Kinesiology 3325A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Aromatherapy, Vegetable Oil, Frankincense
4 Apr 2018
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Versatile potential of essential oils leads to a wide range of potential uses. Therapeutic value is being harnessed, evaluated, and appreciated in a number of health care settings worldwide (they are still trying to figure out what beneficial properties these natural products have) Maurice gattefosse (he was a chemist and perfume maker) Therapist uses fragrant substances in a holistic approach to affect the mind-body. T(cid:455)picall(cid:455) use (cid:862)whole oils(cid:863) (cid:894)(cid:374)atural, orga(cid:374)ic oils(cid:895) As opposed to one that has been processed, concentrated, or chemically altered. Powerful incense comes from a tree in somalia. Fragrant substances impact mind-body via olfactory senses; limbic connections that can influence memory, desire, emotions, and hormonal responses. Past 10 years have witnessed an increase in aromatherapy trials. Challenge to separate aroma from touch therapy. Involved in a variety of clinical areas: midwifery (pain and high stress), palliative care, elder care, special needs, psychiatry; midwife control pain/high stress. Pharmacological actions of essential oils with low-to-moderate research support.
