For most people, smell isn't just a smell—it's a memory. When you get chocolate chip cookies, think of baking in your mom's kitchen. These nostalgic ties are not mere coincidence. Our sense of smell is directly connected to the emotional center of our brain, which causes a flood of warm and fuzzy feeling with a simple sniff.
Unlike touch or taste, smells are directly related to past experiences. But beyond their memory-boosting powers, certain scents can do amazing things for our minds and bodies. In the following, we have collected 7 scents that are more than just a pleasant smell, as they benefit your well-being.
1. Lavender
The relaxing scent of lavender soothes the mind and body, which is said to help ease insomnia. Research, in which 42 female students participated, showed that the fragrance effectively alleviated sleep problems and depression in the participants.
2. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that can increase brain performance. Researchers from Jesuit University studied participants and found that those who consumed cinnamon improved cognitive functions such as visual-motor skills, working memory and attention.
3. Pine
The smell of pine trees can relieve stress. According to research, the smell of pine could reduce our anxiety. V Japanese studies participants who walked through the pine forest reported significantly lower levels of depression and stress.
4. Vanilla
Vanilla can lift your mood. V studies researchers found that waving vanilla beans increased participants' feelings of joy and relaxation. Results were measured using mood mapping, which included emotions ranging from happiness to tisths that promote apathy and irritation.
5. Menthol
Menthol can increase concentration. A small study at the university Wheeling Jesuit showed that the smell of peppermint can be associated with greater cognitive endurance, motivation and overall performance.
6. Jasmine
Jasmine can ease depression. A study from 2010 showed that not only does the scent of jasmine create a sense of alertness, it can also be used as a way to help with depressive thoughts.
7. An apple
The smell of an apple can relieve a migraine. You know what they say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." and this applies to headaches. Research have shown that the smell of a fresh apple can actually help relieve migraines.
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