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The legendary oil of fragrances  The vanilla fragrance has been known in the scenting world for many years. The scent has been used to enhance the mood and ambiance of any space, hence one of its therapeutic properties is the aphrodisiacal effect. This recognizable fragrance has endless health benefits and is used for a variety of things such as regulating menstruation, reducing signs of depression and anxiety, and lowering blood pressure. Another major health benefit is that it contains antioxidant properties that aid in wound healing and help fight infections. A study on aromatherapy has shown that vanilla is ranked remarkably high in its stress-reducing capabilities and promoting relaxation.   What exactly is vanilla, and where does it originates from? Vanilla is a spice that is extracted from the orchids of vanilla. The tropical orchid is a long pod-like fruit which makes it an edible plant. It is enjoyed universally from baking to fragrances, carrying a very potent taste and scent. Vanilla was originally native to Central and South America, as well as, The Caribbean. The first people to have cultivated it was the Totonacs of Mexico. The Aztecs conquered the Totonacs in the 15th Century, which allowed them access to vanilla for the first time. They were the civilization that put it on the map by utilizing vanilla in their food and mixing it with cacao, pairing the two flavors together. Eventually, it made its way to Europe when the Spanish fought the Aztecs and brought it back home with them. Today, about 80% of the world’s vanilla comes from farms in Madagascar. Their locals continue to pollinate the orchids by hand and cure and dry the beans traditionally.   Goes Best With... Besides being paired with food, vanilla is a base note in fragrances which is normally paired with citrus, wood, and floral scents because of its rich, warm and sweet aromatic components. Here our a few of our scenting oils that contaims the vanilla notes and be sure to indulge in these therupetic benefits: Skyfall Nirvana Beach House  Explore our scent library for more scenting oils with the Vanilla notes!

Sometimes we can all feel like we’re in a bit of a rat race with constant responsibilities begging for our attention. Stress can affect so many different parts of our lives from mild headaches to social withdrawal. April is Stress Awareness month, and we’d like to help you relieve some of that stress so that you can enjoy your days. There are many ways to cope with stress, some people do so in an ineffective way like overeating or overeating but coping with stress can be as simple adding a relaxing fragrance in your space. The scent may not do away with all your anxieties, but it can certainly help you feel more uplifted. Scents like lavender, rose, ylang-ylang and bergamot go long way to calm and center the mind. In a study done by the College of Public Health Sciences in Thailand, 20 healthy volunteers were said to have a lower blood pressure, heart rate and skin temperature after inhaling lavender oil. Use this month to reconnect with a calmer version of yourself. Schedule a consultation with a scent consultant today to find the perfect stress relieving fragrance for you.