De-stress yourself with these Indian fragrances – Times of India

Fragrance plays a huge role in how we feel. They evoke emotions, help us recall memories, attract other people to us and give us a sense of security. Indian culture has always used aromatic ingredients, and apart from the obvious benefit of having a lovely smell, these ingredients are soothing to smell. When you smell sandalwood or turmeric, your mind feels calm and stable. Scents such as lavender and lemon promote serotonin production in humans. With that said, let us dive into some of the Indian fragrances that can help you de-stress and rejuvenate you, Courtesy Radhika Iyer, entrepreneur and founder of Anahata Organics and Ra Foundation, elf, climber and philanthropist.

Sandalwood: Sandalwood promotes calmness, lower stress levels and overall, better sleep. For many Indians, sandalwood is the scent of their childhood homes. This scent is particularly recognized all over the world and its earthy nature affects your mind and body.

Lemon: Lemon is wonderful for making you feel energized, calming the mind, rejuvenating the skin and refreshing you for the day ahead. This citrus-filled scent rejuvenates the brain and allows you to reset your mind.

Jasmine: Jasmine has a lovely scent and is known as one of the sweetest smelling flowers. Its scent has anti-depressant properties, which elevates the mind above all the chaos around it. Jasmine is also known to induce sleep.

Vetiver: The scent of Vetiver is deeply balancing, calming and stress free. This fragrance brings you to your reality and allows you to face your everyday issues with a clear head. This relaxant is also known to promote complete sleep and relaxation. It is otherwise called “oil of peace”.

Rose: One of the most famous fragrances in the world, Gulab or Indian Desi Rose, relieves stress, fights anxiety and relaxes your mind and body. The scent of rose is gentle but pungent and gives great relief to the mind.

These scents work most effectively to reduce stress when you sit and meditate with them. Aromatherapy can do wonders for reducing your stress levels.