Aromatherapy

Ode to Nardostachys jatamansi
I - Botanical origin and production
1. Description – Characteristics – Taxonomy
2. Habitats and distribution
3. Endangered species
4. Classification
5. Scientific and common names
6. Extraction methods

II- History & culture
1. Reminiscence and religious references
2. Spikenard of the Ancients

III- Composition
1. Variations
2. Phyto-chemistry of the essential oil
3. Main chemical components
4. Focus on jatamansone
5. Adulterants and substitutes

IV- Therapeutic properties & uses
1. Traditional uses
i. India
ii. Greco-Arab
iii. China
2. Pharmacological studies
i. Antimicrobial and insecticidal activities
ii. Cardiovascular system
iii. Nervous system
iv. Immune system
v. Gastrointestinal and hormonal systems
vi. Other benefits
3. Aromatherapy uses

V- Energetic uses and properties
1. Subtle approach
2. Chakras
3. Yin & Yang
4. Emotional healing

VI- Synergies

VII- Safety

VIII- Conclusion

IX- References

Fatigue is a complication of hemodialysis (HD). We examined the effect of aromatherapy on fatigue in 62 HD patients. Data were collected using a questionnaire and the Piper Fatigue Scale. It was found that fatigue decreased in the intervention group (P < .05). Lavender aromatherapy is useful in reducing fatigue.

To verify if the use of ylang ylang essential oil by cutaneous application or inhalation alters the anxiety and self-esteem perception and physiological parameters as blood pressure and temperature. Method : A pilot study with 34 professionals from a nursing group randomized in three groups: one received the ylang ylang essential oil by cutaneous application, the second received through inhalation and the third (placebo) received the ylang ylang essence through cutaneous application. The assessment was done by an Anxiety Inventory (IDATE) and the Dela Coleta self-esteem scale, applied on baseline, after 30, 60 and 90 days and after 15 days post-intervention (follow up). Results : In the pre and post-intervention intergroup analysis, there was a significant difference in self-esteem for the three groups (p values: G1=0.014; G2=0.016; G3=0.038). There were no differences in the analysis between groups for anxiety or for physiological parameters. Conclusion : It was found significant a...

Course Code – SIUSBOT22 – Credits 4 – Paper – II – Unit – III – Medicinal Botany and Horticulture (15 Lectures)

MEDICINAL BOTANY AND HORTICULTURE
• Applications of Aromatherapy: Sandal wood oil, Lavender oil and Geranium oil
• Herbal cosmetics in skin and hair care.
• Introduction to Horticulture and various Garden locations: Fence, Avenue, Hedge, Edge, Lawn, Arches and Pergolas.

Many patients suffering from cancer make use of complementary therapies, with aromatherapy being a popular choice. Quantitative studies, using questionnaire data, have shown that aromatherapy may reduce psychological distress and enhance symptom control in cancer patients. However, little is known about the personal meanings patients associate with the therapy. This study explored the patients' experiences of aromatherapy using of a focus group interview. Eight themes emerged from the analysis, six of which have been acknowledged to some extent by previous authors: de-stressing effects of aromatherapy, the counselling role of the aromatherapist, aromatherapy as a reward, patient empowerment, communication through touch, and negative aspects of the service. Two apparently new themes emerged concerned with security of context (where the aromatherapy took place) and preconceived perceptions of the value of aromatherapy as a treatment of cancer patients. The implications of the find...

Aromatherapy can be summarized as the use of essential oils for the pro- tection, wellness and treatment of human health. With aromatherapy gain- ing ground in human medicine every day, the subject also started to attract interest from the veterinarian community especially in Western European countries - which in turn led to an increasing number of scientific research in the field.

Very much like the human organism, aromatherapy works with animals on a number of different levels; physically, emotionally, conditionally and ev- olutionarily. Horses in particular are very sensitive animals and have been shown to benefit from aromatherapy.

On the physical level; especially in the cases of musculoskeletal, skin and respiratory system diseases, the veterinarian community is already ac- customed to seeing/working with essential oils (eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus), rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis), peppermint (mentha piperita), tea tree (melaleuca alternifolia) etc.) for treatment as the most common equine-veterinary drugs already contain various botanical essentials as ac- tive ingredients.

On the emotional/psychological level, essential oils trigger chemical re- sponses in the olfactory nerves which in turn send chemical messages to horse's limbic system, where the animal's behavioral responses are gen- erated to emotional stimuli; establishing a sense of calm, stimulation, con- tentment or a number of other responses. In veterinary medicine school, while a common veterinarian may already have heard about the merits of walking into the box of an uneasy equine-patient with lavender essential oil, it is something quite new for a lot of veterinarians to consider smell to be an effective behavioral treatment tool or a complimentary medicine that would significantly improve animal welfare during training, handling and/or lengthy uncomfortable treatments and/or chronic diseases .

In the greater metropolitan area of Istanbul, under the supervision of Doctor of Microbiology, Veterinarian Fikret Memişoğlu, this study of equine-aroma- therapy on horses with behavioral issues was conducted on 4 equine-pa- tients. Upon the completion of these four field studies on equine-patients with behavioral issues over an average period of 1,5 months each, the em- pirical evidence of this study showed that aromatherapy can be used to tackle and solve reported behavioral issues if/when high quality, unadulter- ated essential oils are diluted (5%) and administered at standard doses via inhalation, coupled with pre-planned positive reinforcements according to the unwanted behavior pattern.

Very much like the human organism, aromatherapy works with animals on a number of different levels; physically, emotionally, conditionally and evolutionarily. Horses in particular are very sensitive animals and have been shown to benefit from aromatherapy.

On the physical level; especially in the cases of musculoskeletal, skin and respiratory system diseases, the veterinarian community is already accustomed to seeing/working with essential oils (eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus), rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis), peppermint (mentha piperita), tea tree (melaleuca alternifolia) etc.) for treatment as the most common equine-veterinary drugs already contain various botanical essentials as active ingredients.

On the emotional/psychological level, essential oils trigger chemical responses in the olfactory nerves which in turn send chemical messages to horse's limbic system, where the animal's behavioral responses are generated to emotional stimuli; establishing a sense of calm, stimulation, contentment or a number of other responses. In veterinary medicine school, while a common veterinarian may already have heard about the merits of walking into the box of an uneasy equine-patient with lavender essential oil, it is something quite new for a lot of veterinarians to consider smell to be an effective behavioral treatment tool or a complimentary medicine that would significantly improve animal welfare during training, handling and/or lengthy uncomfortable treatments and/or chronic diseases.

In the greater metropolitan area of Istanbul, under the supervision of Doctor of Microbiology, Veterinarian Fikret Memişoğlu, this study of equine-aromatherapy on horses with behavioral issues was conducted on 4 equine-patients. Upon the completion of these four field studies on equine-patients with behavioral issues over an average period of 1,5 months each, the empirical evidence of this study showed that aromatherapy can be used to tackle and solve reported behavioral issues if/when high quality, unadulterated essential oils are diluted (5%) and administered at standard doses via inhalation, coupled with pre-planned positive reinforcements according to the unwanted behavior pattern.

This creative nonfiction essay describes a personal oddessy of training in the therapeutic use of essential oils, going in one year from knowing absolutely zero on this topic to 'expert' level. Personal anecdotes are interspersed with technical information, and a case is made for 'aromatic medicine' being the 'medicine of the future'. Includes a discussion of the differences between the 'aromatherapy' of the English-speaking world and the 'aromatic medicine' of France, as practiced by medical doctors as a specialty of medicine.

A personal retreat is a specific set of time where an individual retreats from their routine life and activities and dedicates efforts around restoring the mind, body and spirit to balance, well-being and a state of homeostasis, thus rejuvenating the soul.

Personal retreats are a fundamental way to relieve the mind, body and spirit from the constant stresses and pressures experienced daily and foster renewal.

A personal retreat can be for a short duration, such as an afternoon or day, or for longer periods of time, such as two weeks to several months.

