Aromatherapy: Art or Science

Gaware, Vinayak M; Nagare, Rupali; Dhamak, Kiran B; Khadse, Atul N; Kotade, Kiran B; Kashid, Vivekanand A; Laware, Ravindra B

doi:10.7439/ijbr.v4i2.231

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“…36 The analgesic effects of lavender inhalation are believed to stimulate the limbic system. 37 Lavender essential oil could potentially affect the central nervous system and reduce the autonomic response to painful stimuli. 27 The inhalation of some of its constituents (linalyl acetate and linalool) has a sedative effect.…”

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The effect of topical application of lavender essential oil on the intensity of pain caused by the insertion of dialysis needles in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial

Ghods

Abforosh

Ghorbani

et al. 2015

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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The effect of topical application of lavender essential oil on the intensity of pain caused by the insertion of dialysis needles in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial

Ghods

Abforosh

Ghorbani

et al. 2015

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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“…In applications like steam baths, hot compress, or aroma therapies, essential oils can be absorbed through the skin or by aromatic inhalation, where they travel through the bloodstream, stimulate brain functions, and promote whole-body healing [ 43 ]. Potential safety concerns however may arise when oil extracts from plants are not well diluted, consequently causing skin irritations.…”

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Herbal Therapies and Social-Health Policies: Indigenous Ati Negrito Women’s Dilemma and Reproductive Healthcare Transitions in the Philippines

Ong

Kim

2015

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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The high maternal mortality in the Philippines in the past decades prompted intervention strategies to curb unwanted deaths of mothers and improve health and social conditions of women. Such introductions however have begun to challenge traditional reproductive health practices creating confusion among practitioners and incipient transitions in healthcare. Our aim in this study was to document the herbal therapies practiced by indigenous Ati Negrito women and discuss the implications of social and conventional healthcare intervention programs on reproductive healthcare traditions by conducting semistructured interviews. Fidelity Level index was used to determine culturally important plants (i.e., the most preferred). Review of related studies on most preferred plants and therapies was further carried out to provide information regarding their safety/efficacy (or otherwise). Determination of informants' traditional medicinal knowledge was done using Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests. A total of 49 medicinal plants used in treating female reproductive health-related syndromes across four categories were recorded. Significant differences in traditional medicinal knowledge were recorded when informants were grouped according to age, education, and number of children. Issues discussed in this research could hopefully raise awareness on changes in healthcare practices in indigenous cultures and on medical safety especially when traditional and conventional medications interact.

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“…As a result of aromatherapy, EOs are absorbed or inhaled and thus, limbic system is affected. By that way, several variations in the body could be observed such as stimulation of physiological responses of the nervous, endocrine, or immune systems, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, brain wave activity, and the release of various hormones throughout the body [186,187].…”

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Plants of the Genus Lavandula: From Farm to Pharmacy

Salehi

Mnayer

Özçelik

et al. 2018

Natural Product Communications

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The Lavandula genus, belonging to the Lamiaceae, includes 39 species, with nearly 400 registered cultivars. Lavandula are worldwide plants that occur over the Mediterranean, Europe, North Africa, southwest Asia to southeast India. Lavandula plants have been used since ancient time to flavor and preserved food, to treat diseases including wound healing, sedative, antispasmodic, microbial and viral infections. Numerous researches have described the chemical composition and the primary components of lavender oils are the monoterpenoids (linalool, linalyl acetate, 1,8-cineole, β-ocimene, terpinen-4-ol, and camphor), sesquiterpenoids (β-caryophyllene and nerolidol) and other terpenoid compounds (e.g., perillyl alcohol). The high concentrations of linalyl acetate make them attractive in perfumery, flavoring, cosmetics and soap industries. Currently, data on the antimicrobial activity of lavender plants have been scientifically confirmed. Indeed, lavender essential oils possess wide spectra of biological activities such as antispasmodic, carminative, analgesic, sedative, hypotensive, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antidiuretic and general tonic action. In addition, clinical studies support their uses as treatment of health conditions. However, further clinical studies are necessary to define the magnitude of the efficacy, mechanisms of action, optimal doses, long-term safety, and, potential side effects of lavender plants.

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Aromatherapy: Art or Science

Cited by 21 publications

References 42 publications

The effect of topical application of lavender essential oil on the intensity of pain caused by the insertion of dialysis needles in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial

The effect of topical application of lavender essential oil on the intensity of pain caused by the insertion of dialysis needles in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial

Herbal Therapies and Social-Health Policies: Indigenous Ati Negrito Women’s Dilemma and Reproductive Healthcare Transitions in the Philippines

Plants of the Genus Lavandula: From Farm to Pharmacy

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