Aromachology
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Aromachology is the study of the influence of odors on behavior. Although certain plants have stimulating or relaxing effects, research on wider scopes of application are still at an early stage. Some cosmetic brands such as Shiseido and Décléor are devoting substantial efforts to the task.
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Aromachology is much like psycho-aromatherapy as this concerns itself with the effects of aroma on both ones mood and emotion state. Cinnamon's Scent Boosts Brain Function from the WF web site http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=68
Not only does consuming cinnamon improve the body's ability to utilize blood sugar, but just smelling the wonderful odor of this sweet spice boosts brain activity!
Research led by Dr. P. Zoladz and presented April 24, 2004, at the annual meeting of the Association for Chemoreception Sciences, in Sarasota, FL, found that chewing cinnamon flavored gum or just smelling cinnamon enhanced study participants' cognitive processing. Specifically, cinnamon improved participants' scores on tasks related to attentional processes, virtual recognition memory, working memory, and visual-motor speed while working on a computer-based program. Participants were exposed to four odorant conditions: no odor, peppermint odor, jasmine, and cinnamon, with cinnamon emerging the clear winner in producing positive effects on brain function. Encouraged by the results of these studies, researchers will be evaluating cinnamon's potential for enhancing cognition in the elderly, individuals with test-anxiety, and possibly even patients with diseases that lead to cognitive decline. (May 9, 2004)
