Aromatherapy is considered to be an alternative therapy in modern times, yet it is based on ancient medical systems that have been built up over thousands of years from accumulated empirical evidence. Many of us have experienced elevated moods from breathing in flowers, the ocean, and the aroma of fresh forest air, to name a few. In the 1920s, French...

Inhalation of the aroma of a certified pure essential oil can be a powerful way to affect memory, hormones, and emotions through the olfactory system.  Anatomically, the olfactory system is closely connected to the limbic system of the brain.  The limbic system includes structures such as the hippocampus (long-term memory), the amygdala (emotions), the hypothalamus (autonomic nervous system and hormones),...