How fragrance the brain strengthens: new to essential oils
How fragrance the brain strengthens: new to essential oils
The latest research in March 2024 dealt with the health advantages of scents and highlighted a particularly interesting aspect: the effect of continuous inhalation of scents, for example by wearing clothing, on the structure of the brain. The study in particular examined how the continuous breathing of a rose fragrance affects the brain over a month. 50 healthy women were examined, with a group of 28 women wore the fragrance and a control group of 22 women did not wore him. The focus was on the change in the volume of the gray substance in the brain, which was measured before and after the influence.
The results were remarkable: In the women who wore the fragrance, an increase in the volume of the gray substance in the entire brain and in the subregion of the rear gyrus cinguli (PCC) was found. However, there were no changes in the volume of the Amygdala and the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC). This suggests that continuous fragrance can actually have measurable effects on the brain structure.
In the future, this discovery could have far -reaching effects on the use of scents in everyday life. For example, the conscious selection of scents that we wear or use in our habitats could become a simple, yet effective way to specifically promote brain health. Such findings could also influence therapy approaches, for example in the treatment of diseases that are connected to the structure of certain brain regions.basic terms
- essential oil: concentrated extracts from plants that wear characteristic scents and are used in aromatherapy.
- gray substance: An area of the brain that mainly consists of the cell bodies of nerve cells and plays a central role in different brain functions.
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): A imaging process that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of the body, including the structure of the brain.
- Orbitofrontaler Kortex (OFC): A region of the frontal appeal of the brain, which is involved in the decision -making and in emotional processes.
- amygdala: part of the brain, which is mainly associated with the processing of emotions, especially fear and joy.
- posteriorer gyrus cinguli (PCC): An area in the back of the brain that plays a role in various cognitive functions, including attention and memory.
This study opens a new window for understanding, such as our daily environment -especially the fragrances we choose -can influence our brain health and structure. It underlines the importance of further researching these relationships and could lead to innovative approaches in prevention and treatment of neuropsychological disorders in the future.
change in the brain structure through continuous fragrance
Research in the field of health benefits of fragrances is becoming increasingly important. So far, however, it has been little researched what effects the continuous inhalation, for example by wearing scents on clothing, on the brain structure. A recent intervention study has devoted itself to this question in order to examine the effects of continuous inhalation of essential oils on the gray substance of the brain.
The study comprised 50 healthy female participants, 28 of whom were assigned to the intervention group and 22 of the control group. The participants of the intervention group were asked to carry a certain rose scent on their clothes for a month. To measure the effects on the brain structure, changes in the brain images of the participants, recorded by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before and after the intervention, were analyzed.
The results of the study showed an increase in the volume of the gray substance (GMV) throughout the brain and in the subregion of the rear zingulum (Posterior Cingulate Cortex, PCC). On the other hand, no change in the GMV was found in the Amygdala and the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC). This indicates that the continuous inhalation of scents has a selective effect on certain brain regions and can thus change the structure of the brain.
This research is the first of its kind to prove that the continuous inhalation of scents can cause structural changes in the brain. The implications of this findings could be far -reaching, including potential applications in aromatherapy and other therapeutic areas that aim to modulate the brain structure and function.
The study is a significant contribution to growing research on the interaction between sensory experiences and brain structure and opens the door for further examinations in this fascinating area.
More details on the study can be found in the original article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38331299 .