In winter, people often feel depressed when the days become shorter and the temperature drops. This is when essential oils can work wonders. Wei Chenyi, a TÜV Rheinland-certified health coordinator, recommends essential oils that foster sleep and warmth and soothe the gastrointestinal tract. These oils help relax the body and mind for an enjoyable and cozy winter.
Fragrance Can Affect Emotions
Among our five senses, smell has the most direct connection with the brain and leaves a deep impression on memory. Wei said that while it takes 0.9 seconds to sense touch on the body, it takes just 0.12 seconds for the sense of smell to respond. Therefore, the first thing that a new baby remembers before opening his eyes is his mother’s smell.Essential oils have natural compounds that can cross the blood-brain barrier to quickly reach the hippocampus and amygdala areas of the brain so that the scent becomes an emotional memory—just like when a student studying abroad smells certain foods, the image of his grandmother back home will emerge automatically.
