When fragrance is inhaled, the odour molecules travel up the nose where they are trapped by olfactory membranes that are well protected by the lining inside the nose. When stimulated by odour molecules, this lining of nerve cells triggers electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb in the brain. Because the limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels and hormone balance, essential oils can have profound physiological and psychological effects. The sense of smell is the only one of five senses directly linked to the limbic lobe of the brain, the emotional control centre. Anxiety, depression, fear, anger and joy all emanate from this region ... #level #levelblends #findyourlevel #essentialoils #calm #grounding #love #peace #centre #uplift #wellbeing #mindbodyspirit #wellness #yoga #meditation