Pajaro-Castro N, Caballero-Gallardo K, Olivero-Verbel J Molecules, 2017 ABSTRACT: Effective, ethical pest control requires the use of chemicals that are highly specific, safe, and ecofriendly. Linalool and β-pinene occur naturally as major constituents of the essential oils of many plant species distributed throughout the world, and thus meet these requirements. These monoterpenes were tested as repellents against Tribolium… 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.
Basil, tea tree and clove essential oils as analgesics and anaesthetics in Amphiprion clarkii (Bennett, 1830)
Correia AM, Pedrazzani AS, Mendonça RC, Massucatto A, Ozório RA, Tsuzuki MY Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2017 ABSTRACT: In this study were evaluated the anaesthesia and analgesic effects of clove Eugenia caryophyllata, tea tree Melaleuca alternifolia and basil Ocimum basilicum essential oils (EO) during handling of yellowtail clownfish Amphiprion clarkii. Juveniles (3.70 ± 0.75 cm and 1.03… Read more »
Citrus essential oils inhalation by mice: Behavioral testing, GCMS plasma analysis, corticosterone, and melatonin levels evaluation.
Wolffenbüttel AN, Zamboni A, Becker G, Dos Santos MK, Borille BT, de Cássia Mariotti K, Fagundes AC, de Oliveira Salomón JL, Coelho VR, Ruiz LV, de Moura Linck V, Dallegrave E, Cano P, Esquifino AI, Leal MB, Limberger RP Phytotherapy Research, 2017 ABSTRACT: The use of orange essential oils (EOs) as a complementary treatment is very common… Read more »
The Use of Aromatherapy for Postoperative Pain Management: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Dimitriou V, Mavridou P, Manataki A, Damigos D Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 2017 PURPOSE: Aromatherapy (AT) is a complementary therapy recently used in the perianesthetic period. However, the scientific data on its effectiveness are limited. The aim of this systematic review is to present and analyze the results of all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that studied… Read more »
Anti-amyloidogenic and anti-apoptotic effect of α-bisabolol against Aβ induced neurotoxicity in PC12 cells
Shanmuganathan B, Suryanarayanan V, Sathya S, Narenkumar M, Singh SK, Ruckmani K, Pandima Devi K European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2017 ABSTRACT: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a life-threatening neurodegenerative disorder leading to dementia, with a progressive decline in memory and other thinking skills of elderly populace. Of the multiple etiological factors of AD, the accumulation… Read more »
Chemical composition and evaluation of antinociceptive activity of the essential oil of Stevia serrata Cav. from Guatemala
Reis Simas DL, Mérida-Reyes MS, Muñoz-Wug MA, Cordeiro MS, Giorno TBS, Taracena EA, Oliva-Hernández BE, Martínez-Arévalo JV, Fernandes PD, Pérez-Sabino JF, Jorge Ribeiro da Silva A Natural Product Research, 2017 ABSTRACT: The composition and the antinociceptive activity of the essential oil of Stevia serrata Cav. from a population located in the west highlands of Guatemala were evaluated…. Read more »
The Effect of Aromatherapy with the Essential Oil of Orange on Pain and Vital Signs of Patients with Fractured Limbs Admitted to the Emergency Ward: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Hekmatpou D, Pourandish Y, Farahani PV, Parvizrad R Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 2017 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Pain is an emotional and unpleasant experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. The literature shows no study on the effect of aromatherapy with the essential oil of orange on unpleasant feelings of patients with fractured limbs. In this… Read more »
Effects of geranium aroma on anxiety among patients with acute myocardial infarction: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial
Shirzadegan R, Gholami M, Hasanvand S, Birjandi M, Beiranvand A Complementary Therapy and Clinical Practice, 2017 OBJECTIVE: The is study examined the effects of geranium aroma on anxiety among patients with AMI. METHODS: This randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial recruited 80 patients with AMI through convenience sampling. The patients were allocated to geranium and placebo… Read more »
Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine to Treat Pain and Agitation in Dementia: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials from Long-Term Care with Potential Use in Critical Care.
Anderson AR, Deng J, Anthony RS, Atalla SA, Monroe TB Critical care nursing clinics of North America, 2017 ABSTRACT: The risk of pain in adults with dementia worsens with advancing age. Painful comorbidities may be underassessed and inadequately treated. Receiving treatment in critical care settings may indicate greater occurrences of pain and complications. Pain may… Read more »
Fast-onset antidepressant potentials of essential oil of herbs (Chinese only)
Du JP, Liu YT, Wu YJ, Wu HH, Xu YT Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi, 2017 ABSTRACT: The existing antidepressants demonstrated delayed onset of clinical effects, so fast-onset antidepressants are required. Essential oil of herbs showed potentials fast-onset antidepressant potential. First, its aromatic odor can directly activate olfactory nerves; its high lipophilicity causes a high blood-brain barrier… Read more »