Aromatherapy in nursing and mental health care

Watt, Gillian van der; Janča, Aleksandar

doi:10.5172/conu.673.30.1.69

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“…It has been explained that aromatherapy applications have effects that stimulate the olfactory center of the brain through the respiratory system (33) support and relax individuals physiologically (34). It has been reported that with the feeling of relaxation in the individual, the brain secretes endorphin hormone, reduces stress and positively affects the mental state (35). It has been stated that as the mental well-being level of the individual increases, physical performance increases linearly.…”

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Effect of Music and Lemon Aroma on Anaerobic Power and Balance of Athletes After Exhausting Activity

Adanur,

Oncu,

Turkmen

et al. 2024

Int J Sport Stud Health

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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of lemon aroma (LA) and music on anaerobic power and balance in athletes following sporting activity. Recognizing the potential influence of sensory stimuli on performance, we sought to contribute valuable insights into optimizing recovery strategies for athletes. Objectives: The primary objective was to assess the effects of LA and music on anaerobic power and balance, employing a comprehensive set of physical fitness factors. Methods: Twelve male amateur athletes were randomly included in our study. These individuals were given LA, music, and with no supplementation (control) for 72 hours, followed by a standardized recovery phase using a Monarch ergometer, and lactic acid levels were measured after the intervention to assess the physiological effect. Balance analysis covering both static and dynamic conditions was performed using a specialized balance machine. Isometric dynamometer measurements and detailed assessments of Sargent's jumping performance were performed to analyze physical fitness factors. Results: Significant differences were observed in balance parameters, with both static balance (SB) and dynamic balance (DB) registering higher values in the control time (P = 0.006; P < 0.001, respectively). Lemon aroma exposure resulted in the highest values for peak power (PP) and relative PP (RPP) (P < 0.001; P < 0.001, respectively). Conversely, in the control time exhibited the lowest values for relative anaerobic power (RAP) and vertical jump (VJ). Conclusions: The findings suggest a positive influence of stimulating aroma (lemon) and music elements on sportive performance. Lemon aroma was associated with enhanced anaerobic power, while the control group exhibited superior balance outcomes. These results underscore the potential benefits of incorporating sensory interventions into athletes' recovery protocols for optimized performance.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Music and Lemon Aroma on Anaerobic Power and Balance of Athletes After Exhausting Activity

Adanur,

Oncu,

Turkmen

et al. 2024

Int J Sport Stud Health

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“…Aromatherapy is widely used for many conditions: sedation and arousal, startle reflex and reaction time, psychiatric disorders, neurologic impairment, chronic renal failure, agitation in patients with dementia, motion sickness, postoperative nausea, nausea and emesis in combination with fatigue, and anxiety in patients with labor, pain alone or in combination with other symptoms, smoking withdrawal symptoms, psychological states such as mood, anxiety, stress, depression and general sense of well-being mainly in hospital settings such as cancer patients, hospices, and other areas where patients are critically ill and require palliative care for pain, nausea, lymphedema (6). Aromatherapy is also used for patients with mental health related problems, and most of resulting articles successfully showed incorporation of aromatherapy into the treatment of these patients (16). It is well-known that if person is mentally strong then physical health in terms of vata, pitta and kapha is in balance as per Ayurveda and one live longer than average or people die 10 to 20 year earlier due to mental disorders as per WHO.…”

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Aromatherapy and Yagya Therapy for Mental Health

Trivedi

2021

Interdis. J of Yagya Res.

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Aromatherapy is a well-known complementary and alternative therapy around the world. It has always existed in different cultures with its own unique imprint. Aromatherapy, as the name itself suggests depends on the fragrance or aroma of essential oils extracted from the leaves or root of medicinal herbs. This was incorporated in humans for health benefits in various forms such as pulmonary inhalation, massage, at times, in powder or tablet form. Studies have shown the therapeutics potential of aromatherapy widely observed on human (clinical trials), and also on animal models to treat various physiological as well as psychological problems including mental health suggesting its potential. One of ancient vedic method, Yagya involved inhalation of herbal vapors similar to more recent aromatherapy. In India, the process of Yagya is an ancient technique used for personal and spiritual development. In Yagya various medicinal herbs are used in mixtures that have therapeutic potential to treat psychological problems. In this review we have covered all the therapeutic benefits of medicinal herbs used in Aromatherapy and in Yagya along with herbal components used in Yagya to shed light on the Yagya in fortifying mental health.

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“…Aromatik yağlar etkilerini sinir sistemine veya kan dolaşımına katılarak bütün vücut sistemleri üzerinde gösterebilirler. Bu etkilere baktığımızda, analjezik etki, antienflamatuvar etki, duyusal öğrenme, bilinçli algılama ve zedelenmiş dokunun onarımında kullanılan uçucu yağların, bitkilerin kendisinden 100 kat daha yoğun etkiye sahiptir [26,71]. Aromaterapik uygulamalar hastalığın yalnızca tedavisinde etkili olmayıp aynı zamanda vücut ve ruh sağlığı için geniş kapsamlı bir etkileşim üzerinden tedavi öngören uygulamalardır.…”

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Investigation of nursing theses against the effects of aromatherapy made in Turkey

Zor

Küçükkelepçe

Gölbaşı

2021

Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory

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Orijinal MakaleÖz Amaç: Bu araştırma Türkiye'de aromaterapinin etkisini değerlendirmek üzere yapılmış hemşirelik lisansüstü tez çalışmalarının incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler:Bu çalışma doküman analizi yöntemi kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Türkiye Ulusal Tez Veri Tabanı'nda "aromaterapi", "nonfarmakolojik yöntemler" ve "hemşirelik" kelimeleri kullanılarak tarama yapılmıştır. Tarama sonucu 66 teze ulaşılmıştır. Tezlerden ikisi tam erişime açık olmadığı, 13'ü hemşirelik tezi olmadığı ve yedisi aromaterapinin etkisini incelemediği için değerlendirme dışı bırakılmış, böylece çalışma 44 tez üzerinden yürütülmüştür.Bulgular: Tezlerin 24'ü yüksek lisans ve 20'si doktora tezidir. Tezlerin tamamında aromaterapi olarak esansiyel yağ kullanılmıştır. Aromatik yağlar inhaler olarak ya da masaj yöntemiyle uygulanmıştır. Tezlerin 25'inde aromaterapinin kaygı/ anksiyete/stres üzerindeki, 23 tezde uyku ve 19 tezde ise ağrı üzerindeki etkisi incelenmiştir. Çalışmaların tamamına yakınında kullanılan aromaterapinin incelenen değişken üzerinde etkili olduğu bulunmuştur.Sonuç: Son on yılda hemşireler tarafından aromaterapinin etkisine yönelik yapılan lisansüstü tez çalışmalarının sayısı artmıştır. Çalışmaların sonuçları aromaterapinin ağrı, kaygı, anksiyete, stres ve uyku gibi değişkenler üzerinde olumlu etkileri olduğunu göstermektedir.

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Aromatherapy in nursing and mental health care

Cited by 31 publications

References 22 publications

Effect of Music and Lemon Aroma on Anaerobic Power and Balance of Athletes After Exhausting Activity

Effect of Music and Lemon Aroma on Anaerobic Power and Balance of Athletes After Exhausting Activity

Aromatherapy and Yagya Therapy for Mental Health

Investigation of nursing theses against the effects of aromatherapy made in Turkey

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