Smell has all the power to keep you relaxed and
stress-free. The olfactory nerve is responsible for bringing us our sense of
smell. It starts with our nose and enters into the skull to connect with our
brain.
This olfactory nerve is responsible for sending signals to
various parts of the brain. It also sends signals to the limbic system, which
is responsible for emotion, mood, and memory. This system also takes care of
our reactions to any actions. Like you drag your hand from a hot object, a
school level example that we all have learned.
The limbic system sends signals to the brain to drag the
hand, and the reaction is taken. Such a fight-or-flight response leads to a
quickening of our heartbeats, thus increasing the blood pressure. The limbic
system also soothes our nervous system, which relaxes our body.
The effect of smell is spontaneous, as per some studies.
It induces quick physical activities. Essential oils used in the aromatherapy that relax our body, if mixed
with ingredients having such smell, can do wonders.
Humans have always been known to find an alternative. Just
like finding allopathic medicines as an alternative to ayurvedic medicines,
humans found aromatherapy as an alternative.
It relaxes our body, brain, mind, and spirit and prevents us from taking
massive doses of paracetamol.
Studies that are done throughout the world have shown that
when essential oils in aromatherapy are mixed with water to dilute it and
sprinkled in the air, it will keep people cherished. Also, it will keep your
body relaxed, brain chilled, stress is relieved, and you get a night of better
sleep.
The essential oils in the aromatherapy, when blended with
below- mentioned organic substances having smell could level-up the chances of
the body being relaxed and can move individuals in nice sweet, dreamy sleep.
Here is a list of smelling materials that you can mix with the essential oils.
Usually, you can buy the essential oils mixed with these substances directly
from the market. You don’t have to mix it separately.
a. Lavender essential oil
Lavender essential oil is the best and at
the top of our list. It has all the ingredients required to keep your body safe
from any stress. Also, a study reveals that it contains content that relaxes
your nervous system. Thus reducing the heart rate, decreasing the blood
pressure, and giving you a sweet stress-free sleep.
Lavender also holds a quality of reducing
your Insomnia. Lavender is also meant to reduce your anxiety either for a
patient at the time of any major operations or during the preparational phase
of the doctor to prepare for the operation.
Lavender aromatherapy is generally safe,
and it does not cause any harm unless you are allergic to Lavender. It would be
best if you got in touch with any general physician before applying Lavender
essential oil on your body.
b. Bergamot essential oil
Citrus Bergamot is a hybrid fruit that
resembles a blend of lime and orange. It is especially utilized to create
natural Bergamot essential oil.
It was earlier used in the Italic
medicines. However, the latest studies reveal that it has all the ability to
relieve tension and stress. It is an anti-anxiety essential oil.
Many studies were
done between 2009 and 2013. It suggested that Bergamot essential oil is capable of reducing heart
rate, decreasing blood pressure, and removing the stress.
One of the recent studies suggested that
Bergamot essential oil can also reduce your chronic pain.
c. Jasmine essential oil
The only plant on earth that brings a
sweet smile on your phase, just by taking its name. The lovely and eye-pleasing
color of Jasmine itself can calm you and acts as a stress buster.
Jasmine has a sweet smell, which, when
mixed with essential oil, can be used in aromatherapy to relax the patient.
There haven’t been many profound kinds of research done on Jasmine, but its
fragrance gives a relieving effect. The odor of Jasmine tea can keep you calm
and away from stress.
d. Clary Sage essential oil
Clary sage essential oil is extracted
from the herb named Clary sage, which is a close native of the garden sage
herb. Clary sage essential oil can reduce the pressure and relax a patient
during the medical procedures.
When you are depressed and need some
aromatherapy, then prefer taking clary sage essential oil aromatherapy. It has
an antidepressant effect that keeps you away from any depression.
There are many essential oils you may find better than the
ones we listed. But remember, we have tried to bring the best and popularly
used essential oils on our list.
Likely, you might have heard about Ylang Ylang essential
oil or Yuzu Yu essential, which also clears your stress. However, we don’t have
that many studies of the past that prove it. So before opting for any essential
oil, we would recommend you to go through all the ingredients it has, and if
possible, take the suggestion of a local physician.
