Topic – Role of Aromatherapy in alternate System of healthcare

Speaker : Prof. M. A Qurishi

Dean Academic Affairs Islamic Univerisity of Science & Technology

Awnatipora,Kashmir.

Fmr.:HOD Chemistry,KU.Dean faculty of Physical & material Science,KUDirector,Directorate of Quality Assurance ,KU.

Contents:� Introduction

� Historically perspective

� Methods of extraction

� Analytically techniques

� Chemical composition

� Mechanismof action� Mechanismof action

� Ancedotal/ Testisimonial support

� Application

� Recommendation

� 1920-French Chemist-Rene Maurice Gattefose; coined the wordAroma therpy; Practice of using essential oils fromplants flowers, rootsseeds etc

� Last 10 years witnessed Aromatherapy flourishing, main focus onstrengthening defense system, organs ant their functions

�Aromatherapy was not used until 20th century although foundationdatesback 1000years

Historical perspective

datesback 1000years

� Chinese's-used aromatic plants for their well being

� Egyptians invented rudimentary distillation machine and extracted oilsof Cedar wood, Clove, Cinnamon,Nutmeg & Myrrh to embalm death &Preservation of Egyptian Mummies

� Egyptians used infused oils and herbal preparations forspiritual,medicinal ,fragrant and cosmetic use & coined the wordperfume

� Greeks- learned great deal from Egyptians-Hippocrates-Father ofmedicine practiced fumigation of medicinal and aromatic plants

� Romans empire build up its knowledge on contribution of Egyptians. InGreek, Discordies authored book De Materia Medica which documented500 aromatic and medicinal plants

� 14th century Black death hit and killed millions of people; herbalpreparation were used to fight this terrible killer; those with constanttouch with Natural aromatics were scared fromplague

� During 15th century Paraceleus (alchemist and medical doctor) radicallychanged nature of alchemy and used plants as medicines

� 19th century, Perfumery industry became prosperous due toseparation,identifiaction and application of major constituents of essentialoils

� 20th century; separation of essential oil constituents and their evaluationtriggered synthesis of natural isolates, this lead to development ofsynthetic perfumes

�Early 20th century Gattefose accidently became interested in the medicinalproperties of essential oils (burning of arm/application of lavender oil, healingwas quick without any left over impression of scars

� Later part of 20 th century and to early 21sth century witnessed growingresurgence of utilization essential oils for their therapeutic,cosmetic,fragrant &spiritual values

Method of extraction

� Steam distillation

� Enfleurage� Enfleurage

� Solvent extraction

� Carbon dioxide super critical extraction

Analysis of the extract� Essential oils are subjected to analysis by following techniques

� Gas chromatography cum Mass spectroscopy-GC-MS

� High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

� GC-MS has analytical component and detection component

� HPLC has both qualitative and quantative application

Chemical composition

� Chemical composition of some representative prominent essential oils :

Lavender oil:

Eucalyptus Oil:

� Rose Oil

� Rosemary Oil

� Tea Tree Oil

Mechanism of action

Mechanismof action depends on method of application

� Direct absorption into body when applied to the skin

� Penetration into blood stream through lungs when inhaled; stimulates

our body immune system and enhances resistance against microbial

attacksattacks

� During inhalation, odors inhaled stimulate cilia (part of olfactory

system) generates signals are transmitted to olfactory bulb direct

connected to brain, response to the signal created in the brain can be in the

form of excitation, suppression or no response: the responses when

generated effect digestive, nervous, sexual and emotionalbehaviour

�Application of skin involves carrier/base oils along with essential oils which

enhances penetration of the components through skin. Carrier oils include

sweet almound, apricot, kernal oil etc

� Carrier oils may come in contact with the skin either in bath or massage the

carrier oils include chamomile, lavender(may sedate the nervous system),

rosemary oil may stimulate circulatory systemwhile juniper or fennel have arosemary oil may stimulate circulatory systemwhile juniper or fennel have a

detoxifying effect on blood

� Massage is the main method used by professional aromatherpicts due to

prefect absorption, relaxing and healing experience

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Therapeutic

Activity

composition Remarks

1 Menstrual disorder Rose,rosemarry,jasmine,ginger, myrrh oils

Over production ofprogesterone and underproduction of estrogen

Applications:Aromatherapy has been applied to treat different physiology ,physical &psychological disorders

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Poor blood circulation

Hypertension

Immunity problems

Abrasions

Basil &Rosemary oil

Nerol &lavender oils

Lavender,Lemon,myrrh oils

Lavender oil in warm water

Enhances circulation

Normalizing B.P

Stimulate production ofinfection fightingcorpuscles

To speeds up heeling

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Therapeutic Activity

composition Remarks

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Athlete's foot

Bad breath

Bleeding gums

boils/spots

Brittle nails

Burns/Blisters

2 drops of tree oil,1 drop of lavender&1 drop of lemon oil3 drops of peppermint oil in a glass ofwater2 drops of lemon,2 drops eucalyptus&1 drop lavender in 1 ts. of BrandyTree/lavender oil,2 drops in a smallblow of hot waterLemon oil on a cotton swab

Ice cold water first for 5 minutes &then2-3 dropsof neatlavenderoil on

Fast recovery of theinflammation siteActs as mouth washNormalizing B.PFast recovery, warning notto swallowTwice daily for speedingrecovery

Soothing effect

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Burns/Blisters

Chapped lips

Conjunctivitis

then2-3 dropsof neatlavenderoil onburns.

2 drops of chamomile &lavender oil ina desserts spoon of aloe vera gel.

10 ml of distilled water & 1 drop ofchamomile

Use with cotton pads oneyelids, eyes closed

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Therapeutic

Activity

composition Remarks

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Constipation

Coughs

Mental fatigue

15 drops of rosemarry,10 drops oflemon &5 drops of peppermint in 30ml of carrier oil.

3 drops of eucalyptus + 2 drops ofthyme in 1 ts. Of carrier oil

Inhalation of pure rosemary on tissuepaper

Massage lower abdomen inclock wise direction, 03daily

Massage over back andchest or use electricdiffuser.

Eases fatigue.

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Mosquito repellents

Nose bleed

paper

Tea tree, eucalyptus, geranium andlemon oils

3 drops of lemon oil & 1 drop oflavender on a tissue paper

Use electricdiffuser/fragrance burners.

Use only after pinchnostrils for slowdown/stopbleeding the inhale

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Therapeutic

Activity

composition Remarks

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Sinusitis

Toothache

1 drop each thyme+pippermint &3 drops of rosemary oil

1 drop of clove oil on a cotton bud

Use steam inhalationmorning &evening

Massage the jaw bones ancheek with blend of 1 dropeach clove + lemon & 3drops chamomile in ts. Ofcarrier oil.

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Whooping cough

Insomnia

Pure thyme oil

Lavender oil(linalool &terpineol)/Lavender, marjoram,geranium

Neat inhalation.

Calm and relaxing effects

Herbal lotion Herbal Shampoo Herbal Perfume

Herbal PainReleiver

Herbal Antiseptic Cream

Other Herbal Cosmetics

Herbal massage

ointment

Massage

exercise

RECOMMENDATION

� Class room education

� Community based education

� Distance mode education� Distance mode education

� Media education by Aromatherpicts

This is possible only if we conserve and propagate our mother Nature.