My family started using essential oils when my dad developed a cancerous tumor in his leg. My dad was in an enormous amount of pain. My mom wanted to find something for him to …show more content…
Sometimes at night it’s hard for me to fall asleep because my mind is wondering. Essential oils have helped me relaxed and had helped me fall asleep on sleepless nights. I have found that essential oils and aromatherapy have many benefits on the mind and the body. In IT MAKE SCENTS, A. Jaloba expresses, “Aromatherapists believe that certain aromas work on the limbic system in the primitive part of the brain that influences the endocrine and nervous systems. Different oils are used to produce different results. A number, including sandalwood, lavender and clary sage, stimulate serotonin. This can help increase relaxation, overcome insomnia and reduce stress” (Jaloba 2011). Using essential oils have gave many benefits. I have used lavender for many things. I used lavender especially when I’m stressed out and have problems sleeping. I used lavender when big exams are coming up. I use lavender two days before the exam, the night before the exam and the day of the exam. I have found that lavender has really helped me relax and not be so anxious about the