essential oils interact with calcium channels and neurotransmitter receptors linked to arousal and calm

Essential oils interact with voltage-dependent calcium channels as part of their neurotransmitter receptor-level mechanisms affecting arousal and sedation.

What this means for you

Your nervous system uses specific receptors to shift between alert and relaxed states. Certain aromatic compounds appear to influence those same pathways — which may help explain why some scents feel energizing while others help you wind down before sleep.

The published research

The Effects of Essential Oils on the Nervous System: A Scoping Review.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023
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