Blog entries and aromatherapy topics including links for further reading
How does Aromatherapy work?
The human body is a collection of cells that communicate with each other and send out signals continuously. These signals get transported to the various organs of the body to perform functions and respond to stimuli that are being perceived and received. When disruption of these signals happens the outcome of that process is altered. This is where essential oils and aromatherapy can play a part.
How can essential oil inhalation influence the body and mind
That reaction to scent triggers neurophysiological processes that can affect mood, cognition, physiological arousal and behaviors. That is why a smell can have an immediate influence on your mood and your emotional state and even physical state. The olfactory receptors turn the chemical signal of a scent into a neural signal that reaches the brain.