China
Africa
Explore chapters and articles related to this topic
Aromatherapy
Published in K. Hüsnü Can Başer, Gerhard Buchbauer, Handbook of Essential Oils, 2020
A more current definition of aromatherapy therefore might be a therapy that uses essential oils and other aromatic plant extracts for their body-mind benefits, without confining the therapy exclusively to effects obtained via their aroma, although this is, of course, a very important aspect of how the therapy works. In modern day aromatherapy, essential oils and related substances are currently used via a number of administration routes depending on the clinical expertise of the practitioner (see Figure 13.1).
Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Safety Issues of Essential Oils: Applications in Aromatherapy
Published in Megh R. Goyal, Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria, Ademola Olabode Ayeleso, T. Jesse Joel, Sujogya Kumar Panda, The Therapeutic Properties of Medicinal Plants, 2019
Anindya Sundar Ray, Suman Kalyan Mandal, Chowdhury Habibur Rahaman
From the time immemorial, volatile aromas have been used in various cultures of human beings. About 6000 years ago, many ancient civilizations of India, China, and Egypt had developed the practices on the use of volatile substances for treating many common diseases [89, 112]. This age-old tradition of healing with aromatic compounds resulted in “aromatherapy” (a combination of two words: “aroma” means fragrance and “therapy” means treatment). In 400 B.C., Hippocrates mentioned the benefit of regular uses of aromas and fragrance in maintaining good health. According to him, daily massage and bath with the scented substances is the proper way to health (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocrates).
An Overview of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn.) Nash (Poaceae)
Published in José L. Martinez, Amner Muñoz-Acevedo, Mahendra Rai, Ethnobotany, 2019
It is widely used in perfumes and for scenting soaps. It blends well with the oils of sandalwood and rose. Vetiver oil is used for external application in rheumatism, sprains and arthritis. The health benefits of Vetiver essential oil can be attributed to its properties like anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, cicatrisant, nervine, sedative, tonic and vulnerary. This Essential Oil is very popular in aroma therapy and has many medicinal properties, which are described in brief below.
Improved uptake and bioavailability of cinnamaldehyde via solid lipid nanoparticles for oral delivery
Published in Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 2022
Long Wu, Yun Meng, Yuhang Xu, Xiaoqin Chu
The Chinese herb Ramulus Cinnamomi, which is the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, has long been used to treat colds, edema, palpitations, joint pain, and improve blood circulation (Peng et al. 2021). Cinnamaldehyde (CA) is the main component of the volatile oil of cinnamon and is a phenylpropenal structural compound. It has been widely used in medicinal and food applications due to its strong and pleasant aroma (Zuo et al. 2017). In addition, it is also widely used as an antimicrobial and preservative in the food industry due to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties (Jessica Elizabeth et al. 2017). However, in recent years, CA has been found to have a variety of pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, neuroprotective, and anti-diabetic activities (Hong et al. 2016; Mendes et al. 2016).
Effectiveness of aromatherapy in reducing duration of labour: a systematic review
Published in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2022
Ashraf Ghiasi, Leila Bagheri, Fatemeh Sharaflari
Lavender was used mainly in inhalation prescription, or massage in several clinical studies (Burns et al. 2007; Alavi et al. 2010; Seraji and Vakilian 2011; Mohamadkhani Shahri et al. 2013; Kaviani et al. 2014a; Raju and Singh 2014; Janula and Mahipal 2015; Kamalifard et al. 2016; Lamadah and Nomani 2016; Yazdkhasti and Pirak 2016; Cenkci 2017; Tanvisut et al. 2018; Vakilian et al. 2018; Goda et al. 2021), 11 studies compared aromatherapy intervention with routine care in labour (Myung and Mi 2003; Kheirkhah et al. 2013; Raju and Singh 2014; Janula and Mahipal 2015; Roozbahani et al. 2015; Vahaby et al. 2016; Yazdkhasti and Pirak 2016; Alavi Fili et al. 2017; Cenkci 2017; Tanvisut et al. 2018; Lighaei and Hosseini 2019) and nine studies compared aroma with placebo (distilled water, back massage only without aroma, breathing technique with sterile water and breathing technique) (Alavi et al. 2010; Seraji and Vakilian 2011; Kheirkhah et al. 2013; Kaviani et al. 2014a; Kaviani et al. 2014b; Askari et al. 2016; Kamalifard et al. 2016; Lamadah and Nomani 2016; Vakilian et al. 2018; Goda et al. 2021).
AVP-786 as a promising treatment option for Alzheimer’s Disease including agitation
Published in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2021
Rita Khoury, Charlotte Marx, Sidney Mirgati, Divya Velury, Binu Chakkamparambil, George T. Grossberg
The management of BPSD, and notably agitation is a major challenge to physicians in the absence of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved pharmaceutical agent. The first-line approach is non-pharmacological and involves caregiver education, environmental adaptations, and other patient-centered activities [10]. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focused on the non-pharmacological strategies for agitation in patients with AD aged 65 years and above showed that music therapy, notably individualized and interactive music may be an optimal intervention for moderate to severe agitation. Other strategies include aroma therapy, bright light therapy, therapeutic touch, etc. [11]. When non-pharmacological approaches are insufficient, judicious use of pharmacological treatment is recommended.