Essential oils can also affect our mental and emotional states, as we seem to respond more emotionally to smell than to other senses. The reason for this is that the nerves that are responsible for smelling, the olfactory nerves, are directly connected to the limbic system, the emotional center of the brain. Therefore, you can use essential oils for environmental fragrancing and create a sensual, energizing or relaxing feeling in a room. Their antiseptic properties also make them ideal air fresheners. To gain the benefit of using the oils in this way, use light bulb rings, fragrance burners or diffusors to vaporize such oils as lavender for its antibacterial properties, peppermint for its uplifting nature or ylang ylang for enhancing sensuality.
Inhalation is another wonderful way to use essential oils.
By putting a few drops of oil in a bowl of warm water, sprinkling them on your pillow or dabbing some on a handkerchief, you can enjoy the benefits of inhaling the oils at home, school or office. For these applications you could use basil and ginger for their ability to stimulate the brain and refresh your mental powers or eucalyptus and pine to help you breath easier. Aromatherapy is a wonderful resource, capturing the magical ability of flowers and herbs to enhance radiant beauty and well-being. As you need not be an expert to enjoy its benefits, you should discover for yourself why aromatherapy makes such great sense.