I just recently came across some research on the cognitive effects of both essential oils, as well as their effects on mood. Unsurprisingly, the researchers found that the smell of peppermint enhanced memory, while Ylangylang impaired memory and seemed to slow mental processing. At the same time, tests of mood before and after the cognitive tests showed that subjectively, the peppermint increased alertness, while the ylangylang decreased awareness, but significantly increased calmness.
The full paper is available at Pubmed as well as other online sources.
3 comments:
Peppermint oil has helped at least one college student make it through a cram session and survive to pass a test! My oldest daughter has test anxiety and the peppermint oil nearby as she studied really helped her out. I suggested she suck on a peppermint candy during the test as well.
Thank you for sharing what you love!
Shelly, the sucking on a Peppermint candy during the exam is brilliant. Research has shown that using an oil while studying, then having the oil in the air during the exam really does help with recall. She should have aced the test!!! ;)
Yes, you are correct Marge.........
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