Aromatherapy-use of fragrances and essential oils as medicaments

Aromatherapy-use of fragrances and essential oils as medicaments

The definition of aromatherapy as well as the aromatherapeutical uses of fragrance compounds and essential oils are discussed. Various methods—mainly physiological—to investigate the efficacy of fragrances are shown.

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Veröffentlicht in:Flavour and fragrance journal 1994-09, Vol.9 (5), p.217-222
Hauptverfasser: Buchbauer, G., Jirovetz, L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aroma
Aromatherapy
Blood-brain barrier
Central nervous system
Cortex
Efficacy of fragrances
Essential oil
Fragrance compounds
Inhalation
Medicament
Pharmacological effects
Physiological effects
Phytotherapy
Reflectoric effects
Volatility
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Zusammenfassung:The definition of aromatherapy as well as the aromatherapeutical uses of fragrance compounds and essential oils are discussed. Various methods—mainly physiological—to investigate the efficacy of fragrances are shown.
ISSN:0882-5734
1099-1026
DOI:10.1002/ffj.2730090503