Effects of Aromatherapy of Himekuromoji (<i>Lindera lancea</i>), Essential Oil on Vital and Stress, Emotion and Cognitive Function of the Elderly in Need of Care

Abstract

Although there are limited means of delaying the cognitive decline in patients with dementia, aromatherapy contributes to alleviating the pain manifested through peripheral symptoms and psychological expression of dementia as part of dementia control. However, there are no studies that comprehensively verify the stress reduction effect, cognitive function, vital signs, etc. in the elderly requiring long-term care. In this study, we focused on Himekuromoji (Lindera lancea ), which grows naturally in Japan and has no verification cases and decided to verify the possibility of aromatherapy using that essential How to cite this paper: Kikukawa, H.,

Effect of aromatic massage on brain waves and physiological indices of older adults

“…It found that patients could remain relaxed for 30% of their active time. 15 In a meta-analysis of studies on shortterm improvements in mood and immunity using salivary immunoglobulin A (s-IgA) concentration, interleukin-6 production, and natural killer cell activation as assessment methods, the authors reported that trends toward improvement were observed. 16 However, these were not statistically significant due to small sample sizes.…”

“…One study that evaluated the stress‐reducing effects of aromatherapy in older adults requiring care examined changes in blood pressure and cyclic changes using a portable device. It found that patients could remain relaxed for 30% of their active time 15 . In a meta‐analysis of studies on short‐term improvements in mood and immunity using salivary immunoglobulin A (s‐IgA) concentration, interleukin‐6 production, and natural killer cell activation as assessment methods, the authors reported that trends toward improvement were observed 16 .…”