Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Cymbopogon citratus, stapf (Lemon grass)
J Adv Pharm Technol Res. 2011 Jan;2(1):3-8. doi: 10.4103/2231-4040.79796. ABSTRACT Cymbopogon citratus, Stapf (Lemon grass) is a widely used herb in tropical countries, especially in...
Chemical composition of essential oil obtained from Romanian fennel fruits
Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2011 Apr-Jun;115(2):590-4. ABSTRACT For therapeutical purposes, fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.), an important aromatic plant, is used for its...
Studies regarding chemical composition of lavender volatile oils
Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2011 Apr-Jun;115(2):584-9. ABSTRACT AIM: In this paper, we studied comparatively volatile fractions obtained by hydrodistillation from 5 samples...
Neurite outgrowth of PC12 mutant cells induced by orange oil and d-limonene via the p38 MAPK pathway
Acta Med Okayama. 2012;66(2):111-8. doi: 10.18926/AMO/48261. ABSTRACT We studied the effects of natural essential oil on neurite outgrowth in PC12m3 neuronal cells to elucidate the...
Anti-acetylcholinesterase and antioxidant activity of essential oils from Hedychium gardnerianum Sheppard ex Ker-Gawl
Molecules. 2012 Mar 12;17(3):3082-92. doi: 10.3390/molecules17033082. ABSTRACT Acetylcholinesterase inhibition, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of Hedychium gardnerianum leaf essential oils from S. Miguel Island were determined....
Inhalation administration of valerena-4,7(11)-diene from Nardostachys chinensis roots ameliorates restraint stress-induced changes in murine behavior and stress-related factors
Biol Pharm Bull. 2014;37(6):1050-5. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b14-00136. ABSTRACT Dried Nardostachys chinensis roots contain sesquiterpenoids that are widely used as herbal tranquilizers. We previously identified the highly...
Spice/K2 drugs–more than innocent substitutes for marijuana
Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2014 Mar;17(3):509-25. doi: 10.1017/S1461145713001247. Epub 2013 Oct 29. ABSTRACT Smokeable herbal mixtures containing synthetic agonists of cannabinoid receptors, known under brand names...
Inhalation of the essential oil of Piper guineense from Cameroon shows sedative and anxiolytic-like effects in mice
Biol Pharm Bull. 2013;36(10):1608-14. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b13-00491. ABSTRACT The aromatherapeutical potential of Piper guineense essential oil was investigated in mice via inhalation administration, and the active...
Physical and psychologic effects of aromatherapy inhalation on pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med. 2013 Oct;19(10):805-10. doi: 10.1089/acm.2012.0103. Epub 2013 Feb 14. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Stress reduction care is important for pregnant women to decrease obstetric...
Randomized controlled trial for Salvia sclarea or Lavandula angustifolia: differential effects on blood pressure in female patients with urinary incontinence undergoing urodynamic examination
J Altern Complement Med. 2013 Jul;19(7):664-70. doi: 10.1089/acm.2012.0148. Epub 2013 Jan 29. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of...
Anxiolytic-like activity and GC-MS analysis of (R)-(+)-limonene fragrance, a natural compound found in foods and plants
Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2013 Jan;103(3):450-4. doi: 10.1016/j.pbb.2012.09.005. Epub 2012 Sep 18. ABSTRACT The traditional use of essential oils in aromatherapy has offered numerous health benefits....
Identification of odorants in frankincense (Boswellia sacra Flueck.) by aroma extract dilution analysis and two-dimensional gas chromatography-mass spectrometry/olfactometry
Phytochemistry. 2015 Jan;109:66-75. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2014.10.030. Epub 2014 Nov 18. ABSTRACT Frankincense has been known, traded and used throughout the ages for its exceptional aroma properties,...
Lavender-thymol as a new topical aromatherapy preparation for episiotomy: A randomised clinical trial
J Obstet Gynaecol. 2015;35(5):472-5. doi: 10.3109/01443615.2014.970522. ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of topical lavender-thymol in promoting episiotomy healing. This...
Analysis of aroma-active compounds in three sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) cultivars by GC-olfactometry and GC-MS
J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. 2014 Jul;15(7):638-48. doi: 10.1631/jzus.B1400058. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Aroma is the core factor in aromatherapy. Sensory evaluation of aromas differed among three...
Functional characterization of terpene synthases and chemotypic variation in three lavender species of section Stoechas
Physiol Plant. 2015 Jan;153(1):43-57. doi: 10.1111/ppl.12241. Epub 2014 Aug 5. ABSTRACT Lavandula pedunculata (Mill.) Cav. subsp. lusitanica, Lavandula stoechas L. subsp. stoechas and Lavandula viridis...