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Essential oils for clinical aromatherapy: A comprehensive review
Lalitkumar K Vora1, Amol D Gholap2, Navnath T Hatvate3
1School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, BT9 7BL, UK.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
|April 13, 2024
Summary
This review explores essential oils in aromatherapy, highlighting their therapeutic potential and safety. It emphasizes integrating traditional knowledge with scientific research for evidence-based complementary healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Background:
- Aromatherapy utilizes plant-derived essential oils for holistic healing and well-being.
- Essential oils are increasingly recognized as complementary therapies alongside conventional medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diverse applications, scientific evidence, and safety of essential oils in aromatherapy.
- To explore the integration of essential oils with conventional medicine for collaborative healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature search conducted on PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Bentham.
- Keywords included Aromatherapy, Essential oils, Phytotherapy, and complementary medicine.
- Focused on identifying therapeutic and mechanistic details of herbal agents.
Main Results:
- Essential oils show potential as antimicrobial, analgesic, anxiolytic, and anti-inflammatory agents.
- Extraction methods, quality control, standardization, and certification are crucial for safe and effective use.
- Clinical and preclinical studies support the efficacy of essential oils for various physical and psychological conditions.
Conclusions:
- Essential oils offer potent, natural remedies for numerous ailments, bridging traditional wisdom and modern research.
- Further investigation and responsible, evidence-based incorporation into healthcare are advocated.
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