Felicia Rizky
This science has many years behind it. It is believed that ancient civilizations used it for many reasons and in different ways, such as in massages, in their baths, and in medicine. This concept probably arose simultaneously in China, Egypt, and the Middle East, later being introduced to Europe thanks to the Romans, to whom we undoubtedly owe an enormous favor.
However, modern aromatherapy is mainly attributed to the French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé, who began research into its healing powers after noticing how lavender oil aided in the healing of a severe burn.
The word aromatherapy comes from the Greek. The word “aroma” means pleasant smell or fragrance, and “therapeia” which means healing. It makes a lot of sense right?
Citruses are, without a doubt, the fragrance par excellence for many and we did not expect less. It is a lighter aroma than others, so it is very fresh and pleasant, the key element to make any room comfortable, but that is not all.
These scents of lemon, grapefruit or orange arouse other effects, since they are directly associated with cleanliness and freshness, as well as giving a feeling of spaciousness and freedom.
The aromas not only remain pleasant smells and carriers of memories, but many fragrances have been shown to have properties that help reduce stress, help better concentration, improve rest… citrus fruits are our favorite aromas.
These fragrances are capable of improving your mood. We know that fighting those bad days that we all have is not an easy task, luckily, citrus fruits are the push we need to bring out the positive side of things.
If you’ve ever walked into a library and been greeted by a pleasant smell of lemon, it’s aromatherapy again. Citrus fruits are a very useful resource also in libraries or places reserved for study and work, since it significantly improves concentration and productivity. If you are a student or need this at work, these scents are made for you.
It is impressive how smells are able to make a bad day a less bad day and it is that sometimes the most useful is in the simplest things. The smell of clean clothes, your grandmother’s homemade food, the smell of a new book… comforting, right? This is how citrus fruits are, fragrances that have been born to make our lives a little easier.
