Dr. Alan Hirsch, director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, who was not involved in the study, agrees: “[the study] opens up the doorway for us to explore other odors and how they affect people” (6).

How To Use Rosemary
To help boost your memory, fill your office with the scent of rosemary by diffusing a few drops of high-quality organic essential oil using a diffuser. You can also keep a rosemary plant by your desk.

For an on-the-go solution, mix a drop of rosemary oil in a teaspoon of coconut oil and carry it in a small cosmetic tin. Rub a bit of oil on your wrists as needed to keep your brain sharp!