Aromatherapy Stones: Reference
Theme:
Joy In Bloom
TYpe:
Reference Sheet
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Aromatherapy Stones: Reference
Description
A scent reference guide with eight garden-inspired essential oils and their mood and memory associations.
supplies:
Printed scent reference sheet, optional essential oil samples or cotton balls
Time:
10–20 minutes
purpose/benefit:
Sensory exploration, memory recall, conversation starter
Journaling prompt
Which scent brings back the strongest memory? Where does it take you?
activity & instructions
1. Read each scent card aloud: Lavender, Pine, Rosemary, Mint, Orange, Basil, Rose, Vanilla.
2. Offer each scent to smell if available.
3. Invite participants to choose a favorite and share a memory.
Nature & cultural insight
Garden scents awaken memory because smell is closely tied to emotion.
Facilitator tips
Offer each oil on a cotton ball before choosing. Use this sheet before beginning Aromatherapy Stones.
Dementia Adaptation
Read each scent aloud and offer one at a time to smell.
Did you know?
Of all the senses, smell is the only one that travels directly to the brain’s memory and emotion centers without any detour. A single whiff of lavender or rose can unlock a memory from 50 years ago with startling clarity.