The Sense of Smell Institute (www.senseofsmell.org) explores human response to various fragrances.
For instance, peppermint positively impacted athletic performance.
The Sense of Smell Institute recently reported that when a vanilla-like fragrance was administered to patients undergoing MRO scans they were significantly less anxious/stressful and were able to complete the MRI scan.
Job performance and the state of alertness of workers who received occasional whiffs of peppermint while they were performing sustained attention tasks improved significantly. A subtle hint of peppermint scent incorporated into the office environment may help to relieve this problem. The Sense of Smell Institute reported that studies found peppermint increases employee alertness, performance and attitude about their job.
Feeling a little sad? Try burning the fragrance white sage.
Vanilla, lavender, vanilla with a hint of coconut, or cinnamon with citrus all can help reduce stress.
If you're feeling a little worn down and need a pick me up try mandarine orange and jasmine, citrus and lemongrass, pine, grapefruit ginger and verbena, or orange and patchouli.
When you just need good nights sleep try burning lavender, chamomile and Bulgarian rose fragranced candles.
In love, the best fragrances are sandlewood and Indian Masala, juniper berry and citrus, sandlewood, frankincense and patchouli, or jasmine and minosa.
exerpt from the Iowa SoyBean Association