dagmar88 said:
Some people think EO scents work therapeutically, but I'm not one of them. As in, I don't believe in any effect other then pleasant smell
Dagmar, some of these people have actually done studies on that - not to mention that anyone who has smell Eucalyptus can vouch that it clears sinuses. I agree that smell are also very powerful on the emotional level but there's so much more to it.
Here's a bit more info - for those who might be interested
How do I inhale essential oils?
peppermintAnother way that essential oils enter the body is inhalation through the nose or mouth. Common examples include inhaling eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globules, E. radiate, or E. smithii) essential oil when you have a cough or inhaling peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil to reduce fatigue or nausea. (Note: Often, essential oils are put into a diffuser for inhalation. The section How Do I Choose and Use Essential Oils? describes this in more detail.)
The Olfactory System
The olfactory system includes all physical organs or cells relating to, or contributing to, the sense of smell. When we inhale through the nose, airborne molecules interact with the olfactory organs and, almost immediately, the brain.
Molecules inhaled through the nose or mouth are also carried to the lungs and interact with the respiratory system. Thus, inhaled essential oils can affect the body through several systems and pathways.
Interaction with the Limbic System (Emotional Brain)
During inhalation, odor molecules travel through the nose and affect the brain through a variety of receptor sites, one of which is the limbic system, which is commonly referred to as the "emotional brain."
The limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance (Higley & Higley, 1998). This relationship helps explain why smells often trigger emotions. Knowing this, we can hypothesize how inhalation of essential oils can have some very profound physiological and psychological effects!
"Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived." Helen Keller
http://takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore ... -oils-work