Aromatherapy Essential Oils is able to evoke the memory of a special day, special people or an event, hence Aromatherapy Essential Oils improve memory. For me the scent of chocolate cookies trigger a memory of my mother working in the kitchen, preparing for new year celebration when I was a child.

It has been proven that the Pure Essential Oils have the ability to improve one’s concentration and recall memory, it works quickly as our olfactory system connect directly to our brain. Our brain remains a mystery, we do not even have to be consciously aware of or remember the events for the memory to be “stored”, because there is an intimate relationship between the limbic brain that is responsible for memory, as well as certain regulatory functions, and olfactory system, it stands to reason that scent can trigger memories, help one to stay focus, memorization and studying.

There was a research done on data key in operators before, it was found that when lemon scent was piped into the ventilation system, key in error were decreased by 53%. Lemon essential oils is proven for memory stimulation and mental alertness.

Memory loss has been linked to low estrogen level in several studies. Women are more likely to suffer Alzheimer’s disease than men. Symptoms of the disease range from simple memory loss to severe dementia. Essential oils that mimic estrogen  may prove useful, especially in post-menopausal women. Aromatherpy Essential Oils that posses hormone-like properties including Anissed, Basil, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Nutmeg and Star Anise. These hormone-like essential oils are known memory stimulants.

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