Fragrance is magical....
We remember past moments and also some special people when a fragrance wafts in at unexpected moments.
I have many special memories associated with many different fragrances. The smell of a new books inevitably takes me back to school going days. Jasmine smell reminds me of those marriages I had attended and reminds me of many blushing brides.
I read about Aromatherapy recently and came to know about how fragrance can be used for our benefits.
Sharing some such uses.
Fragrance to relieve Anger: Chamomile, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose Ylang-ylang.
Fragrances to relieve Anxiety: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Peach, Rose, Rose Geranium and Violet Leaf.
Fragrances to increase Confidence: Frankincense, Jasmine, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
Fragrances to ease Depression: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose Geranium, Sandalwood, Tangerine and Ylang-ylang.
Fragrances to improve Memory: Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary.
Fragrances to ease Sorrow: Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir, Marjoram, Rosemary and Sage.
Fragrances used as Aphrodisiacs: Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Ylang-ylang.
Fragrances to invigorate and overcome Fatigue: Angelica, Benzoin, Camphor, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, Sage and Spiced Apple.
Fragrances to deal with stress, nervous tension and Insomnia: Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Sweet Melissa, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, and Ylang-ylang.
Leaving you to ponder on this quote...
The Blogging from A to Z April Challenge was first held in 2010. The challenge is that we have to post every day of April, except on the four Sundays. April 1st is a theme with letter A, 2nd with letter B and so on till April 30th which will be Z themed. My theme is #Learning Everyday, I post about new random things every day.
I have bookmarked this post for future reference! Very informative indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beloo Mehra..
DeleteThat's really informative... so many flowers and they are helpful in so very different ways.. :-)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites is smell of burning wood in the hills!
ReplyDeleteWhat about musk? That is my favourite...
ReplyDeleteEven I have heard about aroma therapy.. And lovely quote :)
ReplyDeleteEven I have heard about aroma therapy.. And lovely quote :)
ReplyDeleteYou certainly wrote a wonderful article for the AtoZ challenge, and on a topic I'm fond of. Aromatherapy makes one relax in both mind and body. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWow, any idea if it works? Will try them some day..
ReplyDeleteawesome.....informative....
ReplyDeleteI am sensitive to many spells but aroma therapy does look interesting
ReplyDeleteDropping by from A to Z
Yes you are right smells are linked with our memories
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