Have you ever noticed how sometimes when you light up those scented jar candles certain scents make you feel good or just generally change your mood? Did you ever wonder why? It’s possible the scent reminds you of something from your past, and that memory brings emotions with it. But it’s also possible it’s the scent itself that is bringing about the change.
The use of aromatherapy is very popular. The concept is that by selecting different scents, you can change your mood, feel better, revitalize, think more clearly, and even heal various ailments. This is often done with scented jar candles.
Many people use aromatherapy, but don’t realize it. They know they are drawn to particular scents and that when they smell those aromas they feel better, but they don’t connect the two.
Often, once people start to better understand aromatherapy, they want to have a number of scented candles around, so they can have the right one on hand. It is this reason that calls for the recommendation of scented jar candles. These candles can stay closed, keeping the scents strong inside, until you are ready to use them. After they are done, you can close them up again, assuring they will be able to release that coveted scent the next time you use them.
Quick Reference to Aromatherapy Scents
Here is a quick reference of a number of scents and their aromatherapy properties:
Apple - Apple is a scent of love and peace of mind.
Bayberry - If you want to bring a little luck to your home, or your wallet, burn a bayberry candle.
Cinnamon - If you need to regain a little focus in your life, cinnamon is said to be the scent to help you do it.
Citronella - While most people think this scent is just to make bugs go away, it also is said to bring friends to you. If you run a business, it may bring new customers.
Eucalyptus - Whether you are physically sore or mentally hurt, eucalyptus is the candle you should have burning. This isn’t just for injuries, but also ailments such as the flu.
Grapefruit - Getting a clear view of things and getting your head in the right place is helped along by the scent of grapefruit.
Jasmine - The scent of jasmine is said to get the creative juices flowing. It also helps clear out any dark clouds that may be hanging around your mind.
Juniper Berry - If you’re ready to just let your stresses go, juniper berry is the relaxing scent you are looking for.
Lavender - Dealing with extra stress? The scent of lavender is said to deliver peace, calm and stability to the person who smells it. It’s also said to help in getting rid of a headache.
Lemon - Lemon is a scent that helps you get your thoughts in order and be able to concentrate on them.
Lilac - Do you feel like you have become forgetful lately? The scent of lilac is said to help in strengthening memory and aid in decision making.
Orange - If you need a little energy, or just to smooth out the energies around you, orange is the scent to take in.
Peppermint - Peppermint is a scent that will help you get your head back on straight, said to bring clarity and concentration.
Pine - Feel a lot of negative emotions are following you around? Light a pine scented candle to clean the air.
Rose - Rose is the flower of love for a reason. The scent of rose is said to aid in love as well as bringing harmony in one’s life.
Sage - Another air cleaning scent, sage is said to help clear up negative moods and feelings that seem to be surrounding you.
Sandalwood - If you can’t calm your mind down and are doing a lot of worrying, it’s time to light up a sandalwood candle. Sandalwood is a scent that is believed to calm the mind and promote healing.
Vanilla - Ready to recharge? Light a vanilla candle. The scent of vanilla puts happiness in the air and charges it with energy. It’s also said to bring good fortune.
Whether you just need to relax at the end of the day, or pick up your mood after an being on an emotional rollercoaster, using scented jar candles and aromatherapy can help you remove the dark cloud much more quickly, and let you get back to enjoying life, and the scents it has to offer.
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