Aromatherapy - A Silent long distance relationship help
- vedic healers staff
- Aug 1
- 3 min read
The Quiet Strength of Scent: Aromatherapy A Silent Support for Soldiers & Families
In life of every uniformed personnel there is a rhythm to resilience: a packed duffel bag, long road ahead and an affirmative voice to the call of duty.
For personnel at tough posts—and for families holding the fort—stress isn’t an exception, it’s a regular feature. In such high demanding times, even a small help is more. There can be many ways to keep mind balanced and heart cheerful - and one of a very subtle mental support can be from the smells or scents.
Aromatherapy is about this thoughtful use of plant based essential oils to support how we feel and function. Have you ever wondered, why the smell of rain drops on earth can cheer up mind instantly or smell of freshly brewed coffee can dissolve a hard day.
It all happens because nose is wired directly to the limbic system—the brain’s centre for memory, sleep and emotion—In the timings where talking about mental health can be extremly difficult, smells can speak what words can’t.
Scents that take you home (long distance relationship help )
Smell is a powerful bridge to connect emotions back to the stable mode. The same fragrance that lingers on a mother’s sari, a partner’s shawl, or the rooms of home can travel across distance—tucking itself into memory and sleep. It creates a subtle long distance relationship help. A familiar evening smell of temple with chantings of mother can become a promise for the soldier, it carries him home instantly even at an unfamiliar place, and for spouses and children back home, the scent from his aftershave or perfume reminds the presence of the loved one who is away. The comfort is quiet and subtle but real. Its a clue to the nervous system that says, we are connected. It gives immense power and relaxes brain,ease out stress, anxiety and promotes comfort.
The psychological landscape of service
Uniformed life demands constant vigilance, extremes of climate, distance from family and, at times, the moral weight of life and death decisions. Burnout, sleep disruption and quiet anxiety can accumulate, but stigma and limited access often keep support out of reach. Aromatherapy offers a non-invasive, portable companions that preserves dignity and fits the discipline of service.
A gentle ally and not a cure-all
Some pure essential oils can be immensely gratifying. If you try to use them with family it will strengthen the bond and will help during separations. A few familiar aromas can create reliable help during times on hard posts:
Lavender for settling a tired mind and preparing for rest.
Frankincense for deeper breathing and focused perspective.
Vetiver for grounding when thoughts are hey-wired.
Peppermint for alertness during duty or long drives.
Sweet Orange/Bergamot for a lift in low-morale phases.
The power here is consistency, not complexity. Keep one scent for one moment, repeat it always for same experience, before a briefing, after evening prayers, or as lights dim at home for sleep. Over the time, the nervous system learns, and can help during hard times.you can create same experience with help of same fragrance, and mind can relax immediately even in between intimidating situations or unknown surroundings.
Field reality: insects & mosquitoes
In jungle duties and humid stations, vector-borne illness is a real risk. First lines of protection remain approved skin repellents (DEET, picaridin/icaridin, IR3535), permethrin-treated uniforms and nets, water management and screens. Oils like Citronella, pine or lemongrass aromas can freshen quarters, and can be added to the regular medical protocol for better advantage.
Safety & respect
Essential oils are concentrated so use sparingly, avoid ingestion and eyes, and be careful in cases of asthma, pregnancy, epilepsy, allergies or chronic conditions—consult your medical officer where needed. Resilience also means caring for the sensitivities of those beside us.
Aromatherapy won’t remove the mountain or shorten the march. It can, however, add steadiness to days we cannot control — a quiet, portable companion to the courage you already carry, and a scented thread that keeps home and heart connected.
About the author
Dr. Meenakshi Joshi is an Ayurveda physician with 35+ years in holistic wellness and a uniformed personnel spouse too. Her book, The Aromatherapy Blueprint ( available on kindle, amazon & flipkart ) distills safe, affordable ways to bring the benefits of scents into everyday routines—written for Indian families and first-time users who want clarity without complexity.
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