The sensory garden is one of the theme garden that stimulates the five senses viz. touch, smell, hear, taste and sight which provides benefit from young children to senior citizens as well as those physically and mentally challenged. This garden is also called by several names like sound garden, touch and smell garden therapeutic garden, disabled garden. These gardens concentrates on a wide range of sensory experiences, if designed well, will provide a valuable resource for a wide range of users, ranging from education to recreation. Historically, sensory gardens have evolved gradually from the traditional concept of ‘Garden for Blinds’ to sensory landscapes. Here all components, (hard and soft landscaping, colours, textures and forms), must be carefully chosen and designed to appeal to the senses in such a way that they provide maximum sensory stimulation. This idea is to integrate green areas that will encourage sensory stimulation, physical mobility and social skills along with environmental education, emotional growth and mental development, rather than making special provision for disabled.

Mezopotamya'dan Çin’e, Hipokrattan, Galen’e ve İbni Sina’ya; daha nicelerinin hastaları iyileştirmede kullandıkları bitki ve bitki özlerinin tarihi, modern tıp tarihinin 200 yıllık geçmişi ile kıyaslandığında son derece derin, zengin ve bilimsel yöntemlerle noterize edilmeyi bekleyen kıymetli bilgilerle doludur.

Bugün her gün artan ilgiye paralel olarak sağlık sektörünün de büyük ilgi göstermeye başladığı tıbbi ve aromatik bitkiler ve bu bitkilerden elde edilen çeşitli özlerle tedavi konusu, özellikle son 10 yılda giderek daha fazla bilimsel araştırmaya konu olmaktadır.

Bu araştırmalar sayesinde, bir yandan nesilden nesile aktarılarak bugüne ulaşan geleneksel bilgi anlaşılmaya başlanmış, bir diğer yandan da sahip olduğumuz doğal hazinelerin yeni kullanım alanları ortaya çıkmıştır.

I. Dünya Savaşı yıllarında ve daha da önemlisi antibiyotiğin keşfinden önceki dünyada, bitkilerden hazırladığı preparatlarla Adana’da insanlara bakmış, iyileştirmiş bir Anadolu halk şifacısı olan Çerçi Yusuf’un torunu olarak, ben de dünyanın bize sunduğu bu hazineleri tanınması, anlaşılması ve doğru kullanılabilmesi için, referanslı bilginin erişilebilir kılınmasının çok önemli olduğunu düşünüyorum.

Bu anlamda geleneksel bilgiyi - bilimsel araştırmaların da ışığında, hak ettiği itibarı kazandırarak - yaşatmak ve kullanılabilir hale getirmek için elimden geleni yapmaya çalışıyorum.

Aromaterapi hakkında oldukça kapsamlı hazırlanmış bu Türkçe eğitim kitabı da tamamen bu duygu ve düşüncelerle ortaya çıktı.

Okuduklarınızdan keyif almanız ve bu kitapta bulacağınız bilgilerin, aromaterapi konusunda merak ettiklerinize cevap olabilmesi dileğiyle.

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A systematic review of scientific experimentation addressing olfactory effects on mood, physiology and behavior was undertaken. From this review, 18 studies meeting stringent empirical criteria were then analyzed in detail and it was found that credible evidence that odors can affect mood, physiology and behavior exists. To explain these effects, pharmacological and psychological mechanisms were explored and a psychological interpretation of the data was found to be more comprehensive. Methodological problems regarding dependent measures and stimuli, which led to inconsistencies in the data were discussed, as were the mediating variables of culture, experience, sex differences, and personality.

The mind, body and spirit are inexplicitly linked and their balance is fundamental to well-being. In Western society, individuals experience a continuous bombardment of stressors that lead to a lack of balance and burnout, which can lead to health issues, illness and disease. Retreats of all kinds have been taken for centuries to help individuals gain insight into their lives and enhance their mental, physical and spiritual health.  Personal retreats can offer effective relief from the chronic stress and pressures of routine life and foster rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit. Taking regular personal retreats can help individuals attain a closer connection and understanding of self, one’s life purpose, improve health, achieve balance and reach an enhanced state of mindfulness and being.  Personal retreats can be customized so individuals can seek relief and gain insight specific to their unique goals.  Best practices for retreats include good nutrition and employing a variety of complementary alternative medicine practices, including, but not limited to, acupuncture, aromatherapy, ecotherapy, journaling, massage therapy, meditation and mindfulness, qigong, tai chi and yoga.  If personal retreats are taken on a regular  basis, they can offer relief from chronic stress and allow the body to return to a state of calmness and rest known as homeostasis.

