Understand Stress
What is stress?
The body's response to demands or pressure.
What is aromatherapy?
A complementary health practice using essential oils
What system detects smellsl?
Olfactory system
Which ancient culture used aromatic plants early on?
Chinese
What device spreads essential oils into the air?
Diffuser
What type of stress lasts a long time and is harmful?
Chronic stress
Where are essential oils extracted from?
Plants (flowers, leaves, roots)
What part of the brain controls emotions and memory?
Limbic system
What did the Chinese burn to create balance?
Incense
What method combines touch and scent?
Massage therapy
Name one effect stress has on the body
Heart rate, hormones, mood.
Name one place aromatherapy is commonly used
Nursing, massage therapy, holistic health
What happens after smell receptors detect essential oils?
Signals travel to the brain
Which civilization developed early oil extraction methods?
Egyptians
Name one aromatherapy method
Bath therapy, inhalation, rollers
What response is triggered during stress?
Fight or flight response.
What type of therapy is aromatherapy considered?
Complementary therapy
What does the limbic system control?
Emotions, memory, stress response.
What invention helped extract essential oils?
Distillation machine
Name one benefit for individuals
Better sleep, less anxiety, relaxation.
Name one system affected by stress?
Nervous system, endocrine system.
Name one benefit of aromatherapy
Stress relief, relaxation, mood improvement
Name one chemical in essential oils and its effect
Linalool (calming), limonene (uplifting), eucalyptol.
When was aromatherapy formalized into modern practice?
20th century
Name one workplace benefit
Reduced stress, improved productivity.