Beltrán-Villalobos KL, Déciga-Campos M, Aguilar-Mariscal H, González-Trujano ME, Martínez-Salazar MF, Ramírez-Cisneros MLÁ, Rios MY, López-Muñoz FJ Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2017 ABSTRACT: Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M. Perry (Mirtaceae) and Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) are both medicinal plants used for centuries to alleviate pain. The aim of the study was to demonstrate the therapeutic potential… 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.
Anti-nociceptive effect of patchouli alcohol: Involving attenuation of cyclooxygenase 2 and modulation of mu-opioid receptor
Yu X, Wang XP, Yan XJ, Jiang JF, Lei F, Xing DM, Guo YY, Du LJ Chinese Journal of Integrated Medicine, 2017 OBJECTIVE: To explore the anti-nociceptive effect of patchouli alcohol (PA), the essential oil isolated from Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Bent, and determine the mechanism in molecular levels. METHODS: The acetic acid-induced writhing test and formalin-induced plantar… Read more »
Rosa damascena Mill. Essential Oil Has Protective Effect Against Testicular Damage in Diabetic Rats
Hamedi S, Shomali T, Haghighat A Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2017 ABSTRACT: This study investigates the protective effect of Rosa damascena essential oil on diabetes-induced testicular damage in rats. Thirty-six male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 6 equal groups: Group I: negative control (no treatment); Group II: positive control (diabetic by alloxan injection); Groups III-VI that… Read more »
Effects of Inhalation Aromatherapy on Symptoms of Sleep Disturbance in the Elderly with Dementia
Takeda A, Watanuki E, Koyama S Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: eCAM, 2017 ABSTRACT: This study investigated the effects of inhalation aromatherapy on sleep disturbance in elderly individuals with dementia. In 19 subjects, normal sleep was observed for a 20-day control period, inhalation aromatherapy was then applied for a 20-day intervention period, and the control… Read more »
Effect of essential oil and supercritical carbon dioxide extract from the root of Angelica gigas on human EEG activity
Sowndhararajan K, Seo M, Kim M, Kim H, Kim S Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2017 ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: The present study aimed to investigate the effect of inhalation of essential oil (EO) and supercritical carbon dioxide extract (SC-CO2) from the root of A. gigas on human electroencephalographic (EEG) activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: For this purpose, the EO was… Read more »
The Effects of Aromatherapy Massage on Sleep Quality of Nurses on Monthly Rotating Night Shifts
Chang YY, Lin CL, Chang LY Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017 ABSTRACT: The goal of this study is to examine the effects of aromatherapy massage on sleep quality of nurses with monthly rotating night shifts. Subjects were enrolled at a medical center in central Taiwan with overall score ≥ 5 of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index… Read more »
Effects of Aromatherapy Massage on Pregnant Women’s Stress and Immune Function: A Longitudinal, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
Chen PJ, Chou CC, Yang L, Tsai YL, Chang YC, Liaw JJ Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2017 ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: This study’s aims are to examine the effects of aromatherapy massage on women’s stress and immune function during pregnancy. METHODS: This longitudinal, prospective, randomized controlled trial recruited 52 healthy pregnant women from a prenatal… Read more »
Biological, medicinal and toxicological significance of Eucalyptus leaf essential oil: a review
Dhakad AK, Pandey VV, Beg S, Rawat JM Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2017 ABSTRACT: The genus Eucalyptus L’Heritier comprises about 900 species, of which more than 300 species contain volatile essential oil in their leaves. About 20 species, within these, have a high content of 1,8-cineole (more than 70 %), commercially used for the… Read more »
Antiallodynic effect of β-caryophyllene on paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy in mice
Segat GC, Manjavachi MN, Matias DO, Passos GF, Freitas CS, Costa R, Calixto JB Neuropharmacology, 2017 ABSTRACT: Painful peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of paclitaxel (PTX). The use of analgesics is an important component for management of PTX-induced peripheral neuropathy (PINP). However, currently employed analgesics have several side effects and are poorly effective. β-caryophyllene (BCP), a dietary selective CB2 agonist, has… Read more »
Beneficial effects of TQRF and TQ nano- and conventional emulsions on memory deficit, lipid peroxidation, total antioxidant status, antioxidants genes expression and soluble Aβ levels in high fat-cholesterol diet-induced rats
Ismail N, Ismail M, Azmi NH, Bakar MFA, Yida Z, Stanslas J, Sani D, Basri H, Abdullah MA Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2017 ABSTRACT: The study determined the effect of thymoquinone rich fraction (TQRF) and thymoquinone (TQ) in the forms of nano- and conventional emulsions on learning and memory, lipid peroxidation, total antioxidant status, antioxidants genes expression and soluble β-amyloid (Aβ) levels in rats fed… Read more »