The Science of Scent: How Essential Oils and Diffusers Impact Your Brain
Introduction The human sense of smell serves as a profound link between our emotions and cognitive processes, a connection that aromatherapy strategically leverages through essential oils. When these plant-derived extracts are diffused, they engage the olfactory system, initiating neurological responses that can modulate mood, stress, focus, and sleep. Oils like lavender and citrus are particularly