Olfactory Training Kits

A number of scientific studies have demonstrated that in many cases people experiencing anosmia or other olfactory dysfunctions that cause loss or impairment of your sense of smell have been able to retrain their noses to be able to smell again.

Olfactory training is a relatively simple process that functions much like other sorts of training. In the same way that you might attempt a yoga position for the first time and not only not be able to do it, but think you might never be able to do it, with practice comes progress.

The process consists of systematically exposing the nose to two series of four distinct odors representing four of the main scent categories, as laid out in a theory known as the ‘Odor Prism,’ developed by Hans Henning in 1916.

The first series consists of Rose, Eucalyptus, Lemon, and Clove, and the second Peppermint, Thyme, Tangerine, and Jasmine. Ascents® always uses high-quality oils, because the essential oil market is unfortunately saturated with synthetic products that don’t have the same chemical constituents as pure oils, reducing or even eliminating their effectiveness.

Instructions:

Month 1

Smell Rose for 15 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds
Smell Eucalyptus for 15 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds
Smell Lemon for 15 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds
Smell Clove for 15 seconds

Repeat twice daily

Month 2

Smell Peppermint for 15 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds
Smell Thyme for 15 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds
Smell Tangerine for 15 seconds
Rest for 10 seconds
Smell Jasmine for 15 seconds

Repeat twice daily

*Note: Performing each of the above regimens for 3 months instead of 1, and smelling each oil for 20-30 seconds has been shown to improve outcomes in certain studies.