Soothing Benefits of Scented Candles
Scented candles are said to have a calming effect. Thus, they improve a person’s mood; it is the essential oils in them that are the source of the effect. It is known that stress is a factor in many diseases so the calming properties of some scents can be good for a person’s health. Just the glow of the candle is comforting and along with its warmth creates a cozy atmosphere.
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Various scents have their subcategories of stress they deal with. For example, depression is alleviated by clary sage, melissa, jasmine, rose, and grapefruit. If someone is anxious or angry he should use geranium, juniper, frankincense, basil, and sage. If a person thinks he suffers from exhausted nerves he should try the scents of hyssop, lemon grass, citronella, peppermint, and nutmeg. When he suffers from nervous tension he should use bergamot, palmarosa, vetiver, basil, cedarwood.
Jasmine, marjoram, lavender, thyme, and neroli have the relaxing property of aiding someone to sleep better. Lavender also clears the mind. Rosemary improves the mental prowess and if stress hurts your concentration this is a good choice of scented candle. Mint scents are invigorating. Fruit and flower blends are energizing. Jasmine and citrus are good for headaches.
Many candles have a mixture of scents so that the benefits are multiplied. The curative powers of aromatic scents have been known for centuries. Anyone can take advantage of this knowledge using scented candles to ease tension when they come home from work or to help create a soothing haven over the weekend.