Scented candles are made with essential oils and have aromatherapeutic properties. That is to say, scented candles are made for holistic therapeutic care — for providing well-being to the body, mind, and spirit. Aromatherapy is a curative that people have, for centuries, used to gain energy, relieve stress, enhance concentration, and manage pain. The fragrances of essential oils are emanated in order to stimulate the senses. Some scents can even lower systolic blood pressure. Basically, scented candles are used, not just for their pleasant fragrances, but also for their ability to change our mood — to help us feel good.
Research has shown that the negative emotions we attach to certain situations can be altered or eliminated by Aromatherapy. According to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in the same way that meditation can produce changes to physiological responses, certain scents can also produce changes to physiological responses. This is because scent has a complex relationship to the brain. Smell has the capacity to cross the blood-barrier and travel to the central nervous system. Through the olfactory system, scents have direct access to the limbic area of the brain, which is termed the “emotional center of the brain.” Our emotions and our sense of smell are highly attached. So, when you inhale an scentedtic candle, a very complex relationship between your sense of smell and your brain is triggered, a powerful relationship that has the ability to enhance your health and your mood.
AROMATHERAPY SCENTS
Aromatherapy candles can lead to a path of wellness. Scented candles come in a wide variety of scents. Here’s a list of some of the most common scents people use to positively affect their sense of well-being.
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Lavender: A soothing and relaxing scent, lavender has the ability to relieve anxiety, depression, and stress. It is used also to treat headaches and insomnia.
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Citrus: Orange, lemon and grapefruit all have powerful citrus scents that help to brighten the mood and increase concentration.
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Vanilla: A sweet and warming scent, vanilla is soothing and comforting. It also helps to relieve stress.
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Cinnamon: Known to help nerves, fatigue, and exhaustion, cinnamon has a very inviting scent that smells like freshly baked cookies.
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Geranium: A scent that reminds people of being outdoors, geranium has a wonderful effect on the nerves, having calmative properties that help with relaxation.
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Jasmine: One of people’s favorite scents, jasmine is calming and relaxing.
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Sandalwood: Having some of the same benefits that people claim to receive from meditation, sandalwood helps sooth irritation and lifts depression.
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Eucalyptus: With a minty and uplifting smell, eucalyptus helps decongest the nose and provide relief from colds, sinusitis, and allergies. It is emanated also to build energy.
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Peppermint: A scent that everyone is familiar with, peppermint scented candles can relieve muscle pain, headaches, and digestive problems.