselves calm down as the day ends and sleep approaches. Although, aromatherapy is not a proven science, it may be fun to figure out what helps calm you down at the end of the day, here are a few scents that may give you the sense of relaxation.
Lavendar: feelings of contentment, mild sedative and calming effects, soothes babies, soothes new mothers, promotes sleep
Ylang-Ylang: decreases alertness, promotes calmness, reduces stress, un-wind, destress
Lemon: anti-depressant effects, stress relief
German and Roman Chamomile: can help with insomnia and anxiety
Jasmine: relaxes, soothes
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