Takemoto H, Ito M, Shiraki T, Yagura T, Honda G Journal of Natural Medicines, 2007 ABSTRACT: Agarwood oil and spikenard extract were examined for their sedative activity using a spontaneous vapor administration system. It was shown that inhalation of agarwood oil vapor sedated mice. The main volatile constituents of the oil were found to be… Read more »
Nervous System
This system includes the brain, spinal cord, sensory receptors and peripheral nerves. Disorders include strokes, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, ADHD, epilepsy, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and stress.
Aroma oil therapy in palliative care: a pilot study with physiological parameters in conscious as well as unconscious patients
Goepfert M, Liebl P, Herth N, Ciarlo G, Buentzel J, Huebner J Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2017 ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this pilot study is to analyze the reactions of healthy test persons and conscious as well as unconscious palliative patients to aroma stimuli. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a randomized controlled study,… Read more »
Inhalation of Roman chamomile essential oil attenuates depressive-like behaviors in Wistar Kyoto rats
Kong Y, Wang T, Wang R, Ma Y, Song S, Liu J, Hu W, Li S Science China Life Sciences, 2017 ABSTRACT: The idea of aromatherapy, using essential oils, has been considered as an alternative antidepressant treatment. In the present study, we investigated the effect of Roman chamomile essential oil inhalation for two weeks on depressive-like… Read more »
Neuroprotective and Anti-Aging Potentials of Essential Oils from Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
Ayaz M, Sadiq A, Junaid M, Ullah F, Subhan F, Ahmed J Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2017 ABSTRACT: The use of essential oils (EOs) and their components is known since long in traditional medicine and aromatherapy for the management of various diseases, and is further increased in the recent times. The neuroprotective and anti-aging potentials… Read more »
Screening of plants used in the European traditional medicine to treat memory disorders for acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity and anti amyloidogenic activity
Lobbens ES, Vissing KJ, Jorgensen L, van de Weert M, Jäger AK Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2017 ABSTRACT: Ethnopharmacological relevance: Plants used in the traditional medicine of Europe to treat memory dysfunction and/or to enhance memory were investigated for activity against the underlying mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease. Aim of the study: To investigate 35 ethanolic extracts… Read more »
Exploring Pharmacological Mechanisms of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil on Central Nervous System Targets
López V, Nielsen B, Solas M, Ramírez MJ, Jäger AK Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2017 ABSTRACT: Lavender essential oil is traditionally used and approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as herbal medicine to relieve stress and anxiety. Some animal and clinical studies reveal positive results in models of anxiety and depression although very little research has… Read more »
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a multivitamin mineral herbal essential-oil-infused supplement: a pilot clinical trial
Han X, Parker TL Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2017 ABSTRACT: A complete multivitamin mineral herbal omega 3 supplement infused with essential oils (product name Lifelong Vitality, LLV) has been reported by its users to increase energy levels, decrease pain, strengthen immunity and improve mental focus. This study was designed to quantitatively evaluate these effects through… Read more »
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Essential Oil Inhalation Improves Positive Feelings in the Waiting Room of a Mental Health Treatment Center: A Pilot Study
Han X, Gibson J, Eggett DL, Parker TL Phytotherapy Research, 2017 ABSTRACT: Mental health issues have been increasingly recognized as public health problems globally. Their burden is projected to increase over the next several decades. Additional therapies for mental problems are in urgent need worldwide due to the limitations and costs of existing healthcare approaches…. Read more »
Aromatherapy with two essential oils from Satureja genre and mindfulness meditation to reduce anxiety in humans
Soto-Vásquez MR, Alvarado-García PA Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2016 ABSTRACT: The goal of this study was to verify whether association of aromatherapy with essential oils of Satureja brevicalyx or Satureja boliviana and mindfulness meditation can reduce anxiety levels in humans. A randomized experimental trial was carried out with 108 participants who were divided… Read more »
Preclinical development and clinical use of perillyl alcohol for chemoprevention and cancer therapy
Chen TC, Fonseca CO, Schönthal AH American Journal of Cancer Research, 2015 ABSTRACT: Perillyl alcohol (POH) is a naturally occurring dietary monoterpene isolated from the essential oils of lavender, peppermint, and other plants. Medical interest in this compound was generated by research findings showing that POH was able to inhibit the growth of tumor cells… Read more »