🌿 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Goel, N., Kim, H., & Lao, R. P. (2005). An olfactory stimulus modifies nighttime sleep in young men and women. Chronobiology International, 22(5), 889–904. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4505755/
Lillehei, A. S., & Halcon, L. L. (2014). The sleep-enhancing effect of lavender essential oil: A systematic review. Holistic Nursing Practice. https://journals.lww.com/hnpjournal/fulltext/9900/the_sleep_enhancing_effect_of_lavender_essential.99.aspx
Healthline. (2023). What lavender can do for you — benefits for anxiety, sleep, and relaxation. https://www.healthline.com/health/what-lavender-can-do-for-you
🍊 Citrus Oils (Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon)
Toda, M., & Morimoto, K. (2011). Effect of citrus fragrance on immune function and depressive states. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 36(7), 1078–1086.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9774566/
Upworthy. (2022). Experts claim aromatherapy can be life-changing. https://www.upworthy.com/experts-claim-aromatherapy-life-changing
🌱 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Moss, M., Cook, J., Wesnes, K., & Duckett, P. (2003). Aromas of rosemary and lavender essential oils differentially affect cognition and mood in healthy adults. International Journal of Neuroscience, 113(1), 15–38.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8851910/
Sayorwan, W. et al. (2013). Effects of inhaled rosemary oil on subjective feelings and activities of the nervous system. Scientia Pharmaceutica, 81(2), 531–542.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3700080/
🍃 Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Moss, M. & Oliver, L. (2012). Improving cognitive function with aromatherapy: peppermint and cognitive performance. North American Journal of Psychology, 14(4), 771–788.
Tisserand Institute. (2023). Essential oils and cognitive function. https://tisserandinstitute.org/essential-oils-cognitive-function/
🌸 Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) & Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)
Lee, M. S., Choi, J., Posadzki, P., & Ernst, E. (2011). Aromatherapy for health care: An overview of systematic reviews. Maturitas, 71(3), 257–260.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3612440/
Han, S. H. et al. (2017). Effects of aromatherapy on stress and sleep quality among adults with stress-related symptoms. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 12, 107–111.
National Library of Medicine. (2020). Aromatherapy and its health benefits: Clary Sage and Cedarwood. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
💛 General Aromatherapy and Emotional Well-being
Herz, R. S. (2009). Aromatherapy facts and fictions: A scientific analysis of olfactory effects on mood, physiology, and behavior. International Journal of Neuroscience, 119(2), 263–290.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19234964/
American College of Healthcare Sciences (2022). Scientific overview: How essential oils affect mood and stress. https://achs.edu/blog/2022/03/10/how-essential-oils-affect-mood