Essential oils
What comes to our nose are the essential oils that the product emits. The smell is felt thanks to the mucosa in the upper part of the nose on which they are located olfactory cells. Each cell has receptors that capture specific molecules of fragrances from the air inhaled. Once a smell is recognized, they transmit signals to the brain via nerve cells. Therefore, in the blink of an eye, when we smell the perfume from our youth, we recall the feelings or events that accompanied this period, and while smelling the scent of spruce, we recall the Christmas season.
Effect on the body
The fact that essential oils have an effect on the body can be seen in the example above, but as it turns out, they do not only evoke memories. Aromatherapy is based on the beneficial effects of fragrances on well-being and health. So it’s worth noting that the oil:
— cinnamon – has antibacterial, antifungal and stimulating properties, but also relieves stress,
— clove – has an analgesic effect, improves immunity,
— orange – has an antiseptic and relaxing effect, helps with colds and flu,
— anisic – has a sedative, antispasmodic and expectorant effect,
— lemon – has a stimulating effect, improves mood and concentration,
— ginger – in small concentrations, it can soothe nausea, energizes, improves mood,
— juniper – has an antiseptic effect, cleans the air, has a soothing effect, but does not make you sleepy,
— spruce – helps with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, depression,
— pine – has an antiseptic effect, improves the body’s immunity and the work of the circulatory system.
— fir – has an antiseptic effect, helps with colds, flu, cough, muscle pain,
— cedar – soothes inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, cleanses the skin, soothes nerves, introduces order,
— myrrh – has an antiseptic effect, helps to relax,
— incense – has an expectorant, relaxing and relaxing effect.
Fragrant house
An easy way to preserve the fragrance of the world for longer, or recall it in your mind throughout the year, is to prepare oranges with clove patterns. Cloves can be stuck around an orange like a spiral, or you can make a star pattern. Another way is to put it in a cotton or linen bag cinnamon bark, anise stars, cloves and dried orange peel. Such bags can be put on a shelf in the room or hung in a wardrobe. Short twigs of spruce or pine are also perfect for this. Of course, spices can also be used to prepare a fragrant ornamental composition and place it in a prominent place.
You can also reach for bottles with essential oils and prepare a scented bag using loose tea. It is enough to put tea into the bag, which perfectly binds the aromas and sprinkle it with the aroma. You can also pour the finished oil into the container aromatherapy and heat it up with a heater, releasing its beneficial fragrance.