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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
07/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Assessing the use of aromatherapy in clinical practice
In this study, researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Minnesota conducted a survey to determine how clinicians viewed the use of integrative approaches, particularly aromatherapy, in clinical practice. They reported their findings in an article published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The use of essential […]
07/07/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can aromatherapy be used for stress relief to combat fatigue?
Essential oils, by definition, are concentrated plant extracts obtained by steaming or pressing different parts of a plant. Essential oils contain the compounds responsible for a plant’s flavor, fragrance and medicinal benefits. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain. There, they influence the activity of the […]
06/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Benefits of aromatherapy on fatigue relief for hemodialysis patients
In this study, researchers at the Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in Iran compared the effects of aromatherapy, specifically lavender and orange essential oils, on the fatigue experienced by hemodialysis patients. Their findings were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Fatigue is a common complication of hemodialysis. To determine which essential oil is […]
05/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Aromatherapy can be used to improve symptoms like depression, stress, and pain in post-partum women
The volatile oils present in plants have long been used to treat common human ailments. The earliest records of their use date as far back as the time of the Ancient Egyptians, who were credited with inventing the first ever method of extraction for these precious oils. Today, these natural products are known as essential oils and are […]
04/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Crotons: Colorful houseplants and potent anti-fungal agents
Many plants from the genus Croton are known as ornamental indoor plants. They belong to the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family, one of the largest plant families consisting of about 7,500 different species. Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton), an ornamental shrub native to the South Pacific, is the most famous species of Croton and is grown for its different-colored leaves. Like garden croton, the Brazilian […]
04/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review looks into the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy on postpartum complications
In this study, researchers from Iran and the U.S. determined whether aromatherapy can improve symptoms commonly experienced by women postpartum. Their results were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Aromatherapy is a popular method of reducing the symptoms of various physiologic processes and diseases. The researchers conducted a systematic review of previous studies […]
04/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-fungal activity of Croton tricolor essential oil
In this study, researchers from Brazil identified the chemical components of the essential oil obtained from the stems of Croton tricolor and studied their anti-fungal activity against several Candida species. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. For their analysis, the researchers first extracted essential oil from C. tricolor stems through hydrodistillation with a […]
04/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Fennel oil found to have antifungal activity against Candida albicans
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), or vaginal thrush, refers to vaginal and vulval symptoms caused by the yeast Candida albicans. These include vaginal discharge, a burning sensation in the affected parts and an itchy rash on the vulva and surrounding skin. VVC is said to affect 75 percent of women at least once in their lifetime. Many natural treatments […]
04/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Pepper-rosmarin essential oil found to effectively treat fungal disease in maize
The fungus Bipolaris maydis is a plant pathogen known for causing Southern corn leaf blight in maize. Southern corn leaf blight causes elongated lesions in corn leaves which can merge to kill large areas of corn leaf tissue. This impairs the ability of corn to perform photosynthesis, leading to increased stalk rots and reduced crop yield. In […]
03/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-fungal effects of fennel oil
In this study, researchers from Fayoum University and Cairo University in Egypt screened the anti-microbial activities of some plant essential oils against isolates of Candida albicans, which causes vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and investigated the anti-fungal effect of the most active essential oil against planktonic and sessile cells. Their findings were published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. To screen […]
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