Vanilla Essential Oil:
Vanilla is widely credited as a calming substance that creates positive associations and evokes feelings of warmth and happiness. That’s one of the primary reasons that it is used in so many bath and body products: it evokes such a relaxing sensation.
Vanilla works on both a physical and mental level to help you relax. It quiets the mind and relieves tension. When used in a diffuser in the bedroom for a short period of time before bed, the vanilla essential oil can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
- Maintains Respiratory Health
Vanilla, especially on bedding pillows, has been shown to help you breathe easier at night because it promotes relaxation and affects the respiratory center in the brain.
The National Center for Scientific Research in France conducted a study on premature infants. It found significant improvement in sleep apnea when the infants slept on pillows containing vanillin.
In lab trials, vanilla has been shown to significantly reduce the presence of harmful bacteria like E. coli and Listeria. It has also been shown to stop bacteria from spreading and joining with other kinds of bacteria. This is the leading cause for the development of treatment-resistant bacterial strains.
The molecular structure of this essential oil is similar to that of human pheromones. These are chemical substances produced and released into the environment by animals. So, these scents are definitely an attractor, encouraging increased levels of estrogen and testosterone.
Because vanilla essential oil has been shown to boost estrogen production, it can help alleviate symptoms of PMS like bloating, fatigue, and cramps, as well as better regulate emotions.
- Boosts Skin and Hair Health
The vanilla essential oil contains B vitamins that are important for healthy and shiny hair. The niacin, thiamin, and pantothenic acid found in vanilla essential oil help promote skin health, keeping skin clear of acne and fending off free radical damage. It can also help prevent wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
