Not only does vanilla smell and taste particularly aromatic, it is also beneficial to health. It was a coveted remedy for the Maya and Aztecs of Central America and was considered an indispensable part of the medicine chest.
It is said that vanilla can be used as a remedy for insomnia due to its calming effects. The essential oil it contains is used in aromatherapy for anxiety, insomnia and depression, among other things.
Used as a spice, one can gently take advantage of vanilla’s healing properties and enjoy its relaxing invigoration.