Aromatherapy Scent Meanings & Effects

Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine that uses the essential oils of plants to improve a person's mood or health. Many essential oils have multiple healing properties, targeting both physical and mental conditions.

Emotions

Certain scents are used primarily for emotional enhancement. Basil, sage and mint are used for spiritual uplifting, energy and romance. They can also produce relaxing and calming effects.

Physical Ailments

Essential oils, like cedarwood and eucalyptus, are primarily used for physical illnesses. Cedarwood helps with bronchitis, congestion and sinusitis.

Balance and Strength

If you're ever in the need for balance and strength, consider essential oils lemon and lime. Lemon is good for general well being, while lime is good for balancing.

Depression

Lavender, sandalwood and ylang ylang will help with depression, although each has additional healing properties. For example, lavender is also used to fight the flu and hypertension.

Aphrodisiacs

Jasmine and rose are common aphrodisiacs, used to increase sexual desire. Ylang ylang and sandalwood, besides being used to treat depression, are also used as aphrodisiacs.

Antiseptic Uses

Tea tree oil has been shown to have antimicrobial effectiveness and is used in antiseptics and disinfectants.

References

• Aromatherapy Scents
• Aromatherapy Uses
• National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy