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Chapter 16 The use of medicinal and aromatic plants in aromatherapy

  • Hurija Džudžević-Čančar , Amra Alispahić , Emina Boškailo und Alema Dedić
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Ein Kapitel aus dem Buch Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Abstract

One of the fastest-growing alternative medical modalities is aromatherapy, which combines massage, counseling, and the pleasant scent of essential oils (EOs) and aromatic plant chemical compounds. Using EOsessential oils to improve health or well-being is called aromatherapy or EO therapy. Since ancient times, EOs have been utilized to enhance a person’s mood or general health. The benefits of aromatherapy extend beyond mental relaxation. Stress and anxiety symptoms can be reduced by aromatherapy, which may indirectly enhance sleep. The inhalation or absorption of volatile compoundsvolatile compounds from aromatic plantsaromatic plants may also aid in pain relief and body relaxation, as well as alleviate sadness, nausea, and discomfort, in addition to addressing other health issues, making it a useful adjunct to conventional medicine. Nevertheless, insufficient studies have been conducted to ascertain their efficacy in human health. This kind of treatment uses a variety of permutations and combinations to treat a wide range of conditions, including depression, indigestion, headaches, sleeplessness, respiratory issues, muscular discomfort, skin conditions, swollen joints, and troubles related to urinary problems, among others. EO inhalation activates the olfactory system, which includes the nose and the area of the brain linked to smell. Aromatherapy can be a very useful supplement to traditional medicine or utilized as a standalone treatment when done correctly and carefully.

Abstract

One of the fastest-growing alternative medical modalities is aromatherapy, which combines massage, counseling, and the pleasant scent of essential oils (EOs) and aromatic plant chemical compounds. Using EOsessential oils to improve health or well-being is called aromatherapy or EO therapy. Since ancient times, EOs have been utilized to enhance a person’s mood or general health. The benefits of aromatherapy extend beyond mental relaxation. Stress and anxiety symptoms can be reduced by aromatherapy, which may indirectly enhance sleep. The inhalation or absorption of volatile compoundsvolatile compounds from aromatic plantsaromatic plants may also aid in pain relief and body relaxation, as well as alleviate sadness, nausea, and discomfort, in addition to addressing other health issues, making it a useful adjunct to conventional medicine. Nevertheless, insufficient studies have been conducted to ascertain their efficacy in human health. This kind of treatment uses a variety of permutations and combinations to treat a wide range of conditions, including depression, indigestion, headaches, sleeplessness, respiratory issues, muscular discomfort, skin conditions, swollen joints, and troubles related to urinary problems, among others. EO inhalation activates the olfactory system, which includes the nose and the area of the brain linked to smell. Aromatherapy can be a very useful supplement to traditional medicine or utilized as a standalone treatment when done correctly and carefully.

Kapitel in diesem Buch

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. Part I: Introduction
  4. Chapter 1 The importance of medicinal and aromatic plants for living things 1
  5. Chapter 2 Methods of obtaining drugs from medicinal and aromatic plants 41
  6. Chapter 3 Challenges encountered in growing medicinal and aromatic plants 119
  7. Chapter 4 Medicinal and aromatic plants that are toxic 155
  8. Part II: Effect of stress factors on medicinal and aromatic plants
  9. Chapter 5 Impact of drought stress on the medicinal and aromatic plants’ biochemistry 197
  10. Chapter 6 Impact of salinity stress on medicinal and aromatic plant biotechnology 229
  11. Chapter 7 Impact of heavy metal on the medicinal and aromatic plants’ biochemistry 265
  12. Chapter 8 Metabolic and hormonal responses of medicinal and aromatic plants to abiotic stress 299
  13. Part III: Pharmaceutical use of medicinal plants
  14. Chapter 9 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in burn treatment 327
  15. Chapter 10 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in respiratory diseases 363
  16. Chapter 11 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antioxidant properties 385
  17. Chapter 12 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antibacterial properties 417
  18. Part IV: Uses of medicinal and aromatic plants in other areas
  19. Chapter 13 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in cosmetics 457
  20. Chapter 14 Edible medicinal and aromatic plants 491
  21. Chapter 15 The mysteries of Moroccan nature: aromatic plants and their therapeutic medicinal properties 513
  22. Chapter 16 The use of medicinal and aromatic plants in aromatherapy 547
  23. Chapter 17 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antioxidant properties 581
  24. Chapter 18 Medicinal and aromatic plants with anti-parasitic properties 611
  25. Chapter 19 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in personal care products 651
  26. Chapter 20 Genotoxic effects of medicinal and aromatic plants 681
  27. Chapter 21 Applicability of start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism markers in determining genetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants 707
  28. Index 743
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111469713-016

Kapitel in diesem Buch

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. Part I: Introduction
  4. Chapter 1 The importance of medicinal and aromatic plants for living things 1
  5. Chapter 2 Methods of obtaining drugs from medicinal and aromatic plants 41
  6. Chapter 3 Challenges encountered in growing medicinal and aromatic plants 119
  7. Chapter 4 Medicinal and aromatic plants that are toxic 155
  8. Part II: Effect of stress factors on medicinal and aromatic plants
  9. Chapter 5 Impact of drought stress on the medicinal and aromatic plants’ biochemistry 197
  10. Chapter 6 Impact of salinity stress on medicinal and aromatic plant biotechnology 229
  11. Chapter 7 Impact of heavy metal on the medicinal and aromatic plants’ biochemistry 265
  12. Chapter 8 Metabolic and hormonal responses of medicinal and aromatic plants to abiotic stress 299
  13. Part III: Pharmaceutical use of medicinal plants
  14. Chapter 9 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in burn treatment 327
  15. Chapter 10 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in respiratory diseases 363
  16. Chapter 11 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antioxidant properties 385
  17. Chapter 12 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antibacterial properties 417
  18. Part IV: Uses of medicinal and aromatic plants in other areas
  19. Chapter 13 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in cosmetics 457
  20. Chapter 14 Edible medicinal and aromatic plants 491
  21. Chapter 15 The mysteries of Moroccan nature: aromatic plants and their therapeutic medicinal properties 513
  22. Chapter 16 The use of medicinal and aromatic plants in aromatherapy 547
  23. Chapter 17 Medicinal and aromatic plants with antioxidant properties 581
  24. Chapter 18 Medicinal and aromatic plants with anti-parasitic properties 611
  25. Chapter 19 Medicinal and aromatic plants used in personal care products 651
  26. Chapter 20 Genotoxic effects of medicinal and aromatic plants 681
  27. Chapter 21 Applicability of start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism markers in determining genetic diversity in medicinal and aromatic plants 707
  28. Index 743
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