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Lavender Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (Syn: L. officinalis L. vera DC.)Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)Lavender is a fragrant flowering plant that grows wild in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, between 1,970 and 3,940 feet above sea level. There...
Scent is POWERFUL!Smell is the most underutilized sense we have yet one of the most powerful. It is our most primal sense. It stops us from drinking sour milk, alerts us to natural gas, and can even detect a fire 30 miles away. While other mammals, such as dogs and...
How Olfactory Training Can Improve Your Sense of SmellOur sense of smell, or olfaction, is incredibly important. Smells influence our mood, behavior, relationships, and health in ways we don't even realize. However, many people suffer from smell disorders that...
Smelling the fresh, woodsy aroma of pine or cedar can instantly transport you to a peaceful forest setting. But did you know that inhaling essential oils from conifer trees could also help you feel less stressed at the office? A recent study dug into this idea,...