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Essential Oils and Stress

Summary: Essential oils contain aromatic compounds

that contribute to a stress-relieving environment.

How Are Scents and Emotions Related?

We may not realize it, but scents play a huge role in how

we feel and think. There is a scientific explanation for the

connection between our emotions and the smells we

encounter.

Our olfactory system, or sense of smell, has an immediate

connection to a particular part of the brain that acts as

our emotional processing center, the amygdala. The

direct connection between our olfactory system and the

amygdala is the reason why smells like rain, citrus fruits,

and fresh-cut grass make us feel a certain way or may

even bring up specific memories.

How Do Essential Oils Affect Emotions

Essential oils are concentrated amounts of the aroma

compounds found in various plants. Because essential

oils produce potent aromas, they can be powerful tools

for influencing your mood and emotions.