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The Science

It is only recently that scientific professionals have taken a critical approach to proving and debunking the claims of aromatherapy practitioners. But the results have surprised many members of the scientific community.

Scientific Research has shown that inhaling a calming scent can help reduce stress and tension. Aromatherapy science has shown that aromatherapy quickly affects mood and behavior. Researchers recently discovered that the introduction of natural scents like lavender and vanilla significantly reduces anxiety and distress in some scenarios.

Under laboratory conditions, mice have been proven to undergo behavioral changes after exposure to certain airborne scents. After having aromatic blasts of lavender and sandalwood oil introduced into their cages, hyper-excited mice appeared calmer. The implications of these kinds of animal studies for human users are yet to be determined, but preliminary aromatherapy science research suggests that certain holistic practices may have verifiable benefits in terms of mood regulation and stress reduction.

The strongest evidence science has produced in aromatherapy, is the stress reducing effects of smell in a recent study on anxiety in hospital patients. The study conducted at Manhattan's Sloan-Kettering Hospital, the scent of vanilla was shown to help reduce stress related to claustrophobia 63% during MRI scans. This study has helped raise interest in aromatherapy science within the larger academic community.