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Rose Incense may enhance memory retention, says, Journal Scientific Report

The scientists conducted several experiments with 54 students from two sixth grade classes of a school in southern Germany, who were asked to place rose-scented incense sticks on their desks at home while learning English vocabulary, and on the bedside table next to the bed at night.

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Rose Incense may enhance memory retention

Researchers have found out that some smells, such as those from rose-scented incense sticks, may facilitate better learning during sleep, a finding that might help in bettering memory retention.

In a study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, students in two school classes in Germany learned English vocabulary – with and without scent sticks during the learning period, and also at night.

The findings revealed that students remembered the vocabulary much precisely with the help of a scent. “We showed that the supportive effect of fragrances works very reliably in everyday life and can be used in a targeted way,” said study co-author Jurgen Kornmeier from the University of Freiburg in Germany.

The scientists conducted several experiments with 54 students from two sixth grade classes of a school in southern Germany, who were asked to place rose-scented incense sticks on their desks at home while learning English vocabulary, and on the bedside table next to the bed at night.

However, the scientists cautioned that cueing memory with odour during sleep might also have unseen side effects which could be assessed in future studies. “Although there is evidence that cueing during sleep does not affect sleep quality, the question of potential side effects of cueing during sleep has not been sufficiently answered yet,” the researchers wrote in the study.

However, they said the study has practical everyday applications for enhancing learning during sleep.

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