These herbs have a strong and often pleasant odour. This oil-based aroma can stimulate or relax the body via the digestive and/or nervous systems, and are the basis for much of aromatherapy.
How Aromatics Work
The aromatic’s high volatile oil content has much in common with mode of action of many Carminatives.
Herbal Examples:
Pimpinellaanisum (Aniseed)
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
Cinnamomumzeylanicum (Cinnamon)
Rosmarinusofficinalis (Rosemary)
Menthapiperita (Peppermint)