Scent Guide: Our Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils

Proust points out how recall of long lost memories can be vividly triggered by sense of smell and how intricately our brains perceive and process specific scents.  Aromas can do more than jog memories though, scents affect us in complex ways that can alter mood and mindset, and ultimately aromatherapy is about self-care. Surrounding yourself with scents that can promote positive associations and are helpful in specific areas can exploit the healing connection between scent and well-being. 

Apple - Loads of research shows that the familiar scent of apple comforts, helps relieve anxiousness and helps alleviate headaches.

Black Licorice - Helps ease stress, anxiety and promotes restfulness.

Blueberry - Promotes relaxation and a sense of calm.

Butterscotch - Promotes contentment.    

Clove - Promotes restfulness, can improve breathing.    

Eucalyptus - Revitalizes as well as soothes. It helps focus the mind and it's my go to meditative fragrance.

Campfire - Connects you with nature, promotes a sense of contentment and ease.

Caramel -  Helps induce a sense of peacefulness.  

Chai - The ginger and cinnamon that partially comprise  Chai scent simultaneously stimulates and comforts. Their  combined complexity evoke feelings of warmth, calm and contentment.

Cherry - Revitalizes and stimulates.

Cinnamon - Helps induce relaxation, improves focus and motivation, and promotes sleep.

Citronella -  Has calming effects. 

Chocolate / Cacao Base - Can promote feelings of well-being and suppress appetite. 

Coconut - Promotes a sense of well-being, comfort and happiness.

Coffee  -  Just like the stimulant you ingest, the scent of coffee has energizing effects.

Cotton Candy -  Comforts and promotes feelings of happiness.

Fresh Linen  - Evokes feelings of peacefulness and contentment.

Fruit Loops - The fruity, vanilla sugar and sandalwood combination promotes warm feelings of ease and comfort. 

Ginger -  Stimulates, helps with anxiety and focus.  

Grapefruit - Reduces stress and has uplifting, energizing properties.

Honey - Soothes, calms. 

Honeysuckle - Calms, rejuvenates and revitalizes.

Jasmine - Soothes, calms mild anxiety and promotes restfulness. 

Lavender -  Reduces stress and improves mood by easing feelings of mild depression, and can also help lessen headaches and induce sleepiness.

Lemon -  Raises levels of norepinephrine, a brain chemical linked to decision making and motivation.  Body image studies have found that exposure to the scent of  lemons even makes people feel lighter.

Lime - Like other citrus scents, lime stimulates, helps with focus and gives you a feeling of getting your second wind.

Ocean Breeze - Promotes tranquility, relaxation and peacefulness.

Peach - Uplifting, stimulating and can improve appetite.

Peppermint -  Peppermint has long been known for its curative properties and recent studies confirm that smelling peppermint is linked to greater cognitive abilities and motivation. It invigorates the mind, and as a bonus it can also help with breathing.

Pine Forest - Decreases anxiety, induces relaxation  and can lessen stress levels and feelings of mild depression.

Pineapple - Uplifts, energizes and can improve mood. 

Pumpkin - Boosts the senses, helps with focus.    

Rose - Can relieve stress, help with anxiety and promote relaxation.  

Sandalwood - Promotes relaxation and a sense of calm 

S'mores - The vanilla, chocolate and marshmallow blend can improve mood, induces contentment and feelings of happiness.

Strawberry Shortcake - Strawberry boosts mood, and the hint of vanilla in the blend is associated with comfort.

Sugar Cookie - Creates a sense of being cozy, calm and contented.

Sweet Orange -  Revitalizes, energizes, raises spirits and helps with focus.

Vanilla - Relieves stress and promotes sleep. 

Ylang Ylang - Helps with focus.  

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