Keywords: personal retreat, sabbatical, vision quest, pilgrimage, stress management, mind, body, spirit balance, wellness, renewal, rejuvenation, balance, homeostasis, health, nurture, relaxation, self-exploration, complementary alternative medicine.

Nowadays, luxury hotels face fierce competition over saturated visual, auditory branding and marketing strategies. The role of scent in brand differentiation and guest experience enhancement becomes more significant as guests are able to distinguish different hotels from their signature fragrance.
This research aims at analysing the importance of aroma in customer experience enhancement in luxury hotel market by studying the effect of scent over Sheraton Hotels, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Langham Hotels as benchmark. In order to achieve such objectives, primary data has been collected through structured interview and questionnaires. Based on the on the perceptions and opinions from respondents, it can be concluded that the effects of scent are undeniable. Effective use of scent enables luxury hotels to gain competitive advantages to achieve successful goals. Researcher’s suggestions about signature fragrance, brand value and staff members’ work performance are given. Based on the highlight of literature review and findings, luxury hotel Management can have a better understanding on the effect of scent and how to develop with their brand image.

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh umur pohon terhadap perolehan, komposisi kimia, dan produktivitas minyak atsiri dari kulit cabang pohon kayu manis spesies Cinnamomum burmannii. Minyak atsiri dari kulit cabang pada tiga umur pohon berbeda yaitu 5, 12, dan 20 tahun diisolasi menggunakan distilasi uap-air yang dilanjutkan dengan ekstraksi cair-cair. Pada rentang kadar air optimal sebesar 40,3-42,5%, secara berurutan umur pohon 5, 12, dan 20 tahun memiliki rendemen minyak atsiri dari kulit cabang sebesar 2,7%±0,12%, 3,2%±0,07%, dan 1,4%±0,04% (wt. d.b.). Komposisi kimia dalam minyak atsiri dari kulit cabang ketiga umur pohon berbeda dianalisis menggunakan gas chromatography-mass spectrometry sehingga teridentifikasi 5 komponen kimia yang sama yaitu sinamaldehid, sinamil asetat, trans-sinamaldehid, 4terpineol, dan 2-oleoylgliserol. Senyawa utama yakni sinamaldehid pada umur pohon 5, 12, dan 20 tahun secara berurutan sebesar 73,8%, 81,8%, dan 75,4%. Perolehan minyak atsiri dan besar biomassa dari kulit cabang menjadi faktor dominan produktivitas minyak atsiri dari kulit cabang. Produktivitas minyak atsiri dari kulit cabang diestimasi memiliki nilai sebesar 33,4 kg/ha/tahun, 122,3 kg/ha/tahun, dan 85,2 kg/ha/tahun untuk umur pohon 5, 12, dan 20 tahun.

Aromatherapy is a modern term for a healing art that is ages old. It is one of the regimens of Ilaj-Bil-Tadbir (Regimental Therapy) employed for the maintenance and restoration of health under Unani system of medicine. Though the term aromatherapy is new but the basic concept has been taken from Unani medicine, as evident from the review of classical Unani text. The history of aromatherapy dates back to the period of Hippocrates (460–377BC). He himself used aromatherapy in the forms of lakhlakha/shumoom (inhalation) for the cure of number of diseases. The fundaments of Unani medicine are based on the teachings of Hippocrates, we can proudly say that the aromatherapy has its origin from the Unani medicine and is only the revival of the forgotten regimen. All the physicians after Hippocrates were practicing this therapy in one or the other form. This paper presents a comprehensive review of aromatherapy with special reference to concept and mode of action of aromatherapy in Unani medicine with its objectives and indications. The paper also highlights the different modes of application of aromatherapy practiced in Unani system of medicine and reviews Unani literature for the reference of aromatherapy.

A number of essential oils are currently in use as aromatherapy agents to relieve anxiety, stress, and depression. Popular anxiolytic oils include lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), rose (Rosa damascena), orange (Citrus sinensis), bergamot (Citrus aurantium), lemon (Citrus limon), sandalwood (Santalum album), clary sage (Salvia sclarea), Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), and rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium spp.). This review discusses the chemical constituents and CNS effects of these aromatherapeutic essential oils, as well as recent studies on additional essential oils with anxiolytic activities.