It is commonly said that there is not enough research completed to prove that aromatherapy is clinically effective. However there is more out there than many of us realise. If you know of any research that can be accessed can you write and very brief explanation - one sentence could be enough - of the work and post up the link to it. We could build a good resource centre this way.
Research links
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Posted 7 months ago #
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Tim Jacobs http://www.cf.ac.uk/biosi/staffinfo/jacob/ is from Cardiff University and researches onto the effects of aroma.
They are investigating the effects of certain odours on the following physiological parameters:
heart rate
respiration rate
EEG activity
blood oxygen
skin resistance
blood pressureSmell has the ability to affect our physiological and psychological state via two mechanisms; (1) the instrinsic pharmacological properties of the odour molecule itself and (2) contextual association and memory.
Tim Jacobs' site is fascinating and also links to other information about olfaction research http://www.cf.ac.uk/biosi/staffinfo/jacob/teaching/sensory/olfact1.html#Mood
For example :
Smell and dreams
A recent study in Germany has shown that smell can influence the quality and emotional tone of dreams. Researchers wafted the smell of roses under the noses of sleeping volunteers in the REM phase of their sleep (dreaming phase). They then woke them up and asked them to report on the content and quality of their dreams. While the subjects did not report actually smelling anything during their dreams, the emotional tone of their dream did change depending upon the stimulation. The smell of roses evoked pleasant emotions and the smell of rotting eggs had the opposite effect.
BBC News online Sept 2008Posted 4 months ago # -
The Internet Health Library has aromatherapy research, listing these health problems for which Aromatherapy has been shown to help.
Aromatherapy & Alopecia areata
Aromatherapy & Anxiety & stress (Intensive care)
Aromatherapy & Arteriosclerosis
Aromatherapy & Cancer
Aromatherapy - Massage & Childhood Eczema
Aromatherapy, Massage & Cancer
Aromatherapy & dementia (1)
Aromatherapy & dementia (2)
Aromatherapy & dementia (3)
Aromatherapy & Depression
Aromatherapy & Dermatitis
Aromatherapy & Elderly patients
Aromatherapy and High Blood Pressure
Aromatherapy & Hypertension
Aromatherapy & Infertility
Aromatherapy & Insomnia
Aromatherapy & Premenstrual Syndrome
Essential oil of thyme is antibacterial
White blood cells activated by Tea Tree oilhttp://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Therapies/Aromatherapy-Research.htm
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Aromatherapy Research on the Web:
~ PubMed: A library of published research studies. Try a search such as "essential oil" or "massage AND aromatherapy." You will get a list of citations, many of which include abstracts. Try reading an abstract, which is a summary of the study presented in the research paper. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
~ WebMD: A great site that distills and reports clinical studies in non-technical language. Try searching for articles using the phrases "essential oil" or "aromatherapy." http://www.webmd.com/
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Aromatherapy research database from Wavelengths Natural Health http://wlnaturalhealth.com/aromatherapy-databases/research-database.htm
Headings being:
Allergy
Alzheimers
Asthma
Bacterial Infection
Basil Essential Oil
Bergamot Essential Oil
Black Pepper Essential Oil
Cancer
Candida (Yeast Infection)
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Chamomile Essential Oil
Childbirth
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Extraction
Depression
Dermatitis
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Extraction Techniques
Geranium Essential Oil
Helichrysum (Imortelle) Essential Oil
Herpes
Insomnia
Jasmine Essential Oil
Juniper Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Marjoram Essential Oil
Massage
Menopause
Myrrh Essential Oil
Oregano Essential Oil
Pain
Peppermint Essential Oil
Rheumatism
Rose Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Thyme Essential Oil
Yarrow Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang Essential OilPosted 4 months ago # -
Aromatherapy Global Online Research Archives (AGORA) is a site run by a group of international volunteers dedicated to providing aromatherapy education articles. http://users.erols.com/sisakson/pages/agoindex.htm
The Essential Oil Resource is a database of scientific research about the biological activity of essential oils and their components. An amazing resource set up by Bob Harris. It costs 150 Euro to subscribe. http://www.essentialoilresource.com/
Posted 4 months ago # -
An interesting article ...
AROMATHERAPY AND HYPNOSIS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPSY
by Dr T BettsTIM BETTS*
LYN GREENHILL**
BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY SEIZURE CLINIC
QUEEN ELIZABETH PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
http://www.aromacaring.co.uk/bettsepilepsy.htmPosted 4 months ago # -
From the Positive Health website:
Antiviral and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oils
http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=84Positive Health also have many interesting articles in their aromatherapy section:
http://www.positivehealth.com/article-list.php?subjectid=18Posted 4 months ago # -
Health Information Resources aromatherapy research page. Research on the subjects below:
Aromatherapy for agitation in severe dementia
2008 Annual evidence update on CAM in depression: Massage, aromatherapy and reflexology
Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (Cochrane protocol)
A review on the effects of aromatherapy for patients with depressive symptoms
2009 Annual Evidence Update on CAM in Depression - Massage, aromatherapy and reflexologyPosted 4 months ago # -
The U.S. National Library of Medicine PubMed has several hundred papers about and related to aromatherapy. However it is user friendly, succinct and easy enough to trawl through for a particular subject.
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