Researchers have confirmed that certain aromas can put you on the fast track to good health. They have pinpointed what smells you need to get a whiff of to attack specific ailments:
- Acne – chamomile, geranium, lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, tea tree
- Allergies – chamomile, lavender, Melissa, patchouli
- Anger – ylang ylang
- Arthritis – birch, black pepper, chamomile, eucalyptus, ginger, juniper
- Athlete’s foot – tea tree myrrh
- Bruises – fennel, lavender, parsley seed
- Burns – lavender
- Colds – basil, cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, tea tree
- Constipation – black pepper
- Dandruff – lavender, patchouli
- Depression – basil, lavender, lime, sandalwood
- Diarrhea – cardamom seed, peppermint
- Fatigue – basil, peppermint, rosemary
- Flatulence – cardamom seed, lime
- Greasy skin – lemon, sandalwood, tea tree
- Headache – chamomile, lavender
- Indigestion – cardamom seed, chamomile, orange
- Insect bites and stings – basil, chamomile, lavender, tea tree
- Insomnia – chamomile, lavender, marjoram
- Menstrual cramps – basil, chamomile, cypress, lavender
- Nausea – cardamom seed, chamomile
- Obesity – birch, fennel
- Premenstrual syndrome – geranium, juniper, lavender, Melissa
- Stress – chamomile, cedarwood, frankincense, lavender, sandalwood