Healthy scents

Scent can have a direct impact on the sense of smell, making us feel refreshed, pleasant and also used as a therapeutic measure with health benefits. However, not all scents have good effects on health. So which scents are good for health and how to use them effectively?

Our sense of smell is a very sensitive thing, it has a strong impact on emotions. Therefore, researchers have used aromatherapy as a way to improve the mood, health and well-being of some subjects. However, not all scents have a good effect on health. Here are some healthy scents:
Lavender Lavender is a flower with a characteristic purple color, so it is easy to recognize this flower. Lavender is often used to make essential oils, this is an effective sedative scent and is also used as aromatherapy for people who suffer from insomnia. It also has effects such as improving mood, reducing stress, anxiety, lowering blood pressure, reducing heart rate and reducing hair loss.
To use this scent effectively, you can rub a little bit of this essential oil on your palms, pillow to smell it directly or use a tool to help diffuse lavender essential oil so it diffuses throughout your bedroom. Note when using lavender essential oil is to avoid smelling for a long time over 60 minutes and do not swallow this essential oil because it can cause poisoning.
Mint Peppermint is a herbaceous plant, used as a spice in the kitchen and also used by physicians to make medicine.
Mint flavor brings a feeling of freshness, helps to stimulate the sense of smell, relieves fatigue, makes the mind more alert, increases concentration and helps to enhance memory.
You can directly smell a handful of freshly picked mint or use menthol.
Orange, tangerine flavor Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and are widely used. However, few people know that smelling the scent of oranges or tangerines can help us reduce stress, anxiety, and increase concentration. One study found that giving pregnant women the scent of orange during childbirth reduced anxiety.
Cinnamon Cinnamon is a woody plant, grown perennially and used medicinally since long ago. Cinnamon is characterized by a warm aroma and has a spicy, sweet taste, it has been found that smelling cinnamon can help increase concentration and reduce stress.
To get the above effects you can use forms such as cinnamon water to wipe contact surfaces or use cinnamon essential oil in your room. Cinnamon can be drunk and helps to warm the body, treat colds caused by cold or cold stomach. But it should be noted that pregnant women or people with heat conditions should not take it orally.

Lemon flavor A study found that essential oils extracted from lemons (lemon leaves or lemon peels) help reduce anxiety, stress and improve mood quite effectively. You can smell lemon zest when using it in the kitchen or using lemon essential oil.
Apple Flavor Apple flavor helps to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Not only that, recent studies have shown that the scent of green apple can help relieve headache symptoms.
Eucalyptus Flavor Essential oil extracted from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree works to relieve symptoms of nasal congestion because it acts on the mucous membranes, helps reduce mucus and increases alertness, relieves headaches. Note that eucalyptus oil is a strong essential oil, so when used, just a drop or two is enough, do not abuse.
Melaleuca Melaleuca is a very popular fragrance. Two popular types of Melaleuca essential oil are known: Melaleuca and Melaleuca. Both of these scents have the effect of reducing stuffy nose, reducing inflammation, helping to induce sleep, improving mood and antibacterial quite effectively.
For effective use, you can use an essential oil diffuser or put a few drops of essential oil on pillows or clothes to smell this scent.
Rosemary A 2012 study found that inhaling the scent of rosemary can help improve speed and accuracy when performing mental tasks. In addition, the scent of rosemary helps us feel more refreshed, reduces fatigue and increases work energy.
Jasmine scent The natural and fresh scent of jasmine provides a feeling of refreshment, enhances alertness and improves mood. The scent of jasmine is used for symptom control and to keep our minds energized.
Vanilla flavor Researchers have found that vanilla flavor can increase levels of happiness, bringing about feelings of happiness and relaxation. To use vanilla scent can light a vanilla scented candle at home, this is a simple way to relax at home.

The use of fragrances will be optimal if we use them correctly. Some notes when using healthy scents:
Should be used within a certain period of time from 15 to 30 minutes, should not be used for longer than 1 hour because it can be counterproductive and cause discomfort. If using essential oils, the best way is to use an essential oil diffuser or put the oil in a cup of hot water to spread around your room. Essential oils have instructions on how to use and store them on the label, so they need to be used according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Should choose fragrances produced by reputable manufacturers and should use pure ones. If you have another chronic medical condition and want to use a certain scent for a long time, you should consult your doctor. Above are the scents that are good for health and some notes when using these scents. Any kind of fragrance, although good, but used incorrectly may not bring the desired effect. So you need to use and choose the most suitable scent.