How Rose Essential Oil Can Support Brain + Memory (Backed by Science!)
Hey there! 🌿 I’ve been diving into aromatherapy lately, especially the magic of rose essential oil, and the science around how scent can support our brain, memory, and overall feel-good is actually pretty cool. For example, one recent study found that older adults exposed nightly to scented oils (including rose) improved their memory and brain-connectivity compared to a control group. 🌹
Here are the top five benefits of rose essential oil I’m excited to share (and links to the research so you can dig in if you want):
Brain + memory support – A University of California, Irvine (UCI) study reported that nightly exposure to scents (rose among them) over six months led to big improvements in memory performance and even measurable changes in brain pathways.
Stress & anxiety relief – A study on people after a heart attack found inhaling rose essential oil three times a day for three days significantly reduced anxiety compared to control.
Mood uplift – A recent meta-analysis of rose and damask rose oils found they have meaningful effect sizes for reducing stress and anxiety in adults.
Relaxation + better sleep potential – In a trial with burn patients, inhalation of rose essential oil over three nights improved both sleep quality and anxiety compared to placebo.
Skin & self-care bonus – While research is more limited here, a recent randomized trial of a supplement including rose extract showed improvements in skin hydration, elasticity and tone over 8 weeks.
If you’ve been curious about bringing these kinds of benefits into your life, I’d love to help you get started with my favorite rose oil. 🌹 DM me for more info. Let’s combine scent + science + self-care and give your brain (and mood, and skin) a little extra love! 🌱
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