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Research: STEFLITSCH.,
Listed in Issue 298
Abstract
STEFLITSCH., Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgar Germany, reviews the properties, modes of application and risks of essential oils (EOs).
Background
Essential oils (EOs), also known as volatile oils, are concentrated natural plant products which contain volatile aroma compounds.
Methodology
Most EOs are derived by steam distillation, a tradition which can be traced back as many as 5000 years. They possess unique properties which result in various possibilities for application, also in modern medical contexts.
Results
Areas for medical aromatherapy include respiratory diseases, pain management or stress alleviation, amongst many others. Different modes of application exist: The rich ingredients can be absorbed by the body by anointment, gentle massage, inhalation, or oral intake of capsules.
Conclusion
Also the risks of EO application in medical contexts should be considered, such as rare allergic reactions, overdosing, poor substance quality or overestimation of the effectiveness. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
References
Wolfgang Steflitsch. [Aromatherapy - From Traditional and Scientific Evidence into Clinical Practice] Dtsch Med Wochenschr;142(25):1936-1942. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-116476. Epub 2017 Dec 14. Dec 2017. [Article in German]Wolfgang Steflitsch. [Aromatherapy - From Traditional and Scientific Evidence into Clinical Practice] Dtsch Med Wochenschr;142(25):1936-1942. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-116476. Epub 2017 Dec 14. Dec 2017. [Article in German]
