Role of Aromatherapy as a Natural Complementary and Alternative Therapy in Cardiovascular Disease: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: This study systematically reviewed the effects of aromatherapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The review of studies showed that lavender, Damask rose, and peppermint are the most frequents plants used for aromatherapy, whereas they significantly improved some illnesses and conditions, especially anxiety and sleep quality. Therefore, it can be concluded that cardiologist can used aromatherapy as a natural complementary and alternative therapy particularly with lavender, Damask rose, and peppermint to improve quality of life and some conditions such as anxiety and sleep quality.PMID:35646155 | PMC:PMC9...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hamdan I AlMohammed Nada A Alanazi Esraa Fahad Maghrabi Manar A Alotaibi Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 27, Pages 3480: Bio-Herbicidal Potential of Nanoemulsions with Peppermint Oil on Barnyard Grass and Maize
Synowiec
Abstract: Bio-based nanoemulsions are part of green pest management for sustainable agriculture [...] (Source: Molecules)
Source: Molecules - May 28, 2022 Category: Chemistry Authors: Magdalena Rys Ma łgorzata Miastkowska El żbieta Sikora Anna Łętocha Agnieszka Krajewska Agnieszka Synowiec Tags: Article Source Type: research
Essential oils loaded on polymeric nanoparticles: bioefficacy against economic and medical insect pests and risk evaluation on terrestrial and aquatic non-target organisms
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 May 21. doi: 10.1007/s11356-022-20848-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis paper introduces the lethal, sublethal, and ecotoxic effects of peppermint and palmarosa essential oils (EOs) and their polymeric nanoparticles (PNs). The physicochemical analyses indicated that peppermint PNs were polydisperse (PDI > 0.4) with sizes of 381 nm and loading efficiency (LE) of 70.3%, whereas palmarosa PNs were monodisperse (PDI < 0.25) with sizes of 191 nm and LE of 89.7%. EOs and their PNs were evaluated on the adults of rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae L.) and cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serrico...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - May 21, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Cristhian A Yeguerman Rodrigo I Urrutia Emiliano N Jesser Manlio Massiris Claudio A Delrieux Ana P Murray Jorge O Werdin Gonz ález Source Type: research
Odor Identification by Parkinson's Disease Patients Tested by Using Sniffin' Sticks versus Natural Spices
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that some food odorants, both the commercial Sniffin' Sticks as natural odorants, are still recognized by PD patients. Sniffin' Sticks were better recognized compared with real-life odorants, by both HC and PD patients. Odorant familiarity determined PD patients' odorant identification; therefore, familiar food odorants may have potential for a future flavor enhancement. Implications. This is the first study, to our knowledge, to evaluate real-life food odor identification in PD patients. Our results provide a first step towards patient-appropriate flavor enhancement strategies in PD.PMI...
Source: Parkinsons Disease - May 9, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Florence Baert Geertrui Vlaemynck Jarissa Maselyne Christophe Matthys Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 5196: Effects of Olfactory Stimulation with Aroma Oils on Psychophysiological Responses of Female Adults
This study investigated the effects of olfactory stimulation with aroma oils on the psychophysiological responses in women. Ten aromatic oils (lavender, rosemary, rose, eucalyptus, jasmine, geranium, chamomile, clary sage, thyme, and peppermint) were used on 23 women aged between 20 and 60 years. They inhaled the scent for 90 s through a glass funnel attached to their lab apron, 10 cm below their nose, while the pump was activated. Electroencephalography, blood pressure, and pulse rate were measured before and during inhalation of the aroma oils. The relative alpha (RA) power spectrums indicating relaxation and resting sta...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 25, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Na-Yoon Choi Yu-Tong Wu Sin-Ae Park Tags: Article Source Type: research
Characterizing different-flavored e-cigarette solutions from user-reported sensory attributes and appeal.
Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, Vol 31(1), Feb 2023, 46-56; doi:10.1037/pha0000563Scientists and regulators need parsimonious methods of characterizing flavored e-cigarettes which may vary widely in both chemical flavoring constituents and marketing descriptors. This laboratory experiment characterized user-reported appeal and experience of five cross-cutting sensory attributes (sweetness, bitterness, smoothness, harshness, coolness) of 10 common e-cigarette flavors. In a within-subject double-blind single-visit protocol, current nicotine/tobacco product users (N = 119) self-administered a single puff of each...
Source: Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology - April 25, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 27, Pages 2051: Effects of Peppermint Essential Oil on Learning and Memory Ability in APP/PS1 Transgenic Mice
Cui
Yani Wu
Objective: To explore the effect and mechanism of peppermint essential oil on learning and memory ability of APP/PS1 transgenic mice. Methods: Morris water maze test and shuttle box test were used to explore the changes in learning and memory ability of APP/PS1 transgenic mice after sniffing essential oil. The cellular status of neurons in the hippocampal CA1 region of the right hemisphere, A&beta; deposition, oxidative stress level, and serum metabonomics were detected to explore its mechanism. Results: Sniffing peppermint essential oil can improve the learning and memory ability of APP/PS1 trans...
Source: Molecules - March 22, 2022 Category: Chemistry Authors: Xiaofan Lv Yueyang Feng Rui Ma Yin Tang Ye Li Donghong Cui Yani Wu Tags: Article Source Type: research
