• Aromatherapy offers students a natural study aid.Lamp for aromatherapy surrounded by violet petals image by Dmitry Rukhlenko from Fotolia.com
  
  Aromatherapy uses essential oils extracted from plants and herbs to heal ailments and conditions. Users can inhale the fragrance from the oils, massage them into the skin or take them orally, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Before consuming aromatherapy oils, a user should always consult with a professional. Some oils are dangerous and should not be consumed. Students can use aromatherapy oils to help them meet the mental challenges of studying for long hours.
  
  

Natural Treatments

• Aromatherapy oils allow the student to use an all-natural product to enhance concentration, fight fatigue and improve memory during study. Essential oils are extracted from plants and herbs and contain no other ingredients. Users can blend oils together for an enhanced effect.
  
  

Increased Concentration

• Aromatherapy oils help during study times by improving concentration. Users inhale the stimulating aromas of basil and lavender oil in an aromatherapy atomizer. The atomizer heats the oil and releases the aromatic oil and particles into the air. Atomizers are available in various sizes and types, which can be placed on a desk during study.
  
  

Reduces Fatigue

• Reading large amounts of material during study can cause fatigue and sleepiness. Aromatherapy oils that have a sharp aroma such as clove help to prevent fatigue during study. Citrus oils such as grapefruit can help to energize the mind and body for study.
  
  

Memory Enhancement

• Herbalists and aromatherapists use rosemary for a number of conditions such as muscle pain and spasms, to support the circulatory system and to improve memory, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Rosemary oil should not be taken internally.
  
  

Mental Stamina

• Aromatherapy oils help to improve mental stamina. During times of study, mental stamina allows a student to read through large volumes of material and learn the information contained in the materials. Peppermint oil is one aromatherapy oil that is used for mental stamina and clarity.