Rose Scent Increases Brain Gray Matter
10 days ago
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- Wearing a specific rose scent oil for a month can enlarge gray matter in the brain.
- MRI scans showed increased gray matter volume in participants who wore the rose scent.
- The posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), linked to memory, showed significant gray matter increase.
- The amygdala and orbitofrontal cortex showed little change in gray matter volume.
- Continuous scent inhalation may prevent brain atrophy and reduce dementia risk.
- The study suggests potential for aromatherapies to boost mental health and brain plasticity.