How can essential oils help me improve my memory while studying at college?

Daphne Oz

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Essential oils in aromatherapy can help you retain that ridiculous amount of calculus you've been cramming into your brain for tomorrow's final. And no, it's not because certain oils can alter your gray matter and turn you into Einstein. But they can unlock mental blocks that might be keeping you from memorizing efficiently. Peppermint oil has been shown to be effective in enhancing memory, and you can blend this scent with orange or lemon to make the mix invigorating and stimulating.

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