Does Aromatherapy Reduce Depression?

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In this essay, I will be analyzing the claims that aromatherapy can reduce depression. Aromatherapy is the use of plant extracts and essential oils as a form of medicine which users believe to relieve pain, increase cognitive function, and improve your overall mood. Currently, scientists have reason to believe that aromatherapy has positive health benefits; however, research is limited. If the claims surrounding aromatherapy are accurate, depression would be reduced, as it is a mental illness promoting negative thoughts and feelings. Although psychologists have limited reason to form a conclusion, they believe that aromatherapy affects the brain through our olfactory sensory system.

Based on what scientists know about our sensory systems,