Aromatherapy and Meditation The jury is still out on whether aromatherapy has genuine mind/body benefits; some small studies have shown that essential oils reduce the symptoms of a variety of ailments, including anxiety, chronic pain and insomnia. Nevertheless, many practitioners of meditation find scented oils, incense or candles important for setting a mood. Fragrant plant oils such as lavender and jasmine are said to encourage relaxation, and sniffing orange oil has been associated with reduced stress.
If you're not big on candles or oils, try burning herbs or leaves such as white sage, cedar leaves and pine needles. Whether or not you believe they clear bad juju, their fragrance is intoxicating.
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